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    Jul 25, 2008 4:33:10 PM

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    Re: Top Gear (The Stig) GTR time: 1.19.7

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    I saw and sat in the GTR at a Nissan event in Köln a few days ago. They started the engine and it sounded surprisingly good.


    I saw one at a car show too, but they didn't let me sit in it. Did you think there was much headroom? Less than 997?



    Front headroom is fine (about 38''). Here are the internal dimensions http://autos.yahoo.com/nissan_gt_r_coupe-specs/?p=int

    Jul 25, 2008 4:37:19 PM

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    Re: Top Gear (The Stig) GTR time: 1.19.7

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    I saw and sat in the GTR at a Nissan event in Köln a few days ago. They started the engine and it sounded surprisingly good.


    I saw one at a car show too, but they didn't let me sit in it. Did you think there was much headroom? Less than 997?



    The front seats have 38'' headroom. Here are some numbers: http://autos.yahoo.com/nissan_gt_r_coupe-specs/?p=int

    Jul 25, 2008 9:20:37 PM

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    Re: Top Gear (The Stig) GTR time: 1.19.7

    Thanks - sometimes it's hard to tell from the numbers though (seating position, room to the sides, etc..)

    Jul 26, 2008 5:09:46 AM

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    Re: Top Gear (The Stig) GTR time: 1.19.7

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    Thanks - sometimes it's hard to tell from the numbers though (seating position, room to the sides, etc..)



    The GTR is wide and the front of the car feels more spacious than a 911. The seats provide good lateral support, have alcantara inserts for extra grip and are very comfortable. They are also recline and have electric controls.

    Jul 26, 2008 1:14:10 PM

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    Re: Top Gear (The Stig) GTR time: 1.19.7

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    Guys let's be serious!

    You rave about the GT-R and its fantastic NBR lap time and still you want to hang on to your slower, technologically antiquated (what no trick 4WD and DCT?) and unjustifiably expensive CGTs, Ferrari 430s and yellow Lamborghinis.

    I cannot understand why you don't get rid of them, buy a GT-R and have money to spare!

    It is a classic case of the "spirit being eager but the flesh being weak" to use a biblical analogy.



    Because the GT-R is a boyracer and will never get rid of the image (unlike the Ferraries, Porsches etc)

    Jul 26, 2008 4:22:59 PM

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    Re: Top Gear (The Stig) GTR time: 1.19.7

    i saw a red gtr while i was in hong kong , that car is growing on me day by day!

    Jul 26, 2008 5:13:34 PM

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    Re: Top Gear (The Stig) GTR time: 1.19.7

    It has all the right specs - and the price can't be beat! But I can't get past the looks, I kind of envy those of you who like the look of it, because it looks oogly to me. I keep looking at it hoping to develop a taste for it, but then I look at one other car like a Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, and it reminds me how much the style affects my taste for it. Otherwise I'd buy an Atom or something and smoke the GTR - but look like [beep] doing it.

    Not for me, but congrats to all of you who buy them and like them - I am sure you will win many races at a green light, etc, but you won't drive by most people and have them admiring your car for it's looks.

    It is not the same thrill seeing it parked as so many of the cars it is compared against.

    Again, that's just my personal taste and opinion. I wish the best to any GTR buyers and fans out there.
     
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