Honestly guys...

[maxentropy]

I am seriously thinking about trading/selling my coupe in June once the Nissan Skyline GT-R is released here in the US.

The vehicle just looks and performs amazing and I can't wait to test drive one as soon as they are available from my Nissan Dealership.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Better get in line and get your check book out to sign your life away

[adidas2go]

yup, people are laying down as much as 150,000 to get them

[08Coupe]

yup, people are laying down as much as 150,000 to get them

Wow, its a awesome car but for that coin I would order a new ZR1 Vette and and a STI (for the winter) and still be ahead and faster

[TheBourneAltimatum]

faster? i dont hink so

[08Coupe]

lmao the C6 ZO6 has gone 10's stock "Ranger" this new ZR1 is lighter and supercharged...You wanna bet?
Modified by 08Coupe at 4:50 AM 3/25/2008

[scissors4hands]

faster? i dont hink so

that might depend on if its ON or OFF the track lol jk

haha the GTR may perform better, but the price difference/the hassle i would take a STi over it anyday IMO

too each his own though, world is a very diverse place.

[generic808]

I believe only 10,000 are being produced this year, of which 5000 will stay on the other side of the Pacific as a RHD.

[mcheddadi]

GTR DESTROYS EVERYTHING. GODZILLA!!!

http://www.roadandtrack.com/ar...=6594

[spockrock]

There is the GTR V-Spec, thats lighter and got more ponies as well thats planned on being released.

[maxentropy]

yup, people are laying down as much as 150,000 to get them

Thought they were going for 72k for the premium model-- is there that much markup??

[generic808]

Yeah, they're only $70K, but remember, only 5000 will hit US shores this year so people are more than willing to dish out double the price. I remember when the EVO first came to the US; someone I know paid $65K for a $35K car just to be the first in Hawaii to own one.

[adidas2go]

Yeah, they're only $70K, but remember, only 5000 will hit US shores this year so people are more than willing to dish out double the price. I remember when the EVO first came to the US; someone I know paid $65K for a $35K car just to be the first in Hawaii to own one.

The $150k mark is the amount people are putting down to hold there own GTRs' spot. Whether they are getting a portion of that back, I dont know. This number came from a buddy of mine at my dealership. This is what someone else has already done

[sedoken]

You know, a bit off topic, but i'm tired of seeing comparisons between the 911 and the GTR, if nissan's target, or anyones target was a specific car, then obviously they would not release it unless it was some how better. i was to see a comparison between the GTR and the Audi R8

[strange_ka24de]

I really don't see how the Skyline really gets anyones attention. Except for the body style. Earlier I saw someone say the ZR1 Corette being faster.. Most definately.

Forget the Skylines! I wanna see more Sylvias! Think they are comming back with them in 2010 or 11 as rumors go.

[08Coupe]

GTR DESTROYS EVERYTHING. GODZILLA!!!

http://www.roadandtrack.com/ar...=6594

Godzilla vs Mega Godzilla http://videos.streetfire.net/v...2.htm

[alphapig]

I really don't see how the Skyline really gets anyones attention. Except for the body style. Earlier I saw someone say the ZR1 Corette being faster.. Most definately.

Forget the Skylines! I wanna see more Sylvias! Think they are comming back with them in 2010 or 11 as rumors go.

It's not a "Sylvia." It has an "i." Silvia. Anyway, following your comment, you are saying you would rather see more 240's than R34's?

[adidas2go]

Not everyone is going be able to afford the new R35, therefore its a crucial move if Nissan USA starts to build a new Silvia. There are lots of people who would settle for the prestige of a Silvia over the cost of the R35

[Shawn2173]

I heard that Canada is only getting 130 GTR`s.

[mcheddadi]

And I'm getting 2 from those

one black and one red

[nismofly]

r&t tested base gt-r, where did you get that they tested a v-spec?

the car they tested was 480 hp, it beat the z06 by 5 secs a lap

the v-spec is supposed to have something like 530 hp, which will probably shave another second off the gt-r's lap time...the zr1 with an extra 120 hp will probably be right in the range of the gt-r in terms of lap times

[08Coupe]

They are both great cars, and I doubt your gonna get a ZR1 at sticker since there only expected to built 2000 the first year....But with "ENZO" quality breaks and a lighter curb weight I dont see GT-R lapping any track quicker then the ZR-1.(Both driven by pro drivers) I will say being a Auto and all the electronic controls and AWD the GT-R will be easier to drive near the limits..Both cars are really a great bang for the buck at STICKER price IMO.

[nismofly]

i think youd be surprised at how hard it is to make up the 5 second advantage that the gt-r has over the z06 currently

i think that the zr1 will be right around the gt-r in lap times, and itll be fun to run them against each other

people will bring up that the z06 is already faster in 1/4 mile and the zr1 will be 6/10ths or whatever theyre saying faster, but anybody who thinks a true sports car should even have 1/4 mile times considered in its development is out of their mind