R32 GTS-T 4 Door Disadvantages?

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I would like to know if you guys can share your experience or knowledge on how close the GTS-T sedan is to the coupe? On paper the two have the same powertrain, and besides the obvious such as being heavier, longer wheelbase, and uglier taillights, what are some of the things that make you prefer the coupe over sedan?

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Ugly tallights.

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themadscientist wrote:Ugly tallights.
Haha I mentioned the same in my original post. But a sedan is much more convenient to haul family and friends around, and that happens often for me.

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That's about it. Some guys like the way they look though. I think it stems from the fact that it looks different than a GT-R so no one will confuse your GTS-t with a GT-R and then be disappointed. There are tons of GT-Rs over here.

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If they confuse a T for an R they are idiots who's disappointment is irrelevant.

The back seat of a two door R32 is for show. The four door's is actually usable.

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Thanks for the input! If the driving dynamics is very close to the coupe, I will feel better about my decision to get a sedan.

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themadscientist wrote:If they confuse a T for an R they are idiots who's disappointment is irrelevant.

The back seat of a two door R32 is for show. The four door's is actually usable.
With as many GT-Ss as there are running around with GT-R parts, it's not out of the question. Not that you should care about the distinguishing traits, but guys here do get 4 doors to look different whether you think that's silly or not. It's what your 19 year old E-2 does.

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Here they get leaky B4 scooby doos and underpowered Altezzas.

Now as far as false badging, I would badge my R as a T and repaint my rims silver so people think they are six and a halfs and wait for victims to step up.


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