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2010 GT3 or new 2008 GT2 fo 35k more?

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Old 07-29-2009 | 10:02 PM
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2010 GT3 or new 2008 GT2 fo 35k more?

I have a dealer that wants to make me a killer deal on a 2008 GT2 with 200 miles....Not sure what to do, my GT3 just arrived...
 
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Old 07-29-2009 | 10:04 PM
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if the delta is not that much, then I would vote for the GT2.
 
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Old 07-29-2009 | 10:06 PM
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I prefer the GT2 but I think it is OVER priced ...
 
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Old 07-29-2009 | 10:15 PM
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GT2 list $214,000, Highly optioned..200 miles . 2010 GT3 $ 133,000. Probalbly will sell Gt2 for 165K.
 
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still a big difference. That's +$35K plus tax. I do agree that the GT2 is over-priced. Get the GT3 and save the difference. Spend $12-15K on mods for the GT3 then you'll be good to go.
 
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Old 07-29-2009 | 10:26 PM
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Thanks..I currently have a 2002 GT2 with 11k..Lots of fun and paid for. I would have to sell it or my ' 97 993TT. Drove the new one and my 02 feels quicker. The 997 is more refined, but I like my 02. Also for that money what do you think of a 2006 Ferrari F-430 ?
 
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Old 07-29-2009 | 10:36 PM
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If you're that in love with your 02, then I would keep it. The 993TT is also a great car and rare now to find a real nice one. The 997 GT2 is one bad beast to behold! Most car enthusiasts use it as a benchmark to test their cars with(speed-wise).

The F430 is a different story. Can't daily-drive it and maintenance cost can be costly. Still a great car. The prices for F430s should be decreasing soon with the introduction of the new F458.

http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightlin...58-italia.html

Personally, I would stick with a 997TT or GT3.
 
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The Porsche dealers have an additional $10k incentive to push out cars, and it sounds like they are passing the savings straight onto you. I would get the GT2 if I had the ability. I did see both side by side today, and I think the GT2 still has more presence.

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Is both an option?
 
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I vote GT3!
 
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Gt3 for me in this case
 
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How are you going to be using the new car? Track? Then GT3.
 
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The GT3 FOR SURE
 
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Drive them both back to back - different cars entirely IMHO. You'll walk away with clarity on which is best for you. Given that the GT2 is an '08, the dealer probably has more room to give this closing the pricing gap.
 


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