The GT2 has gone......
Discussion
Just wanted to thank all the guys on here for there help and advice during ownership. It has been the best car I have owned by a country mile, and would recommend a GT2 to anyone. A truly fast car, with none of the negatives that people spout bollox about all the time.
Bought from 911 Sport in Lincolnshire, very happy with the deal.
Ran for 8000 miles with not a single problem.
Sold to 911 Sport in Lincolnshire, very happy with the deal.
It's up already on www.911sport.co.uk
Can't fault them at all.
After 8 911s I fancied a change, and have gone for a DB9. Hope no-one minds if I stay on here though, the Aston forum is a little quiet.
Bought from 911 Sport in Lincolnshire, very happy with the deal.
Ran for 8000 miles with not a single problem.
Sold to 911 Sport in Lincolnshire, very happy with the deal.
It's up already on www.911sport.co.uk
Can't fault them at all.
After 8 911s I fancied a change, and have gone for a DB9. Hope no-one minds if I stay on here though, the Aston forum is a little quiet.
Quite a change, how does it compare (or dont you have it yet).
My boss has had his DB9 for over 2yrs now and never had any major problems with it (new heated screen only thing needed doing). He is struggling do know what to have next. Tried a Bentley GT but said it was far too quiet.
My boss has had his DB9 for over 2yrs now and never had any major problems with it (new heated screen only thing needed doing). He is struggling do know what to have next. Tried a Bentley GT but said it was far too quiet.
968csreading said:
Quite a change, how does it compare (or dont you have it yet).
My boss has had his DB9 for over 2yrs now and never had any major problems with it (new heated screen only thing needed doing). He is struggling do know what to have next. Tried a Bentley GT but said it was far too quiet.
My boss has had his DB9 for over 2yrs now and never had any major problems with it (new heated screen only thing needed doing). He is struggling do know what to have next. Tried a Bentley GT but said it was far too quiet.
It's been a HUGE problem for me deciding where to go after the GT2. Ironically I was 99% convinced of a Bentley, but bought the Aston last minute. I haven't taken delivery yet, but I've driven them before and they are fantastic. A big change though. I think I'll probably go CGT (Bentley not Porsche alas) after this.
Looks in great condition from the pics 
although you would think a Porsche specialist would list the correct literature about the car 
Published Accel: 3.9 - should be 4.1
Horse Power: 485 - should be 462
and i've never heard of Artic Silver before
Good luck and congrats on the DB9, they are truly one of the best looking sports cars in the world IMO, with a soundtrack to die for.
C.
although you would think a Porsche specialist would list the correct literature about the car Published Accel: 3.9 - should be 4.1
Horse Power: 485 - should be 462
and i've never heard of Artic Silver before
Good luck and congrats on the DB9, they are truly one of the best looking sports cars in the world IMO, with a soundtrack to die for.
C.
cableguy said:
Looks in great condition from the pics although you would think a Porsche specialist would list the correct literature about the car
Published Accel: 3.9 - should be 4.1
Horse Power: 485 - should be 462...
although you would think a Porsche specialist would list the correct literature about the car Published Accel: 3.9 - should be 4.1
Horse Power: 485 - should be 462...
The facelift GT2 was 485 wasn't it? Or is that not a facelift car?
GravelBen said:
cableguy said:
Looks in great condition from the pics although you would think a Porsche specialist would list the correct literature about the car
Published Accel: 3.9 - should be 4.1
Horse Power: 485 - should be 462...
although you would think a Porsche specialist would list the correct literature about the car Published Accel: 3.9 - should be 4.1
Horse Power: 485 - should be 462...
The facelift GT2 was 485 wasn't it? Or is that not a facelift car?
The 483bhp cars (facelift) were produced for 2004MY only, of which 16 were produced.
C.
Thanks guys.
Horse power - I believe the car is 455bhp (462bhp).
Website - Phill Woolley struggles to tie his shoelaces, let alone get his facts and figures right. On the plus side he's an honest man, and one of the best engineers in the world. I've bought and sold from him 9 times, and have not had a single cross word with him.
Accidents - I can confirm that I have not had an accident in the car. Regarding it's previous life (13k when I bought it) I have no idea. I didn't investigate the car's history at all. I know that Phill has serviced it for the past 3 years, and he's bought it twice, so I imagine he thinks highly of it. That's enough for me, others will have to make their own mind up.
Horse power - I believe the car is 455bhp (462bhp).
Website - Phill Woolley struggles to tie his shoelaces, let alone get his facts and figures right. On the plus side he's an honest man, and one of the best engineers in the world. I've bought and sold from him 9 times, and have not had a single cross word with him.
Accidents - I can confirm that I have not had an accident in the car. Regarding it's previous life (13k when I bought it) I have no idea. I didn't investigate the car's history at all. I know that Phill has serviced it for the past 3 years, and he's bought it twice, so I imagine he thinks highly of it. That's enough for me, others will have to make their own mind up.
cableguy said:
GravelBen said:
cableguy said:
Looks in great condition from the pics although you would think a Porsche specialist would list the correct literature about the car
Published Accel: 3.9 - should be 4.1
Horse Power: 485 - should be 462...
although you would think a Porsche specialist would list the correct literature about the car Published Accel: 3.9 - should be 4.1
Horse Power: 485 - should be 462...
The facelift GT2 was 485 wasn't it? Or is that not a facelift car?
The 483bhp cars (facelift) were produced for 2004MY only, of which 16 were produced.
C.
Fair call then, my anorak is more inclined towards rallying than Porsches 
simonharrod911 said:
After 8 911s I fancied a change, and have gone for a DB9.
Congrats Simon, I think you are wise to go for a complete change, after the GT2 everything will feel slower.
I went 996TT to AMV8 (now back in Pork) & loved the Aston, the ownership feel good factor is 1000% better than Pork , although its driving credentials aren't quite as good, I personally hope to be back in an Aston again at some time in the future!
Let us know what you think about the DB9 & be sure to post some pictures.
Oh & by the way get ready to be a minor celebrity every time you take the DB9 out!
turbo-ww said:
Sorry cableguy, artic silver (a sort of silver silver) is about the most popular colour for a 996 and has been around for some years.
My 993tt is polar silver which has a blueish tinge to it. Much nicer IMHO
Now I'll just zip me anaorak up.....
My 993tt is polar silver which has a blueish tinge to it. Much nicer IMHO
Now I'll just zip me anaorak up.....
I think he was questioning the spelling rather than the colour. Now about that anaorak...
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