G T 2...... can I escape Porsche?

[buster]

Car shopping is getting closer... (thank god)

I'd decided after the Turbo to head to Ferrari for a 360

 • B U T * I am feeling the hard pull of heading back to Porsche.

So, the GT2 - what is it like to live with?

Will not be used for commuting, purely weekend fun, european jaunts & track play.

Anyone had both a 360 and GT2?

Comments, abuse, ideas and alternatives welcome!

SL55 was on the list but feels too grown up at the moment, not enough pennies for a SL65.

HELP

[jeremyc]

Just don't tell Sarah that is has been dubbed (probably unfairly) "The Widowmaker".

SubliminAl meSsage To yOu Now.

>> Edited by jeremyc on Thursday 9th February 09:54

[buster]

jeremyc said:

Just don't tell Sarah that is has been dubbed (probably unfairly) "The Widowmaker". SubliminAl meSsage To yO[/n]u Now. >> Edited by jeremyc on Thursday 9th February 09:54

Probably right given my level of driving ability....

[Rob_T]

buster said:

purely weekend fun, european jaunts & track play.

perfect for all three, although bumpy b roads unsettle the hard ride

[buster]

Rob_T said:

buster said: purely weekend fun, european jaunts & track play. perfect for all three, although bumpy b roads unsettle the hard ride

My chap at Porsche Tonbridge says they pretty sim in terms of cost (running) to the x50. Correct?

Anything specific I need to look out for? Except trying to find one for sale!!

[mbutchers]

A mate of mine used to have a 360 - my old GT2 blitzed it - absolutely no contest as far as I'm concerned. Running costs for the 360 are much higher too.....

[buster]

Gt2 is definitely winning.... how the hell to find one!!??

Start driving again MId April so have few weeks....

[kayc]

Buster go and have a look at the GT2 on the P/H classifieds,mbutchers old car at £57995.It is a near perfect example and drives superb.I can back him up on the performance as well..it left the 360 and my gt3 for dead.(in a straight line!)

[mbutchers]

kayc said:

..it left the 360 and my gt3 for dead.(in a straight line!)

I know lets start up a GT3 discussion again.......Take it away KayC

[buster]

kayc said:

Buster go and have a look at the GT2 on the P/H classifieds,mbutchers old car at £57995.It is a near perfect example and drives superb.I can back him up on the performance as well..it left the 360 and my gt3 for dead.(in a straight line!)

Only slight issue it's abt 2 months too early to buy now....

i'd explode with that at home and being unable to drive it! (Hence selling the TT last year).

[kayc]

mbutchers said:

kayc said: ..it left the 360 and my gt3 for dead.(in a straight line!) I know lets start up a GT3 discussion again.......Take it away KayC

Well,with the GT3....

[dazren]

buster said:

My chap at Porsche Tonbridge says they pretty sim in terms of cost (running) to the x50. Correct? Anything specific I need to look out for? Except trying to find one for sale!!

Should be pretty similar. Just make allowance for the cost of swapping the brakes over to steels when they wear out. About £2.5/3k for all four corners (A number of GT2 owners on here can perhaps provide more detail?).

Just make sure you find a car before the Eurohoon trip to Porsche and RUF in late April.

DAZ
(PS - BTW, you are aware that GT3/2 do not have PSM or any form of traction control other than the throttle)

>> Edited by dazren on Thursday 9th February 14:35

[markbe]

SL55 was on the list but feels too grown up at the moment, not enough pennies for a SL65.

HELP [/quote]

Buy a SL 600, Then go and see MR Kleemann,..[result waaayyy faster than a SL 65,].

Regards Mark.

[buster]

dazren said:

buster said: My chap at Porsche Tonbridge says they pretty sim in terms of cost (running) to the x50. Correct? Anything specific I need to look out for? Except trying to find one for sale!! Should be pretty similar. Just make allowance for the cost of swapping the brakes over to steels when they wear out. About £2.5/3k for all four corners (A number of GT2 owners on here can perhaps provide more detail?). Just make sure you find a car before the Eurohoon trip to Porsche and RUF in late April. DAZ (PS - BTW, you are aware that GT3/2 do not have PSM or any form of traction control other than the throttle) >> Edited by dazren on Thursday 9th February 14:35

Hi Daz!

Steels factored in.

noted ref PSM / Traction - that's the whole idea. Feels like and exciting change from the feel-all-warm TT.

[dazren]

markbe said:

Buy a SL 600, Then go and see MR Kleemann,..[result waaayyy faster than a SL 65].

Crikey. Must have a chat whenever the next VMAX is and find out what you've done to the car.

DAZ
(Got an SL500 in the household)

[dazren]

GREG.

Another consideration is speed bumps. The GT3/2 is lower than your old turbo by about 10mm.

DAZ

[markbe]

dazren said:

markbe said: Buy a SL 600, Then go and see MR Kleemann,..[result waaayyy faster than a SL 65]. Crikey. Must have a chat whenever the next VMAX is and find out what you've done to the car. DAZ (Got an SL500 in the household)

I will take you for run if you like,and, will there be girls there to talk to my wife,about clothes,handbags, shoes,etc,as that will be the only way to pize her from the car!!

[dazren]

Excellent. Look forward to it. There's a porsche passenger seat if you or your wife want a run in something differnet.

DAZ

>> Edited by dazren on Thursday 9th February 15:10

[buster]

dazren said:

Excellent. Look forward to it. There's a porsche passenegr seat if your or you wife want a run in something differnet. DAZ

Me too, me too! You can have a go in Sarah's Aygo if you like!!

67 "raw" BHP. (Just like the GT2 - no traction control either)

[lanan]

They say that you buy a Ferrari with your heart or buy a Porsche with your head.
On the basis that you fell that you need to balance the pros and cons, shows that you are using your head.
Therefore the GT2 has it.
Graham