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Old 09-29-2008, 05:28 PM
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Default Wicked 997 GT2..... uhhhh no.

So Wicked is selling 997 GT2's now.... these guys have no shame..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...3719QQtcZphoto








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Old 09-29-2008, 05:32 PM
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Does this one have a salvage title as well?
Old 09-29-2008, 06:53 PM
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I like the "custom" interior. It sort of has that retro look.... kinda like a 996 interior!
Old 09-29-2008, 08:18 PM
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They had to put the badge on the decklid didn't they
Old 09-29-2008, 08:36 PM
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A lot of their ebay stuff has salvage titles. But even for the ones that don't, you've got to figure they've been in some type of accident or have a questionable past. Otherwise it's simply not possible to do that type of work and still make money off of it.

Their cars are always interesting to me to look at. They're basically cobbled together from a mixture of old and new parts covered with a body kit and paint.

The steering wheel has the patina of age but the shifter is new. Or the door trim is new but the seats are worn. Nothing quite looks right on these things.
Old 09-29-2008, 09:40 PM
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Look i dont mind ppl converting their cars to look like something else (cough POSER cough) but please leave the F@#$ING BADGE OUT!!

Looks pretty real from outside tho...
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As far as exterior goes, mirrors and door handles easily gave it away.
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Originally Posted by vwrado
As far as exterior goes, mirrors and door handles easily gave it away.
yea let a person who does not know anythign about a porsche figure that out... 9/10 times ppl will say "HOLY **** ITS A PORSCHE GT2 YOO!!!!" now Someone like me will throw a brick at the car and beat the **** out of that poser not before peeing on him for putting the Badge on.... Just Joking... or am I....

6/10 times ppl think my 996 C4S is a "TURBO" even after reading the back where it says CARRERA 4S. (and no 4S Does not stand for "Four Seater", yes i got that once)

Sometimes i get a "Oh Its Only A 4S"....
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So, did that used to be a 996 turbo? I'm not familiar with these guys, what's the deal?

Edit: Okay, I see... am I correct in that they pimped up a C2 to turn it into that monstrosity?
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Originally Posted by Wellardmac
So, did that used to be a 996 turbo? I'm not familiar with these guys, what's the deal?

Edit: Okay, I see... am I correct in that they pimped up a C2 to turn it into that monstrosity?
"Why pay $280,000.00 for a 2008 GT2 when you can have this identical one for $89,999.00 "

Bwahahahahahaha

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Old 09-30-2008, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by himself
"Why pay $280,000.00 for a 2008 GT2 when you can have this identical one for $89,999.00 "

Bwahahahahahaha

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True, that is one perspective.

It's no different from owning a fake Rolex - looks nice, but doesn't have the precision and performance of the original - all show and no action.

Honestly, I'd prefer to own the original than a sad copy.
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Originally Posted by Zookie
yea let a person who does not know anythign about a porsche figure that out... 9/10 times ppl will say "HOLY **** ITS A PORSCHE GT2 YOO!!!!" now Someone like me will throw a brick at the car and beat the **** out of that poser not before peeing on him for putting the Badge on.... Just Joking... or am I....

6/10 times ppl think my 996 C4S is a "TURBO" even after reading the back where it says CARRERA 4S. (and no 4S Does not stand for "Four Seater", yes i got that once)

Sometimes i get a "Oh Its Only A 4S"....
How about telling us how you REALLY feel....

LOL
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Originally Posted by redridge
So Wicked is selling 997 GT2's now.... these guys have no shame..
I just put an offer on it... $2.98. Wonder if they'll take it.
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Originally Posted by eDoug
I just put an offer on it... $2.98. Wonder if they'll take it.
nope... I just out bidded you... $3.98
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Originally Posted by Wellardmac
So, did that used to be a 996 turbo? I'm not familiar with these guys, what's the deal?

Edit: Okay, I see... am I correct in that they pimped up a C2 to turn it into that monstrosity?
I think it started life as a TT, Thats a TT moror for sure and they list AWD in the ad.


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