Replaced my Spec-c with this
28 May 2010, 06:49 AM
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Clutch you say?? Is this a problem with the dkg box one (twin clutch) or an early straight manual one??
28 May 2010, 11:20 AM
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one other reason why this beemer is better than the gt-r, if someone kicks your front bumper hard enough, you don't end up with ten grands worth of damage which you can end up with on the gt-r. new bumper, bonnet, complete ecu reset and loads of sensors to replace, just ask moley what repair prices are like on them.
28 May 2010, 11:24 AM
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I erally thought about this hard and long, there is no doubt the GTR is a stunnign bit of kit that trounces pretty much everything on the road. I really wanted RWD this time, had AWD and FWD for so long that I needed to master RWD.
The running costs or call it TCO really put me off, plus the usual (and many) stories of people having to wait a long time for parts. I just wanted reliable, V8, RWD fun.
The running costs or call it TCO really put me off, plus the usual (and many) stories of people having to wait a long time for parts. I just wanted reliable, V8, RWD fun.
28 May 2010, 11:27 AM
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Lets face it a GTR is faster than most things on the road apart from Hypercars and stuff like Atoms. Even 911 Turbo's and Fezza Scuderia's would struggle to overtake one of these puppies in a straight line. For what its worth, i'd rather have an M3 sat on my driveway even though i knew it was slower but for me as an overall package it would be a more viable option.
If i wanted to have bang for the buck i'd go and buy a Dax Rush Cosworth/Hayabusa Turbo or a secondhand M400 Noble and lets see how close that pesky GTR would get then
If i wanted to have bang for the buck i'd go and buy a Dax Rush Cosworth/Hayabusa Turbo or a secondhand M400 Noble and lets see how close that pesky GTR would get then
28 May 2010, 11:39 AM
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I erally thought about this hard and long, there is no doubt the GTR is a stunnign bit of kit that trounces pretty much everything on the road. I really wanted RWD this time, had AWD and FWD for so long that I needed to master RWD.
The running costs or call it TCO really put me off, plus the usual (and many) stories of people having to wait a long time for parts. I just wanted reliable, V8, RWD fun.
The running costs or call it TCO really put me off, plus the usual (and many) stories of people having to wait a long time for parts. I just wanted reliable, V8, RWD fun.
Seen a few GT-Rs and they are so huge that the drivers look like Oopah Loompahs. The M3 on the other hand is a lovely looking car - just the right blend of subtlety and menace. That yellow just raises it's visibility a bit. Looks cracking with the black wheels and roof.
Enjoy you lucky sod!
28 May 2010, 01:41 PM
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Lets face it a GTR is faster than most things on the road apart from Hypercars and stuff like Atoms. Even 911 Turbo's and Fezza Scuderia's would struggle to overtake one of these puppies in a straight line. For what its worth, i'd rather have an M3 sat on my driveway even though i knew it was slower but for me as an overall package it would be a more viable option.
If i wanted to have bang for the buck i'd go and buy a Dax Rush Cosworth/Hayabusa Turbo or a secondhand M400 Noble and lets see how close that pesky GTR would get then
If i wanted to have bang for the buck i'd go and buy a Dax Rush Cosworth/Hayabusa Turbo or a secondhand M400 Noble and lets see how close that pesky GTR would get then
28 May 2010, 01:52 PM
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Av - Cracking car..... lets hope you keep this one! 
Scooby1929,
You sure the GTR would still be going strong. I suggest you speak to people that have imported a large number of them and found out how many have had gearbox problems. The problem is they beat the 911 in performance, but they are a whole world away from a 911's reliability. 
I would choose a 2nd hand 911 TT over a new GTR any day of the week. They are more reliable and much cheaper to run.
Scooby1929,
You sure the GTR would still be going strong. I suggest you speak to people that have imported a large number of them and found out how many have had gearbox problems.
The problem is they beat the 911 in performance, but they are a whole world away from a 911's reliability. I would choose a 2nd hand 911 TT over a new GTR any day of the week. They are more reliable and much cheaper to run.
28 May 2010, 03:25 PM
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Av - Cracking car..... lets hope you keep this one!
Scooby1929,
You sure the GTR would still be going strong. I suggest you speak to people that have imported a large number of them and found out how many have had gearbox problems. The problem is they beat the 911 in performance, but they are a whole world away from a 911's reliability. I would choose a 2nd hand 911 TT over a new GTR any day of the week. They are more reliable and much cheaper to run.
Scooby1929,
You sure the GTR would still be going strong. I suggest you speak to people that have imported a large number of them and found out how many have had gearbox problems.
The problem is they beat the 911 in performance, but they are a whole world away from a 911's reliability. I would choose a 2nd hand 911 TT over a new GTR any day of the week. They are more reliable and much cheaper to run.Agree 100% with this, loads of GTR gearbox problems are well documented.
28 May 2010, 05:17 PM
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I did read a thread somwhere that a mouse got into the wiring loom and chweed through one or two wires, they had torepalce the whole loom at a cost of £4k and a 4 month wait...
28 May 2010, 05:27 PM
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Its nice to see a car with a unique look, there are too many 'grey' cars about at the mo. Lovely motor.
I was so disappointed to hear about all the little pricey niggles and moneypit issues (ie the front bumper smash prob) with the GTR, it was meant to (in my eyes at least) be the peoples hypercar!
I was so disappointed to hear about all the little pricey niggles and moneypit issues (ie the front bumper smash prob) with the GTR, it was meant to (in my eyes at least) be the peoples hypercar!
28 May 2010, 05:58 PM
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I was only commenting purely on the driving of both cars!! The M3 was very quick especially when you hit the little M button that unleashes the full 414bhp. A truely awesome car no doubt.
The Nissan GTR shocked me at just how quick it was.
The Nissan GTR shocked me at just how quick it was.
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