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11-18-2016, 02:18 PM
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#1 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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| Anybody have a R35 GTR?
I'm in the market for one, and seriously considering picking one up. One thing I noticed is that the prices don't drop much at all, even for older 2009 2010 used ones at 75-80k?
Anyone with RS have one that could chime in on reliability, insurance, fuel, maintenance fees etc? Does anyone daily drive one year round? Thanks in advance
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11-18-2016, 02:35 PM
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#2 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Reason for the prices not dropping is because Nissan keeps jacking up the prices. MRSP is double of what it was when it launched.
I don't own one, but the transmission on earlier models require replacement - just a matter of when.
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11-18-2016, 10:36 PM
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#3 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Just keep saving money for the R36.
Apparently it'll be a ridiculously fast hybrid sportscar.
The R35 GT-R won't even come close.
Also when R36 goes on sale, the value for R35 might go lower.       | |
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11-18-2016, 10:45 PM
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timpo is correct. spend 200k instead
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11-18-2016, 11:02 PM
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That's as close as we'll ever get to reading timpo bash the r35.
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11-18-2016, 11:49 PM
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Timpo is the man to go to when it comes to r35s
Seriously with all this talk i thought he actually owns one lol
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11-19-2016, 08:16 AM
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you get what you pay.
there are cheap ones out there, but they can be a bit problematic, especially if they were modified at one point.
if you pay top dollar for a unmolested, older example, it'll be a rewarding ownership experience.
This is based on seeing the used GT-R's that we've sold.
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11-24-2016, 06:04 PM
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#8 | | I STILL don't get it
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The maintenance costs are relatively low for a "supercar" territory or performance. But 80 to 90k is still alot to drop on a car. Insurance costs will also be quite high depending on how much discount you have.
Why not get a dedicated track car (s2k, itr, m3, etc) and get a nice daily driver (ISF, c63, s4)
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11-24-2016, 11:50 PM
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is there a way to check how many times launch control was used?  | |
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11-28-2016, 02:31 PM
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I've done my fair share of import tuning in my younger days. Now that I'm older, I just want something that is fast, driveable, yet not obnoxious without the relatively heavy maintenance costs. I did think about building a track dedicated car but I think those days are behind me with work, family, life priorities. I would drive the GTR in the summer and DD my TL during the winter times.
Besides the GTR, any other cars you guys would recommend that are within the budget and can possess the best overall fun factor in ownership? I tend to stay away from euro, as Ive had an e46 m3 before and the reliability scared me
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11-28-2016, 04:28 PM
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#11 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by und3f3at3d Besides the GTR, any other cars you guys would recommend that are within the budget and can possess the best overall fun factor in ownership? I tend to stay away from euro, as Ive had an e46 m3 before and the reliability scared me | If a M3 scared you off on reliability. my vote goes to LEXUS IS-F.
In general, they are more reliable than the similarly priced competitors
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11-28-2016, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero is there a way to check how many times launch control was used? |
yes black box recorder.
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11-28-2016, 09:00 PM
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#13 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Having been in the market for an IS-F up til about 2 months ago, it was rare to find anything newer than 2011 that didn't have over 70k KMs. If I remember right, that would still cost around high 40s into low 50s for price.
I checked on Autotrader and Craiglist back then.
That gen IS is also cramped, IMO. Even the front.
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11-28-2016, 09:25 PM
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#14 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Couple months ago i was on HWY1 and a white GTR with SUPERMAN on LP drove by in the HOV lane like i was standing still. 200KMPH at least! I don't remember ever seeing something drive so fast before on a HWY. No other cars were around him i will say.
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11-29-2016, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by oldsnail If a M3 scared you off on reliability. my vote goes to LEXUS IS-F.
In general, they are more reliable than the similarly priced competitors | Quote:
Originally Posted by nns Having been in the market for an IS-F up til about 2 months ago, it was rare to find anything newer than 2011 that didn't have over 70k KMs. If I remember right, that would still cost around high 40s into low 50s for price.
I checked on Autotrader and Craiglist back then.
That gen IS is also cramped, IMO. Even the front. | After driving a friend's around for a bit I find the interior a little claustrophobic. But not for a second do I doubt the reliability.
I'm in my mid 30s and after years of budgeting, saving and making sure my family has what they need, I can budget around 90k for a car. But I don't know if there is anything within this range that offers all of the same features that the GTR has.
I am a huge fan of the new NSX, but that price range is out of my league and I do not want to finance one. Porsche 911 turbo was also a consideration as I've never had one, but I have heard horrible things for reliability wise.
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11-29-2016, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by und3f3at3d I've done my fair share of import tuning in my younger days. Now that I'm older, I just want something that is fast, driveable, yet not obnoxious without the relatively heavy maintenance costs. I did think about building a track dedicated car but I think those days are behind me with work, family, life priorities. I would drive the GTR in the summer and DD my TL during the winter times.
Besides the GTR, any other cars you guys would recommend that are within the budget and can possess the best overall fun factor in ownership? I tend to stay away from euro, as Ive had an e46 m3 before and the reliability scared me | Subaru STI 
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11-29-2016, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by und3f3at3d Porsche 911 turbo was also a consideration as I've never had one, but I have heard horrible things for reliability wise. | Porsche 997.1 Turbo seems to be a little out of your price range. If you are live with 996 headlight, maybe a 996 Turbo and save $20k to mod it?
996TT or 997.1TT Mezger engine is pretty bulletproof, dodged from famous IMS and RMS issue from M96 engine.
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