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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by STIG
Doesn't that make you cocky too? jk

I just cruise on the road, and I don't like to race.
I just like to turn smiles upside down. Call me Smiley-Killer.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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gtr, wooooooot!!!!
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DIrEctQL
Hopefully it'll be something like 300ZX vs Supra vs RX7 vs 3000GT.
Man, those were the days, weren't they?
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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GTR FTW! bmw's are just way too trendy. i see non enthusiasts driving them all the time, just because they can. i dno't really see a non enthusiast driving a GTR.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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I think the question is moot since getting a GTR may be next to impossible. IF you could get one THIS year then sure, but the car is getting incredible press and I think that is going to make the average person wait an extra year or so.


Originally Posted by rominl
1200? that sux... especially you can lease a m5 for the same price these days
Really? They offered a cut rate deal on the left over M5s last year, are they doing that again?
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by DIrEctQL
I'm sorry but I just can't wait to meet one on the highway. Finally more cocky drivers.

On that note I'm a patient person and I will wait. See what Toyota and other companies come out with. Hopefully it'll be something like 300ZX vs Supra vs RX7 vs 3000GT.
You forget the mythical next generation NSX should be out any week now
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by leedogg
You forget the mythical next generation NSX should be out any week now
We shall see. Hopefully it won't be just another overpriced exotic lookalike.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999
I think the question is moot since getting a GTR may be next to impossible. IF you could get one THIS year then sure, but the car is getting incredible press and I think that is going to make the average person wait an extra year or so.




Really? They offered a cut rate deal on the left over M5s last year, are they doing that again?
that number was from last month on new m5, that's all i can say
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Look at the GTR fans come out of the woodwork! LOL My friend bought the GTR and sold within the month, didn't take much of a loss but he said it was not one of his best decisions.LOL He now has both the M3 and M5. (already had the M5 and he test drove both cars before buying) You decide...
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by STIG
Doesn't that make you cocky too? jk

I just cruise on the road, and I don't like to race.
Dude if you just like to cruise around a lot maybe a GTR is the wrong choice.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
that number was from last month on new m5, that's all i can say
Weird - the money factor is still crazy high - so $1,200 would be near impossible from what I can tell. However, sometimes third party leasing firms offer incredible deals (the S6 was available for a great lease price earlier in the year through leasecompare).
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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I voted for the GT-R. Looks like it blows the rest of the competition of the water.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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It really isn't. As I've pointed out, there are rarer cars out there that aren't exactly touted for being awesome because they are rare. There are also plenty of cars out there that only sell 1500-2500 units/yr period that we aren't exactly drooling over. As I stated, there is also the issue of whether or not rarity should influence the buying decision. That's simply a nonissue for me. Obviously, some disagree.


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Of course there are, there is always something rarer. However 1500 a YEAR of ANYTHING in AMERICA is RARE.

Name a car that sells 1500 units a year that is not a 100k plus car that we do not drool over. Not one that has poor sales b/c it is undesirable. A highly desired car selling less than the GT-R.

1500 is rare.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Perhaps Nissan is limiting the GTR due to costs. I can't believe they make any money off this monster...for only $70k, you have a car that outguns anything under $150k. That is incredible considering this think is a 4000lb tank It seems its doing its job as a halo car (aka marketing tool) but perhaps selling too much of this car may hurt the bottom line

Just a theory and nobody really knows the margins on this car yet.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999
Weird - the money factor is still crazy high - so $1,200 would be near impossible from what I can tell. However, sometimes third party leasing firms offer incredible deals (the S6 was available for a great lease price earlier in the year through leasecompare).
i guess the economy has something to do with it. a lot of dealerships have a lot of m/amg and they want to get rid of them. if mb is also offering pretty much the same price for e63/cls63, i can see bmw matching it
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