Keep my S65 vs. modded P800 GTR
09-13-2011, 01:24 AM
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Keep my S65 vs. modded P800 GTR
Getting the itch for a Switzer P800 GTR....or stick with the S65 which is about to be running real strong and i have an OEM factory to 90K miles and only 13K miles on the clock, low for an 2007.
09-13-2011, 12:24 PM
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Oh boy thats a tough choice. I love speed and the GTR is definitely attractive, specially with an 800 package. I would change it...the 65 is definitely a different animal. More luxury, refined and not so much a head turber as the GTR.
09-14-2011, 05:32 PM
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tbh depends on what you really need, If I was driving every day, long distance, S65 all day every day. But the GTR does really suit you better for just cross-town commutes and plus you can use it in less-than admirable weather conditions.
09-14-2011, 05:44 PM
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GTRs have officially crossed over into the "feared like the Supra" level on the streets. Every one of them is not pushing stock hp anymore.
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09-14-2011, 06:37 PM
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If you want something that handles great, will pull like crazy from the lights and don't mind the loss then get the GTR.
If you want a freeway bruiser in a practical and classy shape then keep the W221.
No wrong decision but, at a pinch, I'd say stick with what you have. Rarer.
If you want a freeway bruiser in a practical and classy shape then keep the W221.
No wrong decision but, at a pinch, I'd say stick with what you have. Rarer.
09-14-2011, 08:00 PM
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If you want something that handles great, will pull like crazy from the lights and don't mind the loss then get the GTR.
If you want a freeway bruiser in a practical and classy shape then keep the W221.
No wrong decision but, at a pinch, I'd say stick with what you have. Rarer.
If you want a freeway bruiser in a practical and classy shape then keep the W221.
No wrong decision but, at a pinch, I'd say stick with what you have. Rarer.
But the GTR is not a daily driver for me--- it really depends on your daily needs if this is your only car.
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09-14-2011, 10:12 PM
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That is indeed a tough decision. If you have a nice daily, and want something to destroy 98% of anything you run into...P800 all the way. If you want to do it with the whole family, keep the S. 
09-14-2011, 11:06 PM
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Simple, S65 as the daily
09-15-2011, 12:24 AM
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