I think the brand perception of Nissan is better in the UK than in the States. Is Infiniti any better?
Nissan GT-R
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That's good point mike, I've never cared for the Nissan styling but know the performance is very good. Infiniti does have a better perception here, performance-wise and styling-wise. Personally, I do like Infiniti better. Given a choice I'd go with them.
Yeah we don't get Infiniti in Europe yet, but we are getting the FX35 and G series next year (G37 maybe). Plenty people here buy Lexus but no way would they consider Toyota, so maybe a similar thing will happen.
That's funny, the Toyota is well respected here, for the most part. My dad had a Toyota Celica Supra which was bad-ass!! Still though, the styling is simpler then on the Nissan. Seems they're trying too hard to be futuristic and in doing so, are taking away from other areas where the car excels. After all, first impressions mean a lot - if the styling doesn't get past my eye, I've no interest...hmm, sounds kind of shallow doesn't it?? Oh well! :lol:
Well, for those who are still on the bus with this Sports Car, here's some more eye-candy:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-nis ... ve-reveal/
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-nis ... ve-reveal/
It kind of is here too, but Lexus is seen as upmarket and alternative to BMW and Benz, but not Toyota. A lot of minicab drivers drive them.fire-n-ice said:
Great pics again Rick
Autocar review – some quotes for you –
“Faster than a 911 Turbo, laden with tech and £55k…is the new Nissan GT-R too good to be true? No, it’s even better…”
“However fast you think it’s going to feel, double it and you might just be about be prepared for what the GT-R is like under full acceleration.”
“…if the 3.8 litre twin-turbo V6 delivers a 10 out of 10 on the performance front, the six-speed semi-auto gearbox is an 11 out of 10 and then some.”
“…one of the greatest giant-killers there has ever been…”
“The GT-R is far more hardcore than the 911 Turbo, more focused in it’s suspension set-up, more vicious in it’s power delivery, sharper handling, and faster out there in the real world. Surprised? Don’t be.”
In fact, the only question mark is against the ride, which might be too harsh for the UK, but Nissan are promising changes to the UK cars, so we’ll have to wait and see.
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“Faster than a 911 Turbo, laden with tech and £55k…is the new Nissan GT-R too good to be true? No, it’s even better…”
“However fast you think it’s going to feel, double it and you might just be about be prepared for what the GT-R is like under full acceleration.”
“…if the 3.8 litre twin-turbo V6 delivers a 10 out of 10 on the performance front, the six-speed semi-auto gearbox is an 11 out of 10 and then some.”
“…one of the greatest giant-killers there has ever been…”
“The GT-R is far more hardcore than the 911 Turbo, more focused in it’s suspension set-up, more vicious in it’s power delivery, sharper handling, and faster out there in the real world. Surprised? Don’t be.”
In fact, the only question mark is against the ride, which might be too harsh for the UK, but Nissan are promising changes to the UK cars, so we’ll have to wait and see.
:sweetheart:
I'll reserve my final excitement / opinions until I see the car in person...
Yeah right. GT-R FTW!!! (after the M, of course
) :wub:
Yeah right. GT-R FTW!!! (after the M, of course
) :wub:
Top pup, I think it does live up to the hype, but both Autocar and EVO have been very critical of the ride, even in the softest setting it's bone-shaking, don't think the 20" run-flats help either 
For me I think the price will almost certainly rule it out, although I could *possibly* break the bank (and sell a kidney!) for one if I thought the residuals would hold up enough, but I'm not sure that they will once the initial hype is over. It does show how overpriced the 997 turbo and R8 are though.
Oh, and my other favourite car [the Benz C63 AMG] is getting a full road test in Autocar this coming week 8)
For me I think the price will almost certainly rule it out, although I could *possibly* break the bank (and sell a kidney!) for one if I thought the residuals would hold up enough, but I'm not sure that they will once the initial hype is over. It does show how overpriced the 997 turbo and R8 are though.
Oh, and my other favourite car [the Benz C63 AMG] is getting a full road test in Autocar this coming week 8)
inTgr8r, fantastics pics and vid. I think I want one - vrooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom :sweetheart:
OMG, look at that ass on the Red one!
Thanks for the link, inTgr8r :bow:
...damn... I feel like I'm cheating on Emma.
Thanks for the link, inTgr8r :bow:
...damn... I feel like I'm cheating on Emma.
inTgr8r, loving the pics
Top pup, ditto the brakes :sweetheart:
Top pup, ditto the brakes :sweetheart:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Fe ... d=123822#1