Gtr vs Z06 vs R8 vs GT3 (Evo mag scan 22 pages)

Jackygor · 03-16-2008, 05:09 PM

freaken nuts man! gota respect godzilla!

ChineseGuy · 03-16-2008, 06:00 PM

i'm too lazy to read all that, but did it mention anywhere that the GTR has a better driving experience over the GT3? "Driving experience" as in the Fun Factor with the 911 setup...

Jackygor · 03-16-2008, 06:26 PM

ah, it is not as engaging since you don't get the full third pedal experience. However, they did note that the DCT is a whole new experience and it makes the GT3 feel like last generation. The DCT almost makes the transmission from F430 Scuderia and Lambo feel "agricultural".

shiggy · 03-16-2008, 09:53 PM

killer article!!...thx for sharing....this GTR is getting praise everywhere!!

vAnt826 · 03-16-2008, 09:59 PM

Triple threat. Straightline, Track, and Comfort.

Seems like an easy choice for me?

Year's_End · 03-16-2008, 10:42 PM

That was an addicting read. Thanks for posting up the scans!

I'm blown away, really. To beat a Z06 in a drag, top an R8 in dynamic capability, and best a GT3 around a track, for LESS money than any of those, is, well, staggering. This car is amazing. It's nothing short of an engineering masterpiece.

Each and every article I read about this car makes me want it more and more. M3? What M3? I want this.

malter2.0 · 03-16-2008, 11:07 PM

with a chip and some downpipes this car will be pushing 500awhp on stock turbos.

!Xoible · 03-16-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

That was an addicting read. Thanks for posting up the scans!

I'm blown away, really. To beat a Z06 in a drag, top an R8 in dynamic capability, and best a GT3 around a track, for LESS money than any of those, is, well, staggering. This car is amazing. It's nothing short of an engineering masterpiece.

Each and every article I read about this car makes me want it more and more. M3? What M3? I want this.

well... u gotta wait for like a year for them to clean all bugs. at least BMW has been running the 3 series for like a year before the release of the M3. so "hopefully" they got some of the stuff corrected, wth potential bugs anyway.

GT-R is a fucking beast, sounds strong, smart and fast

BUT NO FUCKING MANUALLLLLLLLL

shiggy · 03-17-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantis

well... u gotta wait for like a year for them to clean all bugs. at least BMW has been running the 3 series for like a year before the release of the M3. so "hopefully" they got some of the stuff corrected, wth potential bugs anyway.

GT-R is a fucking beast, sounds strong, smart and fast

BUT NO FUCKING MANUALLLLLLLLL

every car I have owned has been a manual.....but this dbl clutch tranny sounds cool....and effective!
also that launch control feature sounds wicked too!!!

Year's_End · 03-17-2008, 01:06 AM

I'm all for DCTs that allow you to peg the revs against the limiter and if it provides instant shifts.

vAnt826 · 03-17-2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Each and every article I read about this car makes me want it more and more. M3? What M3? I want this.

Funny how most M3 enthusiasts claim that the GT-R is in a different class, but what they don't realize is that the M3 was designed from the start to be a blend of luxury and performance. Just like the R35.

eshtog · 03-17-2008, 01:14 PM

As much as I love the new M3 I would buy the GTR over it anyday.

Zeeman · 03-17-2008, 01:30 PM

great post! Definitely have to respect what Nissan has done with the GTR.

OBI_agent · 03-19-2008, 09:16 AM

Thanks for sharing op! GTR rules

turbocoins · 03-23-2008, 12:51 PM

I can't wait to see this car on the street. If it does everything that they claim, it will be the hottest car out there. Why pay double for a Porsche Turbo if this car will do the same thing?

Evo8MRto335I · 03-23-2008, 01:10 PM

The car magazines are showing a excellent performance results on the GTR so far, what 95% of the people do not knowis that the GTR is being sold at a average of $20000 to $45000 over the MSRP.

You don't have to waste your time doing your search, not just me but many other people that try to get one found the bitter reality of the MSRP mark-up.

Not only the nation wide Nissan dealers don't have enough allocations but add the fact that you will have to pay $20000 minimum for mark -up and that does not count the mandatory deposit(anywhere from $5000 to $20000, that is the average).

There were 4 dealers offering some of the GTRs at MSRP but they sold out very fast. Before I purchased my 2008 Z06 I was after the GTR, unfortunately there was no luck. With that said good luck getting one because the current market makes the GTR totally uncompetitive performance/price wise.

That is one reason why I am driving a Corvette Z06 today. I can order a Corvette tomorrow and have it custom built and delivered to my house in about 6-8 weeks, you can't do that on the GTR. As long as the GTR are brought to the US is small quantities the more that it would hurt the customer, the more expensive they will become.
my .2c

DrEvil · 03-23-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChineseGuy

i'm too lazy to read all that, but did it mention anywhere that the GTR has a better driving experience over the GT3? "Driving experience" as in the Fun Factor with the 911 setup...

GT-R is a daily driver, even has a "snow" mode.

epbrown · 03-24-2008, 01:58 AM

Is this EVO on stands yet in the US? I haven't seen it, thought the CAR with a similar test (compares it to the Porsche 911TT, Audi R8, and BMW M3) is already out.

Seanross · 03-24-2008, 02:30 AM

i want a GT-R but I'd never track it though, Im wondering if its a silly decision...

majin ssj eric · 03-24-2008, 12:34 PM

That GT-R is simply astonishing...

Evo8MRto335I · 03-24-2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epbrown

Is this EVO on stands yet in the US? I haven't seen it, thought the CAR with a similar test (compares it to the Porsche 911TT, Audi R8, and BMW M3) is already out.

I went to borders library/magazine shop last week and did not see it yet. I also want to see the comparo.

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Jackygor New Member 7 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Evolution X Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	Gtr vs Z06 vs R8 vs GT3 (Evo mag scan 22 pages) freaken nuts man! gota respect godzilla!
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ChineseGuy QuickShifter 137 Rep 1,500 Posts Drives: Black E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Pole iTrader: (2)	i'm too lazy to read all that, but did it mention anywhere that the GTR has a better driving experience over the GT3? "Driving experience" as in the Fun Factor with the 911 setup...
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Jackygor New Member 7 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Evolution X Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	ah, it is not as engaging since you don't get the full third pedal experience. However, they did note that the DCT is a whole new experience and it makes the GT3 feel like last generation. The DCT almost makes the transmission from F430 Scuderia and Lambo feel "agricultural".
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	That was an addicting read. Thanks for posting up the scans! I'm blown away, really. To beat a Z06 in a drag, top an R8 in dynamic capability, and best a GT3 around a track, for LESS money than any of those, is, well, staggering. This car is amazing. It's nothing short of an engineering masterpiece. Each and every article I read about this car makes me want it more and more. M3? What M3? I want this. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Zeeman Captain 56 Rep 661 Posts Drives: E90 335 SG Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	great post! Definitely have to respect what Nissan has done with the GTR.
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Evo8MRto335I Captain 40 Rep 983 Posts Drives: can't list them all Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson iTrader: (1)	The car magazines are showing a excellent performance results on the GTR so far, what 95% of the people do not knowis that the GTR is being sold at a average of $20000 to $45000 over the MSRP. You don't have to waste your time doing your search, not just me but many other people that try to get one found the bitter reality of the MSRP mark-up. Not only the nation wide Nissan dealers don't have enough allocations but add the fact that you will have to pay $20000 minimum for mark -up and that does not count the mandatory deposit(anywhere from $5000 to $20000, that is the average). There were 4 dealers offering some of the GTRs at MSRP but they sold out very fast. Before I purchased my 2008 Z06 I was after the GTR, unfortunately there was no luck. With that said good luck getting one because the current market makes the GTR totally uncompetitive performance/price wise. That is one reason why I am driving a Corvette Z06 today. I can order a Corvette tomorrow and have it custom built and delivered to my house in about 6-8 weeks, you can't do that on the GTR. As long as the GTR are brought to the US is small quantities the more that it would hurt the customer, the more expensive they will become. my .2c
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