Last chance to stop me before I buy GTR
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I agree. A true car enthusiast (like a true enthusiast of any art) doesn't focus on trends, and doesn't automatically think "newer = nicer", or anything like that.
Just because a GTR and ZR1 are out (for example), doesn't take anything away from what the Z06 is, and what it always has been. I'm not a Vette fanatic or anything, but I give respect where it's due. Plus, it's a timeless car in about every sense of the word IMO, C5 Z06 included.
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To each his own, but it doesn't interest me. I get that it has great performance for the money, but in the same situation I went with a used 996TT. Partly because I wanted a convertible, but the Nissan just didn't interest me and my local dealer isn't 'approved'.
I'd still make a 996TT decision.
I'd still make a 996TT decision.
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My personal opinion (not that anyone cares) is the Nissan GT-R's are fantastic for what they are. Best bang for the buck by a wide margin, but I personally don't care for the looks all that much.
I'd buy one for the track only.
The looks are typical Japanese fair, slightly ricer-ish, and will grow passe very quickly IMO.
It's performance however is beyond reproach.
I'd buy one for the track only.
The looks are typical Japanese fair, slightly ricer-ish, and will grow passe very quickly IMO.
It's performance however is beyond reproach.
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I love that the discussion is still going and the OP got his GT-R a while back 
Its a great car but not for everyone.
Fiske 11.3 at 125?? Is that your best trap? I know you ran an 11.04 before correct?
Its a great car but not for everyone.
Fiske 11.3 at 125?? Is that your best trap? I know you ran an 11.04 before correct?
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yea, I ran 11.03 in the GT-R with decent weather, highest trap is 126.x....
the weather was bad last night, I only went because my friend picked up a new 2010 GT-R and he wanted to run his....
the weather was bad last night, I only went because my friend picked up a new 2010 GT-R and he wanted to run his....
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Ahhh... I'm thinking about selling the GTR. I just don't feel any emotion towards it. Its a fast car, and can be made supppeerrr fast but I just don't feel like its anything special to me. Am I crazy?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
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Ahhh... I'm thinking about selling the GTR. I just don't feel any emotion towards it. Its a fast car, and can be made supppeerrr fast but I just don't feel like its anything special to me. Am I crazy?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
Now if you're after the styling/gadgets CL63 is sweet ride no doubt
If you have the $$ go CL65 & ur set!
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I'm thinking about CL65, but if the turbos are similar in acceleration to the GTR then I wont like it either.
I want on demand and easy to use power, having to worry about being in the right gear and then waiting for the turbos to spool... ugh.
In regards to the power, I think I'm coming into the thinking that while I do want a really fast car, just not at the expense of technology, comfort and name-brand. I'd rather take a slower car and have my daily luxuries then be the fastest **** out there but not be fully happy in it.
Blah... I'm going through cars too fast.
BTW, for attention the GTR definitely wins. Never had this much attention before. EVERYONE wants to talk about it, ask about it, look at it or race me. EVEN Homeless guys in downtown LA stop and try to talk to me about it.
When I go shopping and park in front of the store exit, all I hear are the cashiers and bag boys asking "LOOK A GTR!" "Who's GTR is that??" "Damn, a Skyline!"
I want on demand and easy to use power, having to worry about being in the right gear and then waiting for the turbos to spool... ugh.
In regards to the power, I think I'm coming into the thinking that while I do want a really fast car, just not at the expense of technology, comfort and name-brand. I'd rather take a slower car and have my daily luxuries then be the fastest **** out there but not be fully happy in it.
Blah... I'm going through cars too fast.
BTW, for attention the GTR definitely wins. Never had this much attention before. EVERYONE wants to talk about it, ask about it, look at it or race me. EVEN Homeless guys in downtown LA stop and try to talk to me about it.
When I go shopping and park in front of the store exit, all I hear are the cashiers and bag boys asking "LOOK A GTR!" "Who's GTR is that??" "Damn, a Skyline!"
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I've never driven GTR, but none of the 600/65 model V12's have Turbo lag like you describe?? Power is retarded! TQ's available as low as 1800 rpm's thru 4500rpm's, it's a throw you/pin you back in the seat saga from the sec you nail the gas, you know that funny feeling you get in your neck on roller coaster from the G-forces? That's the best way I can describe full acceleration from a Biturbo V12, slightly modded it just gets silly...
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I'm thinking about CL65, but if the turbos are similar in acceleration to the GTR then I wont like it either.
I want on demand and easy to use power, having to worry about being in the right gear and then waiting for the turbos to spool... ugh.
In regards to the power, I think I'm coming into the thinking that while I do want a really fast car, just not at the expense of technology, comfort and name-brand. I'd rather take a slower car and have my daily luxuries then be the fastest **** out there but not be fully happy in it.
Blah... I'm going through cars too fast.
BTW, for attention the GTR definitely wins. Never had this much attention before. EVERYONE wants to talk about it, ask about it, look at it or race me. EVEN Homeless guys in downtown LA stop and try to talk to me about it.
When I go shopping and park in front of the store exit, all I hear are the cashiers and bag boys asking "LOOK A GTR!" "Who's GTR is that??" "Damn, a Skyline!"
I want on demand and easy to use power, having to worry about being in the right gear and then waiting for the turbos to spool... ugh.
In regards to the power, I think I'm coming into the thinking that while I do want a really fast car, just not at the expense of technology, comfort and name-brand. I'd rather take a slower car and have my daily luxuries then be the fastest **** out there but not be fully happy in it.
Blah... I'm going through cars too fast.
BTW, for attention the GTR definitely wins. Never had this much attention before. EVERYONE wants to talk about it, ask about it, look at it or race me. EVEN Homeless guys in downtown LA stop and try to talk to me about it.
When I go shopping and park in front of the store exit, all I hear are the cashiers and bag boys asking "LOOK A GTR!" "Who's GTR is that??" "Damn, a Skyline!"
When we drove it back to L.A from Vegas, we might has well have had a picture of a naked woman plastered all over the thing with all the looks it got.
Ahhh... I'm thinking about selling the GTR. I just don't feel any emotion towards it. Its a fast car, and can be made supppeerrr fast but I just don't feel like its anything special to me. Am I crazy?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
You definitely go through cars WAY fast though. Take some time with those babies, absorb 'em and get to know 'em!
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I hardly ever say "I told you so" but in your case, "I TOLD YOU SO!!!"
I am always amazed when I see guys on the GTR board say that the car is a great daily driver. The car is pathetic in that regard and I think those that sing its DD virtues are only those with no other cars to drive.
My guess is that you will get hammered on a trade-in. I think they sold 126 GTRs nationwide in July, so these things are not flying off the showroom floors.
Perhaps some professional counseling would help you sort through your troubling inability to bond with a car. Good luck
If the car is going to be your daily driver, then I say look elsewhere. It offers none of the relaxed driving qualities of a Mercedes. It's not quiet, the brakes squeak, the tranny can be abrupt, and if you like your anonymity and try to fly under the radar, then this car is a ZERO............
I am always amazed when I see guys on the GTR board say that the car is a great daily driver.
The car is pathetic in that regard and I think those that sing its DD virtues are only those with no other cars to drive.My guess is that you will get hammered on a trade-in. I think they sold 126 GTRs nationwide in July, so these things are not flying off the showroom floors.
Perhaps some professional counseling would help you sort through your troubling inability to bond with a car. Good luck
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local nissan dealer (criswell in germantown, md) has an ad for 09 GTR for $77,976 thru 08/12/09. The one closer to my house had them going for $94k. If anyone on here is interested, call criswell 888-476-1149
http://www.criswellnissan.com/Specials-New.aspx
http://www.criswellnissan.com/Specials-New.aspx
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Ahhh... I'm thinking about selling the GTR. I just don't feel any emotion towards it. Its a fast car, and can be made supppeerrr fast but I just don't feel like its anything special to me. Am I crazy?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
Page one:
I hardly ever say "I told you so" but in your case, "I TOLD YOU SO!!!"
I am always amazed when I see guys on the GTR board say that the car is a great daily driver. The car is pathetic in that regard and I think those that sing its DD virtues are only those with no other cars to drive.
My guess is that you will get hammered on a trade-in. I think they sold 126 GTRs nationwide in July, so these things are not flying off the showroom floors.
Perhaps some professional counseling would help you sort through your troubling inability to bond with a car. Good luck
I hardly ever say "I told you so" but in your case, "I TOLD YOU SO!!!"
I am always amazed when I see guys on the GTR board say that the car is a great daily driver.
The car is pathetic in that regard and I think those that sing its DD virtues are only those with no other cars to drive.My guess is that you will get hammered on a trade-in. I think they sold 126 GTRs nationwide in July, so these things are not flying off the showroom floors.
Perhaps some professional counseling would help you sort through your troubling inability to bond with a car. Good luck
Actually you should be ok on resale if you bought it for cheap. They are still holding their own at the auction. Good luck and if money is not an issue, dump the car and this time get what you REALLY want!!!!
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I'm thinking about CL65, but if the turbos are similar in acceleration to the GTR then I wont like it either.
I want on demand and easy to use power, having to worry about being in the right gear and then waiting for the turbos to spool... ugh.
In regards to the power, I think I'm coming into the thinking that while I do want a really fast car, just not at the expense of technology, comfort and name-brand. I'd rather take a slower car and have my daily luxuries then be the fastest **** out there but not be fully happy in it.
Blah... I'm going through cars too fast.
BTW, for attention the GTR definitely wins. Never had this much attention before. EVERYONE wants to talk about it, ask about it, look at it or race me. EVEN Homeless guys in downtown LA stop and try to talk to me about it.
When I go shopping and park in front of the store exit, all I hear are the cashiers and bag boys asking "LOOK A GTR!" "Who's GTR is that??" "Damn, a Skyline!"
I want on demand and easy to use power, having to worry about being in the right gear and then waiting for the turbos to spool... ugh.
In regards to the power, I think I'm coming into the thinking that while I do want a really fast car, just not at the expense of technology, comfort and name-brand. I'd rather take a slower car and have my daily luxuries then be the fastest **** out there but not be fully happy in it.
Blah... I'm going through cars too fast.
BTW, for attention the GTR definitely wins. Never had this much attention before. EVERYONE wants to talk about it, ask about it, look at it or race me. EVEN Homeless guys in downtown LA stop and try to talk to me about it.
When I go shopping and park in front of the store exit, all I hear are the cashiers and bag boys asking "LOOK A GTR!" "Who's GTR is that??" "Damn, a Skyline!"
. Get rid of the GT-R but what has performance and luxury to make you happy? I agree the CL63 may work for you. The interior is very nice with great options and it's definitely not slow. I personally would recommend a 2008 CL65. Nice interior and options with a monster torque engine. No lag because it's a 6.0 liter V12 and the turbos kick in very early. Won't be an issue as in the GT-R. The prices have dropped nicely and you can pick one up for 110K to 120K with a little effort in looking. You could wait for the new 2010 E63 AMG with the MCT transmission and all the options including distronic plus? I personally thing that car will be amazing! Probably the best balanced car of them all with regards to luxury and performance. Good luck and let us know what you do. Why did you get rid of the SL63? I think your car was beautiful, fast, and pretty rare. I don't see too many SL63's and I live in South Florida
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I have the GT-R to drive but maybe 3 times per week, I didnt even drive it all last week and only two days the week prior. Its probably why I love it even more; you get used to your other cars and then move back to it to enjoy where the others lacked. I drove it yesterday and today and tomorrow will be its last before hibernation
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From what I have read on here, the GT-R is not really for the Benz crowd.
People here, seem to be more hung up on 1/4 times, which is not the intended purpose for the GT-R, it just does that well also.
People here, seem to be more hung up on 1/4 times, which is not the intended purpose for the GT-R, it just does that well also.
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Ahhh... I'm thinking about selling the GTR. I just don't feel any emotion towards it. Its a fast car, and can be made supppeerrr fast but I just don't feel like its anything special to me. Am I crazy?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
I am thinking about replacing it with a CL63 and drooling at the goodies like Distronic, Night Vision, and the superb interior...
Am I crazy thinking this or what?
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Guess what I did today?
Esprit Downpipes
Titek midpipe
HKS Exhaust
HKS Race Suction Intake
Cobb Stage 2 (was gonna get custom tune, but they were unable to today)
LOLOLOL, this is SO LOUD and so much faster, and this is only the tip of the tuning iceberg.
Esprit Downpipes
Titek midpipe
HKS Exhaust
HKS Race Suction Intake
Cobb Stage 2 (was gonna get custom tune, but they were unable to today)
LOLOLOL, this is SO LOUD and so much faster, and this is only the tip of the tuning iceberg.
