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Unfortunately, I went and did it.

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Old 10-20-15, 11:31 AM
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Default Unfortunately, I went and did it.

By "did it", I meant I bought a GTR

I still have my IS-F, but she'll be going on the market sooner or later.
Old 10-20-15, 11:36 AM
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congrats, but pix or it didn't happen...
Old 10-20-15, 11:52 AM
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welcome to the GTR life
Old 10-20-15, 01:32 PM
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congrats! we need pics!!!!
Old 10-20-15, 02:05 PM
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No way that's unfortunate dude!

You got yourself a killer GTR! Without a shadow of a doubt, the next step up from the IS-F.

Hope you have many happy miles together. Great choice!

Congrats!
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I really wanted to see what the IS-F was about, I never got to install headers or go direct port nitrous after all. So that's what makes me kinda sad.

The GTR is definitely much more faster than the ISF. And my GTR is virtually stock.

However, it isn't as much as a sleeper as the F is. For the most part, everyone thinks the F is another x50 with wheels and a different front bumper, so you don't get a lot of guys that try to mess with you. The GTR on the other hand, is a bit more menacing, so you attract quite a bit of attention.

I wish I made enough money to keep both
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I get it dude. Thing is the GTR offers a pretty endless supply of tuning potential.

Sure it's going to attract plenty of attention, but rightly so. Afterall, you're driving one of the best all round street cars on the planet!

You can always modify your GTR to whatever level you desire, the F has some pretty crushing limitations however you look at it.

I think you made a sound choice mate. Enjoy owning one of the best street cars on the planet! Know I will when the time comes!

All the best,


Peter
Old 10-20-15, 04:48 PM
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Great color choice. Congrats
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man that color... looks so clean lol. congrats man, where in TX are you from?
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Congrats on the purchase!!!! .. I like them just not sure if that is something i would put in my stable.. I'm more of a ISF to Porsche 911 guy..

Keep us updated on the progress!!
Old 10-20-15, 07:54 PM
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very very cool ! Congrats !! What a beautiful GTR. I love the color
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that's my next car if not something new in future might change mind haha
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congrats on the GTR,im also thinking about changing my F for a GTR because of the lack of aftermarket parts....how do you like the GTR? is it a HUGE upgrade?
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i seen many old ISF owner switched to a GTR since i made the switch myself (3years). The lack of upgrade for the ISF made me decided to move to a GTR. Of course you pay the "GTR" tax for parts, but there endless on what you can do on a GTR. This is a car that i can see myself having for a very long time because of all the option.


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