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12-11-2007, 11:57 AM | #89 |
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Again it would be great if you could list the specific reasons why you claim this to be true. The statement caused me the exact same suspicions for the exact same reasons I have already just posted about.
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12-11-2007, 12:05 PM | #90 | |
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So my revised list would be: ZTP: ~$3.5k (Technology package, mostly for the Nav) Leather: ~$1.5k (not extended leather) DCT: ~$3k 19s: ~1.5k Total: $67.5 In the end it will likely be possible to spec an M3 out at an equal or greater price than the GT-R. |
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12-11-2007, 01:47 PM | #92 |
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Can you explain why it isn't the case. Because based on previous versions the GTR has more advance everything and this time round everything is new unlike the EVO which is only a remake of an old model.....oh yes and with a DSG gearbox.
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12-11-2007, 02:11 PM | #93 |
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Swamp,
A direct question to you. Do you believe for one single moment that the M3 is anywhere close to the capabilities of the GTR and remotely a true rival to the car? I can understand brand loyalty but if you do you will be taking it to the extreme. |
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12-11-2007, 03:46 PM | #94 |
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I agree to most of your response, but in regards to Footies claim...
....What kind of proof do you exactly have that the GTR is not more advanced than the Evo X. I'm talking about the 4wd system of course in comparison to the Evo X and the M3 as well in other aspects. Let's not bring in the Bugatti's and Ferrari's into this. I'm basically saying that we are all speculating base on the data that we have and that's provided to us by the media and the manufacturers. And also, i base it on educated guess and logical reasoning and common sense, not that it will prove anything factual, but it's enough to have a reasonable speculation. Basically what i'm saying is there is little doubt in my mind that the $70k GTR is more or should be more advanced than the $30k Evo X. I have no data to prove this whatsoever and i can be completely wrong, but logic would suggest that this might be true. Compare to the M3 is entirely a different story because now you're comparing a prestige brand that holds more value in it's name alone than any of the technology that is in the GTR.
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12-11-2007, 04:11 PM | #95 | |
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I did not make the bloody claim in the first place nor did I claim that the M3 nor Evo is more technically advanced than the GT-R. The M3 and how much I like it are 100% irrelevant here. In fact, I absolutely do not believe the M3 is as technically advanced as the GT-R nor will it be a close competitor in most performance contests. My opinion here is simply not the key issue though. How many times do I have to say it YOU (footie) MADE A CLAIM, I AM CALLING YOU ON IT AND SIMPLY ASKING FOR A SHRED OF PROOF (make that two claims now, and counting...). If you have no proof then your claim is hot air. Simple. |
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12-11-2007, 05:01 PM | #96 |
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swamp,
Clearly you have a much different opinion on the EVO's abilities than myself. I take it you have owned one and so know more about what it can and cannot do. As for what should make the GTR more advanced, some things we know already are as follows This car has gearbox/diff etc all housed in a transaxle at the back of the car which is something the EVO doesn't have. Secondly it is using electronic dampers developed in association with Bilstein which again the EVO doesn't have. This car also has a V6 Twin-turbo engine while the EVO has basically the same engine it has used for the last God knows how many versions. I seriously don't know where to start with the differences between the two, if you are under the impression that the EVO is as advanced then who am I to tell you that you are wrong, I only have my opinions based on what I have read and my experiences based on previous versions of both cars. I believe as some others might that you argue for arguments sake and on almost every subject looking at the amount of threads you are currently active on. I don't doubt your knowledge on lots of things mechanical but that don't not mean that everyone has to agree with you just because you say it's so. |
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12-11-2007, 05:36 PM | #97 | |
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The rear transaxle is an innovation but simply more of a placement/weight balance innovation than a technical break through or technical innovation. Active dampers are something the GT-R has that the Evo X doesn't but is not really something you can use to claim the GT-R is so technically advanced. Other cars have had these features for years, probably a decade plus actually. I have said it time and time again and it is simply this: You made a bold, brash and unsubtantiated claim and I called you on it. Now you can not provide the evidence to back up your claim. Case closed. Let someone else step in and present what may subtantiate your claim, just because you can not substantiate it does not indeed mean the claim is not true. I just can not figure why you keep changing the topic, making this about me, the M3 or the Evo. Hmmm on further examination I guess it is simple: you got called and can not support your claim and it sucks for you. Call it what you will but pointing out bold unsubstantiated claims and searching for the justification and evidence for such claims is a service to any board governed by the common rules of presentation, discussion and debate and for those truly interested in knowledge. I know many others here like epacy, lucid and southlight will agree 100% with this. Sorry it is not the particular way you like to debate or discuss. Have fun in your world of false beliefs without EVIDENCE to back them up. |
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12-11-2007, 05:46 PM | #99 |
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Yes you are right. All I am known here for are the following:
-false claims -being motivated by brand over innovation -lack of detail and clarity in my posts -inability to back up my claims with facts -inablity to see an agrument through to the end -a poor technical understanding of performance cars -no novel posts bringing any new/timely/useful/insightful news, opinion nor analysis to m3post.com Absolutely LMFAO I suggest you look in the mirror. |
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12-11-2007, 05:51 PM | #100 |
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Sorry to push this, but what hard facts do you bring to the table and don't say simulations because they are just that, something on a computer and not true real life examples.
Looking back at you. |
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12-11-2007, 05:59 PM | #101 | |
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What the h$** have you added? Not much IMHO. By the way many have commented quite positively on my simulations and their accuracy. I seem to be the only one here doing this type of work. You are simply a master of changing the subject aren't you? This was never about me on this GT-R is teh technology king thing. Always remember that. |
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But I'm sure that you will agree that the GT-R's come pretty well loaded... I think maybe a bit too loaded. I hope that BMW keeps this price differential in mind, maybe they will sell the M3 at a razor thin profit margin. |
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12-11-2007, 06:13 PM | #104 | |
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I expect the M3 to bring BMW about the same profit margin than the rest of their line, about 18%. Maybe even a bit more since typically companies shoot for more margin on lower volume lines. Think about this even though a relatively small volume car the new M3 will likely be a $1B profit car. 1x10^5 cars x $5x10^4 x 20% = $1 billion dollars |
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Swamp, I propose the difference between yourself and me is cars while I enjoy them are still only a car, a mode of transport to get me from A to B. So I apologize for not being as technical as some and am not able to rise to your very high standards of argument. But at the end of the day this is only a web site full of owners/enthusiasts and people like me who are new to the brand and at best the true intention of any such site is to air opinions, not to be knock down at each hurdle. I am not a 'Tough Guy' trying to argue with the establishment (You) I am only defending myself against constant criticism about every comment I make that happens to offer a different opinion to yours. I reckon a CHILL pill is in order swamp and then count to ten. |
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-I am not "the establishment" here. I am a memeber who likes to post, discuss, debate and learn and one who feels like part of a little community of sorts. -If you did not make such wildy overstated claims and pass them off non-chalantly as FACT you would not get such resistance from me. You can always use "IMO", "IMHO" or "JMHO". -Take some of your own medicine - the "Chill Pill" |
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My point was really to get footie to simply back up his claim. If you make a claim and are challenged, even if the challenge or challenger does not immedaitely disprove you, you should be able to back up your claim. Otherwise your words are mostly useless speculation. I think I have given plenty of counter examples that challenge his claim at least in principle, although I would never go so far as to say I have disproven it. I don't have a huge interest in such a claim as there is bound to be some subjectivity and it is unlikely that one can really choose a single winner. If I did, trust me I'd would have disproven him long ago . |
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