Ferrari F355 Vs Nissan GTR
Discussion
Been looking into my first Supercar, but cant make up my mind.
Always loved the F355, now older are alot cheaper.
Then theres the spaceage GTR,but is only availble in semi auto.
They are both around the same price, apart from servicing.
The ferrari's a dream, but hassle, were as the GTR is modern, but still a nissan.
Your thoughts please???
Cheers
Always loved the F355, now older are alot cheaper.
Then theres the spaceage GTR,but is only availble in semi auto.
They are both around the same price, apart from servicing.
The ferrari's a dream, but hassle, were as the GTR is modern, but still a nissan.
Your thoughts please???
Cheers
First post, and it's about buying a supercar? Be prepared for other posters to tell you to come back when you're old enough to own a licence. 
Remember that there's no such thing as a cheap Ferrari. Cheap to buy, yes... but not to run.
If I were in your shoes, I'd take the GT-R every day of the week... but the whole point of a supercar is that it's an emotional thing. The men on this forum don't all fall in love the same type of woman; we'll never fall in love with the same type of car.
If you know that you'll be thinking "I wish I'd bought the Ferrari" after buying a GT-R, then buy the Fezza. Just make sure you have deep pockets.
Remember that there's no such thing as a cheap Ferrari. Cheap to buy, yes... but not to run.
If I were in your shoes, I'd take the GT-R every day of the week... but the whole point of a supercar is that it's an emotional thing. The men on this forum don't all fall in love the same type of woman; we'll never fall in love with the same type of car.
If you know that you'll be thinking "I wish I'd bought the Ferrari" after buying a GT-R, then buy the Fezza. Just make sure you have deep pockets.
swb1 said:
The ferrari's a dream
Cheers
If that's the case, the big Nissan will be a poor substitute imo.Cheers
For what it's worth, the Nissan does nothing for me personally. Sure, it's reputedly a very capable machine, but I get the impression that the Ferrari has a bit more of a sense of occasion. Oh, and let's not forget, the F355 is utterly stunning (especially in TDF Blue).
Im in a similar situation.Ive fancied a GTR for a while now but the lure of a ferrari has always been there.
I have been thinking about a 360 rather than a 355 though and one of the main reasons is that a ferrari of that age and price isn't going to depreciate anywhere near as much if any.
As far as running costs go I would think again.I have been looking into them for a while now and the GTR has running costs which would make even a modern ferrari owner cry into his cornflakes!
I have been thinking about a 360 rather than a 355 though and one of the main reasons is that a ferrari of that age and price isn't going to depreciate anywhere near as much if any.
As far as running costs go I would think again.I have been looking into them for a while now and the GTR has running costs which would make even a modern ferrari owner cry into his cornflakes!
Edited by Nedzilla on Sunday 8th January 17:15
In terms of refinement and performance the GTR will be one of the best you can get, and is likely to cost less than the Ferrari to run. That said its not as good looking as the Ferrari, and doesnt sound nearly as good.
Its a case of taste at the end of the day. For me it would be the Ferrari. Yes its slower and probably costs a lot more to run, but I would have one over a GTR every time.
Its a case of taste at the end of the day. For me it would be the Ferrari. Yes its slower and probably costs a lot more to run, but I would have one over a GTR every time.
You turn up to an event and people ask you what car you drive.
You can either say a ferrari, and you need not say any more, although people will undoubtedly ask you for more information/and or sex.
Or you could say a nissan GTR. Only men will know what you are talking about, and lets be brutally honest here, one of the main reasons for having a supercar is so you can drive natalie portman to the oscars, not drive steve the local mechanic to the queens head for a pint.
plus, you can lie in bed at night and slowly whisper to yourself: "I have a ferrari, I have a ferrari, I have a ferrari, I've accomplished my childhood dreams"
Or you could lie in bed texting steve the local mechanic about how quickly you took the roundabout on the m69 northbound and how you had a race with a porsche and won.
You can either say a ferrari, and you need not say any more, although people will undoubtedly ask you for more information/and or sex.
Or you could say a nissan GTR. Only men will know what you are talking about, and lets be brutally honest here, one of the main reasons for having a supercar is so you can drive natalie portman to the oscars, not drive steve the local mechanic to the queens head for a pint.
plus, you can lie in bed at night and slowly whisper to yourself: "I have a ferrari, I have a ferrari, I have a ferrari, I've accomplished my childhood dreams"
Or you could lie in bed texting steve the local mechanic about how quickly you took the roundabout on the m69 northbound and how you had a race with a porsche and won.
when I think of "I own a Ferarri" I think of that bloke on Come Dine With Me, I'd rather say I drive a GTR!matthias73 said:
You turn up to an event and people ask you what car you drive.
You can either say a ferrari, and you need not say any more, although people will undoubtedly ask you for more information/and or sex.
Or you could say a nissan GTR. Only men will know what you are talking about, and lets be brutally honest here, one of the main reasons for having a supercar is so you can drive natalie portman to the oscars, not drive steve the local mechanic to the queens head for a pint.
plus, you can lie in bed at night and slowly whisper to yourself: "I have a ferrari, I have a ferrari, I have a ferrari, I've accomplished my childhood dreams"
Or you could lie in bed texting steve the local mechanic about how quickly you took the roundabout on the m69 northbound and how you had a race with a porsche and won.
This changes when random people see you driving down the street though, people see a 355, at best think you're a cock, or if they know a little bit about cars they think it's an MR2 You can either say a ferrari, and you need not say any more, although people will undoubtedly ask you for more information/and or sex.
Or you could say a nissan GTR. Only men will know what you are talking about, and lets be brutally honest here, one of the main reasons for having a supercar is so you can drive natalie portman to the oscars, not drive steve the local mechanic to the queens head for a pint.
plus, you can lie in bed at night and slowly whisper to yourself: "I have a ferrari, I have a ferrari, I have a ferrari, I've accomplished my childhood dreams"
Or you could lie in bed texting steve the local mechanic about how quickly you took the roundabout on the m69 northbound and how you had a race with a porsche and won.
To the uneducated a GTR is just a nice but understated coupe.
I personally would take the GTR, but but I've not driven either so have no real bearing to offer an informed opinion.
Datsun for me
Ferrari as nice as it is looks dated especially compared to the newer ones.
In terms of performance the GTR is the clear winner, the technology in that car is fantastic. So as an engineering petrolhead I would have to go for the GTR. I also really like the looks.
I still think its funny the way a Nissan badge is snubbed by badge freaks, but then if these people never had that view we would all be paying far more for it.
I am however put off by the gearbox, I am a bit old fashioned in that sense.
Ferrari as nice as it is looks dated especially compared to the newer ones.
In terms of performance the GTR is the clear winner, the technology in that car is fantastic. So as an engineering petrolhead I would have to go for the GTR. I also really like the looks.
I still think its funny the way a Nissan badge is snubbed by badge freaks, but then if these people never had that view we would all be paying far more for it.
I am however put off by the gearbox, I am a bit old fashioned in that sense.
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