Thinking of buying a Nissan GTR

[Sliikkrick]

are they reliable? issues? I wanna add that to my collection

[///WORK-F36]

two words

DO IT!!!!

[Nkc]

Ask Prena.

[Sliikkrick]

Originally Posted by ///WORK-F36

two words

DO IT!!!!

haha hell yeah they're not that expensive 100k for a lambo killer sounds like a good deal

[///WORK-F36]

Originally Posted by Sliikkrick

haha hell yeah they're not that expensive 100k for a lambo killer sounds like a good deal

I went for a ride in my buddy's that was slightly tuned, and it's a friggin rocket....all wheesl spinning, pinning you to the seat, but it feels super smooth.

Godzilla is the proper description for this car

[MrPrena]

Originally Posted by Sliikkrick

are they reliable? issues? I wanna add that to my collection

Originally Posted by Nkc

Ask Prena.

OP, if are getting an used one, make sure you are good with DIY. I thought m3 frequentcy of differential fluid change was too frequent. GTR is like almost every oil change. Get the maintenance package if you got the $.

Lots of kiddos between 16-26 will drool. Lots of STi and Evo guys will try to race you. Besides that it is not bad of a car.

[csu87]

I'm 27, id still drool. Car enthusiasts tend to drool over them. General public, not so much.

[overcoil]

I actually like GTR's and BMW M's better then PORSCHES and Ferrari's and their peers.

But the GTR is definately getting old and it's weight is feeling old also, plus the paint is nice but I think GM does better paint on their vette's and some Cadillacs.

[MrPrena]

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

I actually like GTR's and BMW M's better then PORSCHES and Ferrari's and their peers.

But the GTR is definately getting old and it's weight is feeling old also, plus the paint is nice but I think GM does better paint on their vette's and some Cadillacs.

Yup.
One of the Only reason I like GTR is the velocity and acceleration.
I don't like the cockpit. I don't like the dash. I don't like how front looks, but I do like how side and rear looks. Well, it sounds kinda nice for 6cyl turbo.

[RedlinePSI]

Originally Posted by MrPrena

Yup.
One of the Only reason I like GTR is the velocity and acceleration.
I don't like the cockpit. I don't like the dash. I don't like how front looks, but I do like how side and rear looks. Well, it sounds kinda nice for 6cyl turbo.

This is nearly exactly my thoughts on the car. Nissan just cant make a decent front end lately. It's the visual weak point of most of their cars. They really should have evolved the GT-R better over all these years.

[buildbright]

Originally Posted by RedlinePSI

Same can probably be said for most modern sports cars. Besides, anybody using a car to attract women is doing it wrong.

Agreed 100% but I have never seen such a dude magnet like a gtr except for the original skyline. I'm married so could careless but it's just funny. Even funnier is my wife gets a lot of attention from other women when she drives my M3 lol

[Fundguy1]

Fugly performance. I like.

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by Sliikkrick

are they reliable? issues? I wanna add that to my collection

A buddy of mine had a 2009 GT-R from new and drove it for 38,000 miles, summer and winter (he doesn't even have a garage - off street parking next to his house) and basically had no issues at all.
In 2013 he traded in on a new 2014 GT-R, but unfortunately, we had a really bad winter and the roads were really beat-up, hence the GT-R beat his back up (literally). He's not in the best of shape (physically) and just couldn't take it so he had to trade it in on a G37X. He misses it a lot.

I drove both of them and the 2009 seemed to be more robotic and harsher. When pushed around corners, I could almost feel the car working itself out.
The 2014 was much more organic feeling and I even got it to oversteer a few times. The ride was better than the 2009 (for me, I'd be fine with either of them - ride quality) as I'm fine with a stiffer ride.

In the end, I don't think you could go wrong. If I were you, I'd look at getting a 2012 or later since they made suspension changes along with several other updates that made the car better.

[Fundguy1]

Newer is better. The early ones had transmission issues. Those were sorted but not before it got a black eye. I just hate the styling inside and out.

[tjlees]

Originally Posted by Sliikkrick

are they reliable? issues? I wanna add that to my collection

Here is the buying guide from pistonheads ....

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-j...ng-guide/31257

Generally reliable but they do suffer from gearbox issues.

I've driven these over two-three days and 500 miles and the performance is unbelievable for the money. Its one of the few cars you can set everything to race mode and still have a very driveable car on the UK roads.

It needs to go through very mild tuning to release some of the engine sound IMHO, but otherwise more than enough for the road.

Ok for occasional track use as well though I did find the rolled leather seats very slippery and the seat belts not much cop. Any more frequent use with a 1.7t car would end up in open wallet surgery

The looks are challenging for some people and the PS3 like interior and plastics are a real let down. The paintwork on the front is not great. The three that I drove were well stone chipped especially on the lower front spoiler - so a protective paint shield is probably advisable.

[Blksnowflake]

Neither having anything to do with the purchase of a GTR. I want a GTR badly but trying to decide between the feasibility of it, over a 911 Carrera S/GTS. 911 interior is obviously better, but the GTR seems to be more unique and easier to maintain, I think....anyone chime in.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Blksnowflake

Neither having anything to do with the purchase of a GTR. I want a GTR badly but trying to decide between the feasibility of it, over a 911 Carrera S/GTS. 911 interior is obviously better, but the GTR seems to be more unique and easier to maintain, I think....anyone chime in.

GTRs and 911s are arguably the most useable sports cars out there. 911s aren't that hard to maintain considering that there parts are mass produced, and they are pretty reliable cars. Some of the GTRs mechanical bits are made for that car, which means sourcing replacements could be an issue.

911 wins in the interior department hands down. Both are driver oriented, but the 911's interior is more practically laid out that the GTRs in my opinion.

Another thing to consider is the crowds that are associated with both cars. In my situation, I've found the GTR crowd to be mostly composed of the younger "bro" crowd. 911s, on the other hand, in my life are usually driven by doctors, lawyers, and bankers. If you're one of those people who pays attention to how people see you, then this might be something to think of.

For me, I could careless. As long as the car makes me feel happy, I could careless about the association that come with it. If I were to choose, I'd get a 911.

[Nkc]

Originally Posted by Aatish

GTRs and 911s are arguably the most useable sports cars out there. 911s aren't that hard to maintain considering that there parts are mass produced, and they are pretty reliable cars. Some of the GTRs mechanical bits are made for that car, which means sourcing replacements could be an issue.

911 wins in the interior department hands down. Both are driver oriented, but the 911's interior is more practically laid out that the GTRs in my opinion.

Another thing to consider is the crowds that are associated with both cars. In my situation, I've found the GTR crowd to be mostly composed of the younger "bro" crowd. 911s, on the other hand, in my life are usually driven by doctors, lawyers, and bankers. If you're one of those people who pays attention to how people see you, then this might be something to think of.

For me, I could careless. As long as the car makes me feel happy, I could careless about the association that come with it. If I were to choose, I'd get a 911.

I could careless...

Never seen it used like this before, twice. Bravo.

[Sliikkrick]

Originally Posted by Aatish

GTRs and 911s are arguably the most useable sports cars out there. 911s aren't that hard to maintain considering that there parts are mass produced, and they are pretty reliable cars. Some of the GTRs mechanical bits are made for that car, which means sourcing replacements could be an issue.

911 wins in the interior department hands down. Both are driver oriented, but the 911's interior is more practically laid out that the GTRs in my opinion.

Another thing to consider is the crowds that are associated with both cars. In my situation, I've found the GTR crowd to be mostly composed of the younger "bro" crowd. 911s, on the other hand, in my life are usually driven by doctors, lawyers, and bankers. If you're one of those people who pays attention to how people see you, then this might be something to think of.

For me, I could careless. As long as the car makes me feel happy, I could careless about the association that come with it. If I were to choose, I'd get a 911.

a used 911 ok only complain about a porsche its 2 seater I like taking my wife and kid on adventures lol

[///M Kidding]

Originally Posted by Sliikkrick

a used 911 ok only complain about a porsche its 2 seater I like taking my wife and kid on adventures lol

Isn't 911 4 seaters? O.O

[gtron]

Originally Posted by Sliikkrick

a used 911 ok only complain about a porsche its 2 seater I like taking my wife and kid on adventures lol

Originally Posted by ///M Kidding

Isn't 911 4 seaters? O.O

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[Aatish]

Originally Posted by ///M Kidding

Isn't 911 4 seaters? O.O

In typical Porsche fashion, I'm pretty sure you can pay to have the rear seats removed.