New Nissan GTR without the masks
Discussion
Jderh said:
I actually quite like the look of it, but why sell it under the Nissan badge when Nissan is launching Infinity in the UK soon?? It would be a good car to launch with.
Good point, but since the Skyline GTR has a cult following and has always been a Nissan, it makes sense for them to keep it that way. Still, you would think that it would make sense for Nissan to sell the GTR in the US as an Infiniti since no Skyline GTR's were ever sold in the US, but it turns out that (at least, this is what I've read in American magazines) that the car is also well known in America due to its presence in video games.Miguel
Fittster said:
Bencolem said:
. Problem is, I'd go for the base 911 if that's the case - particularly when servicing is taken into consideration (I'm guessing its going to be frequent, expensive hard to get and painful).
I think Porsche labour charges may be higher than Nissan's.Miguel
Not sure, but I think you are confusing security with ease of service. Japanese cars are renowned for being easy to work on/mod. German cars are not. All cars get harder to break into as you go up the price ladder. BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Ferrari, Cadillac...you'd have a tough time defeating all of their door locks with a slim jim.
Miguel said:
Fittster said:
Bencolem said:
. Problem is, I'd go for the base 911 if that's the case - particularly when servicing is taken into consideration (I'm guessing its going to be frequent, expensive hard to get and painful).
I think Porsche labour charges may be higher than Nissan's.Miguel
jon- said:
Miguel said:
Fittster said:
Bencolem said:
. Problem is, I'd go for the base 911 if that's the case - particularly when servicing is taken into consideration (I'm guessing its going to be frequent, expensive hard to get and painful).
I think Porsche labour charges may be higher than Nissan's.Miguel
Miguel
mackie1 said:
130R said:
Hope so. 1600 kg is still 100 kg too heavy though IMO. If it came in at 1500 kg with a full tank and 530 hp then it will be impressive, 1600 kg dry is fat.
The M3 or RS4 or 911 Turbo all weigh around 1600kg so it's not like is any porkier than similar cars.The 350Z is lardy for it's class/size, it's 250kg more than an RX8 or Boxster for example.
Miguel
Miguel said:
Comparing to a Boxster is unfair. Just check the price difference. While the 350Z is heavier than the RX8, I don't think the difference is quite 250kg, though I did drive both and, if anything, the RX8 feel at least 250kg lighter than the Z. Bottom line: The RX8 is purpose built on its own platform, while the 350Z shares architecture with sedans and SUV's.
Miguel
Real world the RX8 comes in a tad under 1300kg's with fuel, or about 1310kg's with leather option. Pretty sure the 350z is 1530kg'sMiguel
Thing is everything about it is made for it, suspension, drivetrain, gearbox, all built for just that model, no compromises (apart from price).
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