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do you find the GT-R to be really uncomfortable to drive, it is fast and handles great, but the everyday driving over bumps feels like hitting frame everytime. Also I did not care for the paddle shifters to be permanent, they are attached to the column, they do not turn with the steering wheel, I found it hard to shift. And I hope you never plan on having anyone in the rear seats.
 

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do you find the GT-R to be really uncomfortable to drive, it is fast and handles great, but the everyday driving over bumps feels like hitting frame everytime. Also I did not care for the paddle shifters to be permanent, they are attached to the column, they do not turn with the steering wheel, I found it hard to shift. And I hope you never plan on having anyone in the rear seats.

I agree with everything you are saying. First, the GT-R is not the kind of car that I would drive everyday. It's loud, rigid, and it attracts way too much attention. I have had people turn around and chase me down, jump on my ass to get a picture, follow me home to talk and even try to wave me down when driving. I guess we will say it has a cult following.:) I also think the paddle shifters would have been better positioned on the steering wheels but I have adjusted my driving to their fixed position. Does Nissan really call that a back seat?:rolleyes:

I fortunately, have a Kleemann Stage III E55 for my daily driving so the GTR is definitely not a DD.
 

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The main reason i would not get a GT-R is the Nissan experience at the dealership. Before i got rid of it i had a horrible experience with my 350Z. Loved the car, but hated the experience. After that i find it extremly hard to justify paying 80K+ for a Nissan...the car might be worth it, but not the overall experience.

I love the Red GT-R, but the rims are not of my fancy.
Quite contrary to what some people think, i do fancy the stacked exhausts. Plus, diffusers are real and a great asset to a car that can go over 150mph. Wonder how the M3 aerodynamics would suffice over 150mph, guess in a stock you will never know :D

After i drove the Cayman S, i think my next 2 seater sports car (after i pay off the IS-F) will be a Porsche, hopefully a 911.
 

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Yeah, BBS LMs are not for everyone but the dished wheel has a dramatic visual effect on this car, especially when in motion. I still have the stock wheels and will use them for my days at the track.

As far as service goes, nobody beats Lexus but the Nissan dealer that I use is as good as any Mercedes, BMW or Audi dealer that I deal with.

 

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I have a 08 black R35 with Nismo sport setting and a 2009 Charcoal IS-F with I-Code
full ECU tune. The GTR is a fun car to drive and brutally fast. But, I must say, that is about it. Taking it on long hauls is not comfortable and at the end of the day it is a Nissan. The dealer service is so so at best and the nobs, etc are not state of the art like the Lexus. IS-F is classy fast, comfortable, made extremely well and service outstanding. So if I had to choose one car to drive daily, it would be the ISF. GTR for me is for weekends warrior. Also, Nissan is pretty unreasonable about maintaining factory warranty when you modify the car. Lexus is a lot more flexible and not hard headed in my opinion. I suppose it depends on what you are looking for as both cars are very nice.
 

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I have a 08 black R35 with Nismo sport setting and a 2009 Charcoal IS-F with I-Code
full ECU tune. The GTR is a fun car to drive and brutally fast. But, I must say, that is about it. Taking it on long hauls is not comfortable and at the end of the day it is a Nissan. The dealer service is so so at best and the nobs, etc are not state of the art like the Lexus. IS-F is classy fast, comfortable, made extremely well and service outstanding. So if I had to choose one car to drive daily, it would be the ISF. GTR for me is for weekends warrior. Also, Nissan is pretty unreasonable about maintaining factory warranty when you modify the car. Lexus is a lot more flexible and not hard headed in my opinion. I suppose it depends on what you are looking for as both cars are very nice.
Damn! You beat my current dream wish! To have IS-F and a GT-R!! I guess I have to wait few years which I planned at the rate of $2500.00 a month put away plan..:p:D
 

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I agree with everything you are saying. First, the GT-R is not the kind of car that I would drive everyday. It's loud, rigid, and it attracts way too much attention. I have had people turn around and chase me down, jump on my ass to get a picture, follow me home to talk and even try to wave me down when driving. I guess we will say it has a cult following.:) I also think the paddle shifters would have been better positioned on the steering wheels but I have adjusted my driving to their fixed position. Does Nissan really call that a back seat?:rolleyes:

I fortunately, have a Kleemann Stage III E55 for my daily driving so the GTR is definitely not a DD.
E55 AMG correct? Very nice!! How is the gas mileage on it? Since the car is freakin fast as is but you got a Stage III mod? 1/4 mile? 0-60? etc..
 

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My best et is 11.7 and trap is 124.6 but I am a shyyt driver. Many run low 11's in tuned E55s.



My gas milage is about 10 miles/gallon
 

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My best et is 11.7 and trap is 124.6 but I am a shyyt driver. Many run low 11's in tuned E55s.



My gas milage is about 10 miles/gallon
WOW! Still Pretty good! Stock E55's gets about Low to Mid 12's easily so I can see a modded E55 getting 11.7 or better easily..Very nice!!
BTW Not to nosy or anything but what do you for living? Since you got a E55 AMG and a GT-R and you said you have RS4?

Post it on this thread I started while back..
http://www.lexusf.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644
 

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I have a 08 black R35 with Nismo sport setting and a 2009 Charcoal IS-F with I-Code
full ECU tune. The GTR is a fun car to drive and brutally fast. But, I must say, that is about it. Taking it on long hauls is not comfortable and at the end of the day it is a Nissan. The dealer service is so so at best and the nobs, etc are not state of the art like the Lexus. IS-F is classy fast, comfortable, made extremely well and service outstanding. So if I had to choose one car to drive daily, it would be the ISF. GTR for me is for weekends warrior. Also, Nissan is pretty unreasonable about maintaining factory warranty when you modify the car. Lexus is a lot more flexible and not hard headed in my opinion. I suppose it depends on what you are looking for as both cars are very nice.
More details on this I-Code ECU tune on your F.
 
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