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R8 V10 is great. Good power and handling, with a good deal of comfort too. Have driven it across the country in complete comfort. Can still hammer it though and have a blast. Can DD it with ease. You mean lack of MT on the GTR? MT is available on the R8. |
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06-03-2011, 10:53 PM | #157 |
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You're right... and what about the legend of the Skyline? Nothing I'm guessing...
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06-05-2011, 03:20 PM | #158 |
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06-06-2011, 10:54 AM | #159 | |
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I'm looking at the R8 and 997.2 (used). I am amazed that the R8 holds value so well. Used, the V10 gallardo [equivalent] is cheaper - that's just nuts. Can the R8 handle a square tyre setup? -scheherazade |
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06-06-2011, 11:19 AM | #160 | |
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ill take the GTR interior compare to an STI or EVO, they are just totally ugly compare to GTR. i am not looking for cheaper car that can outrun the M3... being loud, crude is just another thing why i love the GTR. love every angle or sounds it makes.. i also test drove the GTR before buying my M3 2 and half years ago. at that time i didnt do any research into it and got scared of what other people were saying. now i regret not getting the GTR. if i could turn back time i will and not hesitate and replace my M3 for a GTR. it is somewhat ugly though but to be honest. i was never into cars that looks pretty for some reason i go for performance meaning best bung for the buck.
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06-06-2011, 04:13 PM | #161 |
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I'll say it again..... Get
The 6mt M3 while you still can. Once the manual tranny is gone..... Then move on to the gtr or any other mct-dct clutch car.
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06-06-2011, 06:51 PM | #162 | |
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I like 500+HP... 20MPG... (and a backseat). Worst I've seen on the GTR is 18.5 right now... best is 21 (Both City). Peace!
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How does a 997 Turbo "trump" a GTR in value, resale, and on the track?
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06-11-2011, 11:33 AM | #166 |
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There is no doubt that the GTR would obliterate the M3 on all performance levels, if is as rewarding to drive as the M3 in MDM mode I can not say as I've not driven on yet.
It's also worth remembering it's not how fast you go it's how you get there I've had a lot of fun over the years in Integra Type R's (DC2, DC5 and FD2) they ere a hoot to drive not that quick but a lot of fun.. Neither the GTR or M3 set my pulse racing as a 'special weekend' car, both great all round daily drives though. If it was my money, I would have a 335d daily driver and a F430 or GT3 RS in the garage as a special toy. |
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06-15-2011, 10:36 AM | #168 |
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I wouldn't get the S. I'd get the regular and do a mild tune.
From what I understand from my reading (which is not too in depth), the S and the regular are almost identical [mechanically]. The tune (which I can do replicate) and transmission (which I don't want) are the main differences. AFAIK***. -scheherazade |
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06-15-2011, 08:40 PM | #169 |
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WTF, some of you are on crack. posts and mindsets like these just annoy me.
get that M kool-aid out of your system (I have an M5, had an M3 and I have a 2012 GT-R Black Edition coming in next month). the M3 and GT-R aren't even on the same level. like someone said, the GT-R is a supercar. the M3, well it's a great, iconic car, don't get me wrong, but there's nothing supercar about it. I've driven the E92 M3 many times, at BMW's tracks in South Carolina and in France. I know what it's capable of and I've pushed it to its limits. driving an M3 and GT-R does not compare. the M3 is smooth and has finesse, but the GT-R has loads of grip and pure raw power--it will run circles around an M3. price-wise, a FULLY LOADED M3 Coupe with ZCP would be $78k MSRP WITH free maintenance (we're not talking about Individual options). I know a lot of us get fully loaded, but there are a lot with minimal options, the M3 starts at $59k. a 2012 GT-R premium starts at $89,950 and add about $1k worth of options. a fully loaded (non-super silver) GT-R Black Edition is about $97k. keep in mind you have to pay maintenance on the GT-R. $20k between fully loaded and $30k between base isn't exactly chump change, nor is the maintenance. laugh all you want about the GT-R being "spartan" and having a cheap interior. last time I checked, the M3 interior didn't look like a Bentley either. the M3 didn't even have the option of getting real CF. the 2012 GT-R has CF in the dash, STANDARD. the seats are Recaro (and they even say it on the Black Edition) and it also features French stitching. I don't know if you've sat in a 2012, but it's not bad at all. the touch-screen dynamic display on the GT-R is also high-res for 2012 and looks great. sure you can say all you want about iDrive, but they're comparable. even the door handles of the GT-R aren't conventional, unlike the M3. as far as modding and performance, there is tons of power still left on the table in the GT-R. a simple midpipe and a tune will get you about 40hp (shouldn't be more than $2k). how much do you have to spend to get that from an M3? stroker? FI? just to get to the GT-R's stock numbers. and, although I love the M3 and think it's a great car, they're a dime a dozen. in LA, they're around like flies--you see white ones everywhere. how many M3's come to the United States per year? AT LEAST 15,000. Nissan sends about 1,000 GT-R's to the United States every year. the car has had the best residual value for any sports car for the last two years. there's a reason why you can buy an M3 below invoice and dealers are still marking up GT-R's by $5k - 25k. Last edited by nlpamg; 06-15-2011 at 08:54 PM.. |
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If I had the $ I'd get a 2012 GT-R. Too bad I got laid off.
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I've seen the review. That was a Turbo S not a standard Turbo.
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