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Old 07-30-08, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by carguy101
Even though it's a Nissan, it will get more looks and props than a 911, which are pretty ubiquitous.
I love both cars and that really depends. The GT-R is a rare true enthusiast car and I would say 99% of America has no idea what it is, while the 911 will simply get the look, props and vote to most of the people and its an international Legend.
 
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I love both cars and that really depends. The GT-R is a rare true enthusiast car and I would say 99% of America has no idea what it is, while the 911 will simply get the look, props and vote to most of the people and its an international Legend.
True about Porsche's heritage and status. But even I don't think they're especially exclusive anymore. I think, at least during it's first few years GT-Rs will be quite rare and seem more exclusive.
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the spec v ran a 7:25 at the track beat the might "ZR-1's" time...................................

The prototype Nissan GT-R V-Spec, wearing the "Victory Specification" designation reserved for the ultra high-performance Nissan GT-R, has been caught lapping the famed Nürburgring at an incredible, if not simply unbelievable, 7:25 per lap. This, according to bystanders trackside. (For comparison, Walter Röhrl lapped the Ring in 7:28 while driving a Porsche Carrera GT in 2004.)
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the regular GTR ran 7:29
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Old 07-31-08, 09:27 PM
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I got to sit in a GTR this last sunday. The owner started it up and showed the crazy *** dash lay out. It destroys the porsche and the ferrari
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Originally Posted by speedflex
True about Porsche's heritage and status. But even I don't think they're especially exclusive anymore. I think, at least during it's first few years GT-Rs will be quite rare and seem more exclusive.
Exclusive how, in comparison to whats driving around in reality on roads, or what you see online in a made up world of I saw, and heard, and he did this but no one can prove it cause no pics, cause I never see how so many people in the real world use the internet as a real life basis
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Originally Posted by EDGE2
Exclusive how, in comparison to whats driving around in reality on roads, or what you see online in a made up world of I saw, and heard, and he did this but no one can prove it cause no pics, cause I never see how so many people in the real world use the internet as a real life basis
Whoa there, Mr. Run-On sentence

I mean exclusive in terms of availability. The GTR will be a rare sight on roads for many years to come. Porsches are a pretty common sight. As someone else said, ubiquitous to the point of not causing a stir when they pass. When people see a GTR they will either know what it is and stare (read the latest issue of EVO to see what I'm talking about) or wonder what it is and stare. The competition to get one will be high enough for a while that very few will be able to have them. That makes it exclusive in my view.
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^^^ Clearly the GT-R will be more exclusive. Porsche has been in America for decades, the GT-R only recently being imported legally or illegally.
 
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
the regular GTR ran 7:29
7:25 per lap Vs 7:29, is a distance, greater than 5 football fields...
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i wonder wat the GTR Evo version will run @ the ring
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I got to sit in a GTR this last sunday. The owner started it up and showed the crazy *** dash lay out. It destroys the porsche and the ferrari
The computer layout is quite similar to the R34 display, if you have gotten a chance to drive one or sit in one. I prefer analog gauges over digital gauges myself.
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The GT-R may end up being like a Supra, not selling in big numbers, but becoming a classic...

I personally would LOVE to own one.
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