Trading in my 997s for a Nissan GTR.
09-13-2008, 01:32 PM
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I totally agree about the Z06 vs. 997TT being just like this thread. Funny thing is, I kind of like the Z06 now, too. I still think the Z06 interior is crap (my wife's A3 is better), but the CF parts, that engine, etc. Nice!
09-13-2008, 03:24 PM
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That's a good idea... I did get an extended test drive with a V8 Vantage once. Considering how many Audis/Porsches I've bought from this place, they might hook me up.
I totally agree about the Z06 vs. 997TT being just like this thread. Funny thing is, I kind of like the Z06 now, too. I still think the Z06 interior is crap (my wife's A3 is better), but the CF parts, that engine, etc. Nice!
I totally agree about the Z06 vs. 997TT being just like this thread. Funny thing is, I kind of like the Z06 now, too. I still think the Z06 interior is crap (my wife's A3 is better), but the CF parts, that engine, etc. Nice!
09-13-2008, 04:45 PM
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Oh, just for clarification. If this car appeals mainly to teenagers who may think it looks like a transformer or whatever toy of choice they liken it to, and think the car looks "badass" is "****ing hot" is "hot ****" or whatever superlative they may want to attach to express how much they desire to buy one, well then it is an EPIC FAIL by Nissan.
How many teenagers do you know that can afford an $80,000.00 car?
How many teenagers do you know that can afford an $80,000.00 car?
09-13-2008, 06:00 PM
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Given the magazine covers and demand for the car I'm having trouble believing any of the EPIC FAIL BS. Nissan has utilized existing capacity to build this car along with the G37 and is only planning on making 12K/yr. Given the premium price they're getting and knowing they are in business to make $$$ this is likely a huge WIN in a time when many automakers are losing billions.
09-13-2008, 06:03 PM
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ahhhhhhh failure?
Did you just say the GTR was a failure? Forget if I like GTR or note (OK I do) but almost any car that's commanding a 10-20-25K over sticker isn't a failure. No matter the make or looks.....this car has it's place and its pulling its boot from Porsches *** in the performance debt.
Just love what it does for the industry, it will push others to do things better...........
) but almost any car that's commanding a 10-20-25K over sticker isn't a failure. No matter the make or looks.....this car has it's place and its pulling its boot from Porsches *** in the performance debt. Just love what it does for the industry, it will push others to do things better...........
Oh, just for clarification. If this car appeals mainly to teenagers who may think it looks like a transformer or whatever toy of choice they liken it to, and think the car looks "badass" is "****ing hot" is "hot ****" or whatever superlative they may want to attach to express how much they desire to buy one, well then it is an EPIC FAIL by Nissan.
How many teenagers do you know that can afford an $80,000.00 car?
How many teenagers do you know that can afford an $80,000.00 car?
09-13-2008, 06:43 PM
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09-13-2008, 07:06 PM
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Between its 0-60 time and Nurgurgring lap how can you say that the performance is "overrated"?
You might argue that it's not involving or lacks soul (not my experience and I've driven one extensively on road and track) but I can't see how the performance is anything other than astonishing.
I do believe, however, its popularity will wane much as was the case with the Acura NSX, Nissan 350Z etc..etc...
You might argue that it's not involving or lacks soul (not my experience and I've driven one extensively on road and track) but I can't see how the performance is anything other than astonishing.
I do believe, however, its popularity will wane much as was the case with the Acura NSX, Nissan 350Z etc..etc...
09-13-2008, 08:07 PM
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I was responding to the previous poster:
I then made the broad general statement that "performance is overrated."
Meaning that for a street car, performance is overrated as an attribute, as you will never be able to legally drive anywhere near the limits of the car's performance on public roads. So as an attribute, performance is overrated.
There is a reason why Porsche is having a tough time keeping up with demand for its "underpowered" sportscars when there are others selling cars with more horsepower and better "performance" numbers out there. The reason is simple. Performance is overrated.
09-13-2008, 09:48 PM
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Nahhh, just having a little fun.
I wasn't talking about this car's performance. If I had been I would have posted, "Its performance is overrated."
I was responding to the previous poster:
I then made the broad general statement that "performance is overrated."
Meaning that for a street car, performance is overrated as an attribute, as you will never be able to legally drive anywhere near the limits of the car's performance on public roads. So as an attribute, performance is overrated.
There is a reason why Porsche is having a tough time keeping up with demand for its "underpowered" sportscars when there are others selling cars with more horsepower and better "performance" numbers out there. The reason is simple. Performance is overrated.
I wasn't talking about this car's performance. If I had been I would have posted, "Its performance is overrated."
I was responding to the previous poster:
I then made the broad general statement that "performance is overrated."
Meaning that for a street car, performance is overrated as an attribute, as you will never be able to legally drive anywhere near the limits of the car's performance on public roads. So as an attribute, performance is overrated.
There is a reason why Porsche is having a tough time keeping up with demand for its "underpowered" sportscars when there are others selling cars with more horsepower and better "performance" numbers out there. The reason is simple. Performance is overrated.
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09-13-2008, 10:35 PM
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09-15-2008, 01:38 AM
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Oh, just for clarification. If this car appeals mainly to teenagers who may think it looks like a transformer or whatever toy of choice they liken it to, and think the car looks "badass" is "****ing hot" is "hot ****" or whatever superlative they may want to attach to express how much they desire to buy one, well then it is an EPIC FAIL by Nissan.
How many teenagers do you know that can afford an $80,000.00 car?
How many teenagers do you know that can afford an $80,000.00 car?
Ben, I can tell you really dislike (hate) this car
09-15-2008, 02:05 AM
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As simplistic as some of the arguments are, as simplistic is the view from the outside world: whether Porsche or Corvette or GT-R or M3... whatever... we are ALL just guys with small penises.
P.S.: Dave, photoshops do not count.
P.S.: Dave, photoshops do not count.