That is the thing. I've never driven one, or been in one (that was moving), and the dealership here doesn't seem to test drive anything. Most "nice" cars around come without test-drives. I try to rent interesting cars when I'm in Vegas just to see what they are like (decided I would never own a Viper after my last trip).

Seth.

 

Yea i'm a person that has to testdrive cars before I make a big purchase. I mean I'm spoiled to light/powerful/ nimble feeling cars and buy them for the overall sportscar package. The Lambo's have obvious things I love about them, sound, looks but the rest isn't there and just doesn't satisfy me. Drive a Murci if you can though , I don't think you will be too imressed besides for its wow factor

 

x2 what he said.

 

CGT? It gives me lumber... costs lots of money (I keep telling my wife she should spend less) so I'm certain she whould freak!

Seth

 

No offense, but a S4 or a TT is not exactly comparable to nimble lightweight sportscar.

IMO of course..




in regards to the GT discussion, I feel you have already made up your mind and just hopeing something comes up for you

good luck.

 

Seth CGT is on another planet.. In person, the car puts me in paralysis, a state of trance ezpecially when cranking the key and hitting the throttle. If I had the means that would be the car for me over anything, my dreamcar!

 

Drop the 9K and go for 750 rwhp....about the only thing I might trade my GT2 for.

 

Power doesn't solve everything Sean hah

 

I know what you mean. My GT feels slow to me as well, until I look at the speedo.

The car is put together very well and is so controlled that it feels slow. Trust me, it's faster than it feels. I have not modded my motor yet, but I will. I am not worried about affecting the value. These mods can be reversed, and you can always find someone wanting the aftermarket parts when you are done with them.

 

If you can afford a Carrera GT then do it that is the best of both worlds with light weight at 3000 lbs and 600 hp. I love the LP640 but as others have said it is too heavy nearly 4000 lbs. Try to get a ride in a Ford GT with the pulley, tune and exhaust and see what you think. Otherwise get your 996 turbo back!

 

pick up a slightly used pcar, the turbos are dropping in price, perhaps you can do a 2 car roster

 

pulley, tune, exhaust FTW. check out www.accufabracing.com

I would do a heffner setup before doing the whipple 3.3.

 

Check out the new Gallardo Superleggera, 2998 lb w/530hp @8000rpm.
Road & Track June 07' pg 48. $220,300 making only 350 for 07'
Only thing is they are all spoken for.

As far as the Ford GT, I like it! I wished the interior were nicer and
the exterior fit & finish were better. For $160K+ they could have
paid closer attention to the details.
The Porsche satisfies the ****/retentive side of me.

 

I thought the Ford GT was already supercharged in stock form? Problem is the GT weighs close to 2 tons if I recall. That is why it feels slow. Go get the Porsche back from the dealer, you won't regret it.

 

they weigh 3485 and trap 126-129 in the 1/4 mile stock. Watch the speedo and it will look fast.