996 GT2 versus 996 Turbo

[jubejube]

Evening all...
Thinking about a possible change to either one of the above...
Don't know too much about the finer details of th eGT2...grateful for any pointers regarding performance, running costs and any other differences between the two.
Thanks in advance.

[Xps911]

in short..

gt2 = 2 seats, rwd, no driver aids
turbo = 4 seats, 4wd, driver aids

Same day to day running costs

[PTT]

GT2 has no rear wiper or a sliding sunroof.
GT2 sits 20mm lower than a Turbo.
GT2 is the better looking one.

[g7jhp]

996 GT2 is rare and circa x2 the price of the equivalent 996 turbo.

Unused scaffolding can be found in the back of many GT2.

If you're married you should steer clear unless your better half would like to be a widow!

[Never you mind]

Buy a 996 turbo, stick a GT2 kit on and spend the rest on a 9e power upgrade. Then wave goodbye to all GT2s (probably upside down in a hedge ) while you sit in comfort and make it to you destination without crashing into the scenery.

[Xps911]

Never you mind said:

Buy a 996 turbo, stick a GT2 kit on and spend the rest on a 9e power upgrade. Then wave goodbye to all GT2s (probably upside down in a hedge ) while you sit in comfort and make it to you destination without crashing into the scenery.

[jfp]

Never you mind said:

Buy a 996 turbo, stick a GT2 kit on and spend the rest on a 9e power upgrade. Then wave goodbye to all GT2s (probably upside down in a hedge ) while you sit in comfort and make it to you destination without crashing into the scenery.

Unless of course you have some driving ability in which case a GT2 will leave a similarly powered Turbo for dead - fact.

[Never you mind]

jfp said:

Never you mind said:

Buy a 996 turbo, stick a GT2 kit on and spend the rest on a 9e power upgrade. Then wave goodbye to all GT2s (probably upside down in a hedge ) while you sit in comfort and make it to you destination without crashing into the scenery.

Unless of course you have some driving ability in which case a GT2 will leave a similarly powered Turbo for dead - fact.

Not so sure about that one. Would be good to put that to the test. To the car park dear boy and I'll fire up the turbo

Only plus side of having a GT2 is that when you do arrive at your destination you feel the instant need to high five the nearest person proclaiming your a driving god for not spending the rest of the day upside down in a hedge

I love GT2s by the way. Much better than those girly GT3s that need 10k suspension refreshes every other week

[PTT]

Turbo driving - sitting in comfort
GT2 driving - an adventure

[jfp]

Never you mind said:

jfp said:

Never you mind said:

Buy a 996 turbo, stick a GT2 kit on and spend the rest on a 9e power upgrade. Then wave goodbye to all GT2s (probably upside down in a hedge ) while you sit in comfort and make it to you destination without crashing into the scenery.

Unless of course you have some driving ability in which case a GT2 will leave a similarly powered Turbo for dead - fact.

Not so sure about that one. Would be good to put that to the test. To the car park dear boy and I'll fire up the turbo

Only plus side of having a GT2 is that when you do arrive at your destination you feel the instant need to high five the nearest person proclaiming your a driving god for not spending the rest of the day upside down in a hedge

I love GT2s by the way. Much better than those girly GT3s that need 10k suspension refreshes every other week

Ha ha gotcha :-) how are you fella?

[jfp]

jubejube said:

Evening all...
Thinking about a possible change to either one of the above...
Don't know too much about the finer details of th eGT2...grateful for any pointers regarding performance, running costs and any other differences between the two.
Thanks in advance.

It really does depend on what you want to be honest. The turbo is a great, great daily driver that is both capable and comfortable. The GT2 is so different in many ways but is still comfortable - to a point. With a good set up and a power upgrade a GT2 is an absolute rocket ship, looks fantastic and rewards the driver.

[PTT]

[turbo9111]

thats one mean car !!!!

[jubejube]

Thank you very much one and all....
Agree with the aesthetic observations between the two...as for the drive and handling characteristics i'll have to wait for the test drives...
Thanks again... much food for thought.
Martin.

[Never you mind]

I'm not Ed.



Should have cleaned it I guess.

Edited by Never you mind on Thursday 4th December 08:32

[m33ufo]

There isn't a huge choice choice of GT2's on the market. I was told a few days ago that a deposit had been placed on the SCoM car. The other two options both have historical damage. The silver car was quite extensive and there are a couple of previous threads discussing it when it was for sale at a different dealer.

I've owned a 996 turbo X50 and a 996 GT2 (as well as a 997 gen1 turbo and a 996 GT3). Both the turbo's were awesome daily drivers but for me lacked the excitement factor as a weekend toy. The GT2 is without doubt the most enjoyable car I have ever driven and that includes the GT3.

Mine...

[Xps911]

black is also the fastest colour for a GT2 ;-)

[monthefish]

jfp said:

Never you mind said:

Buy a 996 turbo, stick a GT2 kit on and spend the rest on a 9e power upgrade. Then wave goodbye to all GT2s (probably upside down in a hedge ) while you sit in comfort and make it to you destination without crashing into the scenery.

Unless of course you have some driving ability in which case a GT2 will leave a similarly powered Turbo for dead - fact.

Total exaggeration.

[jubejube]

M33UFO
Loving the pics..
Are the wheels standard or options?

[jubejube]

M33UFO..
A quick question...
Where were the other cars you mention...what damage and what dealerships?
Ta.
M.