Well I can only go my by own experience. I have had a 2 in my run group in the past. If was very fast, and sounded like a Jet coming past me on the back stretch at Road Atlanta......but in a session I could keep it in sight.....At Barbar, (same 2)a tighter course, he had trouble staying with me,...but could keep me in sight

I have a friend with a 02 TT with Techart chip and exhuast...over 500 hp. He has much more track time than I do, But I have no problem keeping up with him and passing him. We have a lot of fun together very even match........Or maybe I just got lucky and ended up with an extra fast 3......regardless, I would take any of the above mentioned cars over a F car.

 

If I were a track junkie, I'd have a GT3 long before a TT. The TT is just not special enough. The GT2 and GT3 are special.

But, if I could afford the initial cost, service and the depreciation of tracking a CS, that would be the car for me.

G

 

i agree with what you are saying when considering buying a new car. the Gt3 out of the box is the value in dollar to performance ratio compared to the others. However, the used car market is an entirely different story due to high depreciation of the the 2's and TT's. Pre-owned performance to dollar ratio, the TT or GT2 is a much better buy.. That coupled with the widebody's sexy looks and the more comfortable streetability. I'm not saying the Gt3 isn't a great looking car, but I think it looks too close to the lower end of the 911 spectrum for being such an exclusive car...it should differentiate it's exterior with more than lower stance and a body kit any C2 owner can slap on. For me looks and performance both weigh heavy on the buying decision. I know habitat is also concerned with toys that look killer otherwise he would not be seeking counseling for his modding addiction. You should see this guy's garage

 

You are true bro!!!!

 

haha. for sure. I can't even comprehend most of the stuff you guys do on boards, let alone how ruined you guys get on a regular basis. I used to work at plan b (both in san diego and when it was in carlsbad the last time around) and my office looked out on the vert ramp. it was pretty crazy, pretty much a full blown demo everyday right outside my office window. street skating's equally as absurd. I still trip out when I drive by that san pasqual rail duffy did forever ago for the plan b video.


on the car though (i was actually thinking about this today driving around in the rain), I guess it depends on what you want.
ferrari - pretty much look at me. everyone knows ferrari's are badass and really exotic. everyone looks at it and will think and / or comment on it

gt3 - only people that really know what's up will know it's a really special porsche. most of the clueless ones will just look at it and think it's a really nice 911.

I'd go GT3, but I'm pretty low key (hell, i drive a station wagon), but that's me.

whatever you get, keep us posted! i'm sure it will be nutty!!

 

depending on the track....yes. If it's short technical and windy, it could be anyone's race. Long straights, big track well we know the GT2 will be at a great advantage.

 

BEEN THERE DONE IT, MOST DEFINETLY THE GT3 FOR DRIVING PURPOSES

 

be like arling GO FOR BOTH you only live once try em all

 

Thanks everyone for their input.....I appreciate it..

But, i decide to get my old 996 TT back...I got a sweet deal and i feel i don't want to spend 90K to 110K on a car...Just not really a smart thing for me to do....
peace

Pic of the TT...

 

Wow, did John get his car back too? Cool deal!

 

No, he is investing his money into his business....Good luck john!

 

After seeing that Turbo, I have to say you made the best decision.

 

Yeah the car is pretty amazing..I should have it by the end of the week.....I got some 847 HRE's in blk finish coming for it...
I think they will sweet on the silver!!!!

 

kerry

glad you are back in the porsche fold

your turbo has always and still looks great .. post pics of the car when u get them back, and post pics of the car with the new wheels

enjoy your car

 

Congratulations on buying your old turbo back. Post pictures asap.