My new m3 replacement

Sebringjetta · 02-19-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SilentAttack

nice choice but its still a Nissan

well some of us are roundel db's for life....and the rest...see you later

Jopa201 · 02-19-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt2000

awesome...you'll be back

I might in a couple of years.

Jopa201 · 02-19-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisF

OP, congrats. The GT-R is really a technical tour de force and a blast to drive. Launch control is one of the most violent and thrilling things I've ever done in a car. I know at some point in the future, maybe when I get bored with the M3 in a couple of years, I will own one.

Enjoy; drive the hell out of it and get it to a track!

Track day coming up on march 15 can't wait.

Jopa201 · 02-19-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JTO24

Congrats that thing looks awesome! I need to drive one soon.. Maintenance like previously mentioned is what I'm weary of.. unless it's not as bad as I've heard.

I was scared for the same reason for a while but then I talked to a couple people and as long as you don't take it to dealer to do your brakes it's not bad. Many places now where you can buy replacement parts for it cheaper.

Z K · 02-19-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jopa201

I was scared for the same reason for a while but then I talked to a couple people and as long as you don't take it to dealer to do your brakes it's not bad. Many places now where you can buy replacement parts for it cheaper.

Parts are not necessarily that much more, it is mainly the labor costs. You have to find a good shop to do your work. I would not take a GT-R to just any shop and have them mess it up.

Groundpilot · 02-19-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Z K

Parts are not necessarily that much more, it is mainly the labor costs. You have to find a good shop to do your work. I would not take a GT-R to just any shop and have them mess it up.

Working on M3s brakes is very simple, and most ppl can DIY, how about GTR?

DieGrüneHölle · 02-19-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentAttack

nice choice but its still a Nissan

Well there is a difference between a "car enthusiast" and a "badge whore".

Grail05 · 02-19-2014, 02:24 PM

weird responses.. I buy cars for what it does not caues its just a Nissan.

to OP excellent choice. i say so what if its a Nissan i still dont get when people say "its still a nissan"

its still a Nissan, so your BMW is Better cause its BMW? so people can say look you drive a BMW YOUR A BALLER or hey look its BMW.... i dont get it. maybe im the only one.

PLEASE EXPLAIN FOR THOSE WHO SAID ITS STILL A NISSAN... im a car crazy guy car enthusiast and i dont look for brand if i know the car performs well then ill make that as one of my selection when buying cars.

so lets hear it. PLEASE EXPLAIN

Grail05 · 02-19-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundpilot

Working on M3s brakes is very simple, and most ppl can DIY, how about GTR?

same procedure

Z K · 02-19-2014, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundpilot

Working on M3s brakes is very simple, and most ppl can DIY, how about GTR?

Brakes on most cars are pretty straight forward. Some are harder to work on than others but if you've worked on one, it isn't hard to figure out the others.

I will say Japanese cars are way easier to work on than any European cars. They make servicing easy.

Petros · 02-19-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

weird responses.. I buy cars for what it does not caues its just a Nissan.

to OP excellent choice. i say so what if its a Nissan i still dont get when people say "its still a nissan"

its still a Nissan, so your BMW is Better cause its BMW? so people can say look you drive a BMW YOUR A BALLER or hey look its BMW.... i dont get it. maybe im the only one.

PLEASE EXPLAIN FOR THOSE WHO SAID ITS STILL A NISSAN... im a car crazy guy car enthusiast and i dont look for brand if i know the car performs well then ill make that as one of my selection when buying cars.

so lets hear it. PLEASE EXPLAIN

I agree. And what makes it even more ironic is that this specific BMW that we're talking about isn't even the rarest or most expensive top of the line car in the factory line up. The M3 is based on the 3 series platform, which is the cheap mass produced entry level BMW in the lineup. A 3 series is a dime a dozen and anyone can go and lease one for a few hundred bucks a month. Even more, the M3 is mass produced on the same assembly line with the same machines that make a regular 3 series.
Contrast that with a GTR which is a proper bespoke supercar. Everything about a GTR bumper to bumper is unique and bespoke. Almost nothing on the car is shared with any other Nissan. The engine and gearbox are handmade by one technician in a sterile environment.

I'm willing to bet there isn't anyone on Nagtroc at the moment thinking "Damn, I wish I had an M3!". In fact, I doubt anyone at Nagtroc is thinking "Can I floor the throttle now or will that damage my rod bearings"

Ezio · 02-19-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

weird responses.. I buy cars for what it does not caues its just a Nissan.

to OP excellent choice. i say so what if its a Nissan i still dont get when people say "its still a nissan"

its still a Nissan, so your BMW is Better cause its BMW? so people can say look you drive a BMW YOUR A BALLER or hey look its BMW.... i dont get it. maybe im the only one.

PLEASE EXPLAIN FOR THOSE WHO SAID ITS STILL A NISSAN... im a car crazy guy car enthusiast and i dont look for brand if i know the car performs well then ill make that as one of my selection when buying cars.

so lets hear it. PLEASE EXPLAIN

i am 80% sure people are somewhat kidding around when they say its still a Nissan

Petros · 02-19-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ezio

i am 80% sure people are somewhat kidding around when they say its still a Nissan

I am 80% sure some people on this forum would genuinely decline to buy one just because of the Nissan badge on the hood.

Brosef · 02-19-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ezio

i am 80% sure people are somewhat kidding around when they say its still a Nissan

+1. I think most of those remarks were in jest. this certainly isn't the first M3 owner that has moved on to a GT-R.

OP - amazing machine. congrats and enjoy in good health. I hope to have one of these in my garage someday.

coogs08 · 02-19-2014, 04:33 PM

nice ride, congrats and have fun!

Jopa201 · 02-19-2014, 11:12 PM

Today was a nice day and it was the first time I got to really drive it and that is what I'd did. I put 250 miles on it today just driving it on highways, and small streets with as many turns as I could find.
I have to say this car will get you in trouble quick. I say that because you have to control yourself and not floor it every time you see an open stretch. I did 155 mph couple times today and it takes no time to get there. Soooo fast

also even though it looks bulky it is so quick around around corners can't wait to take it to track this march.

M3-S65 · 02-19-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

weird responses.. I buy cars for what it does not caues its just a Nissan.

to OP excellent choice. i say so what if its a Nissan i still dont get when people say "its still a nissan"

its still a Nissan, so your BMW is Better cause its BMW? so people can say look you drive a BMW YOUR A BALLER or hey look its BMW.... i dont get it. maybe im the only one.

PLEASE EXPLAIN FOR THOSE WHO SAID ITS STILL A NISSAN... im a car crazy guy car enthusiast and i dont look for brand if i know the car performs well then ill make that as one of my selection when buying cars.

so lets hear it. PLEASE EXPLAIN

Agreed ^^^
I have two explanations for you:
1. I think girls call it envy.

2. The unfortunate and known fact that BMW drivers are ...jerks.

whats77inaname · 02-20-2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jopa201

Today was a nice day and it was the first time I got to really drive it and that is what I'd did. I put 250 miles on it today just driving it on highways, and small streets with as many turns as I could find.
I have to say this car will get you in trouble quick. I say that because you have to control yourself and not floor it every time you see an open stretch. I did 155 mph couple times today and it takes no time to get there. Soooo fast

also even though it looks bulky it is so quick around around corners can't wait to take it to track this march.

Excellent choice! Enjoy the ride, b/c *that* particular car will get you there FAST *lol*

Mthrice · 02-20-2014, 01:14 AM

Not sure if you still have a stock exhaust, but the HKS Legamax and midpipe sounds pretty good. Not the growl of the V8 M3 though

IMG · 02-20-2014, 05:44 AM

Very nice,congrats !

Paca444 · 02-20-2014, 09:06 AM

In both NY and NC, I have seen 4 EVER. I currently park next to an M3 in the parking lots at both my jobs...

MSteve5036 · 02-20-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mthrice

Not sure if you still have a stock exhaust, but the HKS Legamax and midpipe sounds pretty good. Not the growl of the V8 M3 though

Looked like it was amateur hour out there but my god he is on those cars QUICK

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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	weird responses.. I buy cars for what it does not caues its just a Nissan. to OP excellent choice. i say so what if its a Nissan i still dont get when people say "its still a nissan" its still a Nissan, so your BMW is Better cause its BMW? so people can say look you drive a BMW YOUR A BALLER or hey look its BMW.... i dont get it. maybe im the only one. PLEASE EXPLAIN FOR THOSE WHO SAID ITS STILL A NISSAN... im a car crazy guy car enthusiast and i dont look for brand if i know the car performs well then ill make that as one of my selection when buying cars. so lets hear it. PLEASE EXPLAIN __________________ Last edited by Grail05; 02-19-2014 at 02:31 PM..
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02-19-2014, 04:33 PM	#37
coogs08 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pearland, TX iTrader: (3)	nice ride, congrats and have fun!
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02-19-2014, 11:12 PM	#38
Jopa201 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2010 gtr Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kansas city iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 GT-R [0.00] 2010 M3 [0.00]	Today was a nice day and it was the first time I got to really drive it and that is what I'd did. I put 250 miles on it today just driving it on highways, and small streets with as many turns as I could find. I have to say this car will get you in trouble quick. I say that because you have to control yourself and not floor it every time you see an open stretch. I did 155 mph couple times today and it takes no time to get there. Soooo fast also even though it looks bulky it is so quick around around corners can't wait to take it to track this march.
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02-20-2014, 01:14 AM	#41
Mthrice Lieutenant 106 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Tanzanite/Blk, 15 GT3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	Not sure if you still have a stock exhaust, but the HKS Legamax and midpipe sounds pretty good. Not the growl of the V8 M3 though
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02-20-2014, 05:44 AM	#42
IMG 1122 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Location iTrader: (6)	Very nice,congrats !
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02-20-2014, 09:06 AM	#43
Paca444 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2009 335 coupe. M Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (0)	+1 to it being more unusual In both NY and NC, I have seen 4 EVER. I currently park next to an M3 in the parking lots at both my jobs...
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