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Porsche has always been my dream car. I want a carrera so bad
Porsche 911 GT2 RS on the streets of LA
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Amazing
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Originally Posted by scshift
Originally Posted by sreggie101
for the specs they mentioned i could do much better with a GTR...it has less HP but the top speed is higher (not that i'd ever reach near that). plus i wouldn't even have to pay over 90K for it. GT2 is a nice car...esp if it was blacked outbut idk for that kind of money i think its not worth it. but hey if you got the money it don't matter right? all 500 of them have been sold lol.
I don't think you can compare the two.
Don't get me wrong, they're both similarly priced and are direct competitors, but from what I've heard and read the driving experience could not be any more different.
I'm a HUGE Nissan GTR fan (one of my favorite cars of all time), and it's basically a computer on wheels. Every part of the GTR is pretty much calibrated and programmed for optimal performance. AWD, Launch Control, dual clutch transmission, you're basically driving a computer.
The Porsche on the other hand is a more driver-oriented car. It's RWD and uses a standard manual for more driver involvement. A GTR is completely controlled and a precision rocket, the Porsche is more like a car where the skill of the driver really plays into effect.
They actually aren't similarly priced, the GT2 RS cost $245k while the GT-R goes for $90k.
You are correct though, one of the things I don't like about the GTR is that it is like a driving computer. I would however, somewhat disagree that Porsches are for more skilled drivers. The car is so well balanced and well made that it makes it very easy to drive even for a novice. I can't speak for the GT2 RS but with the few Porsches I've driven (Cayman, Boxter, 911, etc..), the car feels like it's on rails. Very easy to handle w/ almost no body roll. No way it would make everyone drive like the driver of the GT2 RS in the vid but the car will instill confidence in the driver simply by how amazing it drives. Most Porsches won't win you many 1/4 miles races but take them to the track or some curvy mountain roads and they'll see nothing but the Porsche taillights.
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Oh yeah that was my error I thought he was talking about the Porsche 911 or a cheaper model.
It's easy to drive but it's still very engaging right? Many people say it's the "purest" driving experience available, or close.
I agree, quarter mile races aren't the do all end all... acceleration is key but after a certain point you can't tell a 3.5 sec 0-60 compared to a 3.7... handling on the other hand you are always aware of. The track-spec Porsches usually have dirty acceleration anyways just because they have a high power-weight ratio.
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Impressive, but its still an ugly car if you ask me.
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you can always count on comedy from NT when it comes to talk about cars
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The drive is still very engaging and a lot of fun, especially on the twisties. It makes it more fun because it makes you push it and not worry much because it rarely feels like you'll flip the car. The Cayman and it's mid-engine is just one of the best handling car out there in it's price range, better than the 911's. 911s tends to be faster off the line and coming off corners though, has more neck snapping power and feeling. As you said, power really won't be noticeable if you have the Cayman R or S versus the Carrera but int he twists and turns, Cayman is just more fun to drive... but I digress.
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Had to double check, I could of swore this was a Ninjahood reply.
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What cars have you driven and what can you say about them? Not just your favorites, but every single notable one.
The reason I ask is because I have this bucket list of cars I really must drive at one point in my life.
If you could, just list the ones that stuck out in your head and what you liked about them.
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What cars have you driven and what can you say about them? Not just your favorites, but every single notable one.
The reason I ask is because I have this bucket list of cars I really must drive at one point in my life.
If you could, just list the ones that stuck out in your head and what you liked about them.
That is very difficult to answer because I don't get to track most of the cars I drive. I've tracked a BMW E30, I track it every 3-4 months actually. See now that is a lot of fun, I wish I could track Porsches, Astons, Ferraris, etc... but I'm not on that level. Notable ones I've driven would have to be (before the haters come, i've driven these cars, not owned):
Audi R8 (just because it's an R
Nissan GT-R (just because it's a GT-R)
Lotus Elise (awesome and fun car, has a go-kart feel though)
Porsche 911 (simply because it is such an iconic car)
Cadillac CTS-V (because it's a Cadillac and you'd be surprised with what it can do)
Aston Martin V12 Vantage (I've only driven the V8 but if it's a bucket list, might as well go for the V12)
Ferrari 360 Modena Spider (you got to drive a Ferrari at least once)
Lambo Diablo (only driven this for like 4 blocks but damn it's a Lambo)
Others I've driven that is also nice to try and drive if you can:
Lexus IS-F
Benz C63 AMG
Acura NSX
Bentley Continental GT
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Me personally, I'd go with this:
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Originally Posted by 940sicc3
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Just Stop!
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this thing is a certified beast and will be a head turner once it drops. FILTHY
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Maybe it's just me but the 2012 Charger SRT8 just doesn't look that attractive to me.
And the taillight is just horrendous.
And the taillight is just horrendous.
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this thing is a certified beast and will be a head turner once it drops. FILTHY
Beautiful.
Don't get me wrong, the Porsche is amazing. But as a family man and value guy, the SRT8 charger is my pick.
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Originally Posted by RFX45
That is very difficult to answer because I don't get to track most of the cars I drive. I've tracked a BMW E30, I track it every 3-4 months actually. See now that is a lot of fun, I wish I could track Porsches, Astons, Ferraris, etc... but I'm not on that level. Notable ones I've driven would have to be (before the haters come, i've driven these cars, not owned):
Audi R8 (just because it's an R
Nissan GT-R (just because it's a GT-R)
Lotus Elise (awesome and fun car, has a go-kart feel though)
Porsche 911 (simply because it is such an iconic car)
Cadillac CTS-V (because it's a Cadillac and you'd be surprised with what it can do)
Aston Martin V12 Vantage (I've only driven the V8 but if it's a bucket list, might as well go for the V12)
Ferrari 360 Modena Spider (you got to drive a Ferrari at least once)
Lambo Diablo (only driven this for like 4 blocks but damn it's a Lambo)
Others I've driven that is also nice to try and drive if you can:
Lexus IS-F
Benz C63 AMG
Acura NSX
Bentley Continental GT
Man that's a solid list.
Here's my list, I'm setting out to drive them all at least once:
-Nissan GTR
-Porsche Carrera GT
-Audi R8
-Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
-Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
-Lamborghini Aventador
-Cadillac CTS-V
-Camaro SS
-Ferrari 458
-Ferrari 599 GTO
-Ferrari F430 Spider/16M Scuderia Spider
-Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale
And then the hypercars I'd love just to see... if I could drive these my life would be complete:
-Koenigsegg CCX/CCXR
-Koenigsegg Agera
-Pagani Zonda
-Bugatti Veyron
-Lamborghini Sesto Elemento ($3 million dollars
Time to start looking for opportunities
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on a straight lineOriginally Posted by Zyzz
this thing is a certified beast and will be a head turner once it drops. FILTHY
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Charger looks like a dodge ram smashed a evo. It's weak and will fall apart in a few years. Those interiors are beyond trash.
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Charger looks like a dodge ram smashed a evo. It's weak and will fall apart in a few years. Those interiors are beyond trash.
samduh562
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Car is the fastest production car to run Pikes Peak. 2nd fastest in its class which is amazing considering Rhys Millen's Formula D car is only a few seconds faster.
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Man that's a solid list.
Here's my list, I'm setting out to drive them all at least once:
-Nissan GTR
-Porsche Carrera GT
-Audi R8
-Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
-Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
-Lamborghini Aventador
-Cadillac CTS-V
-Camaro SS
-Ferrari 458
-Ferrari 599 GTO
-Ferrari F430 Spider/16M Scuderia Spider
-Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale
And then the hypercars I'd love just to see... if I could drive these my life would be complete:
-Koenigsegg CCX/CCXR
-Koenigsegg Agera
-Pagani Zonda
-Bugatti Veyron
-Lamborghini Sesto Elemento ($3 million dollars
Time to start looking for opportunities
Some of those are going to be difficult to find, the Porche Carrera GT alone only has about 12 in the whole world and I think only 600 were sold in the US. But don't let that discourage, you're still young, you'll get plenty of opportunities.
For me, the only ones I really want to drive at the moment are the Lexus LFA and the GT2 RS, only 500 are being made each iirc. Maybe a Tesla roadster as well since I want to see how it feels to drive an electric sports car.
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