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Old 03-13-2008, 11:39 PM
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Default 08 Nissan GTR - Part 2 - the Real Deal vs. 997 GT3

All I can say is WOW!

http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallp...AR=231443&CT=V

http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallp...AR=231444&CT=V

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Originally Posted by Jake Ok
All I can say is WOW!
Very impressive. I'm sure Porsche will welcome the challenge.
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Fast does not trump big, heavy, and ugly in my book. I'd take a GT3 over that lump in a heartbeat.

Oh, and "Enzo" on the link.
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You're going to Porsche Hell for this one, Buddy.

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No disrespect, I can't see myself driving the GTR either. Many have said they will take the GT3 anyday...I would too if I didn't have to cough out $50k more. You must agree that the GTR value is bar none.
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Originally Posted by Jake Ok
No disrespect, I can't see myself driving the GTR either. Many have said they will take the GT3 anyday...I would too if I didn't have to cough out $50k more. You must agree that the GTR value is bar none.
I'd cough up the extra $50K. I think it's worth it.
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That Datsun is so ugly, I think I just coughed up a hairball.

A pregnant Chevy Impala with a race motor and tires.
I look forward to seeing it totaled in Fast & Furious 4....
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Originally Posted by Meister Fahrer
That Datsun is so ugly, I think I just coughed up a hairball.
that's the best you can do - weak sauce
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Damn...all it's lacking is the styling to tug at my heart strings. Well, that and a 6-speed gearbox. I don't care if the computer shifts faster/better than any human. I want to row my own gears in a sports car. Even so, the new GT-R is quite an engineering feat.
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Originally Posted by Benjamin Choi
that's the best you can do - weak sauce

seriously bud, you're whoring yourself out over this car like Ashley Alexandra Dupre'
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I dunno. If I were going that route, I'd probably take a C6 Z06 first before the Nissan GT-R.
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There is nothing aesthetically pleasing about that car, not the kind of car you look back at as you walk away. Probably a blast to drive but does not do it for me.
And I agree, C6 Z06 cant be beat for the bucks.
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Seriously...the ZO6 is $20k more and doesn't handle as well as the GTR.
Did you watch the video clips. 3.8sec 0-60 - 8.4 sec 0-100 all the time, everytime.
I'll take Jap technology over American muscle any day.
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Originally Posted by Jake Ok
Seriously...the ZO6 is $20k more and doesn't handle as well as the GTR.
Did you watch the video clips. 3.8sec 0-60 - 8.4 sec 0-100 all the time, everytime.
I'll take Jap technology over American muscle any day.

Well, there is quite a bit of American technology in the Z06, I have never been a huge fan of American cars but that is truly a great car.
Owned many Japanese sports cars in my youth, don't miss any of them.
And the Vette is at least a good looking car and I have allot of seat time in the Z06.

But like I always say, to each his own.. drive what you like.

Damn the GTR is fugly
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Come on guys....its not that ugly. I've seen the car in person...big, yes but not ugly.
Kind of like Queen Latifa...


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