Please, Please talk me out of a GTR - Page 27

997GT3 · 06-06-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 48Laws

BMW just patented a 7-speed manual transmission. Where's the guys who said manual transmission is on its way out..... Lol

And rumor has it that the 991 GT3 will be PDK only

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/sc...gt3-get-450bhp

Sorry but the manual is dying

48Laws · 06-06-2012, 05:19 PM

Who cares. The 911 Turbo is faster. Doh! Manual all day!

EvosM3 · 06-06-2012, 05:32 PM

I really doubt the GT3 will be PDK ONLY. Up until recently, it wasn't even confirmed if PDK would be offered, let alone be the only transmission.

konaforever · 06-06-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 48Laws

Who cares. The 911 Turbo is faster. Doh! Manual all day!

Faster than what?

48Laws · 06-06-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by konaforever

Faster than what?

Every 911 variant to date.

graider · 06-21-2012, 09:30 AM

if you want a GTR, get it now. I Can see the price keep going higher....not lower.

I mean the 991 base is pushing 100k with a few options and 991 S is hitting 130k easily with some must have option. The GTR is still one hell of a bargain. The new 991 turbo is going to be 170k or more IMO.

you want a base 991 or GTR. no way in hell i pick the base 991 over the GTR for the same price.

48Laws · 06-21-2012, 10:21 AM

The GT-R starts at $94-$96k which is already 991 territory.

konaforever · 06-21-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 48Laws

The GT-R starts at $94-$96k which is already 991 territory.

True, but the GTR is fully loaded. You have to add 20k worth of stuff on the 991 to equal it.

48Laws · 06-21-2012, 10:37 AM

But it's a Nissan, a well-performing one but.... It should be fully-loaded at that price.

UnaBomber · 06-21-2012, 10:51 AM

getting ready to head out on a 2200 mile trip in my GTR and couldnt be more excited

Nine · 06-21-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by UnaBomber

getting ready to head out on a 2200 mile trip in my GTR and couldnt be more excited

Where are you headed and I hope you have the front end protected...

From what I've heard the GT-R is a great road trip car, stiff suspension and smooth highways. How many miles per tank do you typically get?

UnaBomber · 06-21-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine

Where are you headed and I hope you have the front end protected...

From what I've heard the GT-R is a great road trip car, stiff suspension and smooth highways. How many miles per tank do you typically get?

front end is clear bra'd so i should be all set.

driving from SC to Ohio for my bachelor party weekend. Should be a good time

honestly I have absolutely no idea what to expect for gas mileage this trip. Im on 1150cc injectors, dual fuel pumps and a fresh tune so I will probably get pretty shitty mileage.

The GTR is an awesome roadtrip car. Ive put 13k miles on mine in less than a year

Nine · 06-21-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by UnaBomber

front end is clear bra'd so i should be all set.

driving from SC to Ohio for my bachelor party weekend. Should be a good time

honestly I have absolutely no idea what to expect for gas mileage this trip. Im on 1150cc injectors, dual fuel pumps and a fresh tune so I will probably get pretty shitty mileage.

The GTR is an awesome roadtrip car. Ive put 13k miles on mine in less than a year

Getting married, congrats, what is in Ohio

nation · 06-21-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by davedave

u can't park your GTR anywhere
u can't stop people taking pic of you (moving or parked)
u can't stop someone come up to you asking you what car it is at gas pump
u can't go anywhere without think someone will key your car
u can't stop lanuching it.
u can't have MT
steering wheel is much more narrow compare to M3
Even in Comfort mode is more harsh than M3 sport mode
Loud tranny
20" runflat oem tires cost u 2 grands to replace
Nissan dealership treat u like u buying a sentra
Nissan service department don't offer you free pastry/coffee
Nissan service advisor won't treat you like u drive a BMW.
Stock rotor and brake pad cost over 7grand to replace at dealership
20k miles service cost u arm and legs
GTR online community is small.

0-60 2.9sec, priceless
downpipe / midpipe / exhaust / Cobb = $5k = 560whp

if said person took the cost diff and had say HPF work it over,were would the M3 fall then?

Billykent · 06-24-2012, 08:30 AM

Why not to have both? Buy a GTR when you can afford everything lated to this car.
Remember BMW is a BMW where Nissan could never reach.

Cdnrockies · 06-24-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Billykent

Remember a 3 series is a 3 series that Nissan could never reach down to performance wise.

Fixed for accuracy.

AhsanU · 06-25-2012, 01:32 AM

The one reason I'd keep an M3 over a GTR is because of the people who drive them. My car is 8 years old, and still to this day - I get nods and peace signs from fellow M3 drivers, regardless of whether or not it's the same model or year. I get the feeling you're a bit of a loner in the GTR, and won't have that sense of comradery.

Another reason would be the constant negative attention you get. One day, you're gonna find yourself on the side of a road because a fart can equipped Honda Civic thought he could out-maneuver you, and instead he just smashes your front end.

Georgeair · 06-30-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

I like the GTR but I think GTR drivers seem to have the same sterotype that evo drivers have, a late teen early 20s pimple faced spiky haired kid (even though I know a "kid" most likely couldn't afford a GTR but still). I feel like if I told most people that I drove a GTR they would first say "what is that?" and then say "oh, grow up".

You do realize what most people think of BMW drivers, right?

1MOREMOD · 07-02-2012, 08:53 AM

That they are cool as hell right?

w00tw00t · 07-02-2012, 09:31 PM

man I can't believe this thread is still alive! lol! .. i've long since converted to the GTR folks .. let this thread die! .. ps - the GTR is awesome!

1MOREMOD · 07-02-2012, 10:52 PM

Any new mods since I saw you last. Going on the 22 to run with some canadian closed track day. Don let me in. Mostly porsche I believe.

w00tw00t · 07-02-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

Any new mods since I saw you last. Going on the 22 to run with some canadian closed track day. Don let me in. Mostly porsche I believe.

not really.. just did my own transmission, engine and diff oil changes though.. took me a day (but I worked through it slow) and it wasn't too hard!

I'm heading down to the ridge on Friday for the turn2 trackday!

06-21-2012, 10:51 AM	#582
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07-02-2012, 10:52 PM	#593
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,520 iTrader: (3)	Any new mods since I saw you last. Going on the 22 to run with some canadian closed track day. Don let me in. Mostly porsche I believe. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

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06-06-2012, 05:19 PM	#574
48Laws Lieutenant Drives: '11 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	Who cares. The 911 Turbo is faster. Doh! Manual all day!

06-06-2012, 05:32 PM	#575
EvosM3 Banned Drives: WTB E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: America Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	I really doubt the GT3 will be PDK ONLY. Up until recently, it wasn't even confirmed if PDK would be offered, let alone be the only transmission.

06-21-2012, 09:30 AM	#578
graider Colonel Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 2,406 iTrader: (0)	if you want a GTR, get it now. I Can see the price keep going higher....not lower. I mean the 991 base is pushing 100k with a few options and 991 S is hitting 130k easily with some must have option. The GTR is still one hell of a bargain. The new 991 turbo is going to be 170k or more IMO. you want a base 991 or GTR. no way in hell i pick the base 991 over the GTR for the same price.

06-21-2012, 10:21 AM	#579
48Laws Lieutenant Drives: '11 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	The GT-R starts at $94-$96k which is already 991 territory.

06-21-2012, 10:37 AM	#581
48Laws Lieutenant Drives: '11 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	But it's a Nissan, a well-performing one but.... It should be fully-loaded at that price.

06-24-2012, 08:30 AM	#587
Billykent Registered Drives: E90 M3/Jerez Black Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Why not to have both? Buy a GTR when you can afford everything lated to this car. Remember BMW is a BMW where Nissan could never reach.

06-25-2012, 01:32 AM	#589
AhsanU Private Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	The one reason I'd keep an M3 over a GTR is because of the people who drive them. My car is 8 years old, and still to this day - I get nods and peace signs from fellow M3 drivers, regardless of whether or not it's the same model or year. I get the feeling you're a bit of a loner in the GTR, and won't have that sense of comradery. Another reason would be the constant negative attention you get. One day, you're gonna find yourself on the side of a road because a fart can equipped Honda Civic thought he could out-maneuver you, and instead he just smashes your front end.