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Congrats on the GT-R! Beautiful, amazing car.
Guilty, obviously you'll grow out of this but open your mind a bit, you may just find there are things out there in life that will blow your mind, and you'll wonder why you didn't ease up earlier.
For the record, outside of laying back with cruise control on and the AC on full blast, that GT-R does more than compare to your CL, it blows it out of the water. Same with the CBS, frankly. Everyone is entitled, there is no wrong or right, but just some friendly advice from someone who's been there...eyes/ears open, mouth shut, you enjoy life (and the things in it) more that way
Guilty, obviously you'll grow out of this but open your mind a bit, you may just find there are things out there in life that will blow your mind, and you'll wonder why you didn't ease up earlier.
For the record, outside of laying back with cruise control on and the AC on full blast, that GT-R does more than compare to your CL, it blows it out of the water. Same with the CBS, frankly. Everyone is entitled, there is no wrong or right, but just some friendly advice from someone who's been there...eyes/ears open, mouth shut, you enjoy life (and the things in it) more that way
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2013 Nissan GT-R BE
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Not looking to impress anyone. I have something against japanese cars and no one can help it. I love my car more than anything I ever had in my life and I seriously doubt that the GT-R can compare to it. When I'm going to get tired of the CL, I'm getting a CBS. I thought about the R8 but I'm not ready to leave MB yet. The GT-R looks cheap to me, no matter how powerful or sophisticated it is. But again, congrats to the OP and let's not hijack his thread by my fault. I don't want to feel guilty
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Congrats Sheep. That is one serious performance car, nothing out there can really touch it. My personal feeling for the GTR is that I respect it immensely, but I am not a fan of its looks, its sound and when I drove a friend of mines 2011 GTR on a track, well basically that car drove me, it is incredibly fast around a road course and it lacked character in a sense that the car is so damn perfect....I know when I see one pull up beside me in my SLS I might just start playing with my radio and keep my head down
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^^ LOL.. Really Nick? U wouldn't take on a GTR? Coming from u, now I believe how fast the GTR can be.. Wow, wish I can test drive one some day.
BTW, why ppl say the maintenance on this car is so expensive? I mean what is so different in term of oil change & such?
BTW, why ppl say the maintenance on this car is so expensive? I mean what is so different in term of oil change & such?
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The fluids are expensive and if you track your car, things add up quickly. Transmission fluid alone is $600.00 and that is before they put it in your car. My last complete fluid change ran me about $1,800.00.
Despite the high cost to maintain these cars, they are worth it (IMHO). The stock platform is a playground for any tuner. Add a few bolt on pieces and it's not hard to humiliate even supercars.
As far as the appearance of the GTR, yes obviously a personal thing but my experience at car shows and on the road is that the GTR gets constant positive attention. This is one car that looks better in motion than in photographs.
Finally, if you haven't driven GTR and "hate the GTR" then GTFO. Go sit your azz in one, drive it hard and then get back to me.
The fluids are expensive and if you track your car, things add up quickly. Transmission fluid alone is $600.00 and that is before they put it in your car. My last complete fluid change ran me about $1,800.00.
Despite the high cost to maintain these cars, they are worth it (IMHO). The stock platform is a playground for any tuner. Add a few bolt on pieces and it's not hard to humiliate even supercars.
As far as the appearance of the GTR, yes obviously a personal thing but my experience at car shows and on the road is that the GTR gets constant positive attention. This is one car that looks better in motion than in photographs.
Finally, if you haven't driven GTR and "hate the GTR" then GTFO. Go sit your azz in one, drive it hard and then get back to me.
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I got a ride in a 2009 or 10 GTR once, and it accelerated like nothing else I have been in. The acceleration was also constant and seamless. Felt pretty amazing! The 2013 is quite a bit faster than the 2009, so I can only imagine what it must feel like!
I really don't see the GT-R as a Nissan, even though it is. Just like the Viper, the GT-R is good enough to be a brand, and an iconic one at that!
I really don't see the GT-R as a Nissan, even though it is. Just like the Viper, the GT-R is good enough to be a brand, and an iconic one at that!
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The GT-R designer was inspired by Gundam... for me that was instant love.
skyline, supra etc... all great cars with lots of heritage.... different yes to the germans or the italians but nonetheless have a great following. The thing that stopped me from getting one was that it only comes in a 2dr version as i'm always a sucker for 4dr performance sedans
skyline, supra etc... all great cars with lots of heritage.... different yes to the germans or the italians but nonetheless have a great following. The thing that stopped me from getting one was that it only comes in a 2dr version as i'm always a sucker for 4dr performance sedans
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and after Japan builds first solar powered station from space, we will be getting closer to the 00 story line.. Back to current reality :P, congrats on your car, it is one of my favorite cars.. I hope to own one day. Wish MSRP didnt increase 30k in 3 years otherwise I would of probably gotten one..
How did your winter tires hold up in snow? I am assuming they would fit 2012 new 18" rims?
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Only japanese cars I will drive....LFA and this beast! Others...I rather drive Kia than other japanese cars. Once you have a bad experience, guess you really can't love it. Anyway, Congrats! Hopefully you will write some review on how it compare to C63 in the near future.
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I believe in Celestial Being's philosophy and after Japan builds first solar powered station from space, we will be getting closer to the 00 story line..
Back to current reality :P, congrats on your car, it is one of my favorite cars.. I hope to own one day. Wish MSRP didnt increase 30k in 3 years otherwise I would of probably gotten one..
How did your winter tires hold up in snow? I am assuming they would fit 2012 new 18" rims?
and after Japan builds first solar powered station from space, we will be getting closer to the 00 story line.. Back to current reality :P, congrats on your car, it is one of my favorite cars.. I hope to own one day. Wish MSRP didnt increase 30k in 3 years otherwise I would of probably gotten one..
How did your winter tires hold up in snow? I am assuming they would fit 2012 new 18" rims?
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Only japanese cars I will drive....LFA and this beast! Others...I rather drive Kia than other japanese cars. Once you have a bad experience, guess you really can't love it. Anyway, Congrats! Hopefully you will write some review on how it compare to C63 in the near future.
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I am more of a UC guy and like F91 the best followed by Unicorn, and if you build a space solar station and take all that money away from the middle east, I bet that terrorism will get much worse. The winter tires are pretty good and they are for the 18" wheels. Someone is coming to pick them up tonight.
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F91 is actually my all time favourite anime be it a full series or a one off movie like F91. Too bad they didnt have the budget to make F91 a full series.
my fav bot, the RGM-109 from the series.... just the everyday standard mecha for the common soldier
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One thing about the GT-R is it's a head turner to people into cars or not. People who are not even into cars can recognize that it's not your every day ride. When it comes to Mercedes no matter which model they all look fairly similar and don't really grab attention.
The GT-R gets recognized a "fast car" while a C63 or whatever doesn't. That's my opinion at least.
The GT-R gets recognized a "fast car" while a C63 or whatever doesn't. That's my opinion at least.
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I think I should, as I starting to find a bit of odd stuff here and there that generally not covered in standard reviews. For example, I am still too used to how MB does their hand brake release, so after I shift and release my hand brake, I still make the habit of reaching down with my left hand.
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One thing about the GT-R is it's a head turner to people into cars or not. People who are not even into cars can recognize that it's not your every day ride. When it comes to Mercedes no matter which model they all look fairly similar and don't really grab attention.
The GT-R gets recognized a "fast car" while a C63 or whatever doesn't. That's my opinion at least.
The GT-R gets recognized a "fast car" while a C63 or whatever doesn't. That's my opinion at least.
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Only japanese cars I will drive....LFA and this beast! Others...I rather drive Kia than other japanese cars. Once you have a bad experience, guess you really can't love it. Anyway, Congrats! Hopefully you will write some review on how it compare to C63 in the near future.
it is an absolutely beautiful piece of engineering.
much higher performance over their normal counterparts with a bit of subtle bling is what attracts me to AMGs.
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