Personally I'd take the R8 first, GTR a close 2nd, then the 997 911 Turbo, and the M3 a very distant last
Couldn't agree more. I love the M3. Its amazing the top speed difference between the 911 as compared to the rest. Antony
I cant get over how much bigger and chunkier the GTR is when its sitting next to the other cars. That is one UGLY car imvho.
Nissan really got it right for the first USA spec Skylane GTR...it is one gorgeous looking car...in a year or so everyone will be copying it's design cues...Ferrari will have a similar front end and rear quarter in 2 to 3 years....
Interesting how varied the perspectives are on this car. I've not nailed down the demographics on this vehicle but it seems the younger set loves it and the older set of enthusiasts find it somewhat awkward from various angles. Not a pretty face to me but does seem to scoot quite well and the angles seem sharp.
There are a lot of other cars already using that shark noise front end...from Audi to the EVO X. A lot of people did not like the Bangle design BMWs either, and now everything from Honda/ Acura TL to the Ferrari 599 use the flame surfacing design cues... automotive design is like fine art, sometimes it takes the proletariat a little longer to appreciate its beauty...
BMW is failing in my eyes. 2001 was probably my favorite year for their cars. E38's last run, E39 M5 in second year, E46 M3 debuted, X5, etc. Now they all look like ass. I rather take an E30 M3 for free over the new one. If the GTR and 911 Turbo were equally priced, I would probably go for the TT as it looks better. Since it costs considerably more, GTR for me. R8 isn't even in the equation. The proportions look way off for some reason and only the headlights look good imo.
I loooooove the GT-R, but I just couldn't bring myself to buy one considering all this nonsense that Nissan keeps bringing up about service and whatnot. The GPS-activated speed limiter, the mandatory $1000 check-ups, the insane parts prices (to rival Porsche and Ferrari... that's a lot!), and the fact that I'm sure Nissan will jump at any opportunity to try to void a warranty for small mods. It seems to be the other way around with Porsche, they don't really seem to care... that's my #1 car of the lot here.
I have owned an e36 M3, e34 M5 and drove my e39 M5 ~117k miles...but my current e60 M5 is far superior in all areas except fuel economy...
GPS-limiter is only for the Japanese version. Not US. There is no reason to mod the car. Parts are expensive because you're buying an expensive car. Carbon brakes cost a lot to replace, but the GTR's will last 100k miles. You plan to put 100k miles on your car quickly? High performance tires cost a good chunk of cash as well. If you don't want a car that goes 0-60 in the 3s and 0-100 in the 8s, then the Accord is always an option.
For me: 911 Turbo R8 ...and a distant third and fourth... M3 GTR The GTR is just ugly. Sure it may be quick, but I cant stand the looks of it.
i really trust car's reviews and have to give it to the gtr. i wouldnt trade my gt3 for one even if they added the $40k difference between them. would take it over the m3 and turbo though. the r8 is too unique and special so i would spend the extra for it over the gtr. real question for me would be gtr vs z06. would probably come down to paddles vs 3 pedals
Something tells me the R8 would be most fun tossing around so I'll take one of those please. The 911 Turbo would give me a power rush but after 4 weeks that's boring. The GTR is a hype and every 18-year olds dream and will always be. The M3 weighs too much - and the streets will flood in a few years from now (I'm seeing a E46 M3 every second day same with 996's/997's). I don't like the R8 looks (yes, I don't like Gallardo either) but the quality is probably second to none, the interior's very nice (a little Audi TT?) and it does have exclusivity which I like a lot. R8 thank you.
It's odd that you mention Honda and the TL. Did you pick "any old Japanese car company" out of a hat? Have you looked at a Honda or TL. Honda has gone in a new direction for them, which is large full aero surfaces without a flame in sight, the TL was their first use of this look. The Civic shows the look the strongest. (Oddly, the new Accord goes it's own way.) It is almost the opposite of what BMW is doing. And fine art has nothing to do with BMW. I think everyone expected the other companies, not just Japanese, to pick up the BMW thing, but thankfully it hasn't shown up too much.
