Trading '07 turbo for new GTR, pros/cons
#76
OP - only a couple people in here own both (or have owned both), so most of the opinions you are going to get are based on conjecture, bias and ignorance. I own both, and love both. I love the Porsche because I love its looks, the solid feel, the overall build quality and the 6-speed tranny. I love GT-Rs because I also love their looks, love their performance and mod-ability, and their technology.
No, GT-Rs are not boring at all. The just don't have manual transmissions, but neither do any cars with dual-clutch or automatic trannys. I hope to keep both my Porsche and GT-R (unless I sell both and I follow Bob's plan and pick up a MP4-12C), but if I had to choose only one, I 'think' it would be the GT-R due to it's overall combination of drivability and performance and very high power levels. But truthfully, that would be a very difficult decision to make and could literally go either way depending on which day it is.
No, GT-Rs are not boring at all. The just don't have manual transmissions, but neither do any cars with dual-clutch or automatic trannys. I hope to keep both my Porsche and GT-R (unless I sell both and I follow Bob's plan and pick up a MP4-12C), but if I had to choose only one, I 'think' it would be the GT-R due to it's overall combination of drivability and performance and very high power levels. But truthfully, that would be a very difficult decision to make and could literally go either way depending on which day it is.
Last edited by Divexxtreme; 02-13-2013 at 02:14 PM.
#77
Refreshing to get a fair and balanced view on both cars. Always struck me as rather odd how the GT-R can be so polarizing. It has caused Porsche and others to raise their game big-time, so I am thankful for that.
Divexxtreme - I got to see a couple Pearl White GT-R like yours in person for the first time over the weekend. I liked it better than I thought I would, great color for that car.
Divexxtreme - I got to see a couple Pearl White GT-R like yours in person for the first time over the weekend. I liked it better than I thought I would, great color for that car.
#78
OP - only a couple people in here own both (or have owned both), so most of the opinions you are going to get are based on conjecture, bias and ignorance. I own both, and love both. I love the Porsche because I love its looks, the solid feel, the overall build quality and the 6-speed tranny. I love GT-Rs because I also love their looks, love their performance and mod-ability, and their technology.
Op: If the Nissan dealership gives you good money for your 911TT, you may want to trade it for the GTR, spend time with her until the new 991TT comes out and trade the GTR towards the 991TT (you wont lose much money at all with the GTR). GL with your decision.
#79
Porsche gets tail at the club!! GTR looks like someone's mom is coming to pick up their kids...( Unless you track these cars,who cares about these insane HP #s. 50 years in the making or 5. I'll take the 50 everytime....
#80
For those that have no idea what a GT-R is, this what you get.
#85
Looks to me like this thread is at the pointy end of the business for johnw.
So johnyw what is it? A VW/Porsche, a Fiat/Ferrari or a Datsun/Nissan.
Don't leave us all in suspense now. You've had ample time to chew it over..
Or was this entire thread an ambit?
So johnyw what is it? A VW/Porsche, a Fiat/Ferrari or a Datsun/Nissan.
Don't leave us all in suspense now. You've had ample time to chew it over..
Or was this entire thread an ambit?
#89
IMHO, Buy whatever you like. Unless you are just just going for a HP number drive both and buy which ever one you want. I have most of the cars in this discussion and I ended up with the Porsche. I can see in my future a McLaren though. Not because it is fast or handles great but because I like it. I sure wouldn't buy a car just because everybody else likes it.