Nissan GTR

thecremeegg said:
Seriously, are you that dumb you cant see that I just dont like Porsches or are you just being an obtuse moron? I've said it before, I have no desire to own one.
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You don't have to worry, with a narrow minded attitude like that you'll never own one anyway so you don't need to be concerned with becoming a douche.

I hate successful people too. I hate the way they live in nice houses, drive nice cars and go on nice holidays. I'd much rather sell pot noodles in a petrol station at 2.30am and resent their success.
 
Am I ever going to race round the 'ring? No (though I'd like to do it one day!)
Do I have the skill to even get close to single figures? Probably not.
Am I ever likely to own either car? Never say never, but not in the foreseeable future!
I live in London - is either car much quicker to 30? No.

That aside, if money was no object (I wish) then purely through heart and instinct and my taste, I'd go for the Porsche, not because either is better or worse in my mind, just because I prefer the Porsche!

Is that a fair enough decision or am I likely to be lambasted for it?! :D
 
eidolon said:
I hate successful people too. I hate the way they live in nice houses, drive nice cars and go on nice holidays. I'd much rather sell pot noodles in a petrol station at 2.30am and resent their success.
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I've lost my touch as I wasn't brave enough to say that :D
 
Like a pack of hungry Hyenas at the moment chaps...God help any new motors arrivals wanting to know about their bro's new wheels ;)

Pot Noodle thing's below the belt...well done for at least not typing it even if you were thinking it Fox :D
 
Think this thread has gone a bit OTT attacking the guys profession. No need for that, even though he did slate porsche drivers, he never singled anyone out, which is what has been done regarding his job.
 
Out of these two cars, I'm far more likely to have the GT-R as if I had the money to get a 911 Turbo, I'd probably end up with something else anyway. Wouldn't mind a track orientated Porsche, the RS is it? (Not too clued up on them) But not for general use... Wouldn't say no though if anyone's offering...? ;)
 
I know you say that you have practical reasons for disliking Porsches thecremeegg, but I must say, hating something partly because it drives home the fact that you have a crap job, comes across as a little bitter :p.

There will always be someone that has a bigger house or a better car than you, no matter how successful you are. Use the energy to aspire rather than hate. Make love, not war!!
 
panthro said:
Think this thread has gone a bit OTT attacking the guys profession. No need for that, even though he did slate porsche drivers, he never singled anyone out, which is what has been done regarding his job.
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He brought his profession in not anyone else. I think once he had many people started to realise it might have something to do with his hatred of people in 'flash sports cars'.
 
[TW]Fox;15447973 said:
He brought his profession in not anyone else. I think once he had many people started to realise it might have something to do with his hatred of people in 'flash sports cars'.
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I used to work in a petrol station and can sympathise with him somewhat.
 
I'm not sure how you can call Porsche owners douches based on experience's from a petrol station. The conversation probably goes something like:

"Hi, what pump number?"
"Uh...2"
"Ok, that's £50 please"
*gives credit card*
"Please enter your pin"
"Ok"
"Please remove you card from the machine"
"Thanks"
"Thanks"

Wow, you must really be able to tell what your customers are like, what with the 30 second "conversation" you have with them.
 
Not wishing to spark off anymore debate but is there anything out there comparing the new 911 Turbo to the GTR other than unofficial launch control figures. I've never understood the GTR record Ring lap because on many other laps of other tracks the difference has been much smaller or if not in some cases in favour of the GT2. I also don't understand how figures show that the GT2 absolutely and utterly destroys the GTR past 100mph. There is a hell of a difference between the 0-300km/h time of the two.
 
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NISSAN GT-R SPECV TO COST £124,900
Limited edition super-coupe trades on exclusivity and sharper focus

The highly anticipated GT-R SpecV is finally available to order from Nissan, with just 40 cars being offered across Europe, at a price in the UK of £124,900.



Save 60kgs, at a price!The eye-watering price-tag reflects 'exclusivity', says the Nissan press release, although buyers do get a range of performance enhancing upgrades in exchange for shelling out double the cost of the standard car.

Maximum power output remains unchanged, but performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device which briefly increases the boost of the twin turbos for greater torque in the intermediate to high speed ranges. This provides greater in-gear acceleration, says Nissan, but no figures have been released.

The SpecV also gets a carbon-ceramic brake set-up jointly developed with Brembo, plus revised springs and fixed rate dampers, and a titanium exhaust.

Lightweight forged alloy NISMO wheels help reduce weight, together with a carbon rear spoiler, carbon grille and carbon brake ducts. Altogether, 60kgs has been shaved off the kerb weight.



Standard car is £56,800 to £59,400 Inside, the SpecV is offered uniquely as a two-seater (non-SpecV GT-R models also include a two-place rear seat) with bespoke Recaro carbon fibre bucket seats trimmed in black leather, while carbon fibre is also used for the speaker surrounds, instrument panel and other trim areas.

In addition to a revised paint colour line-up (Ultimate Metal Silver and Titanium are not available) the SpecV is available in optional Ultimate Black Opal (RP), a unique chromaflair paint for this version.

The car will be distributed through just two dealerships here in the UK: Middlehurst Motorsport GT-R, St Helens, Merseyside and West Way GT-R, Oxford.

Orders are now being taken at these - and other Nissan High Performance Centres (NHPCs) across Europe - and will close on 22 January 2010. The cars will be delivered in April and May.

The limited run of 40 examples in Europe reflects that 2009 is the 40th anniversary of the launch of the first Nissan to wear the GT-R badge, says Nissan.

In recognition of the car's link with the Nordschleife circuit in Germany, the SpecV is only being displayed in Europe at the new Nissan Sports showroom in the new Nürburgring complex, which was opened in July.
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http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=21133
 
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