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Discussion in '360/430' started by alligator, Dec 13, 2005.

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  1. alligator

    alligator Rookie

    Jun 28, 2004
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    #1 alligator, Dec 13, 2005
    I'm once again looking hard at a CS and trading my GT2. I've had the latter 2 1/2 years, and it has never been a disappointment, but my drive in a CS has me very interested. I'm concerned primarily about the hp and torque that I would give up in exchange for the exclusivity. Both dealers are 50 miles away, so that's even. The car I'm considering has a year left on its warranty, as does the GT2. I've had a 308 quattro and 512BB, so the Ferrari experience wouldn't be too new. I've communicated with a guy who has had both, and he's going back to a GT2. Ideally, I would have both. Any input would be appreciated.
     
  2. TripleInboard

    TripleInboard Rookie

    Jan 29, 2005
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    David
    #2 TripleInboard, Dec 13, 2005
    It is always fun to try something new. I would go for the CS, and in the event you don't like it as much as the GT2, you should be able to sell it relatively easily without too much of a loss and then go back to a GT2 with perhaps a different color/options then the one you had before.
     
  3. rush109

    rush109 F1 Veteran

    May 26, 2005
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    #3 rush109, Dec 13, 2005
    damn thats a hard decision..go for cs now and then save up for the gt2 afterwards...
     
  4. lrattner

    lrattner Formula Junior

    Sep 15, 2004
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    #4 lrattner, Dec 13, 2005
    2 1/2 years with the Porsche-that's enough. Time for a change. Life is short -try to get as many motor experiences in as possible. After the CS there will be something else to dabble in. If you miss the GT2 you can always get another one and probably get one with more options , less mileage for less money at that time. I'd say go for it. I had a GT3 for 2 1/2 years and I'm loving the difference of the CS now.
     
  5. scud

    scud F1 World Champ

    Oct 2, 2004
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    #5 scud, Dec 13, 2005
    that's the only solution . you will miss the torque over time that the GT2 gives . now if you bought a 430 then you could live without the GT2 or CS , but that suggestion could be harder to obtain
     
  6. ylshih

    ylshih Shogun Assassin
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    Mar 21, 2004
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    #6 ylshih, Dec 13, 2005
    I still notice the torque difference between a CS and a TT, so a CS vs GT2 would be accentuated. Having said that, the CS gives me a better overall feel/experience. So if I could only have one, I would probably pick a CS, but it would not be a no-regrets choice.
     
  7. BH1

    BH1 Formula Junior

    Nov 14, 2005
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    #7 BH1, Dec 13, 2005
    John, John, John,
    Just break into your pile of cash and get the other and own both!!!! If you drive your CS to the courthouse I will meet you there with the 355!!! We can race between city island and the justice center!!!
     
  8. alligator

    alligator Rookie

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    #8 alligator, Dec 13, 2005
    BH, does the 355 ever leave the garage? Does the same offer apply to the GT2?
     
  9. BH1

    BH1 Formula Junior

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    #9 BH1, Dec 13, 2005
    Name the day old man!!
     
  10. alligator

    alligator Rookie

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    #10 alligator, Dec 13, 2005
    Brett, Brett, Brett...
    You really don't want to go there. The humiliation....(and I wouldn't even be able to hear how good the new Tubi exhaust sounds, unless I bring the Infiniti)
    jr
    (by the way, are you going to Cavallino?)
     
  11. CodeRed

    CodeRed Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
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    #11 CodeRed, Dec 13, 2005
    I had avery nice GT2, but there is no doubt that I would much rather have a CS. Taking into account price though it might be a more difficult call. Get the CS and a slightly used Z06, then you have the torque monster and the awesome CS!
     
  12. thusly

    thusly Karting

    Nov 9, 2003
    176
    Malibu and Las Vegas
    #12 thusly, Dec 13, 2005
    I have both; I don't use either for every day drving. However, the CS gets the nod 80% of the time for spirited, fun driving, as well as for sensory experiences. The engine and exhaust noises are truly fine music, as is the paddle shifting and downshift blips. The GT-2 gets the nod when I am absolutely craving torque and want to feel like I am more on edge. Also the car of choice for the track, given its notorious nature and greater driver challenge (than the GT-3).

    Get the CS; you won't be disappointed.
     
  13. alligator

    alligator Rookie

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    #13 alligator, Dec 14, 2005
    guys, thanks for all of the constructive comments (except for BH).
     
  14. BH1

    BH1 Formula Junior

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    #14 BH1, Dec 14, 2005
    John,
    you gotta give me your email. send it to me at bretthartley(at)cfl.rr.com
     

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