Please, Please talk me out of a GTR - Page 5

Optherion · 09-04-2011, 12:55 PM

^ Has no clue what hes talking about.

Good luck with that lambo maintenance

Did you get a GT-R already? 2012's have tuning software available. Who wouldn't want 600hp with a tune and exhaust. I drive my GT-R more than any other sports car I have. It is not my daily driver though. It rides firm, as a high performance car should.

The whole Nissan service thing, yes they are not professional as BMW, but my BMW's get oil changes every 15,000 miles (BMW Free Maintenance) and I see the dealership once a year. I drive the cars ALOT more than I go to the dealership. Don't even worry about the dealership issue.

The 997.2 Turbo S is one hell of a fast car. Yes I would take it over the GT-R if the price was the same, but no I would not buy one at nearly $70k on top of the GT-R.

gthal · 09-04-2011, 01:03 PM

Here is one reason to not get a GTR... http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581363

If it were me, I'd still get the GTR

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2011, 01:11 PM

they are too fast gthal that isnt gonna talk him out of it!

gthal · 09-04-2011, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

they are too fast gthal that isnt gonna talk him out of it!

Well, I was just trying to accomodate his request to convince him out of it

I will be disappointed if he doesn't pull the trigger. I couldn't own a GTR for practical and family reasons but would love to... therefore, I need to live vicariously through others.

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2011, 01:59 PM

i think they are cool for what they are but dont have much interest in owning one unless someone wants to give it to me. ive always lusted after certain cars and a nissan isnt one even if it is wicked fast. guess im a car snob.

stefan · 09-05-2011, 09:21 PM

I think you'd have more fun with an M3, a bunch of aftermarket parts, plenty of track days, and still some cash in the pocket.

Poofyo101 · 09-05-2011, 10:08 PM

Get it

Also just considered this but couldn't get over no MT.

mpm3 · 09-06-2011, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optherion

^ Has no clue what hes talking about.

Good luck with that lambo maintenance

Did you get a GT-R already? 2012's have tuning software available. Who wouldn't want 600hp with a tune and exhaust. I drive my GT-R more than any other sports car I have. It is not my daily driver though. It rides firm, as a high performance car should.

The whole Nissan service thing, yes they are not professional as BMW, but my BMW's get oil changes every 15,000 miles (BMW Free Maintenance) and I see the dealership once a year. I drive the cars ALOT more than I go to the dealership. Don't even worry about the dealership issue.

The 997.2 Turbo S is one hell of a fast car. Yes I would take it over the GT-R if the price was the same, but no I would not buy one at nearly $70k on top of the GT-R.

lol take it to and indy lambo shop no problem and i much rather have a lambo then a nissan...and yes i know the maintance cost my friend owns an gallardo
and i didnt claim to know i said from what i heard about maintance and if u think an gt-r is exotic i dont see it

Mr. ///M3 RD · 09-06-2011, 08:01 AM

Quality is and the M3 has quality ....

This is fast yes ... then I don't purchase my car(s) for the track ... ---> If you like to track then get the GT-R by all means

Mr. ///M3 RD · 09-06-2011, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

I think you'd have more fun with an M3, a bunch of aftermarket parts, plenty of track days, and still some cash in the pocket.

Right on Stefan ... my thoughts exactly

Team Plutonium · 09-06-2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

If you like to track then get the GT-R by all means

Holy crap!

Erhan · 09-06-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Holy crap!

In pacific raceways, after turn 1 (which is WOT), I can reach about 125mph in my stock MINI. I know the M3 guys (in Group A and B) are doing about 145-150mph. I have a friend with GTR (not 2012) in Group C and he can do 155mph. 3 days ago, there was a 2012 GTR driven by someone who had racing experience.

I heard he did 170mph.

SamS · 09-06-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

If you like to track then get the GT-R by all means

Damn that is insane. Car from your local Nissan dealership beating half-million dollar cars around the TG track.

Team Plutonium · 09-06-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erhanh

In pacific raceways, after turn 1 (which is WOT), I can reach about 125mph in my stock MINI. I know the M3 guys (in Group A and B) are doing about 145-150mph. I have a friend with GTR (not 2012) in Group C and he can do 155mph. 3 days ago, there was a 2012 GTR driven by someone who had racing experience.

I heard he did 170mph.

Damn!

scheherazade · 09-06-2011, 12:17 PM

I love my GTR.
Fast, nimble, fun, easy, comfortable, reliable - all things I like in a daily driver.
There's nothing tangible to complain about.
It has no problems and it performs like a champ.
It's great.
...
And it's a bit boring.

No MT : I literally hunt for things to do with my right arm.

When you go 100, it feels like 60.
Contrast that with an elise, where you can go 60 and it feels like 100.

If you like automatic, and like a little more 'performance' in your 'performance and comfort' blend, then the GTR would make you happy.

-sceheherazade

1MOREMOD · 09-06-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scheherazade

I literally hunt for things to do with my right arm.

davedave · 09-06-2011, 09:22 PM

wait 2 yrs for the new M3. it should be more fun than GTR.

1MOREMOD · 09-09-2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erhanh

In pacific raceways, after turn 1 (which is WOT), I can reach about 125mph in my stock MINI. I know the M3 guys (in Group A and B) are doing about 145-150mph. I have a friend with GTR (not 2012) in Group C and he can do 155mph. 3 days ago, there was a 2012 GTR driven by someone who had racing experience.

I heard he did 170mph.

that is quick im usually in the 140-145 range when im getting after it.

m3inwaiting · 09-09-2011, 12:55 PM

The GTR is like an ugly fat girl that performs amazing in the sack.

Nine · 09-09-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3inwaiting

The GTR is like an ugly fat girl that performs amazing in the sack.

/Thread.

Dave07997S · 09-09-2011, 03:35 PM

I think they are incredible cars and if you like the styling I say go for it. However, for the same money I am back into a Porsche.

Yes I know it will beat most 997s, but the GTR doesn't do it for me like a 997 does. I mean for 90K I am into a 997.1 GT3 and just $10k away from a 997.2GT3.

Dave

1Sleeper · 09-09-2011, 04:11 PM

I really respect the performance, and from personal experience I can say they are damn fast, but the GTR just doesn't "do it" for me. Funny thing though, an R34 would REALLY "do it" for me. If someone were to want to swap a mint unmodded R34 (like a unicorn really) I would probably throw the M3 keys at them before they could change their minds. R35, much less so. Maybe its the more raw nature of the elder version, maybe its the mystique, maybe its the fact that I cant have one..........

09-04-2011, 12:55 PM	#89
Optherion Lieutenant Drives: Prancing Horse Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal & Vegas Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	^ Has no clue what hes talking about. Good luck with that lambo maintenance Did you get a GT-R already? 2012's have tuning software available. Who wouldn't want 600hp with a tune and exhaust. I drive my GT-R more than any other sports car I have. It is not my daily driver though. It rides firm, as a high performance car should. The whole Nissan service thing, yes they are not professional as BMW, but my BMW's get oil changes every 15,000 miles (BMW Free Maintenance) and I see the dealership once a year. I drive the cars ALOT more than I go to the dealership. Don't even worry about the dealership issue. The 997.2 Turbo S is one hell of a fast car. Yes I would take it over the GT-R if the price was the same, but no I would not buy one at nearly $70k on top of the GT-R. __________________ Current Stable: Some Audi with a V10, Couple of BMW's, one F Car, and one P car. One lonely GT-R with all the Euros. Last edited by Optherion; 09-04-2011 at 01:04 PM.

09-04-2011, 01:03 PM	#90
gthal Colonel Drives: C63 coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 M3 [3.37]	Here is one reason to not get a GTR... http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581363 If it were me, I'd still get the GTR __________________ 2012 C63 coupe \| Obsidian Black \| Performance Package (481hp, 443ft/lbs) 1996 E36 M3 coupe \| Estoril blue \| Dedicated track car... heavily modded 2011 M3 coupe \| Jerez Black \| ZCP/DCT \| Sold but never forgotten nor will the love affair end 2010 M3 coupe \| Alpine White \| 6MT \| Sold

09-04-2011, 01:11 PM	#91
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,520 iTrader: (3)	they are too fast gthal that isnt gonna talk him out of it! __________________ 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\|

09-04-2011, 01:59 PM	#93
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,520 iTrader: (3)	i think they are cool for what they are but dont have much interest in owning one unless someone wants to give it to me. ive always lusted after certain cars and a nissan isnt one even if it is wicked fast. guess im a car snob. __________________ 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\|

09-05-2011, 09:21 PM	#94
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	I think you'd have more fun with an M3, a bunch of aftermarket parts, plenty of track days, and still some cash in the pocket. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

09-05-2011, 10:08 PM	#95
Poofyo101 Major Drives: e92 ///M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,079 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1989 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW M3 [0.00]	Get it Also just considered this but couldn't get over no MT. __________________ 12 E92 M3-AW/FR-20" BBS LM-Painted Reflectors-BMW Gloss Black Grills + Gills-BMW Performance LED Wheel-BMW Carbon Performance Spoiler-Akra Evolution-Stoptech Trophy

09-06-2011, 08:01 AM	#97
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,558 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1969 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	Speed is not everything ..... Quality is and the M3 has quality .... This is fast yes ... then I don't purchase my car(s) for the track ... ---> If you like to track then get the GT-R by all means __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found

09-06-2011, 12:17 PM	#103
scheherazade Major Drives: 09 GTR (& 93' accord!) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DC metro area Posts: 1,464 iTrader: (8)	I love my GTR. Fast, nimble, fun, easy, comfortable, reliable - all things I like in a daily driver. There's nothing tangible to complain about. It has no problems and it performs like a champ. It's great. ... And it's a bit boring. No MT : I literally hunt for things to do with my right arm. When you go 100, it feels like 60. Contrast that with an elise, where you can go 60 and it feels like 100. If you like automatic, and like a little more 'performance' in your 'performance and comfort' blend, then the GTR would make you happy. -sceheherazade

09-06-2011, 09:22 PM	#105
davedave Captain Drives: Godzilla Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere Posts: 790 iTrader: (7)	wait 2 yrs for the new M3. it should be more fun than GTR.

09-09-2011, 12:55 PM	#107
m3inwaiting Private Drives: 2011 E93 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	The GTR is like an ugly fat girl that performs amazing in the sack. __________________ 2011 E93 Melbourne Red \|Extended Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| ZCP \| ZP2 \| ZCV \| DCT \| 19" wheels\| DCT \| EDC \| BMW Apps \|Enhanced Premium Sound

09-09-2011, 03:35 PM	#109
Dave07997S Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 BMW M3 ZCP Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Playa del Rey, CA Posts: 1,973 iTrader: (0)	I think they are incredible cars and if you like the styling I say go for it. However, for the same money I am back into a Porsche. Yes I know it will beat most 997s, but the GTR doesn't do it for me like a 997 does. I mean for 90K I am into a 997.1 GT3 and just $10k away from a 997.2GT3. Dave __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk Turner Test Pipes, AFE pulley, Megan Catback/AFE Stg.2. 255/285 tires. Previous Rides: 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk

09-09-2011, 04:11 PM	#110
1Sleeper First Lieutenant Drives: E90 M3, 997tt, Jeep Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Where I need to be Posts: 380 iTrader: (1)	I really respect the performance, and from personal experience I can say they are damn fast, but the GTR just doesn't "do it" for me. Funny thing though, an R34 would REALLY "do it" for me. If someone were to want to swap a mint unmodded R34 (like a unicorn really) I would probably throw the M3 keys at them before they could change their minds. R35, much less so. Maybe its the more raw nature of the elder version, maybe its the mystique, maybe its the fact that I cant have one..........

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