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2002 GT2 opinions

dporsche74

By dporsche74
in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2

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dporsche74 Member

dporsche74

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Hi Guys,

After thinning the herd of long hood 911s , I have been looking at Gt2

Can anyone explain why these top shelf Supercar 911 are so cheap right now

I am seeing them in the 50 70K range right now, WHY??

Where is the bottom for the GT2??

They seem like a great deal to get these now,

this will be a everyday driver too

thanks

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wross996TT Member

wross996TT

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Are you aware of the current economic conditions? Unfortunately Porsche are not immune to such issues. GT2 is quite a car. It is RWD, and has LOTS of power. I personally would not use it as a DD...it can be a bear in weather (snow and wet). But for anything else....super car!

Dntlvet Member

Dntlvet

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I have a lead on a 2002 GT2 and a 2005 GT2.

These are cars that are fun to look at and to drive under the right conditions.

Most are garage queens.

I doubt you could get a 2002 GT2 for 50K unless there are unfavorable conditions of the car.

Have fun looking. Do not expect to buy, enjoy and move into a different car without cost.

Compare the GT2 to the 997 GT3 (drive them) and you will understand why the price points are where they are.

Good luck and be safe. Some call the GT2 the widower.

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gclasse1 Member

gclasse1

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I got a 2002 GT2 with 14.2K miles last week... is my first porsche and i love it... I was told about the widow maker thing but i have to say that i you have dealt with RWD cars before you will be just fine... I paid 69K and i live in Puerto Rico...

  • 4 months later...
john rice Member

john rice

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If I remember correctly, the owner's manual advises you to not drive a GT2 in winter conditions. Mine is flashed. One thing I wish is for would be a setting for rain with less boost. I still have my 930 and I have driven it in very stormhy weather with my boost turned down.

One thing about driving these cars.. They really come on strong from low revs. I have been surprised a couple of times with incredibly quick oversteer that had me looking out my side window. I have a lot of expreience with a variety of performance cars and racing experience, so it wasn't due to inexperience. The porsche ads about "Respect" that they ran with the 997 GT2s should have been used on the early cars! The 997s have traction control. We have our right foot.

And, be very careful of really cheap GT2s. I have seen more than one that turned out to have been on its roof and another with suspension/frame damage. They were the only 2 inexpensive ones I have seen. I believe the lowest range for a decent-good car is probably mid $70s, and that is an outstanding bargain for what you get. BTW, it is starting to look like prices are firming up. More enthusiasts are starting to understand what these are all about.

GL

JR

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