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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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theres like 6-7 of them driving around in my area that i know of. its kinda lost its specialness
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:39 AM
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I've seen 3 on the street in the 2 years they've been on sale. It's still a very rare sight for me and I keep my eye out for cars like this.

BTW I don't think it matters how often you see them if the car is awesome enough. None of that makes a car any less special in my view.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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i see it almost everyday. silver and black. it's huge.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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They are common enough here and hardly get a second glance. Enthusiasts will look it over carefully of course.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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I've seen 4 of them here so far. They're actually kinda big and the roofline is pretty tall. Dimensions aren't very sportcar like.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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i see one everyday car is huge, it is almost as wide or wider than the 2010 750il that park next to it car is not that special until you pass some slow porsches and ferrari like it is standing still.. maintance is not an issue on these car unless track the car then it does get expansive.. Normal street driving it is cheaper to maintain a GTR than any modern Porsche.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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The car doesn't look so special, it feels so bloated on the inside. It looks massive from the outside too.

I bet it drives well though.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Well I might be a GT-R fanboi but I love it to this day. It does not get old to me. I've seen PLENTY at meets, shows and dealerships.

It is futuristic, masculine, aggressive, different and original and aerodynamic.

HEre is the one bitkahuna talked about at the LFA event we went to. THe guy was VERY cool, let us sit in it and talked to us for a long time.

It was by far the best looking GT-R I have ever seen!!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I dont think many people have seen them. They look amazing in person. In a magazine not as much. In person you see how wide and long it is. The GTR is no small car. I am one of the biggest fans and want to buy one but the ownership agreement and tranny issues scare me a bit. I am a fan of Godzilla but the ownership agreement is a killjoy......at least for this perspective buyer.
I see plenty of them here in the chi almost as often as I see 911's. A fail that I have noticed is G35's with Gt-R body kits

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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Here in CA, GTR's are dime a dozen. Maybe its just me, I think the GTR is an impressive car, but I think it's lost it's hype. Plus the reliability and quality issues are something to ponder.
you're right. its almost as rarely seen as the IS F, i think. i typically see the same GTR around my neighborhood (i kno, cuz ive already memorized the plate). it is a remarkable car in person. the looks are amazing- sharp lines, great performance, but the backside looks a little bulky IMO. i do see more R8's than GTR's, which is good cuz i still prefer GTR over the R8.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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godzilla sighting.. i dont see this car on the road at all
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaydee
they are a dime a dozen over here...I'm starting to get real sick of them
They sell very few of them per year so I would never call them a dime a dozen
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Saw a couple GTRs, a few R8s, but the best one was a GTR in a used car lot. No, it was not a dealor lot. It was next to some BMWs, Mercedes, Audis, etc...
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
They sell very few of them per year so I would never call them a dime a dozen
It depends on your location. Some places a Bentley is common to see.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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I agree with others that seeing it in the street, it is too big and bulky to really stand out and be noticed by regular, non-car enthusiasts (regular people). Combined with a lack of a distinctive exhaust note, that is the big reason why this car is not noticed.

Originally Posted by splitfire
i see one everyday car is huge, it is almost as wide or wider than the 2010 750il that park next to it car is not that special until you pass some slow porsches and ferrari like it is standing still.. maintance is not an issue on these car unless track the car then it does get expansive.. Normal street driving it is cheaper to maintain a GTR than any modern Porsche.
Are you sure about that? Do you have any proof?
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