Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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Fell in love.....http://middlehurst.nissan.co.uk/used-vehicles/search/detail?ve_id=UF02RAF&h=3b1d5
Going to test drive it this afternoon.
Nothing wrong with the RS6, it does everything I want it to and buying this would wipe me out finance wise for at least 18 months. Its not the sensible thing to do......talk me out of it!!! 
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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only live once mate.
if you don't buy it will you be pissed off with having the RS6 and not going for the nissan?
sometimes i regret buying the focus st because it cost a hell of a lot for me (£414 finance, £185 insurance, £200+ a month petrol) which could've gone towards house money.
but then i think about all the good times i had with it and how good it made me feel and i think it wasn't a waste of money at all.
you work hard to earn your money so spend it how you wish 
serious question: are you single? if yes, DO IT!!! when you're tied down you can't spend your own money how you wish to 
[Edited on 26-07-2010 by Ben G]
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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You aint supposed to say that Ben!!!! Haha
Yep, single, no ties apart from my house and my dogs! Work in IT during the week and am a snowboard instructor at weekends.
Hmmmmm, still undecided.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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if i were in a position to afford something that cool and have no ties and be stable then i probably would.
obviously the RS6 is amazing as it is, and is far more practical 
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
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I suggest don't drive it otherwise you WILL buy it
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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take it to the ring, 160mph + down flugplatz
fall in love with it even more 
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Daniel_Corsa
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Registered: 21st Apr 04
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Do it!
April '06' Corsasport Feature Car  | Aug '08' Total Vauxhall Feature Car | Spring '09' Fast Car Feature Car
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
Location: Gerrards Cross Drives: Porsche 911
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http://middlehurst.nissan.co.uk/used-vehicles/search/detail?ve_id=UF02RAF&h=3b1d5
you only live once
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Gareth F
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Registered: 16th Jan 08
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Tbh not a fan, shock horror to alot of CS people!
But for some reason ive not really liked the new skyline.
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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DO IT!... awesome car.
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Tommy L
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Northampton Drives: Audi wagon
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Transmission - Automatic
Enough to put me off that one, even though it says semi automatic which is slightly better.
Might be awkward getting snowboards in the back of the GTR
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Root
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Registered: 28th Dec 08
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everybody dies, but not everybody lives.
get it, it's so worth it
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AK
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Tommy - they are all paddle shift boxes.... and VERY VERY good.
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ianofbhills
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Registered: 10th Feb 01
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They are very nice but there are some internet horror stories about running costs.
gearbox launch control and automatic bonnet risers in an accident being two of them.
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SetH
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Registered: 15th Jul 01
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Stu if it does not wipe you out financially then go for it.
If it is going to stretch you too much then I would not bother as you will not enjoy the car so much if it is raping your monies.
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Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu
You aint supposed to say that Ben!!!! Haha
Yep, single, no ties apart from my house and my dogs! Work in IT during the week and am a snowboard instructor at weekends.
Hmmmmm, still undecided.
Hold up northen bufty, what happened to the building trade? When did you stick your oar in my patch of work? And more to the fact, WHY? It sucks
seriously though, what you doing in IT?
On topic, I had a dabble with a GTR in the VXR, it was laughable, an absolutle joke So i've tried it with my bike and its much better. Gearchange is insanely fast, and it it just goes.....
As said, big stories about maintenance not being cheap, but realistically, its not going to be any more than the TVR or RS6 are. just don't run into the back of any vans at 5mph...
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stu_c
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Registered: 11th Dec 07
Location: Westleigh, Greater Manchester
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stu go for it then take me out in it ur only round corner from me
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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Transmission doesnt turn me off it, I'm used to the paddle shift with the RS6 (fair play its a bit shit in the RS6 so I reckon the GTR will be better)
Yeah Ive always had an IT background so when the building trade dried up I just did a little sidestep. Im an IT manager at the moment but also do a bit of marketing too.
The GTR would be down on power a fair bit to the RS6 but I think that could easily be sorted. Its a bit lighter and a bit more "focussed" I think too. Straight line speed I dont think there would be nothing in it but I dont think the GTR is about that anyway.
The only thing that does worry me is that it will be my only car and I wont get 4 mates and 4 snowboards in!
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Tommy L
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Northampton Drives: Audi wagon
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
Tommy - they are all paddle shift boxes.... and VERY VERY good.
Oops my bad
Then just the case of the snowboards to put you off im afraid 
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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have a read up on here - http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/nissan-gtr-r35.html
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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As nice as the RS6 is its a bit old now and the GT-R is in a different league... DO IT!
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Daimo B
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Registered: 20th Mar 00
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800 conversion stu........
Youtube it, ignore the Hyabusa race though, they aint that quick.
Project moscow has quite a lot of videos, drag racing over 1 mile, tuned porkies etc. Youtube GTR and project moscow.
800 conversion, standard internals = Fucking quick!!!!!! FUCKING quick!!! Talking 700+bhp 911's having asses handed to them and stuff
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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800 conversion?!?! 800 bhp? good bye gearbox, engine, warranty etc..
Its quick enough as standard - with some light breathing mods its a 10sec 1/4mile car... VERY quick.
Exhaust, De-Cat, Y Pipe, remap - go
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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I was thinking its hardly a slouch as standard
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Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
800 conversion?!?! 800 bhp? good bye gearbox, engine, warranty etc..
Its quick enough as standard - with some light breathing mods its a 10sec 1/4mile car... VERY quick.
Exhaust, De-Cat, Y Pipe, remap - go
think its just named as an 800 conversion, but gives around that power.
Standard engine, standard gearbox, standard pistons. Its becoming a common conversion abroad now.
Youtube it, honestly, the thing bloody flies, its absolutly mental. Few grand like, but power per ££ is superb.
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