pedrosixfour Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 For £30K I would have this..!! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3979468.htm 4 previous owners? Disappointing car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Have you ever driven a R35 GTR? my guess is no, GTR's are amazing fun to drive and you can hang the tail out as much as you want, Exactly that, try driving in R-R-traction off and it gets very sideways very quickly. Remember most of the power is sent to the rear until it senses slip/yaw then it sends some up front. Itll certainly bite you very quickly as does a big power Supe if the TC is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 4 previous owners? Disappointing car? But its beautiful Exactly that' date=' try driving in R-R-traction off and it gets very sideways very quickly. Remember most of the power is sent to the rear until it senses slip/yaw then it sends some up front. Itll certainly bite you very quickly as does a big power Supe if the TC is off.[/quote'] You mean like this? [video=youtube;TnT-nNbCQbM] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Id go for both. But obviously that's not an option. I was at brands hatch with a GTR and everyone who got a ride or drove it said how brilliant fun the car was. But seriously... Both. Best of both worlds. You'd need to save up another 60k though. Is that alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I can't give an opinion because I've only driven a Supra. I'm surprised so many other's have such strong opinions when they are in the same position as I. You might as well do a car review from Fonza or Youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 adds is up for sale which is around that and ridox kitted Mine is only £20k (€24k) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Who cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 A supra. Maybe a GT-R when im middle aged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I really love mine, but if I was to drive a GT-R I'm sure it would be a lot of fun and would get me thinking about alternatives. Luckily I don't have the funds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 This is what I am going for but you won't pick one up for less than £40K. Been looking at the 911's a fair bit recently - £30k will get you a decent 996.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Only 2 cars that could ever tempt me away from the Supra, either a Corvette ZR1 or a UGR TT Gallardo, but both of them are over a £100k so funds stop me from being tempted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I really love mine, but if I was to drive a GT-R I'm sure it would be a lot of fun and would get me thinking about alternatives. Luckily I don't have the funds My problem was they were too hyped up IMO, after driving the GTR it never had my heart racing it excelled at everything possible apart from soul, which is why I decided to not go down that route. Getting back into the Supra after the test drive had me feeling dirty like I'd just cheated on a perfect girlfreind and swearing that it'll never happen again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Only 2 cars that could ever tempt me away from the Supra, either a Corvette ZR1 or a UGR TT Gallardo, but both of them are over a £100k so funds stop me from being tempted This (or a UGR TT Aventador lol), but having driven the GTR can completely understand why it is a great car but did think it wasn't 'fun', until having driven one in R-R-trac off then they become very fun and put a very big smile on your face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Been looking at the 911's a fair bit recently - £30k will get you a decent 996.... Personally don't think it's worth paying £30k for a 996 especially as the build quality on them are poor (quite a lot of lemons around). Bit more money & you can get a nice 997 (obviously not the turbo), not that I have been looking lately or anything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Personally don't think it's worth paying £30k for a 996 especially as the build quality on them are poor (quite a lot of lemons around). Bit more money & you can get a nice 997 (obviously not the turbo), not that I have been looking lately or anything!! Yeah the 997 looks the part. Given the choice and money id have a seriously modified 993 (rwb version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 4 previous owners? Disappointing car? I drove one on a Drivers day and loved it compared to the Ferrari, Lambo and a standard Porsche. Felt like quality and nothing fell off like the others. Personally don't think it's worth paying £30k for a 996 especially as the build quality on them are poor (quite a lot of lemons around). Bit more money & you can get a nice 997 (obviously not the turbo), not that I have been looking lately or anything!! You can get a low mileage 997 C2 for about £26K. I will be going Turbo however. That said, the servicing costs are eye watering..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Yeah the 997 looks the part. Given the choice and money id have a seriously modified 993 (rwb version) +1 couldn't agree with you more they're gorgeous. Megabucks to buy one though, between buying a decent one (I was pricing turbo models) then kit, wheels, paint etc you'd be looking 80-100k depending on spec. It would be a tough choice in that price bracket but I would adore one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DNate Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Thanks guys for the toughs! It was fun to read this thread. As most of you said, my only concern about GTR was the lack of driving experience. I dont like if the car does everything for you. I like when if you are to hard on it, it bites back and it spins the hell out the good direction, and I believe a 600 supra is exactly like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Just going to leave this here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWraith Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I know the R35 is awesome but it just seems too clinical to me. Maybe it is because they dropped the Skyline name? I'm sure I'd change my mind if I drove one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'd take a 35gtr any time day or place over my supra and I love my supra. It's at least 11 years newer, faster, less likely to spit me off the road and better in every way shape and form. That said, as a 23year old, I'd never be able to afford a Gtr. My supra has been my dream car from the minute I saw one, and I'll keep it for as long as I physically can. A Gtr would be a lovely upgrade but they're 2.5 times the purchase price of my supra at best and then the running costs are shocking in comparison! The supra is a tough old boot to beat though, especially for its age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Paul W just posted up on Facebook a replacement oil cooler is £3,100 on a GTR!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 id prefer an xkr s. personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Agreed. £30k might get you a JDM import - but realistically, you're looking at £37k for an 09 plate UK car. ... and whats wrong with a JDM import? Dont tell me, the UK specs are better and the ones to own It if were my choice, it'd be a GTR if you could get hold one of that cheap, as Jamie says, 20 years difference between the two means the two are night and day driver experience wise, sure straight line you can mod either to whatever you wanted to get out of them.. not really liking the sound of the running costs and part replacement cost for the GTR tho... its more like supercar prices where the Supra isnt too bad. Edited August 23, 2012 by Bobbeh (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Paul W just posted up on Facebook a replacement oil cooler is £3,100 on a GTR!! You think that's bad you should see the Nissan service costs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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