Anyone familair with this GT2?
02-22-2020, 04:44 AM
#1
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Anyone familair with this GT2?
Looks to be a BBI built Alky meth injected ball bearing GT-32 (Garrett I would assume) Full turbo build. Wasn't really looking for so many after market modifications but the car certainly looks beautiful and the price is certainly on the very low end of GT2's. If I was serious a call to BBI would certainly be in order but right now just window shopping and giving it some thought as I look at the GT2 market so wanted to ask you guys for your thoughts. EDIT: Feel free to comment but after thinking it over a bit I know I am not interested in a car this highly modified...not surprisingly this car is the cheapest GT2 for sale in America right now.
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Last edited by usrodeo4; 02-22-2020 at 05:24 AM.
02-22-2020, 10:42 AM
#2
I’ve had a GT two and still follow the market fairly closely, depends what you want it for , If you like yellow if you wanna crazy driver, Might be worth getting into, however, I am a collector and would not deviate too much from stock If I want to maintain my long-term value, plus yellow is a tougher sell then let’s say black or white, it’s still priced high,
I think the differential in asking and selling prices on GT twos is very very steep… The other factor Is that most collectors that are in the 997 market gravitate toward Gt3s and this car in some sense Has to compete with all of the newer 991 GT cars. . It’s definitely a dilemma where you can buy a 2018 GT three manual for the same money, warranty, newer equipment, fantastic engine and transmission and chassis
I recently bought a 997.1 GT three RS for the same money as a newer 991 GT three manual
I did not feel that my GT two was quite as track focused nor the best drive tRain for track usage, it’s just an unbelievable 997 turbo with more power and a more fun suspension for street use,
Plus, it’s rarity is cool and may make for a better value down the road but I’ve hit that age where the only person that’s going to appreciate the appreciation of my cars will be my son
if I was in the market I would look away from this one .....and don’t be scared of a lowball offer because I don’t think these cars are trading hands quickly unless you’re talking to 2009s (18 in usa).
I think the differential in asking and selling prices on GT twos is very very steep… The other factor Is that most collectors that are in the 997 market gravitate toward Gt3s and this car in some sense Has to compete with all of the newer 991 GT cars. . It’s definitely a dilemma where you can buy a 2018 GT three manual for the same money, warranty, newer equipment, fantastic engine and transmission and chassis
I recently bought a 997.1 GT three RS for the same money as a newer 991 GT three manual
I did not feel that my GT two was quite as track focused nor the best drive tRain for track usage, it’s just an unbelievable 997 turbo with more power and a more fun suspension for street use,
Plus, it’s rarity is cool and may make for a better value down the road but I’ve hit that age where the only person that’s going to appreciate the appreciation of my cars will be my son
if I was in the market I would look away from this one .....and don’t be scared of a lowball offer because I don’t think these cars are trading hands quickly unless you’re talking to 2009s (18 in usa).
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02-22-2020, 12:44 PM
#4
Three Wheelin'
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I’ve had a GT two and still follow the market fairly closely, depends what you want it for , If you like yellow if you wanna crazy driver, Might be worth getting into, however, I am a collector and would not deviate too much from stock If I want to maintain my long-term value, plus yellow is a tougher sell then let’s say black or white, it’s still priced high,
I think the differential in asking and selling prices on GT twos is very very steep… The other factor Is that most collectors that are in the 997 market gravitate toward Gt3s and this car in some sense Has to compete with all of the newer 991 GT cars. . It’s definitely a dilemma where you can buy a 2018 GT three manual for the same money, warranty, newer equipment, fantastic engine and transmission and chassis
I recently bought a 997.1 GT three RS for the same money as a newer 991 GT three manual
I did not feel that my GT two was quite as track focused nor the best drive tRain for track usage, it’s just an unbelievable 997 turbo with more power and a more fun suspension for street use,
Plus, it’s rarity is cool and may make for a better value down the road but I’ve hit that age where the only person that’s going to appreciate the appreciation of my cars will be my son
if I was in the market I would look away from this one .....and don’t be scared of a lowball offer because I don’t think these cars are trading hands quickly unless you’re talking to 2009s (18 in usa).
I think the differential in asking and selling prices on GT twos is very very steep… The other factor Is that most collectors that are in the 997 market gravitate toward Gt3s and this car in some sense Has to compete with all of the newer 991 GT cars. . It’s definitely a dilemma where you can buy a 2018 GT three manual for the same money, warranty, newer equipment, fantastic engine and transmission and chassis
I recently bought a 997.1 GT three RS for the same money as a newer 991 GT three manual
I did not feel that my GT two was quite as track focused nor the best drive tRain for track usage, it’s just an unbelievable 997 turbo with more power and a more fun suspension for street use,
Plus, it’s rarity is cool and may make for a better value down the road but I’ve hit that age where the only person that’s going to appreciate the appreciation of my cars will be my son
if I was in the market I would look away from this one .....and don’t be scared of a lowball offer because I don’t think these cars are trading hands quickly unless you’re talking to 2009s (18 in usa).
02-22-2020, 12:50 PM
#5
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
She is a beaut...is that black or blue? I am still just window shopping and getting a feel for the market but right now I think I would prefer GR or GT Silver but have not really even settled on which model or Gen...I think half the fun is just enjoying the hunt.
02-22-2020, 11:21 PM
#6
CT944, your car looks amazing. Are you the original owner?
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02-23-2020, 06:43 PM
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I'm baffled how anyone could bring themselves to sell a 997.1 GT2 unless they could no longer operate a manual transmission (physically), or they were downsizing their collection. They are superb cars, and sensationally rare. It shocks me that they don't have the reception of the GT3 models despite being much more rare. There are more Carrera GTs than 997.1 GT2s worldwide! I do not know anything about they yellow example except I would suggest it may be over-modified to be a fun driver at this point. I don't know that for a fact, but can tell you that a lot of guys do not enjoy driving them that far past stock.
02-23-2020, 09:09 PM
#10
I'm baffled how anyone could bring themselves to sell a 997.1 GT2 unless they could no longer operate a manual transmission (physically), or they were downsizing their collection. They are superb cars, and sensationally rare. It shocks me that they don't have the reception of the GT3 models despite being much more rare. There are more Carrera GTs than 997.1 GT2s worldwide!......
Marketing suggestion - rename it the "GT3 Turbo"