RE: Chris Harris video: BMW M5 vs Nissan GT-R

[greeneggsnsam]

John D. said:

Isn't it as '2012 GTR' and '2012 M5' both get lots of hits on Google? Swear I heard that somewhere

GTR for me. New M5 leaves me strangely cold.

Haha, true- but if that were the case I would bet Ford Fiesta gets even more searches!

[lovejaps]

both very nice cars! GT-R for me though.

[johnpeat]

Nice video - just reminds me that these things cost far too much money tho (over £70K for a GTR is a BIG ask isn't it?).

• heads back to look at nice older cars*

[carsarecool]

Great video - best current car reviewer IMHO.

Nice work Sir

[jason61c]

Great Vid, I'd have the GTR as its just more interesting.

Oh, the M5 interior stuff was out of focus, can someone remind the camera man its a case of bigger/smaller(zoom) and fuzzy/not fuzzy(focus)

[ian_touring]

'Scary with a capital f' -
Luuurve the interior of that M5.

[Ved]

Another great video. If only the BBC could put 3 of these videos into one show.

Well done, Chris.

[rowey200]

....I have a GTR track outing booked up in march, really can't wait now!!

Great vid Chris

[soad]

lovejaps said:

both very nice cars! GT-R for me though.

Gt-r somehow appeals more, easy pick out of those two.

[Patrick Bateman]

soad said:

Gt-r somehow appeals more, easy pick out of those two.

As said in the video, they're both different though.

One is more of a daily than a toy.

[TheRoadWarrior]

Interesting points about the interiors- I don't own either but I have sat in both and I've got to say I disagree. Whilst its true that the BMW has better quality materials I still reckon the gtr is the better place to sit. The m5 is massive, hardly feels like a sporting place to be, the styling of the interior is very dull and the dials whilst clear to reead are so bland... Great engine but sitting in it left me cold, i think i would get very bored with it. Gtr on the other hand, always thought it looked awkward in pictures but IRL the inside makes perfect sense when you actually sit in it- very driver focussed, love the sloping side windows and the paddles are nicely made. Just feels more fun!

[wackojacko]

Interesting, my boss and next door neighbour have both showed aot of interest into the F10 M5.

[Gixer_fan]

I'm beginning to see a trend in these vids....

[Ferosferio]

Great video again. Well done Chris and, not forgetting of course, well done to the production team too.

[vz-r_dave]

I didnt know about the fake induction noise until this article and have to say it is fking pathetic (really what were they thinking?). Apart from that great video, ill take an RS6 every time though.

[AMArchie]

carsarecool said:

Great video - best current car reviewer IMHO.

Nice work Sir

+1 great vid
....and Chris, you are a great addition to the PH team! Thanks

[0a]

Very nice indeed, though it's a shame you now have to pretend all driving on the road is done in 'comfort mode' at 40mph.

Contrary to the 'M5 vs GTR tests are invalid' society, this showed the can be compared and now I understand why i'd have the M5. Though, having spent plenty of time in the V10 I think, perhaps, it might not be as special.

[JMo22]

Does anybody else think those red seats in the M5 look HORRENDOUS? Way too flabby and I also never think an interior looks premium when the steering wheel is a completely different colour to the seats..clearly not bespoke in any way. The new Boxster does better for far less money and I'm sure many others do too.

Also while I'm at it 2 tonnes is a joke. Doesn't "M" stand for motorsport? It must be truck racing! Only motorsport I can think of with 2 tonne vehicles. Anybody else have suggestions?

Edited by JMo22 on Thursday 16th February 00:37

Edited by JMo22 on Thursday 16th February 00:38

[PunterCam]

Don't know if I agree with the "now it's £70k it's supercar money" quote - In a decade the mid engined Ferrari has gone from a little over £100k to £170k. The money goalposts have shifted quite a lot... Even a base 911 has thrown another £10k on the pile.

Not really a fan of either though. I'm sure the GTR is mighty impressive, but it just doesn't interest me. No noise no care.

[Shinobi]

Good video and interesting comparison.