DonW-Cape Cod

For those who don't get AutoWeek and have an interest in the GT2, the latest issue is a great read...like it's the best car they've ever tested (in certain respects, that is)

Rob in WA

<a href="http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=autofile&loc_code=index&conte nt_code=00937980" target="_blank">HERE IT IS</a> <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Jim Sloves

[quote]Originally posted by Don Watson:
<strong>For those who don't get AutoWeek and have an interest in the GT2, the latest issue is a great read...like it's the best car they've ever tested (in certain respects, that is) </strong><hr></blockquote>For that kind of money I'd expect nothing less!!!

scott watkins

This is the car Porsche should be selling for the $80k they are getting for the Carrera.

RogerJ

[quote] This is the car Porsche should be selling for the $80k they are getting for the Carrera. <hr></blockquote>

Why would they do that when they are selling everything that can build for $180,000? In 2002 Porsche will sell more turbos than C2 Coupes. Now you can argue whether these cars are a good value or not, but that is up to the individual that makes the buying decision. And currently they are voting with their checkbooks that this strategy is a successful one.

Jim Sloves

[quote]Originally posted by RogerJ:
<strong>In 2002 Porsche will sell more turbos than C2 Coupes. Now you can argue whether these cars are a good value or not, but that is up to the individual that makes the buying decision. And currently they are voting with their checkbooks that this strategy is a successful one.</strong><hr></blockquote>Considering the Vette Z06 can hang with a 996 TT for about 1/3rd the price, then the question of value may not be so subjective. I'm not flaming the TT but if one mentions value... well, that was the thought that jumped into my mind.

The quotes from other press in the Autoweek article was quite the gamut of opinions.

TrackMan

[quote]Originally posted by RogerJ:
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In 2002 Porsche will sell more turbos than C2 Coupes. </strong><hr></blockquote>

I find that difficult to believe. What's your source on this factoid?

Joe@Fabspeed

GT2 is a great car...... major understatement.......they should be selling them for ~ $110-$125K.

There are alot of GT2s sitting on dealers lots....they are not Sold-Out. Its a shame as for around $100-125K they would be a good deal for customers and Porsche AG and..... I would have one too.

We should all be happy that Porsche builds some Xtreme sportscars for all of us out here and has many more slated for the future!

Have a great weekend

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DonW-Cape Cod

2002 996 production:

Coupe-1981
Cab-3605
C4Cab-1438
C4S-1668
Targa-662
Turbo-2107

That is US Production for 996
Boxster 2002 production:

Boxster-7071
BoxsterS-5039

That is US production for Boxster

Jim Sloves

C2 coupes and C4S outnumber the TT and then throw in the cabriolet and that's that.

Nevertheless, I am surprised at the number of TT.

DonW-Cape Cod

Of course when I got this list I guess they hadn't finalized GT2 production numbers for US

trumperZ06

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim Sloves:
[QB]Considering the Vette Z06 can hang with a 996 TT for about 1/3rd the price, then the question of value may not be so subjective. I'm not flaming the TT but if one mentions value... well, that was the thought that jumped into my mind.

Yep and out-brake em too!!!

DonW-Cape Cod

Yeah, but Porsche has more panache than Corvette, er, GM!

Jim Sloves

I think value and panache are inversely related.

1AS

No question of ZO6 value over the TT. I could have had 3 of them for what I paid for my X50TT. But if you've driven the ZO6 you might have sensed the same differences I did. The Zo6 interior is slightly cramped for 6'+ drivers, but more than that, it lacks any sense of quality. While the numbers at the track are similiar, the TT feels faster because of the dramatic increase in the rate of acceleration as boost builds. The ZO6 is much more linear, and therefore doesn't feel thrilling. It is an easier car to drive quickly, and hence the track advantage.
In the end, i felt it wasn't a question of value. You can't buy what the Porsche TT has for any less than Porsche charges. So, one of the definitions of value is what a willing buyer will pay a willing seller. 2000 people are saying it has that value to them. Right now you can buy any ZO6 at deep discounts (and probably with 0%financing)That's saying something about perceived value. If chevrolet offered it in the fastback body and spent $500 more on the interior, it might be a different story. AS