Bought a bit of a beast ...........

dxb335d · 03-01-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Irnbrukid

GT2

GT2 is too much of an animal... being homologation car 2wd turbo. Turbo is a everday useable 4wd supercar...

GT2 is 130k also mate...

I still stand by the ''Ultimate street car'' status for the 911 turbo.

Porscha! · 03-01-2009, 09:41 AM

You'll get a 996 GT2 for about £60K though

dxb335d · 03-01-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

You'll get a 996 GT2 for about £60K though

But its a 996. There the official ''Widow aker''

Id rather a 997 turbo for 60k then a 996 WM.

Porscha! · 03-01-2009, 11:06 AM

Widow maker

... thought you were well into, erm, "widow making" driving???

So are classic 911s plenty of us to tell the tale, so long as you don't drive like an idiot and get used to the car before you attempt to do push it you'll be fine

Were has your sense of thrill gone?? No way am I saying that old "widow makers" are as capable as newer cars but they are very exciting to drive, due to taking a risk really is taking a risk

dxb335d · 03-01-2009, 11:11 AM

Yeah, but id rather a newer turbo for the same money. Thats all im saying.

I think your driving was far more risky overtaking up that cat and fiddle road up a hill in a 45bhp mx5 lol.

The GT2 is called a widow maker by the way, i didnt make it up.

Porscha! · 03-01-2009, 11:22 AM

So are classic 911s and many other cars.

Carl - I'm not criticising your driving at all, I have no right to because I drive in a risky manner too, sometimes.

dxb335d · 03-01-2009, 11:24 AM

LOL, yes they may be called so in passing, but the 996 GT2 is called that due to being a pumped up homologation 911 turbo with the front driveshafs removed which = lethal.

Porscha! · 03-01-2009, 11:31 AM

Whether or not it equals lethal is down to the individual, who drives it I'm not saying it wouldn't = lethal for me or many others what I'm trying to say is no car is lethal it is the person who drives the car, hope you see what I'm trying to get at!! Don't know if you know anyone with a 996 GT2, I do and they aren't dead, see my arguement

And can you seriously pick a 997 turbo up for £60K now??? That can't be right surely??

dxb335d · 03-01-2009, 11:32 AM

Porka, journos said that about it because its a more powerful version of the turbo but without the back up of 4wd, they found it a handful.

Yes turbos for 60k.

edit ( quite a few have been killed)

A cliff is safe if you dont stand on the edge.

Porscha! · 03-01-2009, 11:40 AM

hehe about the cliff, well ya know me and car safety don't really know each other very well, I seem to gravitate to "unsafe" cars, no idea why???! Don't think I've ever bought anything with an ncap!

Turbos for £60K, wow just can't believe they are that low! I daren't look or I will have to find / borrow or whatever the way to obtain cash is these days .... what are the going prices for 996 GT3 Mk.1 or Mk.2 RS?

dxb335d · 03-01-2009, 11:48 AM

Approx 30-35k for a GT3 and RS about 50k. Much prefer the 997 versions.

You can pick up 996 turbos for under 30k now.

Porscha! · 03-01-2009, 11:55 AM

Noooooooooooo why on earth did I go to uni when all the bargains are to be had

I've so gone at the worse time ever

Very upset Porscha now.

mikem · 03-01-2009, 01:26 PM

A good GT3 is still 40K and an RS closer to 60K, it was the 993 GT2 that was dubbed the widow maker, oversteer was much improved on the 996 and one of the most common mods on high powered 996 TT`s is to remove the propshaft.

dxb335d · 03-01-2009, 02:56 PM

Obviously ive been reading different literature to you mike.

beemerbird · 03-01-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by E92Fan

Yes Helen, you should seriously consider going to Paintshield in Lincoln and get the front end covered in protective film. The 911 fronts are horrendously prone to stone chips, and look awful once peppered. Click on the link in my sig to see how Paintshield looks on my car and how it goes on...

Good point Tony and the front bumper was re-sprayed last week as per Porsche used car warranty approval conditions. Will defo. look into this.

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Originally Posted by RockIt

Helen... knew you'd do it! What a fantastic car. Love it and really pleased for you, but intensely jealous obviously! I'm about to plan another Northern meet...but think you'll have to give us all a head start! Can't wait to see your Turbo in the metal. Congrats!

Gav X

Cheers Gav

Think we could have some fun over the Dales. As I remember last time you didn't hang about.

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Originally Posted by Real Thing

I’ve got to book a Porsche Driving Experience Day soon so if you’ve got one free with your purchase and would like to meet up at Silverstone drop me a pm

Thanks Chris

Looks like you only get the Porsche Driving Experience when you buy a new Porka, although I would like to do a track day, so I'll see what I can do.

CD · 03-02-2009, 03:44 AM

looks wicked Helen

love the turbo wheels, the only decent porsche ones 'IMO'

very, very, very nice

(not that i didnt think the first one was amazing

)

booforty · 03-02-2009, 03:57 AM

Very nice Helen, looks gorgeous! Congratulations!

mistry · 03-02-2009, 04:04 AM

Thats a lot more then a "bit of a beast" Looks amazing. Congrats you must be over the moon.

I better get saving my pennies, cause looking at those pictures I need one in my life.

E902717 · 03-02-2009, 06:01 AM

That is one beautiful motor Helen

Yahoo · 03-02-2009, 07:01 AM

Just stunning

Jude1 · 03-02-2009, 09:05 AM

Definitely a beast Helen!!

Congrats.....and possibly the best car on the UK forum now.

Jules.

E902717 · 03-02-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude1

Congrats.....and possibly the best car on the UK forum now.

Dont be silly thats the DXB

03-01-2009, 09:41 AM	#68
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Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com 95 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	Widow maker ... thought you were well into, erm, "widow making" driving??? So are classic 911s plenty of us to tell the tale, so long as you don't drive like an idiot and get used to the car before you attempt to do push it you'll be fine Were has your sense of thrill gone?? No way am I saying that old "widow makers" are as capable as newer cars but they are very exciting to drive, due to taking a risk really is taking a risk __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Yeah, but id rather a newer turbo for the same money. Thats all im saying. I think your driving was far more risky overtaking up that cat and fiddle road up a hill in a 45bhp mx5 lol. The GT2 is called a widow maker by the way, i didnt make it up. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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03-01-2009, 11:22 AM	#72
Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com 95 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	So are classic 911s and many other cars. Carl - I'm not criticising your driving at all, I have no right to because I drive in a risky manner too, sometimes. __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche
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03-01-2009, 11:24 AM	#73
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	LOL, yes they may be called so in passing, but the 996 GT2 is called that due to being a pumped up homologation 911 turbo with the front driveshafs removed which = lethal. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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03-01-2009, 11:31 AM	#74
Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com 95 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	Whether or not it equals lethal is down to the individual, who drives it I'm not saying it wouldn't = lethal for me or many others what I'm trying to say is no car is lethal it is the person who drives the car, hope you see what I'm trying to get at!! Don't know if you know anyone with a 996 GT2, I do and they aren't dead, see my arguement And can you seriously pick a 997 turbo up for £60K now??? That can't be right surely?? __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Porka, journos said that about it because its a more powerful version of the turbo but without the back up of 4wd, they found it a handful. Yes turbos for 60k. edit ( quite a few have been killed) A cliff is safe if you dont stand on the edge. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com 95 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	hehe about the cliff, well ya know me and car safety don't really know each other very well, I seem to gravitate to "unsafe" cars, no idea why???! Don't think I've ever bought anything with an ncap! Turbos for £60K, wow just can't believe they are that low! I daren't look or I will have to find / borrow or whatever the way to obtain cash is these days .... what are the going prices for 996 GT3 Mk.1 or Mk.2 RS? __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Approx 30-35k for a GT3 and RS about 50k. Much prefer the 997 versions. You can pick up 996 turbos for under 30k now. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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03-01-2009, 11:55 AM	#78
Porscha! Should be on www.retrorides.com 95 Rep 3,573 Posts Drives: Porsche 944 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derbyshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 1978 MG Midget 1500 [0.00] 1987 BMW E30 325i C ... [0.00]	Noooooooooooo why on earth did I go to uni when all the bargains are to be had I've so gone at the worse time ever Very upset Porscha now. __________________ "FIRE UP THA PORRSCHAAH" - The 80's are back! Front Engined Porsche
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mikem Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	A good GT3 is still 40K and an RS closer to 60K, it was the 993 GT2 that was dubbed the widow maker, oversteer was much improved on the 996 and one of the most common mods on high powered 996 TT`s is to remove the propshaft.
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03-02-2009, 03:44 AM	#82
CD gone ... but i will be back ! 62 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 335D Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England (north) iTrader: (0)	looks wicked Helen love the turbo wheels, the only decent porsche ones 'IMO' very, very, very nice (not that i didnt think the first one was amazing ) __________________ E92 335D / QUAIFE LSD / EIBACH / DIMISA / REMAP / 19" HAMANN EDITION RACE REPS ... USUALLY WITH A HEALTHY SPLATTERING OF GOOD OLD YORKSHIRE MUD ...
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booforty Major General 337 Rep 8,811 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Very nice Helen, looks gorgeous! Congratulations!
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03-02-2009, 04:04 AM	#84
mistry Captain 43 Rep 827 Posts Drives: F11 530D Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South West iTrader: (1)	Thats a lot more then a "bit of a beast" Looks amazing. Congrats you must be over the moon. I better get saving my pennies, cause looking at those pictures I need one in my life.
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E902717 Colonel 57 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	That is one beautiful motor Helen __________________ Car: 2011 BMW E91 335D M-Sport Previous: 2010 BMW E70 X5 3.0D M-Sport - last seen going backwards in a hedge
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Yahoo Captain 42 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 335i e91 LCI msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (3)	Just stunning
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Jude1 Captain 29 Rep 690 Posts Drives: 3 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (1)	Definitely a beast Helen!! Congrats.....and possibly the best car on the UK forum now. Jules.
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