gt2 at 911 virgin?
gt2 at 911 virgin?
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nickson

Original Poster:

219 posts

190 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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am i right in thinking this has been for sale for a while now? is it the mileage thats putting people off?

the 911 gt2 is my dream (affordable) 911. if i sold some of my other toys i would be able to own one? is this one worth a look?

i have been thinking about a carrera 2 etc, but tbh the gt2 is the one i want, and i would prefer to just get straight into my preffered choice. it would take a few sacrifices such as selling some of my other toys. but i think it would be worth it, and i doubt gt2 will drop in price so could end up being a half decent investment!

cheers
nick

unclepezza

791 posts

173 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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Slippy's old car, it's a good one. He will no doubt be along to comment.

Don't decide to rule it out because of the miles.

Crimp a Length!

5,697 posts

253 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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If you're talking about the blue one that's my old one.

Callughan

6,313 posts

222 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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Seen it in the flesh and its the dogs bks

james S

1,620 posts

275 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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I think Slippy has had a couple, but the one that sold at 911 Virgin last Autumn was mine, and his before that.

I saw this one (assuming you mean the one at (39k) when I picked up my 997gt3 and its fair to say it looks exceptional. Certainly worth a look if you want a GT2

Edited by james S on Sunday 3rd March 22:43

Crimp a Length!

5,697 posts

253 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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Its all the infamous "Crimp" detailing, its a tw*t of a colour to look after mind.
The car needs to be driven very tight no rattles, as its been used it drives better than the low mile cars and goes like thunder.

mollytherocker

14,465 posts

239 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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Yep it's the mileage.

It's just the way things are. There is no logic to it.

SalesManager

2,248 posts

270 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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I've got 4wd and it terrifies me, hats off to you if you can handle this power and 2wd.

mollytherocker

14,465 posts

239 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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SalesManager said:
I've got 4wd and it terrifies me, hats off to you if you can handle this power and 2wd.
It's easy. Just use the volume switch on the right. biggrin

nickson

Original Poster:

219 posts

190 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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awsome! im not put off by high mileage, just wondered why it was hanging around a bit longer than maybe expected.

rwd is where its at! i have driven many rwd cars with 6/700hp in the past so a gt2 in comparison is slightly tame lol. would make for some awsome fun on the road and occasional track day though!

only problem is that i would need to sell my 944 turbo, mitsubishi evo track car, caterham 7 and mk1 escort to buy it outright! but i have always wanted a gt2, and so that may be a route i take in the future, although i very much doubt this one will still be around.


rimkah

1,057 posts

196 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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Prehaps finance on older vehicles?

mollytherocker

14,465 posts

239 months

Sunday 3rd March 2013
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rimkah said:
Prehaps finance on older vehicles?
There's always a way. Unfortunately.

nickson

Original Poster:

219 posts

190 months

Monday 4th March 2013
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yes finance is an option, but would prefer to just buy and forget. although i could finance it, then gradually pay it off as i sell a couple of cars.

would 911v do finance?

could pay a decent deposit aswell

mollytherocker

14,465 posts

239 months

Monday 4th March 2013
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nickson said:
would 911v do finance?
Are you joking?

sportsandclassic

3,774 posts

248 months

Monday 4th March 2013
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nickson said:
rwd is where its at! i have driven many rwd cars with 6/700hp in the past so a gt2 in comparison is slightly tame lol.
Well that's the first time I have ever heard a GT2 described tame.....

You driven one before ?

Mike

Porkupine

1,722 posts

195 months

Monday 4th March 2013
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sportsandclassic said:
nickson said:
rwd is where its at! i have driven many rwd cars with 6/700hp in the past so a gt2 in comparison is slightly tame lol.
Well that's the first time I have ever heard a GT2 described tame.....

You driven one before ?

Mike
I would worry about getting in a gt2 with someone like this. It is a car that needs to be respected...describing it as 'tame' is not the right mentality to get in to the driver seat. Be careful when you do eventually get yourself one!

hopeydaze

320 posts

180 months

Monday 4th March 2013
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Porkupine said:
I would worry about getting in a gt2 with someone like this. It is a car that needs to be respected...describing it as 'tame' is not the right mentality to get in to the driver seat. Be careful when you do eventually get yourself one!
Are GT2s really that bad? I've had a 996 Turbo for a few months and find when I really push it say in second it squats down, squirms a bit and flys forward in a straight line. I love it. I suppose doing this in a GT2 could be 'more interesting'. I ask because my car advisor, my son, pushes me to consider a GT2 - I presume it's probably more car than I need.

Porkupine

1,722 posts

195 months

Monday 4th March 2013
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hopeydaze said:
Are GT2s really that bad? I've had a 996 Turbo for a few months and find when I really push it say in second it squats down, squirms a bit and flys forward in a straight line. I love it. I suppose doing this in a GT2 could be 'more interesting'. I ask because my car advisor, my son, pushes me to consider a GT2 - I presume it's probably more car than I need.
Also have a is turbo. All I was trying to point out is that the car needs to be respected, whereas the turbo may save you if you do something stupid, the gt2 won't.

rlw

3,587 posts

267 months

Monday 4th March 2013
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Nearly eleven year old car with nearly 45K miles on there but I can't see one with high mileage............

RatBoy M3CSL

1,490 posts

226 months

Monday 4th March 2013
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..Wasn't the black car Monkeys old one in the past that had a new engine a while back ..?
996TT's put the power down very well as they are a bit softer, try a few bumps in a GT2 and the rear goes light, you will be up a tree in no time..!


Edited by RatBoy M3CSL on Monday 4th March 08:43