GTR on Top Gear Track

[ekam]

GT-R is nice but you're so screwed when you take the car in for service. I don't want to know how much those 15" rotors cost. But I guess that's what it takes to own a supercar.

You can get an Evo X for less and it's a lot more aftermarket parts out there.

And if I want exclusivity, I'd take an Audi R8 - much more classier car.

[fragdude]

I don't think an Evo X is a viable substitute for a GT-R. They do have a lot in common, but when it comes down to it the Evo is based on an econo box. And I can only assume that there will be a plethera of parts available for the GT-R in the near future. I actually look forward to seeing whats going to be available since each engine is uniquely manufactured.

The Audi however, oh man. The regular v8 and v10 look good and can blend in, sort of, with everyday traffic. The v12 though, IMO it looks amazing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXyDJqbXjss&NR=1

[wild1poet2]

I haven't seen an R8 live yet but my friends who have said it is stunning especially when seen oncoming.

[fragdude]

Originally Posted by wild1poet2

I haven't seen an R8 live yet but my friends who have said it is stunning especially when seen oncoming.

The only time I saw one in person was on the highway...going in the opposite direction (dang!). It was really dawdling too, and elder guy was driving it. My guess 70 mph so I heard no exhaust note