I don't understand the hype around the GTR
08-06-15, 04:22 PM
#47
Sorry, not my fault I have the money to do **** like buy a gtr and dump it. I guess you're right, maybe I am not the right person for the GTR and I see why you are. Weak, loud and showy. I owned a 911 GT2 as well. So I have a pretty good gauge of what a track car should be. Overrated, overhyped. Feels like kids in highschool all over again.
08-06-15, 04:42 PM
#48
This thread makes no sense...mod isf vs stock gtr for american muscle?...you shouldve test drive the hell cat..have u heard about the hell cat?...gtr are not meant for straight...muscle car does...whats ur goal? Quarter mile track, then gtr is not the right car...if u track wih apex and chicane then m4, rc f or gt 3 would be ur car...
08-06-15, 05:33 PM
#50
Don't let this guy *******, or abholer get to your heads. He is prob some broken down who is bored and trolling these threads. Either that or a trust-fund daddy's ***** born with a silver spoon in his ***.
08-06-15, 08:25 PM
#51
I find them to be pretty ugly myself and have a hard time spending that kind of coin for a Datsun. But I will never say that it's anything less than a beast of a vehicle. Very impressive speed for a relatively cheap sports car these days on the used market. New 90k is in ballpark range of much more desirable vehicles.
I'm a sucker for the V10 R8's. I'm spending near or over six figures for a vehicle I would likely opt that route. The sound is glorious.
I'm a sucker for the V10 R8's. I'm spending near or over six figures for a vehicle I would likely opt that route. The sound is glorious.
08-06-15, 10:47 PM
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I'm gonna get hate for this, but I thought the OP was sticking to opinions about the cars, that is until some of the folks got overly defensive and insinuated that OP made a poor decision and is not allowed to change his mind after his investment, which is personal.
It's interesting to see owners being fairly objective when it comes to the IS-F, but then for the GT-R it's suddenly OMZG Godzilla bow down ha ha. Look, there's no denying that it's a beast, but it's also not the end all of performance cars, especially not in 2015 when it's price jumped up 50% and there are other amazing options like a 981GT4, C7Z06, Z28, F-Type R just to name a few. And of course for pure straight line you have the Hellcat as well. Obviously it can be modded like crazy, but apples to apples it's no longer the bargain performance car of the century. It's also not selling well, and people don't drool over it anymore, which is expected for a 6+ year platform.
At the end of the day, car preferences are purely subjective, and there's nothing wrong with someone saying that the GT-R is overhyped, and give some credit to the OP for admitting it (From his ownership perspective). Just cuz the car is built like a video game doesn't mean it does the job for everyone.
It's interesting to see owners being fairly objective when it comes to the IS-F, but then for the GT-R it's suddenly OMZG Godzilla bow down ha ha. Look, there's no denying that it's a beast, but it's also not the end all of performance cars, especially not in 2015 when it's price jumped up 50% and there are other amazing options like a 981GT4, C7Z06, Z28, F-Type R just to name a few. And of course for pure straight line you have the Hellcat as well. Obviously it can be modded like crazy, but apples to apples it's no longer the bargain performance car of the century. It's also not selling well, and people don't drool over it anymore, which is expected for a 6+ year platform.
At the end of the day, car preferences are purely subjective, and there's nothing wrong with someone saying that the GT-R is overhyped, and give some credit to the OP for admitting it (From his ownership perspective). Just cuz the car is built like a video game doesn't mean it does the job for everyone.
08-07-15, 01:56 AM
#54
OP. GTR is a great car on paper and that's it. One of my friends traded his GTR in for a gt3 rs and never looked back. GTR puts down great times but driving impression is overrated. Comparing it to the ISF, I would have to say on paper the GTR is better but as for being a drivers car goes...not much difference. I semi agree with you op.
08-07-15, 08:41 AM
#57
Well, the OP said that he doesn't understand the hype. I think people who were explaining the "hype" in their own views just disagreed with the OP. I'm pretty sure that is what a forum is for (def - a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.) If the OP wasn't seeking a discussion, then why post on a forum? Why not just declare that the GTR is overhyped? If you say you don't understand on a forum, it doesn't take a genius to figure out what happens next.
As for the content of the thread, it is rarely WHAT is said that upsets people, but rather how it is said. Demeaning, condescending, and derogatory language upsets people who don't behave in that way and will it likely result in a defensive response. Feel how you want, spend money wisely or unwisely, drive what you want to drive but don't belittle others in the process. I just joined this forum and I hope this response isn't commonplace.
If you ride a sportbike, don't show up at the Harley poker run and tell everyone how stupid their tassles look and that the color orange sucks. It never ends well that way...
As for the content of the thread, it is rarely WHAT is said that upsets people, but rather how it is said. Demeaning, condescending, and derogatory language upsets people who don't behave in that way and will it likely result in a defensive response. Feel how you want, spend money wisely or unwisely, drive what you want to drive but don't belittle others in the process. I just joined this forum and I hope this response isn't commonplace.
If you ride a sportbike, don't show up at the Harley poker run and tell everyone how stupid their tassles look and that the color orange sucks. It never ends well that way...
08-07-15, 09:46 AM
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i'm gonna get hate for this, but i thought the op was sticking to opinions about the cars, that is until some of the folks got overly defensive and insinuated that op made a poor decision and is not allowed to change his mind after his investment, which is personal.
It's interesting to see owners being fairly objective when it comes to the is-f, but then for the gt-r it's suddenly omzg godzilla bow down ha ha. Look, there's no denying that it's a beast, but it's also not the end all of performance cars, especially not in 2015 when it's price jumped up 50% and there are other amazing options like a 981gt4, c7z06, z28, f-type r just to name a few. And of course for pure straight line you have the hellcat as well. Obviously it can be modded like crazy, but apples to apples it's no longer the bargain performance car of the century. It's also not selling well, and people don't drool over it anymore, which is expected for a 6+ year platform.
At the end of the day, car preferences are purely subjective, and there's nothing wrong with someone saying that the gt-r is overhyped, and give some credit to the op for admitting it (from his ownership perspective). Just cuz the car is built like a video game doesn't mean it does the job for everyone.
It's interesting to see owners being fairly objective when it comes to the is-f, but then for the gt-r it's suddenly omzg godzilla bow down ha ha. Look, there's no denying that it's a beast, but it's also not the end all of performance cars, especially not in 2015 when it's price jumped up 50% and there are other amazing options like a 981gt4, c7z06, z28, f-type r just to name a few. And of course for pure straight line you have the hellcat as well. Obviously it can be modded like crazy, but apples to apples it's no longer the bargain performance car of the century. It's also not selling well, and people don't drool over it anymore, which is expected for a 6+ year platform.
At the end of the day, car preferences are purely subjective, and there's nothing wrong with someone saying that the gt-r is overhyped, and give some credit to the op for admitting it (from his ownership perspective). Just cuz the car is built like a video game doesn't mean it does the job for everyone.
