FlyM5 GTR vs fastdad M5
05-08-2010, 09:11 AM
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05-08-2010, 09:23 AM
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I can't agree with you on this. If there is a car for $85K or less that offers better performance than the GTR, I am not aware of it. In the video, Tom's GTR pulled away from Fastdad's highly modded M5 like it wasn't even moving. To call a car that can do that for $85k an overpriced POS is to ignore the facts. Not everything made in the land of the Rising Sun is a POS (although the GTR could use some flyer styling IMHO).
05-08-2010, 01:01 PM
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I can't agree with you on this. If there is a car for $85K or less that offers better performance than the GTR, I am not aware of it. In the video, Tom's GTR pulled away from Fastdad's highly modded M5 like it wasn't even moving. To call a car that can do that for $85k an overpriced POS is to ignore the facts. Not everything made in the land of the Rising Sun is a POS (although the GTR could use some flyer styling IMHO).
05-08-2010, 01:11 PM
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Yes, I do know that. But even bone stock, the GTR is extremely fast with very strong grip and will outrun just about everything on the road at or below its price point (although it should be neck and neck with a Vette Z06). I've run in the twisties at full tilt with a GTR and it was very impressive. Quite a great performance value for $85k. Maybe some of our members don't like Japanese cars but calling it a "POS" is every bit as inaccurate as the statement by the member who foolishly insinuated that RPI was a Mickey Mouse operation.
05-08-2010, 10:57 PM
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Yes, I do know that. But even bone stock, the GTR is extremely fast with very strong grip and will outrun just about everything on the road at or below its price point (although it should be neck and neck with a Vette Z06). I've run in the twisties at full tilt with a GTR and it was very impressive. Quite a great performance value for $85k. Maybe some of our members don't like Japanese cars but calling it a "POS" is every bit as inaccurate as the statement by the member who foolishly insinuated that RPI was a Mickey Mouse operation.
that the competetion at double the price has a tough time hanging with. Yes the Vette ZR1 is fast but i would never buy one as i hate the looks of the Vette.
05-09-2010, 01:57 AM
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Yes, I do know that. But even bone stock, the GTR is extremely fast with very strong grip and will outrun just about everything on the road at or below its price point (although it should be neck and neck with a Vette Z06). I've run in the twisties at full tilt with a GTR and it was very impressive. Quite a great performance value for $85k. Maybe some of our members don't like Japanese cars but calling it a "POS" is every bit as inaccurate as the statement by the member who foolishly insinuated that RPI was a Mickey Mouse operation.
I don't talk out of my a$$, I invested time and money in this car only to be bitten by it's realibility issues! I though the SMGH was bad, but this POS has a tranny to go with it!!! I sold it 4 weeks later. Someone once did tell me though, that GTR's are only good for one thing!!! RICE PACKAGES!!!!
05-09-2010, 04:41 AM
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A stock GTR is not fast, it may be quick but it runs out of breath as quick as my 2 minute quickie! Also, a vette Z06 is the best bang for the buck and that is beyone any reasonable doubt! It will not only hold its ground against this POS, but will swallow it whole as the speeds build up!
I don't talk out of my a$$, I invested time and money in this car only to be bitten by it's realibility issues! I though the SMGH was bad, but this POS has a tranny to go with it!!! I sold it 4 weeks later. Someone once did tell me though, that GTR's are only good for one thing!!! RICE PACKAGES!!!!
I don't talk out of my a$$, I invested time and money in this car only to be bitten by it's realibility issues! I though the SMGH was bad, but this POS has a tranny to go with it!!! I sold it 4 weeks later. Someone once did tell me though, that GTR's are only good for one thing!!! RICE PACKAGES!!!!
I happen to love renting Corvettes. They are fast and powerful and have tenacious grip. But I could never live with their econo-box level seats and interior. Sort of like shagging the town slut. She might feel good and know what she's doing but would you feel satisfied living with -- or marrying her in the long term? That's my generally feeling about Vettes.
Quite sorry to hear that you had so much trouble with your GTR.
05-09-2010, 06:47 AM
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I'm a European car fan (yeah really 
) but I love both the GTR and the Vette and completely respect them for the power and agility they have, regardless of price.
That's one sick looking GTR you had there Ahmed. Too bad things didn't work out with that car for you.
) but I love both the GTR and the Vette and completely respect them for the power and agility they have, regardless of price.That's one sick looking GTR you had there Ahmed. Too bad things didn't work out with that car for you.
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Yes it sure was a beauty.
05-09-2010, 01:35 PM
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The GTR I posted is not mine, belongs to a dear friend of mine! Let's just say he's not too happy with it either, even with an HKS GT600 kit! He now owns a ZR1 and wished he never sold his Z06!
As for me, I believe it takes a few bad mistakes to finally realise you made the good right decision! And I am happy!!!! You want a sports car? You don't need to look no further boys!
As for me, I believe it takes a few bad mistakes to finally realise you made the good right decision! And I am happy!!!! You want a sports car? You don't need to look no further boys!