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It's a good thing though because even though most of the people on here cant afford either. There are those that can and debates like this will help Nissan sell the GT-R.Quote:
Originally Posted by JITB
On a side note i know for a fact that every car allocated to Nissan of Gwinnett went for at least 5-6k over MSRP. On the other hand Regal sold there cars at MSRP. So these 124k numbers are bogus.
EJ is on a roll. Amazing posts brotato. You're right though, Porsche's history is second to none. That's a fact.
Once in a while, smart people have debates on this site. With R3Run, JITB, 81911, and a few others, it makes for a good read.Quote:
Originally Posted by 81911SC
I'm suprised to be on that list. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by EJ25RUN
Thanks bro. :goodjob:
Now that i think about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 81911SC
Your the one that put that gay thread. :no:
*eraser comes out* lol.
You're wrong on one thing, Picasso didn't paint the Mona Lisa, that was Da Vinci.
You know what your right, i thought i remember one thing from visiting Italy last year but obviously not. I thought it was weird how everyone walked around the statue of david like they did.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironchef
Well, i should feel stupid......but never cared for art so......dont care.
I added to your rep if you care. :yes:
Last thing i want to add to this thread.
Here is a list of different car brands that let you buy race cars. (notice how many are from Japan)
1. Porsche - 911 GT3 CUP, 911-GT3 RSR
2. Ferrari - F430 GT2
3. Aston Martin - DBR9, DBR9S, Vantage GT2, Vantage N24
4. Lotus - Exige GT3
5. Ascari - KZ1R
6. Chevrolet - Vette GT3, (GT2 car being developed)
7. Dodge - Viper Comp Coupe
8. Ford - FR500C
9. BMW - Z4 M Coupè Motorsport.
10. Saleen - S7R
11. Maserati - MC12, Trofeo,
12. Morgan - Aero 8
13. Mosler - LM900R
If you have a serious interests in entering professional or amateur racing, You can go out and buy a car.
Why have Japanese companies been so bad about this?
For instance. The $285,000 2008 Nissan Fairlady Z 380RS-Competition, is a rare effort.
Almost a year after it was originally revealed, Nissan has finally put a price tag on the 2008 Fairlady Z 380RS-Competition. But let's not trifle with the cost of ownership yet. As its name implies, the 380RS is a tried-and-true racecar, with a stroked version of the VQ35HR V6. The 3.8-liter mill is producing 350 hp and 321 lb.-ft. of torque, which it sends to a Nismo Super Coppermix clutch and on through to a close-ratio, six-speed gearbox and mechanical LSD. The body meets Super Taikyu regulations, in which it was designed to compete, and comes equipped with new aerodynamic enhancements, a roll cage, six-pot Brembos and the required catalytic converter. Inside, it's all business, with carbon fiber door panels, a Recaro throne, six-point harness and a fire extinguisher. With that out of the way, the price is a cool 28,350,000 yen, or just over $285k USD. Well-funded, privateer teams need only apply.
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Why don't Japanese manufactures give you more cars like this?
At the end of the day, privateers are the backbone of racing and if you want to prove your car as a real car you take it racing, and let your customers do it to.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...dams215/m5.jpg
This is the new M5 Hurricane
G-Power is not making jokes when it comes about BMW models. They startd with the M3 CSL V10 and now confirmed it with the new M5 Hurricane. The name says it all, doesn’t it?
With an announced power of 730 hp, the Hurricane will put into much trouble the famous CLS Rocket and the Bullit.
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/cro...cane_10_1w.jpg
Powered by a V10 engine with two compressors, the M5 Hurricane will hit a top speed of 340 km/h.
So?Quote:
Originally Posted by 95alty
Agreed, what was the point of that post?Quote:
Originally Posted by EJ25RUN
^There are a LOT more then that...but also, most of those you can't just buy, I know you can't just go get a new Porsche.Quote:
Originally Posted by EJ25RUN
...and to the M5...wow...a high top speed and lots of HP....and?
Didn't know that. Thought if you could prove you could fund a legit effort to run a team you could.Quote:
Originally Posted by simontibbett
Are you just saying that if i for whatever wanted a GT3-RSR just to park it and look at it they won't sell it to me?
They will tell you to buy a used one. Last time I talked to them they were booked for the next few years on cars. Now possibly if you were an ALMS team with a history, and for some reason did not have one, and had the money right there, they might work it out. ;)
Not all of those are like that. For example Ferrari I know you can buy a Challenge car any day of the week. But you would have trouble buying a new road car.
I see, i wish i was involved as much as you are to know this better but i try. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by simontibbett
just got back from the car show downtown where they actually had a new gtr, and honestly, in real life, there not really appealing to me. they're kinda ugly. but i took a video and some pics which i will try to upload soon. also, they had the new lexus isF there which is the ****in sex. that car was so comfortable to sit in with 400+ hp, dam nice car
imo, if i knew nothing about the performance of the gt-r or the 911 turbo
i'd always take the 911 over the gtr just because its a higher class car, not to mention the history
but if i had to buy one of these then i'd get the gtr hands down
just because cheaper for same if not better performance
just my 2cents