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Especially if you compare to R8 sales
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
on May 13, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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GTR sales are actually very good.....
posted by Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
on May 13, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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GT-R vs Audi R8 on a track...my thoughts...
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evan_aggie
12:28:19 05/11/15
Was the Audi R8 the 4.2L V8 or 5.2L V10? (n/m)
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Bigwill837
12:59:17 05/11/15
Fairly certain 5.2L V10. (n/m)
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evan_aggie
13:27:19 05/11/15
Nice choices ...
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ConVerTT
14:04:43 05/11/15
agreed, way over-priced now
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LJZTT
20:00:44 05/11/15
Plus the rear seat is still a joke. I don't get why they
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evan_aggie
21:55:51 05/11/15
Insurance category as a 4 seater is better (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
00:44:19 05/12/15
same reason Porsche 911's have a useless back seat
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vorpalZ
13:49:47 05/12/15
yep, insurance is much higher in Germany than here
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LJZTT
22:47:37 05/12/15
V10 R8 starts at $150k,with options it will be roughly $165k
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Ahmed (NoVA)
11:07:42 05/12/15
bang for the buck sure, but people in that market
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LJZTT
22:54:39 05/12/15
"over-priced" was the wrong way to describe the problem (n/m)
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LJZTT
23:14:18 05/12/15
It's the Batmobile syndrome. (n/m)
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Zuberman
23:44:47 05/12/15
You can get a brand new GTR for $85k right now
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Ahmed (NoVA)
11:03:40 05/12/15
Definitely better performance. =) (n/m)
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evan_aggie
11:18:03 05/12/15
$81? Good intel, thanks. (n/m)
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ConVerTT
13:57:03 05/12/15
NP. Of course it will vary from dealer to dealer
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Ahmed (NoVA)
14:48:59 05/12/15
well......
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LJZTT
22:35:22 05/12/15
Well said LJ. I have to agree. (n/m)
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MixManMash
22:48:24 05/12/15
oh pardon me, I have not been truthful....
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LJZTT
23:05:48 05/12/15
I need some of the coffee you drink..... (n/m)
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FrozTTy
08:20:52 05/13/15
Umm, Sig quote? (n/m)
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BlackholeZ
00:02:47 05/13/15
Actually, the discount is nationwide and VERY representative
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Ahmed (NoVA)
23:29:19 05/12/15
Proving my point, the car is set at the wrong price point
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LJZTT
05:53:08 05/13/15
I agree (n/m)
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Ahmed (NoVA)
06:42:48 05/13/15
used is the way to go for the GTR, it's a no brainer
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LJZTT
22:06:18 05/13/15
Wow. 2010 w/ 1200 miles - $69,900.
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evan_aggie
08:41:56 05/13/15
You are better off buying a DBA (2012+) with the updates
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Ahmed (NoVA)
09:18:28 05/13/15
Yea.... I'd def be caught driving that!
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FrozTTy
09:47:52 05/13/15
yup, there you go! great time to buy a GTR (n/m)
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Ahmed (NoVA)
10:42:54 05/13/15
So what do you suggest? I'm confused.
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evan_aggie
08:11:32 05/13/15
GTR sales are actually very good.....
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
12:22:17 05/13/15
Especially if you compare to R8 sales -
Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
12:24:28 05/13/15
Yes/No. The tide is absolutely changing though...
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evan_aggie
12:57:01 05/13/15
typically the US sells the lion's share of these types of
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LJZTT
22:54:35 05/13/15
depends how you define "good", relatively speaking, they
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LJZTT
22:45:52 05/13/15
Brand new, that maybe a decent comparison
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BOOZTD 3
00:03:36 05/12/15
odd... I had the exact opposite reaction
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Madhatter10-6
08:49:19 05/12/15
In what way were you disappointed in the R8?
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evan_aggie
10:20:44 05/12/15
Re: In what way were you disappointed in the R8?
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Madhatter10-6
12:32:40 05/12/15
Funny, I was watching BBC Top Gear last night...
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puchy
12:40:18 05/12/15
Based on your first experience, I understand.....
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
12:57:33 05/12/15
Manual gear box........
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Madhatter10-6
13:15:28 05/12/15
Seat time.....
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
13:29:53 05/12/15
prove it....
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Madhatter10-6
13:58:54 05/12/15
So that's a pretty strong endorsement Greg...
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ConVerTT
14:12:27 05/12/15
been leaning on GTRJeff to upgrade to ECUTEK
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vorpalZ
14:22:38 05/12/15
I think he will this year. Some bolt-ons and ECUTEK.... (n/m)
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MixManMash
14:46:43 05/12/15
Definitely most people here are missing my point
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evan_aggie
15:00:58 05/12/15
Plus, regarding harnessing it - it basically does that
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evan_aggie
15:05:55 05/12/15
Your opinion is yours and is based on your experience...
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
15:52:07 05/12/15
Wow..stock boost is only 13!?! (n/m)
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evan_aggie
16:00:31 05/12/15
Yes Sir, mine did spike to 14 PSI stock, most only hit 13. (n/m)
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
16:10:31 05/12/15
And what is it boosting now on the Dupree mods? (n/m)
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ZXoltan
17:33:16 05/12/15
Currently limited to 25 PSI until I add more clutches (n/m)
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
18:34:10 05/12/15
I hope the advancement of automotive performance
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Zuberman
23:55:50 05/12/15
That is impressive!
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Madhatter10-6
08:17:53 05/13/15
515AWHP = 100% stock????
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The Hawk
09:33:01 05/13/15
2012 GTR is 530HP... 2013+ is 545HP
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vorpalZ
09:50:40 05/13/15
As Greg said, that's the highest he's seen....
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The Hawk
09:58:02 05/14/15
well, he did say his was spiking to 14 PSI (n/m)
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vorpalZ
11:31:01 05/14/15
100% stock measured at the rear wheels.....details...
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
11:10:26 05/13/15
that is very interesting (n/m)
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Ahmed (NoVA)
13:15:45 05/13/15
Driven w/o the front driveshaft? I'm shocked that the car
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evan_aggie
14:34:23 05/13/15
It does throw warning lights without the driveshaft...
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
16:19:14 05/13/15
Shell 91.
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MixManMash
07:34:11 05/15/15
I only run shell in my personal cars for pump fuel...
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
14:52:27 05/15/15
I really don't care for the aesthetics of the R35
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BigTDogg (MA)
22:30:05 05/12/15
It was interesting watching the GTRs and UGR Lambos at TI
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dogpile
09:05:17 05/13/15
Wish the GT-R paddles were a tad higher. I found them to be
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evan_aggie
10:49:41 05/13/15
They do make aftermarket pattles to meet your desire (n/m)
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
11:14:49 05/13/15
These are beefy!
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evan_aggie
11:27:32 05/13/15
Lambo, R8, LFA, Ferrari, they all shift too slow, the only
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
11:17:46 05/13/15
I didn't mind them in the Lambo, Ferrari, or R8 I drove.
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dogpile
13:43:36 05/14/15
The drastic cutting of power is due to the traction control
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SirpriZ
15:05:36 05/12/15
lol... 'Dupree Setting'
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vorpalZ
17:32:11 05/12/15
Urban dictionary for that setting =
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
18:31:37 05/12/15
Lol. Awesome. Next time I'm down in CA, I'll have to swing
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MixManMash
22:50:00 05/12/15
That's funny! BTW i think that the "comfort" setting
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SirpriZ
12:02:53 05/13/15
On the older models I agree, on 2014 and 2015 the difference
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
12:15:43 05/13/15
Hey!!! BTW, I changed the color on the comfort light from
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SirpriZ
12:26:57 05/13/15
Pink is the softest! (n/m)
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Greg D. (Specialty-Z)
12:33:00 05/13/15
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