996 x50 or GT2
Discussion
Im having trouble deciding what my next toy should be 996 X50 manual or 996 GT2 comfort pack , ive heard all the scarey storys about the GT2 but prefer the styling and im prity used to scareing my self half to death , ive been driving a 420bhp Noble M12 for the last 3 years.
But what is the sensable buy out of these 2 if there is such a thing, my head says 996 X50 my pants say GT2 .
Just wondered what the genral concensus was about these 2 supercars, oh and just for record my other toy is my long time dependable 964 Carrera 2 and this is the 1st time ive contemplated a water cooled 911
Any constructive coments would be appreciated
Cheers Mark
But what is the sensable buy out of these 2 if there is such a thing, my head says 996 X50 my pants say GT2 .
Just wondered what the genral concensus was about these 2 supercars, oh and just for record my other toy is my long time dependable 964 Carrera 2 and this is the 1st time ive contemplated a water cooled 911
Any constructive coments would be appreciated
Cheers Mark
Guess it depends on how you intend to use it. Your 964 C2 is probably a better weekend toy for road or track use.
My heart would say 996 GT2 but head would say you'd get more use from a 996 turbo X50 (as a foil to your 964).
The X50 is so capable and excels when the weather gets worse. It's also great at swallowing the miles but still has the feel when you get into the twisty stuff and the ability to pass cars is inspiring. It's also a lower cost to get into.
The GT2 looks so good, but I think it would get less use, costs more and finding a good one will be more of a challenge.
My heart would say 996 GT2 but head would say you'd get more use from a 996 turbo X50 (as a foil to your 964).
The X50 is so capable and excels when the weather gets worse. It's also great at swallowing the miles but still has the feel when you get into the twisty stuff and the ability to pass cars is inspiring. It's also a lower cost to get into.
The GT2 looks so good, but I think it would get less use, costs more and finding a good one will be more of a challenge.
I've owned both. GT2 is the more exciting car to own and an interesting / learning experience. I would err towards the hard core GT2 set-up and not comfort; just that it keeps you in the right place in the car; and ends up being far more enjoyable a ride. Currently i am in a 996 Turbo S as i get all my kicks with a couple of track cars, but i do miss the GT2..and always on the lookout - as a keeper of a truly iconic car.
Thanx for the advice really appreciate it.... im off to Brands tommorow in the 964 , better not turn up in something put together in a shed LOL!!
And will try and track down some owners and have a chat , but yes ive been offered both cars through a freind and im most deffinetly going to take a punt on one... My other half isnt to happy about me buying another toy but i keep telling her its an investment so it might just have to be the GT2!!
And will try and track down some owners and have a chat , but yes ive been offered both cars through a freind and im most deffinetly going to take a punt on one... My other half isnt to happy about me buying another toy but i keep telling her its an investment so it might just have to be the GT2!!
I own a lightly modified gt2, and have spent lots of time in an x50, noble M400 and M600. The GT2 is more Noble in terms of rush every time you drive it, the x50 a fast daily driver. Though on paper the x50 and GT2 are broadly similar, they are very,very different. If you find the M12 engaging you will probably find an X50 a bit dull.
Get a GT2....
Get a GT2....
Hi unclepezzla (sorry if I got that wrong) didnt get your invertation to chat to you untill I got home!!
Which one was yours as I only saw 3-996, x GT2's at Brands 2 x siver and one red one... but what a great gathering I was literally 911'd out by the end of the day, and would love to have caught up with you for a chat, damm damm damm!
And yes love my 964 ( like a good dependable good wife) but my Noble M12 can only be discrbed as a mistress
( so exciting but always getting you into trouble!!)
So im thinking its going to be the GT2...didnt know they were so bloody rare, and again thanx for all of your replys.........hope my wife doesnt read this (lol)
Which one was yours as I only saw 3-996, x GT2's at Brands 2 x siver and one red one... but what a great gathering I was literally 911'd out by the end of the day, and would love to have caught up with you for a chat, damm damm damm!
And yes love my 964 ( like a good dependable good wife) but my Noble M12 can only be discrbed as a mistress
( so exciting but always getting you into trouble!!)
So im thinking its going to be the GT2...didnt know they were so bloody rare, and again thanx for all of your replys.........hope my wife doesnt read this (lol)
wole0911 said:
Im so p#@% sed off with myself what a plonker spent so much time trying to make the right choice I phoned up for GT2 this afternoon and it had just been bloody sold!!!!
Oh well the search now starts, they say the chase is the best part!!
Again thanx for comments
Which one were you after ?Oh well the search now starts, they say the chase is the best part!!
Again thanx for comments
Silver one at 911box ......18000 miles from new and I belive from my freind who was chassing it up for me it was running approx 540 bhp...and he thinx just one owner , I was well gutted !!
Dont wind me up and tell me you bought it...... but if you did serves me right for mincing around for so long
Dont wind me up and tell me you bought it...... but if you did serves me right for mincing around for so long
Silver one at 911box ......18000 miles from new and I belive from my freind who was chassing it up for me it was running approx 540 bhp...and he thinx just one owner , I was well gutted !!
Dont wind me up and tell me you bought it...... but if you did serves me right for mincing around for so long
Dont wind me up and tell me you bought it...... but if you did serves me right for mincing around for so long
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