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Old 01-02-09 | 12:25 PM
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recession proof..
Old 01-02-09 | 04:00 PM
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I'd be happier with the 'F' as a daily d. than the GT-R.,

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I agree. I will use the F as the daily driver. And what a wonderful daily driver it is
Old 01-02-09 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by zakizaki
The F is smooth and well behaved at all speads. The GT-R feels rough at low speeds and it thumps and clunks when driven slowly along neighborhood streets. It is smooth and comes alive when moving along above 30 to 40 miles and practically starts to dance with glee when the road opens up more. The F has great seats with some give in the cushion. The GT-R's seats feel like they are carved out of wood but give you unbelievable support worthy of a supercar.
When I was deciding between the two, this is the one thing that really turned me off along with the interior comfort factor, Japan speed limits are usually only 25-30mph and the roads generally suck.

However, I may be getting one in the end anyway.

Congrats on two nice cars.
Old 01-02-09 | 07:29 PM
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my goodness
how I envy you !
Old 01-03-09 | 12:27 AM
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I probably wouldn't own both. I have the F for now, after lease end, we'll see. If I get a GT-R, it would be my daily driver. At least the maintenance is way cheaper than say the Ferrari's - the 15K tune is crazy!
Old 01-03-09 | 02:51 AM
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Wow, that is an amazing write-up! It was very engaging, I was hooked on your every word! I bet it would bring me a smile to my face everytime I opened that garage of yours
Old 01-03-09 | 10:03 AM
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Both are truly incredible beasts, thanks for sharing!
Old 01-03-09 | 12:03 PM
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I"ll give my vote to the GT-R. Nissan has the guts to bring it up under its own name as oppose to infinity. So Toyota could be more bold, but it continues the Lexus marketing line.

On the other hand, my experience with the Nissan dealerships here BC Canada was horrible. I am pretty much turned off for a long time, don't see a Nissan in my garage for a long long time.
Old 01-03-09 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AKoch
I"ll give my vote to the GT-R. Nissan has the guts to bring it up under its own name as oppose to infinity.
It's Infiniti.

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Old 01-03-09 | 03:50 PM
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What do yo mean?
Old 01-03-09 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by AKoch
What do yo mean?
You spelled Infiniti Infinity

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Old 01-04-09 | 02:55 AM
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Great write up. I wonder how the LF-A will compare to the GT-R. I thought about getting the GT-R but I will stick with my Supra and IS-F for now.

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Old 01-04-09 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RspSupra
Great write up. I wonder how the LF-A will compare to the GT-R. I thought about getting the GT-R but I will stick with my Supra and IS-F for now.

Mark
No comparison, the LF-A will be in a completely different class.
Old 01-04-09 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by lowrideraz
You spelled Infiniti Infinity

Lou
One of the brands problems to this day. People still don't/can't/don't care to spell it right. Its funny to see even owners spell it wrong.
Old 01-04-09 | 11:15 PM
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awesome write up....thnx for sharing! NICE CARS$$$$$ by the way


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