My Big Mistake!!!

b1adesofcha0s · 11-04-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

ibtl

+1

Red__Zed · 11-04-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

I just wish the GTR came in traditional stick. Love the car otherwise.

Lemers, that is a FUNNY sig. FYI, my car is coming next week. Will post a thread on here when I do.

Posting my ibtl here cuz I won't make it into that thread

FromG2Z · 11-04-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

ibtl

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Posting my ibtl here cuz I won't make it into that thread

lol.... so explain to me why? Lemers has a thread on here about a 5.0/shelby, so now we're not supposed to?

Vapiano · 11-04-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

na its not that much... i paid 91K and havent spent a dime on it yet in almost 6 months

if you pay msrp its 96980.... talking about servicing it aswell oil changes are every 9K miles ( i will change mine every 4K and its like $100)

diff and tranny are every 36K miles

2013 is getting a nice power bump again and a price increase ..again

09s are going to continue to drop... you can already find under 25K miles well maintained ones 57-59K

i sold my 09 this past winter for 60K with 15K miles on it

MC - what were some of the noticeable differences between the '09 and '12?

I thought the tranny in the automatic mode in the '09 was a bit choppy, kind of like the SMG in the M5. In manual mode, the shifts were lighting fast.

Thanks,

V

Lemers · 11-04-2011, 12:06 AM

And the GTR backseats are better

Rooster89 · 11-04-2011, 12:16 AM

Ive constantly been called Buzz Killington....and now that I have your attention, let me tell you this delightful story about a bridge.

birdmanx1 · 11-04-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

Ive constantly been called Buzz Killington....and now that I have your attention, let me tell you this delightful story about a bridge.

WWJD · 11-04-2011, 12:18 AM

No kidding. I bought my GTR the day after I testdrove one. Don't ever test drive one if you are not ready to buy! LOL

Vapiano · 11-04-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WWJD

No kidding. I bought my GTR the day after I testdrove one. Don't ever test drive one if you are not ready to buy! LOL

I know what you mean, this is a battle between practicality and gluttonous desire! Guess which one is winning at the moment? I didn't realize how hard they are to find, no 2012 models to be found. Which begs the question of used vs. new.

6MT · 11-04-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Vapiano

Today I test drove a 2009 GT-R, INTOXICATING is an understatement, I am still in awe. Acceleration, braking, shifting and the handling were most impressive! At one point, my brain was totally overwhelmed with the speed I was able to enter and carry through corners.

You immediately notice how well built and stable this car is, somewhat of a cross between a luxury and race car. Very comfortable while getting busy in the cockpit. I definitely found myself scheming to buy. When do I get my next hit!

I had the same feeling when I tested one in 2010. Good luck!

Lug · 11-04-2011, 10:02 AM

Even if I could justify the cost of the car, the maintenance costs whould scare the bejebus outa me!

birdmanx1 · 11-04-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Even if I could justify the cost of the car, the maintenance costs whould scare the bejebus outa me!

Just thought I should throw it out there!

MC · 11-04-2011, 02:04 PM

most GTR guys never ever use auto mode as the way its designed its always searching for the highest gear you can be going 35 mph and it will shift all the way to 6th... unless you are performance driving

also the transmission responds to how you drive... if you are just running errands around town some of the shifts can be quite sluggish... but once you start accelerating and braking in a spirited manner it will start shifting fast and rev matching and all that....

the only time i ever use auto mode is at the drag strip to lay down consistent times because as long as its in R mode and you have the gas floored it does lighting fast 6800 rpm shifts that you really cant beat manaully...... but thats about the extent of it... it sucks for autoX and is so so at the track imo

as far as has that aspect changed for 12 vs the 09.... not really the only noticeable difference is how it responds to a 2-1 shift at parking speeds... before it wouldnt go into 1st until you were almost at a dead stop then jerk down to 1st... now it automatically shifts to first while you are still creeping forward...

but over all the 12 is so just comprehensively better in all aspects than my 09....
the 13 is adding about 30 hp and better suspension

m4a1mustang · 11-04-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

most GTR guys never ever use auto mode as the way its designed its always searching for the highest gear you can be going 35 mph and it will shift all the way to 6th... unless you are performance driving

also the transmission responds to how you drive... if you are just running errands around town some of the shifts can be quite sluggish... but once you start accelerating and braking in a spirited manner it will start shifting fast and rev matching and all that....

the only time i ever use auto mode is at the drag strip to lay down consistent times because as long as its in R mode and you have the gas floored it does lighting fast 6800 rpm shifts that you really cant beat manaully...... but thats about the extent of it... it sucks for autoX and is so so at the track imo

as far as has that aspect changed for 12 vs the 09.... not really the only noticeable difference is how it responds to a 2-1 shift at parking speeds... before it wouldnt go into 1st until you were almost at a dead stop then jerk down to 1st... now it automatically shifts to first while you are still creeping forward...

but over all the 12 is so just comprehensively better in all aspects than my 09....
the 13 is adding about 30 hp and better suspension

Thank you for making me spend an additional $35,000-50,000.

Red__Zed · 11-04-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Thank you for making me spend an additional $35,000-50,000.

And indirectly, forcing me to do it 6-9 months later

11-04-2011, 12:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
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WWJD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 396 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 16	No kidding. I bought my GTR the day after I testdrove one. Don't ever test drive one if you are not ready to buy! LOL __________________ My Journal #1 My Journal #2 Build by The R's Tuning, Irvine Laguna Seca 1:43.073 (stock power)/ Buttonwillow 13CW 1:59.532 (full exhaust)

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11-04-2011, 02:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 25	most GTR guys never ever use auto mode as the way its designed its always searching for the highest gear you can be going 35 mph and it will shift all the way to 6th... unless you are performance driving also the transmission responds to how you drive... if you are just running errands around town some of the shifts can be quite sluggish... but once you start accelerating and braking in a spirited manner it will start shifting fast and rev matching and all that.... the only time i ever use auto mode is at the drag strip to lay down consistent times because as long as its in R mode and you have the gas floored it does lighting fast 6800 rpm shifts that you really cant beat manaully...... but thats about the extent of it... it sucks for autoX and is so so at the track imo as far as has that aspect changed for 12 vs the 09.... not really the only noticeable difference is how it responds to a 2-1 shift at parking speeds... before it wouldnt go into 1st until you were almost at a dead stop then jerk down to 1st... now it automatically shifts to first while you are still creeping forward... but over all the 12 is so just comprehensively better in all aspects than my 09.... the 13 is adding about 30 hp and better suspension __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

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