The Magical Nissan GT-R

carsismeZ06 · 02-05-2009, 02:58 PM

The Nissan GT-R is a funky car. From some angles it look absoluty...how to put this...

. But from other angles it looks great. How the hell is this?

UGLY

Pretty good looking. (and it's not the paint)

Tactical Z · 02-05-2009, 03:25 PM

I have a GTR body, I like it.

carsismeZ06 · 02-05-2009, 03:47 PM

?

jeffny09 · 02-05-2009, 03:51 PM

its the drugs your on

toesuf94 · 02-05-2009, 03:55 PM

I like the Magical transaxle...one day it works...the next day...BANG! Nothing! It goes really well with the magical warranty that also disappears with the BANG! from the transaxle.

I am not really a big fan of the car. The output from the 3.5 V6 is impressive, but an engine that makes hp is no good if you shred the drivetrain each time you get on it. And the interior is totally '80's SEGA video game, which was COOL in the 80's. Not so cool now.

FxsX24 · 02-05-2009, 03:59 PM

GTR= Get Transmission Replaced

carsismeZ06 · 02-05-2009, 04:09 PM

There's an update for it now I think. The funny thing is, 0-60 w/ TC on is 3.5 seconds (lowest i've heard of was 3.2) and w/o TC it's 3.9. 0-60 IN 3.9 IS STILL FREAKING FAST AS HELL! YOU'RE NOT GOING TO NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE!

Moral of the story... YOU DON'T NEED TC!

toesuf94 · 02-05-2009, 04:17 PM

Glad they have a fix for it, but it seems like everyone will think you a joke for having one because it has been neutered by the factory now. Yes, 3.9 is fast, but the car now has a reputation - and it really is not a good reputation. How many people are going to look at the GTR's little sister 370Z and walk away because they are unsure of the gearbox?

This is EXACTLY the reason GM is being so HYPER careful with the introduction of the Camaro. They cannot afford for the car to fail out of the gate.

Tactical Z · 02-05-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FxsX24

GTR= Get Transmission Replaced

You stole that, I said that on 5GO!

carsismeZ06 · 02-05-2009, 05:03 PM

I'd still buy one. I never go to the track so I'd just use it to drive around, possibly a road trip or two. The GT-R reminds me of a cartoon. In the cartoon, the character would be in some kind of HQ and there would be a giant red button labeled "DON'T TOUCH". The character promptly hits it, and the HQ blows up. In the GT-R's case, the button is labeled "TC" and you can understand what I mean from there..

rmyers · 02-05-2009, 05:07 PM

If you haven't seen one in person, don't judge it. I was never really impressed with the looks until I saw it in person. It is a phenomenal looking car and will look great next to the Camaro one day!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-05-2009, 05:11 PM

I think the backside was done right, but that front end needed a miracle. I am a hardcore skyline fan, but I was completely turned off on the car when the pics of the front end came out. (well, and when the price was announced) I figured I would just look for the R34 if I ever buy one. It looks a looooooooooooooooot better!

Emher · 02-05-2009, 05:43 PM

I actually think it looks great. at least in real life (yes I've seen one). But it's overpriced and you can't drive it properly so therefore it fails.

dbotsfordtat · 02-05-2009, 05:43 PM

I've never seen the GTR but I did get to see and sit in a 370Z at a recent car show. Not terrible, but I thought it was kind of uncomfortable and I'm still not sold on the overall look. I just don't find the ricer look appealling but I'm a little older so its not really my generation, well thats my two cents for what its worth. Are they made in Japan?

02-05-2009, 02:58 PM	#1
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	The Magical Nissan GT-R The Nissan GT-R is a funky car. From some angles it look absoluty...how to put this.... But from other angles it looks great. How the hell is this? UGLY Pretty good looking. (and it's not the paint) __________________

02-05-2009, 03:47 PM	#3
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	? __________________

02-05-2009, 03:51 PM	#4
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	its the drugs your on __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

02-05-2009, 04:09 PM	#7
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	There's an update for it now I think. The funny thing is, 0-60 w/ TC on is 3.5 seconds (lowest i've heard of was 3.2) and w/o TC it's 3.9. 0-60 IN 3.9 IS STILL FREAKING FAST AS HELL! YOU'RE NOT GOING TO NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE! Moral of the story... YOU DON'T NEED TC! __________________

02-05-2009, 05:03 PM	#10
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	I'd still buy one. I never go to the track so I'd just use it to drive around, possibly a road trip or two. The GT-R reminds me of a cartoon. In the cartoon, the character would be in some kind of HQ and there would be a giant red button labeled "DON'T TOUCH". The character promptly hits it, and the HQ blows up. In the GT-R's case, the button is labeled "TC" and you can understand what I mean from there.. __________________

02-05-2009, 03:25 PM	#2
Tactical Z Banned Drives: Nissan Titan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,490	I have a GTR body, I like it.

02-05-2009, 03:55 PM	#5
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I like the Magical transaxle...one day it works...the next day...BANG! Nothing! It goes really well with the magical warranty that also disappears with the BANG! from the transaxle. I am not really a big fan of the car. The output from the 3.5 V6 is impressive, but an engine that makes hp is no good if you shred the drivetrain each time you get on it. And the interior is totally '80's SEGA video game, which was COOL in the 80's. Not so cool now.

02-05-2009, 03:59 PM	#6
FxsX24 Drives: S10 283 V8,Jimmy 4wd 4dr bk/bk Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Verona NY Posts: 307	GTR= Get Transmission Replaced

02-05-2009, 04:17 PM	#8
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Glad they have a fix for it, but it seems like everyone will think you a joke for having one because it has been neutered by the factory now. Yes, 3.9 is fast, but the car now has a reputation - and it really is not a good reputation. How many people are going to look at the GTR's little sister 370Z and walk away because they are unsure of the gearbox? This is EXACTLY the reason GM is being so HYPER careful with the introduction of the Camaro. They cannot afford for the car to fail out of the gate.

02-05-2009, 05:07 PM	#11
rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	If you haven't seen one in person, don't judge it. I was never really impressed with the looks until I saw it in person. It is a phenomenal looking car and will look great next to the Camaro one day!

02-05-2009, 05:11 PM	#12
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	I think the backside was done right, but that front end needed a miracle. I am a hardcore skyline fan, but I was completely turned off on the car when the pics of the front end came out. (well, and when the price was announced) I figured I would just look for the R34 if I ever buy one. It looks a looooooooooooooooot better! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

02-05-2009, 05:43 PM	#13
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	I actually think it looks great. at least in real life (yes I've seen one). But it's overpriced and you can't drive it properly so therefore it fails.

02-05-2009, 05:43 PM	#14
dbotsfordtat Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 499	I've never seen the GTR but I did get to see and sit in a 370Z at a recent car show. Not terrible, but I thought it was kind of uncomfortable and I'm still not sold on the overall look. I just don't find the ricer look appealling but I'm a little older so its not really my generation, well thats my two cents for what its worth. Are they made in Japan?

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