View Poll Results: Get the GT-R?
YES
62
57.41%
NO
46
42.59%
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Evo for GT-R?
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I think my modding days are over. My first car was a 2005 Subaru STi and after modding that car, I told myself, actually, I told my wife that that would be enough modding for me.
The Evo has a nice conservative tune, so I don't plan to change that.
If you plan on leaving it stock then yes. If you plan to make upgrades then keep the Evo.
Hell if its almost paid off why not pay it off and then get the Skyline in addition to........... Is that too greedy?
I'd like to hear some opinions from anyone who's had/have both and whether they drive one more than the other and why. Anyone?
I agree with most here. The Evo will offer a lot more fun for tons less money. Not just in "upgrades" but think about if something were to go out (like a water pump, alternator, etc..) the price on those parts for the GT-R will be ridiculous!!
Save the extra money, work on the Evo's suspension, power, looks (in that order) and you will have WAY more fun in the end! I for one have seen some way sexier Evo's than GT-R's
Save the extra money, work on the Evo's suspension, power, looks (in that order) and you will have WAY more fun in the end! I for one have seen some way sexier Evo's than GT-R's
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I voted no... but really it depends. I guess for a car that won't see the track, won't be heavily modified, and isn't daily driven the GT-R may be worth it. I personally would rather keep the Evo and use the extra cash for mods/track time. If you are just scooting around windy roads and have the money, pick whichever one you like the looks of more. Paddle shifters are lame though.
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I'm thinking about selling my Evo IX MR and getting a GT-R. What do you guys think? Should I do it?
The MR is not a DD, so the GT-R that will replace it will not be a DD. All for pleasure.
The MR is almost paid off, clean, and low miles, but a GT-R is very tempting.
Here's what I have going:
Evo IX MR Graphite Grey
2009 or 2010 GT-R
I think that's all. I don't want to make this sound like a for sale thread, so I'll leave it at this. Just really need some opinions on what I should do.
The MR is not a DD, so the GT-R that will replace it will not be a DD. All for pleasure.
The MR is almost paid off, clean, and low miles, but a GT-R is very tempting.
Here's what I have going:
Evo IX MR Graphite Grey
- Cheaper
- Almost Paid Off
- After market parts and work done to it
2009 or 2010 GT-R
- Only $40 more a month than Evo for insurance
- It's a GT-R
I think that's all. I don't want to make this sound like a for sale thread, so I'll leave it at this. Just really need some opinions on what I should do.
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Originally Posted by gby2k6
I'd like to hear some opinions from anyone who's had/have both and whether they drive one more than the other and why. Anyone?
Thats the only person that has done what you are contemplating. I know he still has the GTR and has no plans of going back to an Evo.
Do they GTR transmission hold up good if you leave the car stock?
Saw a few customer with broken tranny with regular driving.
After the warranty it's something to think about as it is almost 20k to replace.
How much for your evo?
I'll go evo IX after my 8...
Saw a few customer with broken tranny with regular driving.
After the warranty it's something to think about as it is almost 20k to replace.
How much for your evo?
I'll go evo IX after my 8...
As mentioned several times and I read over and over again...the GT-R is ridiculiously expensive for the maintainace costs
...if you think its high now.
Keep the EVO and build on it..
...if you think its high now.Keep the EVO and build on it..
I voted yes just for the fact that you would be in an elite group of owners who would have a super car. If it is not a dd, maintenance costs would not happen as often. BTW, as far a GT-R goes, I'd rather have a R32, R33, or R34--Godzilla! Talk about exclusivity. But basically illegal if they're not federally legal through importation.
Keep your paid off EVO do a few more mods and enjoy smoking the sh*t outta the GT-R owners...especially at the track if u plan on doing that...thats what will really keep the smile on your face...my evo with bolt-on's...E85...stock turbo and stock cams and good handling/suspension mods can take the GTR's in the corners and just about keep up with the GT-R's in the straights at the track...once i throw a 30R on it will be childs play lol...and the fact that you will have he EVO paid off is the best part!
