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What would you rather have: Evo or Skyline GTR?

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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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What would you rather have: Evo or Skyline GTR?

I dunno which I would choose, since I love both cars so much. What would you all choose,a Evo or a Skyline GTR?
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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how much does the skyline cost, comparetively in US market? isn't it loads more expensive?

skyline anyway. that car is the hottest thing around.
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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3 words Right hand drive - doesnt matter which as long as it is Right Hand Drive (would just be fun to screw with the valet parking guys heheh)
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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whao.. nice tie! 42.86 to 42.86 that's it *fips coin* Evo wins! Now give me my car!
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 11:12 AM
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Evo.
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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sorry but the skyline has it in the bag
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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Dunno lets compare:

Skyline R34 vspec

Base Price: $90,000
Horsepower: 277@6800
Torque: 293@4400
1/4 mile: 13.7@103.5mph

Lancer EVO

Base Price: $29,500
Horsepower: 271@6500
Torque: 273@3500
1/4 mile: 14.2@98mph

I think I'll go with the EVO... just my 2 cents though.

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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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Let's compare a Skyline GTR R-34 to a Lancer Evo6
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Personally, the Skyline GTR is too heavy, while the Evo6 is hella lightweight.
The Evo6 may get quicker off the line, but the Skyline GTR picks up so quick and eventually spanks the Evo. Then again, its a difficult choice for me.
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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evolz2 - that's a HORRIBLE comparison of these 2 cars. The R34 sold for about $45k in Japan. Motorex just doubles the price when they import them. The engine is notoriously underrated, and is thought to be more in the 310-330 hp range stock, though I've seen even higher. The RB26DETT is tunable to 750+ horsepower, something the 4g63 can't do without massive internal work. The R-34 has some of the most advanced systems under it - super HICAS 4 wheel steering, ATESSA awd (similar to AYC+ACD, actually), etc. Very cool car

Not dissing the Evo, but the GT-R 0wnZ it
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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Originally posted by WestSideBilly
evolz2 - that's a HORRIBLE comparison of these 2 cars. The R34 sold for about $45k in Japan. Motorex just doubles the price when they import them. The engine is notoriously underrated, and is thought to be more in the 310-330 hp range stock, though I've seen even higher. The RB26DETT is tunable to 750+ horsepower, something the 4g63 can't do without massive internal work. The R-34 has some of the most advanced systems under it - super HICAS 4 wheel steering, ATESSA awd (similar to AYC+ACD, actually), etc. Very cool car

Not dissing the Evo, but the GT-R 0wnZ it
all true.
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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GTR, hands down. better looking, more powerful car.
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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Yeah the Skyline GTR has close to 320hp. The main problem with the Skyline GTR is that its heavy at 3400lbs and that the transmission isn't as bulletproof as I previously thought. In the Skyline GTR, 3rd gear is the weakest link in the transmission.
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by ImportPePe
Yeah the Skyline GTR has close to 320hp. The main problem with the Skyline GTR is that its heavy at 3400lbs and that the transmission isn't as bulletproof as I previously thought. In the Skyline GTR, 3rd gear is the weakest link in the transmission.
this is crap. evo is a rally car, gt-r is bordering on super car except that it is made in japan with horsepower laws. one has a twin turbo 4, the other is a flat 6. as mentioned before, i don't ****ing care how much heavier the gtr is, can you get the EVO to 700+ hp??
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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Read SCC's AWD shootout. Those Nissan trannies can hold their own (dumping only a few hundred from redline). The GT-R in any trim is much clumsier in the corners, but it's still good as a sports car. The R33 GT-R (to me) defines what a touring car is. I would kill all of you for one. ...Nothing personal. I happen to like a good amount of you.

...So yeah, I voted for an R33 GT-R despite their being the least favored of the last 3 gens of GT-R's.
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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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Evo = more bang for the buck on intial purchase.

GTR = really really really badass, and worth every extra cent.

Where's the "I'd want a dollar" option? I would like a dollar.
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