GT-R Skyline

[mg1942]

now how it stacks up against its contemporaries~
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122409

[mg1942]

A very first sample of US/Canada spec GT-R was just tested at some California track last week.  It was pitted against the Corvette Z06 and it was... destroyed~

[EDIT] This is NOT an overstatement, I swear.

[SteveBailey]

I prefer domestic stuff but I'd make an exception for this car.  I think it's specs and looks are terrific.  It's a little slow and the back seats need to go.  Otherwise, it's pretty darned nifty.

[Masherbrum]

The Lotus Exige S would give this a run for it's money and the GT-R has 245 HP+ on it.     

The Vette's "stock" have NEVER been good track (by track, I mean a Road Course with a lot of turns, like Laguna Seca) cars.   I'll never understand why some think they are.   Vipers aren't even that great "stock" on  the track either.    The Ford GT would give it a run for it's money as well on the track.

IMO, the Skyline will command too much money for it's worth.   This car will not do good in the US sales wise, supposedly it becomes available here in June.   I still say the Z-Tune was a better car than this.    But, that's just me. 

[SteveBailey]

The Lotus Exige S would give this a run for it's money and the GT-R has 245 HP+ on it.     

The Vette's "stock" have NEVER been good track (by track, I mean a Road Course with a lot of turns, like Laguna Seca) cars.   

 

[Masherbrum]

 

Laugh, it's true.   

[SteveBailey]

Laugh, it's true.   

Compared to what car(s)?

[mg1942]

IMO, the Skyline will command too much money for it's worth.   This car will not do good in the US sales wise, supposedly it becomes available here in June.   I still say the Z-Tune was a better car than this.    But, that's just me. 

it has ~$70k MSRP but check out the mark ups

As for the cost of owning this, it shouldn't be a surprise.
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/86658-new-gtr-maintenance-costs.html#post788005
way too much 0s

[FrodeMk3]

it has ~$70k MSRP but check out the mark ups

As for the cost of owning this, it shouldn't be a surprise.
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/86658-new-gtr-maintenance-costs.html#post788005
way too much 0s

One problem it has( and is shared by quite a few other cars' right now, as well) Is that it's being introduced right at the beginning of a recession here in the U.S.; Due to this, it might not have the sales' success necessary to keep it on the market. However, only time will tell.

[Mark Luper]

now how it stacks up against its contemporaries~
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122409

For all it's high tech and capabilities I don't care for the looks of the car, it looks funny, cartoonish, like a mech warrior or some such. I am not a Porche fan either, in fact I don't think they are worth near what they sell for but it looks good compared to the GT-R. The Beemer looks good too. The Audi...

I agree with Gixer I suppose, it just doesn't seem to have much soul. I do hope those waiting with bated breath for it enjoy it after it gets here.

[OOZ662]

I love it except for the grill, myself. Looks like it's trying to swallow a cow.

[DiabloTX]

The looks?  I don't know.  I think in 20 years we'll look back at it with the same derision we give the Lamborghini Countach now.  I just can't see a single line, curve, or angle that makes me stop and look at it again.  Those headlights are the epitome of hideous.

[FrodeMk3]

I think the real problem here is, Mg1942, is that for 70k+, It doesn't look like much for the money. I'd be willing to bet that for less money, the same performance could be wrung from a 350Z with some tuner parts. I just don't think Nissan will sell enough of them to justify much production, especially right now.

[rabbidrabbit]

I love it except for the grill, myself. Looks like it's trying to swallow a cow.

Are you saying its good for picking up fat chicks?

[Saurdaukar]

There is no substitute.

* > 4,000lb Nissan.