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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Which choice would you make ????

Mint fully equipped 2010 Turbo with 2000 miles on it (know the owner..haha)

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2008 GT2 with 7000 miles on it....nicely equipped and CPO'ed

I do not track the car
Also not used as a daily driver
 

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GT2 for me...
 
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I will pick the GT2 . GT2 is a lot more exclusive than the turbo now and future.
 
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GT2 because of the weight savings which will make it handle much better. Plus the GT2 cache, and there's always the HP advantage.
 
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GT2: More HP + RWD = Bigger Smiles
 
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GT2: More HP + RWD = Bigger Smiles
Until you wrap it around a tree.....

Honestly, 98% of us don't possess the driving skill for a 550 hp 2WD car.
 
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GT2 for the better resale value.
 
Old Nov 16, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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If you never intend to track the car, the TT. track=gt2
 
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I would think the awd turbo. 2WD plus big hp can be very frustrating when spinning the tires all the time instead of going.
 
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What are you going to use it for? Although I have a Chevy Suburban, I still love taking my kids to games in the tt. GT2 = no rear seat. I also drive year round, and DD in traffic, and like the light clutch.

If I start tracking cars (I track bikes) ... I'll get a spec boxster and a trailer, ... not a GT2.
 
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Originally Posted by bosco42
Mint fully equipped 2010 Turbo with 2000 miles on it (know the owner..haha)

or

2008 GT2 with 7000 miles on it....nicely equipped and CPO'ed

I do not track the car
Also not used as a daily driver

Not used as a DD ==> GT2 all the way.
 
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also depends on what your other cars are/were... I also have been contemplating the same cars but decided the TT simply because I doubt I can handle the GT2 or drive it anywhere near the way it should be driven and would prefer the PDK.

if you decide not to do the 2010 TT please have your friend send me the specs
 
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Originally Posted by bosco42
Mint fully equipped 2010 Turbo with 2000 miles on it (know the owner..haha)

or

2008 GT2 with 7000 miles on it....nicely equipped and CPO'ed

I do not track the car
Also not used as a daily driver
Your specs cry out for the TT. You have to stay on top of the GT2 and if you're only driving it occasionally, eventually it will bite you.

The TT is plenty for most and a lot easier to keep on the road. If you decide to someday track it, you can take it far beyond what most can handle and you'll still have AWD giving you that margin of safety.
 
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also depends on what your other cars are/were... I also have been contemplating the same cars but decided the TT simply because I doubt I can handle the GT2 or drive it anywhere near the way it should be driven and would prefer the PDK.

if you decide not to do the 2010 TT please have your friend send me the specs

If you notice in my original post I sarcastically mention I know the owner of the TT.

This is becasue I am the owner and was contemplating a trade for the GT2 but have decided it is best to keep it and enjoy it until the next best thing comes along.
 
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sorry missed that and your avatar clearly shows the 2010
 


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