This example is finished a stealthy Black (A1) exterior paint. The exterior of the car is in excellent condition and appears to have been driven very carefully as even customary stone chipping is very minimal and relegated to some minor peppering on the front bumper area. The paint is believed to be largely original. The majority of the car reads right around 4.0 on the paint meter. There are some higher readings from what we believe may have been some scratch touch up on the right rear quarter panel above and behind the side vent with the blending from the touch up being carried into the driver's side door. The body is in fantastic shape with no dents or dings to note. All the body gaps are nice and tight and panel fitment is excellent.

The car retains all of its original glass as indicated by the VIN etchings present on each pain. The glass throughout is in great condition with no pitting, scratching or delimitation to speak of. Headlights, taillights, and marker lamps are clean, clear, free of issues and appear to function as they should. Rubber and plastic trim retains good color and fitment throughout the vehicle. The front lip has some very minor scuffing on the bottom edge and the bottom rockers have some very minor road wear, congruent with the displayed mileage.

The bright silver “twist” style wheels retain excellent finish all around and are complete with colorful and clean Porsche crest center caps, as well as clean mounting hardware.

It should be noted that there appears to have been some touch-up work on the drivers side rear quarter panel. It was very well done and is next to impossible to spot without a paint meter. The cause of this is unknown but more than likely is the result of rock chipping or the fixing of a careless scratch.

Overall the interior is in excellent shape and reflects the indicated mileage nicely. The Black Leather interior remains in excellent condition throughout. This car was optioned with deviating red stitching, red belts, and red gauges which trim the interior in a sporty and aggressive feel. The door cards on both sides remain in good condition, the driver's side kick plate has some minor scuffing from normal usage. The leather of the seats is smooth and clean, with some minor normal creasing forming around the edges but nice solid bolsters with no issues. The carpets retain good color and texture throughout the interior. The dash leather is tight with good color and no pulls or bunching present. The steering wheel has some minor scratching in the leather around the 7-8 o’clock position and there is some stereotypical scratching around the bezel for the ignition. There is some very minor signs of use on some of the plastic components in some of the more high traffic areas but nothing that takes away from the overall appeal and appearance of the interior. The center stack, radio, and climate control area is clean and tidy. The headliner is tight and clean.

The optional bright red gauges are a fantastic addition to the interior, really serving to show off the tach and speedo. All gauges faces are clean and tidy and appear to function exactly as the should. The windows roll up and down with ease, the radio turns on and plays through the speakers, the climate controls system appears to function properly including the A/C. Overall, everything appears to work and function just as intended.

The engine bay appears clean, tidy, and well looked after. All factory stickers are still in place, plastic components retain nice color, showing minimal to no wear and hoses, tubing, etc. appear all well looked after and issue free. The engine bay appears mainly stock with the only visible exception being the addition of Torque Solutions engine mounts.

The front trunk area is clean and tidy with properly fitting panels and plastic covers. There is a bit of scratching on some of the plastic components but nothing out of the ordinary. The proper options sticker is affixed on the underside of the hood.

The underside is nicely representative of the mileage of the car and the careful manner with which it has been driven. Aside from a bit of road grime on the chassis and suspension, the underside is nice and clean, still displaying plenty of factory markings and factory coatings. Front plastics and floor pans are smooth and tidy with no signs of abuse or careless driving.

The engine on the car has been well looked after and cared for and it shows in the mechanical prowess of it. It fires right to life with a quick turn of the key and settles easily into a smooth idle. Throttle response is fantastic, the engine revs freely and sounds absolutely fantastic. Out on the road, in makes massive amounts of smooth power and propels the car to impressive speeds with a buttery ease.

The clutch of the car feels excellent with a nice solid take up and responsive engagement. It holds power well and feels responsive and tight. The six-speed transmission moves easily through gears, revs out beautifully and holds power with no issues to speak of.

The ceramic-composite brakes bring the car to standing halt with ease from any speed. Brake pedal feel is nice and tight with no pulsing or noises to speak of. The suspension on the car feels solid and supremely responsive with no issues to note.

The car currently wears Toyo Proxes R888 tires on all four corners with nice healthy sidewalls and plenty of tread life left on them. The fronts measure 235/40/18 and the rears are 315/30/18.

If the exterior appearance wasn’t enough to give it away, as soon as you climb inside the GT2, close the door and hear the iconic hollow ping caused by the extra thin sheet metal of the roof of the car, you know you're sitting behind the wheel of something special. From its inception, the GT2 has essentially been a turbocharged race car for the road, and despite the addition of some creature comforts, the 996 GT2 is no different. Power delivery is violent but smooth at the same time in a brilliant symphonic manner. Turbo-lag is essentially non-existent and the feeling of brutal acceleration seems to have no end until you forcibly remove your right foot from the throttle. Care must always be taken to remind yourself of what you are behind the wheel of as the lack of electronic driving assists means that you alone are in charge of the way to car behaves. A wrong step can put you into an ill wanted situation in the blip of a throttle, but get it right and this is easily one of the most rewarding cars to drive. The raw and connected feel that it provides behind the wheel is something that is no longer available in newer cars. This feeling combined with the modern levels of power and handling means that this car is truly something special. To find a vehicle that combines this level of power, feedback, control, and rarity is truly a special thing. As cars continue to acquire more drivers aids and nanny devices, its vehicles like this 2003 Porsche GT2 that will always attract the true drivers looking for a real thrill.