I love them.

Going through this exact dilemma myself at the moment . Had a new RRS, then moved to a 5 series BM (current car) and want to get into something fast and impractical for a while. Would be a second car as the GF has a FF.

Have decided I'll get one in the spring time '15, as no point owning such a powerful car through the winter IMO.

Yes, I know they are plasticy and costly to run, but I think 'bang for buck', they can't be beaten.

Probably would only have it for a year, but it's an itch that needs scratching, well either one of these or an AMV8........or an R8....

Agree on the AMV8  MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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I'm only going by what I've read:
It's not fancy, not plush, not a GT, not a badge to lust for. But it is FAST. If it's a second car, not bought to impress anyone and you've got a place where you can open it up regularly, then
If you just want fast, it's probably one of the best in price/performance.

I ran a few GTRs many moons ago and tried an R35 for a week and personally, I far prefer the R34, which would be a better investment too.

I hear horror stories about the running costs of the R35 and I found the ride unbearable. Properly quick though.. 4.2 Supercharged Vogue SE

I hear service costs are silly expensive. Second had they are difficult to buy because they have mainly been trashed mercilessly

Chauch wrote:

I ran a few GTRs many moons ago and tried an R35 for a week and personally, I far prefer the R34, which would be a better investment too.

Emperor Mong wrote:

I hear service costs are silly expensive. Second had they are difficult to buy because they have mainly been trashed mercilessly

It sounds like a car you need to play with for a few days/weeks (i.e. a rental first) before making up your mind. As for the service cost, if you can get parts for a reasonable price (as we do with Duckworths etc.) then you can always find someone to do the work.

Keep us posted Beancounter, would love to see the pics on here

Finding a nice one that isn't trashed to death is a different matter of course. But I also found out that you can "see" that a car has had a hard life when you really look it over top to bottom and inside out. Not a guarantee but with a lot of them you do see it.

Anyway, I will try one at some point, it is a car that is high on my list, same as a 911 (i only drove a 924 VEEEERY long ago) and I would like to own an AM for some time. But all this after my FFRR collection is established (i.e. a Classic and P38 to be added to the current 322, the 405 can wait).

I seriously need to start working again if I ever want to reach these goals in the next decade or so

Anyone looking for an Oil&Gas consultant with management consultancy as well ??  MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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Contraband wrote:

was with a chap at a charity drive at the weekend and his gtr is pumping out 640bhp and he wants more!

0-100 mph in 3.77s

So....made the first step towards getting one of these beasts (a GT-R that is) as I had a 24 hour test drive in one at the weekend.
To be honest, I was shocked at how usable these are, I was expecting it to be chaffing at the bit at every movement, but I loved the fact that you could drive it like a 'normal' car around town etc and then when the situation presented itself you could press the loud pedal, hold on and all hell was let loose. Also a surprisingly versatile boot .

Power was immense and I could not believe how quick the car was, the way it put the power down on the road is a credit to the tech geeks as it felt like it was glued to the road and with TC on, the wheels didn't spin at all.

I drove a MY14 (in pearlessant white) and was pleasantly surprised with the lack of 'plasticy' interior, some nice alacantara, leather and tasteful trim made it a very nice place to be if I'm homest. It's no Bentley for sure, but it's also 100 times better that a Subaru/EVO.

Verdict for me.......can't wait to get one - Just a decision on whether to go new or 18-24 months old.

Cool, can't wait to see pics of it.

I will be meeting up with my neighbour across the road who has one, maybe I can persuade him to lend it to me  MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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Beancounter_74 wrote:

Verdict for me.......can't wait to get one - Just a decision on whether to go new or 18-24 months old.

PM Fox on this forum and he can tell you all you need to know about the GTR

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/member-fox.html The forums premier drug dealer and human trafficking consultant


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Thanks wackyjim

I once chased one in a 400 bhp BMW M5, redlined it through the gears. The chap in the Datsun noticed, changed down, and he disappeared into the distance, like a lion playing with its food.

The thing looked epic.

I'd love a go in one.

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Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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