Now, I've never driven one, but from seeing/hearing a few in person and reading the numbers they can produce, I think that MIGHT be a little harsh
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Faster Nissan GTR or Shelby GT500
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Now, I've never driven one, but from seeing/hearing a few in person and reading the numbers they can produce, I think that MIGHT be a little harsh
-J
GTR is faster stock to stock I have ran 11.1@131 with my 13 GT500 with bolt on's and ran 11.0@125 with 13 GTR bone stock and dont feel the need to mod it. Also I will add the GTR is not boring to drive anybody who thinks so needs to drive one a few times and they will change there mind.
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Cmon man , really ? I hate these type of comments .
IMO I still would take the GT500 over the GTR
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At Limerock last week, there were a bunch of GT-R's. All silver except for a black edition. Great track cars. Only one 13 GT500. Had a blast.
I would love to have a GTR as well as my 13 Shelby but it seems to me the cars are in different categories. The GTR costs significantly more and has much higher maintenance costs. The Shelby has a much more useable trunk and back seats making it a suitable DD and not just a toy. We have done grocery and Costco shopping in the Shelby with plenty of room for cargo, don't think that will happen in a GTR. The Shelby is probably a more comfortable cruiser once again making it more suitable for a DD. With equal drivers the GTR is going to be a much better road car and faster out of a dig. For brute power the Shelby is going to pull ahead on a roll. All depends what your budget is and your priorities are.
Yeah, I don't get the appeal either. Then again, I don't care for the ugly brick of a caddy everyone raves about so much and I can't stand the obnoxious sound of a Viper either, so what do I know. :lol:
Just another what if thread. If I wanted a 100k car, I would get a GT-R or a used ZR1 no questions asked. Those cars are very different than a Shelby. Buying a Shelby and keeping the extra $35k won't make me feel any better. Different cars, prices and experiences.
I want a rematch from a dig. I think it will go from a slaughter down to a mild butchering now that I've got some traction.
Thanks for sharing good fun for sure
The GT-R is just a more hard-edged and focused car. It's louder inside, more high-strung, the ride is far more controlled and sporty and it's clearly a purpose-built car. By comparison, the GT500 is quiet (cabin noise), more lazy and generally a more relaxing car to drive. I take the cars anywhere and really, have drag raced the heck out of both the GT-R and the GT500. I've tracked my GT500 and will be running it again at Sebring in June. My decision to take that car to Daytona over the GT-R was twofold...the GT-R is relatively well-modified at this point (making 705 awhp on an AWD Mustang Dyno) and I thought the GT500 would be the more engaging car on the track. After riding in my buddy's car at Daytona (who is now competing in OLOA this week), I think the GT-R would be just as engaging...just with a paddle-shifted DCT.Definitely listen to Snorman, very lucky guy to have both.
I love all high HP rides, just partial to Mustangs as that's where I come from.
Snor---let's hear what makes you choose the keys of one vs. the other on any given day? i.e.--what situation do you prefer one over the other--drag strip, road course, nice evening out with the lady?
Just curious as you have a very unique perspective, I'm sure there's not too many guys out there with both, both with mods and both driven competently on track.
Lucky dog.
-J
Typically the wife and I will take the GT-R out when we go every other weekend...once or twice we've taken the black GT500. Anybody who thinks the GT-R has "no soul" and is "boring" probably has never driven one and is just regurgitating what they've heard.
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I would say the back seats in the GT-R are only marginally smaller than in a Mustang and the trunk is bigger. The trunk is at least more usable by way of being deeper and not having an intrusive Shaker Subwoofer (if the GT500 is so equipped).
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It's no different than any other preference in life. If there wern't differing opinions we'd all be married to Stepford Wives. :lol:
I 2nd that. I have driven a GTR extensively (traded my boss the GT500 for his 13 GTR black series for a week). IMHO, the GTR is steril and has no soul, and it makes me a much better driver than I am. Consequently my boss has put his GTR for sale and has a '14 GT500 ordered.
I'd like to drive one, just to have something to compare to. Then again, a ZL1 would be entertaining as well.
There's a difference though between wanting to drive and wanting to own.
There's a difference though between wanting to drive and wanting to own.
I actually work for Nissan. I drive a 11 GT500.
I believe both cars are worth every dollar... its just cheaper to get the GT500 ahead of the pack if you are going to mod... significantly cheaper.
I believe the vehicle itself will take less abuse then a GT500 being that its AWD, the key thing that does bother me although... There is a black box in the car, and if u pop the transmission with VDC/Traction Control off, well that black box records it and Nissan WILL void the warranty... and 25?30,000 grand for a new transmission is CRAZY.
I mean we have cars like the Z06 that come with track use warranty, and cost less, we have the GT500 that loves to have its TC off, but after throwing 110+ grand on a black edition GTR... you don't even have the ability to play with it to its fullest extent without worrying about voided warranty, unforeseen repairs...
Also the GTR has a very unique cliental, sure most of the buyers are well off, but not all of them consider maintenance costs. A lot of them I find sell them after breaking the first time... GT500 owners on the other hand upgrade and are almost happy they have an excuse to upgrade... WAY cheaper and less scary on the pocket then a GTR.
If I had a choice, I would buy a GT500, the sound... the roar... the SC whine... the cobra emblem that makes me want to hump my car, and well yeah its been a good purchase Yes I am married.
I believe both cars are worth every dollar... its just cheaper to get the GT500 ahead of the pack if you are going to mod... significantly cheaper.
I believe the vehicle itself will take less abuse then a GT500 being that its AWD, the key thing that does bother me although... There is a black box in the car, and if u pop the transmission with VDC/Traction Control off, well that black box records it and Nissan WILL void the warranty... and 25?30,000 grand for a new transmission is CRAZY.
I mean we have cars like the Z06 that come with track use warranty, and cost less, we have the GT500 that loves to have its TC off, but after throwing 110+ grand on a black edition GTR... you don't even have the ability to play with it to its fullest extent without worrying about voided warranty, unforeseen repairs...
Also the GTR has a very unique cliental, sure most of the buyers are well off, but not all of them consider maintenance costs. A lot of them I find sell them after breaking the first time... GT500 owners on the other hand upgrade and are almost happy they have an excuse to upgrade... WAY cheaper and less scary on the pocket then a GTR.
If I had a choice, I would buy a GT500, the sound... the roar... the SC whine... the cobra emblem that makes me want to hump my car, and well yeah its been a good purchase
Yes I am married.
GTR will be faster because its a car based on a video game and anybody that knows how to press buttons a specific way will be fast in a GTR. GT500 and any other 6 speed manual transmission car for that matter will rely on the ability of the driver to be fast. It's easier to be faster in the GTR than in a GT500.
This thread is well over a year old and several of the comments in post #37 are completely inaccurate.
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