996 GT3s are probably the most fun cars I have driven, especially on a track. Maybe not the fastest, but so much fun. I love that you drive yours. But that '73 RS would have been a score.

A popular podcaster I listen to says, "You can have anything, but you can't have everything." So true.

 

the worst, poor conditions and drivers...and they did/used to title-wash cars..many salvage title cars went in and left as 'clean'...we from 'next door' avoid their cars like the plague

 

what?

 

One of Snaveed's GT2 wins on BaT now for sale at Zweck for $295k, very low 4700 mil car, last sale on BaT $249k was 1/2022

https://zweck.com/i-30522783-2002-po...rbo-coupe.html

 

Looks like another yellow coming up soon or I missed it already on PCARMARKET, am pretty sure it's the euro spec (no bumperettes) that was for sale at a east coast FL dealer last year for $180k-$189k, the video is at Orbit Racing down in Riviera Beach, FL, great shop, they know GT2s well.

 

ime (996GT2 = more theater less practicality, 997GT2 = more practical but more numb) == ( 996GT2 = A-A car, 997GT2 = A-B)

​​​​​​​Both are great, just depends on your use case

 

Agree with this, but would add that per my butt dyno, 997-2 felt much faster. Probably due to the variable vane turbos that make lag feel non-existent. I'd be curious to drive a 996 gt2 with "light mods" (i.e., tune, exhaust, ic's, filter), and see how that compares to a bone stock 997 gt2. All the examples I have ever sampled were bone stock. If light mods on a 6-2 could get you close to the torque/power of the 997 gt2, the 996 gt2 would be the easy choice as a value proposition, as it seems that in most cases 7-2's are trading at nearly 100k more than a comparable 6-2.

 

A tune only 996 should outrun a 997...a few bolt ons and they run with a 991 2rs

 

Really? If so that makes me want a 996 even more! I'm not doubting you, but man, based on my seat of the pants impression, the 997 in stock form felt much more powerful. If a tune and some bolt on mods could close that gap (even if only "perceived,"), that's the way to go! The 996 definitely felt more nimble. But I have a 996 already so I'm somewhat drawn to the 997 for the different driving experience it offers and the fact that it would be a better "roadtrip" car that my wife might actually agree to ride in!

 

yup! one thing Porsche doesn't add much when they do their HP increases is a jump in torque...aftermarket tunes have a ton more torque in them.
996's are more reliable but 997's are faster out of the box -Same basic engine 996 vs 997 GT2..some differences in intake and camshafts(997 have to be pinned) and VGT's. Same weight both cars, 997 has longer gears 1-4 , which you can swap into 996 if desired (I've done 1-3), but a much worse LSD in 997 (need a Guard)
Both generations are getting old so make sure you try a couple examples of each to make sure you feel out a good running example
Can't go wrong with either

 

How much is a white 2001 GT2 with 55k miles is worth these days....

 

depends! Us car? Accident history? All original parts? Are you referring to the Japanese market car that was recently for sale in Canada?

 

^^^ all clean, no accident and US car. All OEM parts and the car is here on U.S soil.

 

a USA delivered 2001?

 

exactly. Probably an import.