On the "european car manufacturers" issue: I don't agree with people that focus so much on the statement "the GTR is faster than the 997TT and so on".
That it's not the big issue. Focus people! Even if the GTR is slower (which I believe is the case on a race track), on real world situations the GTR will be at worst glued to the back of a TT or a similar car BUT (and that is a very big BUT
) it's costing just 70K!!!!! Let's say in Europe it will cost as much as a standard Carrera... the TT is what, 50% more!!! For what? For half a second or a second or two less? Not worth it. Don't even get me started on comparing the GTR with the 430scud price or Lamborghini G-SL and so on...
I believe this is the real issue. I am waiting for a 430scud and yes, I believe a F430 or a Lambo G-SL or a GT3/GT3RS/GT2 or similar cars will make me grin much more than a GTR BUT I will still be pissed big time to see a 20 year old kid staying on my tale thinking that it's a much better driver becaus he is driving a 70K GTR that has auto susp, auto gear box, AWD so basically is just steering, accelerating and hopefully braking
from time to time
Yes, maybe I am still imature but even so 70K compared with 170K, 200K+ makes me shake my head... too big of a difference...