GranTurismoEra

Nismo review

https://youtu.be/-n4ckWIL50k?si=C5H4n6eObYTaw063

Careful, Youll be accused of blowing your own "trumpet" in due course. #

leaning towards the F-Type V8 AWD tbh. Because with Porsche once you start its addictive i think. Can get one after im done with brutish, loutish noise and excess consumption and speed. 

4 hours ago, davey_83 said:

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Someone 

  https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/125470-hi-new-to-the-z-scene/?do=findComment&comment=1824898

1 hour ago, davey_83 said:

 

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Okay I will assume i said it first for now. But im sure someone else said it first lol..maybe im losing marbles...remember this site had some changes made. So not sure if it affected search facilities lol.

All good because 599 and insane 599XX are one of my favourite Ferraris aside from Testarossa and Enzo. 

On 06/01/2024 at 13:00, ilogikal1 said:

 

Who?

 

 

 

Sorry, what? Nobody has ever said that.

Someone said it on here. I thought it was funny tbh

4 hours ago, Willsy1980 said:

Garage ??

That lucky little princess seems to have a little Bungalo. Just needs some decking and a BBQ she can host lovely summer get togethers 😆

Every car enthusiasts dream. 

Speaking of preferences 😉

@The Bounty Bar KidJessica Lawrence nah once you've seen it, you've seen it all.

Now since the 370Z is a poor man's 599. How about an actual 599 converted to gaited manual. "Gimme me numbers". 😎. Apparently they were available to order in manual but people mostly ordered flappy paddles. Only 30 or so were bought and all GTBs apparently. Manual command 5 times the price. Can be converted and sold at profit...

Anywho back to my financial lane! 

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-spottedykywt/manual-converted-ferrari-599-for-sale/48028

Yeah that's nice, as soon as it landed I'd swap out that steering wheel for the sport one and add some minimal ambient lighting. 

I think these 991 gen have bottomed out in the 40s for now. Looks like it's missing the exhaust button. On the Caymans it's just pops and bangs and a tiny bit more volume. I couldn't tell the difference aside from that. 

993 turbo or carrera. I just looked and looks like the classic porsche from the 90s. Not many turbos for sale and it was a Gemballa

I'd be happy with Carrera NA or newer Carrera with the 3.0 As far as I know unless it's the early 2000s turbo s which are 60k plus the rest are 90 to 120k and new gens were 160k but now the latest are over 200k. Lol

Cayman and Z are similar bar the weight. So it might be a sideways step for most on here. Handling wise superior 1300 to 1400kg..911 can offer the power but not the same balance and handling. Suppose can't go wrong. 911 is 911.... 

Porsche host track days at their leisure. Just need to pay and spend a couple of hours there. 

17 hours ago, ShortPaul said:

Totally agree,I also love the 993 but I will probably stick with the Nismo 

They do have a lot of character. 

Worth a punt only live once. Hard to get bored of the Z though. 

2 hours ago, ShortPaul said:

Personally I would prefer a 991 4s

My brother had the 2015 991 911 RWD carrera. All buttons well optioned very shouty. Acceleration is underrated.... Was £78k at the time the car was 2 years old. They're 40 to 65 now. Servicing cost him £1000 a pop. Skoda wrote it off... Nice cars but not on the cheap side. 

I suppose there's more urgency now to try diff cars with incoming restrictions lol. 

6 hours ago, davey_83 said:

 

Can we expect to see you in one for the next Wales run? 😀

Im not sure tbh. I like the F type but I'm thinking keep saving and decide later. Power isn't everything which is true. I dunno if I'll make March lool. 

This is still available 

Available 

Great write up and fun trip. This is what it's all about. Creating memories as only live once etc.... beats laps round the local Town centers ring road. Teehee 😎. 

For anyone looking 

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/porsche/cayman-981

I do like the Jag and have been researching them. Content on YouTube is lacking. My mate picked up an AWD Type R few weeks ago came with SVR wing and Cobra custom exhaust. A bit quieter and smoother. I have to say it doesn't hang about. You need over a mile of road to even bother putting a foot down. Sound system from factory (Meridian) is pants and needs work and only the V6 comes with a manual. 550hp plenty for the road. 20 inch carbon wheels. Nice car. Car was £35k. The dealers are barely dropping the prices on many cars so will wait it out.

Can get a 4 seater hot hatch. Markets collapsed and dealers are on shrooms not lowering prices...many cars sitting since summer. 

I like the RS5 too...RS5 maintenance on the v8 version. Can't imagine it being cheap. Things tend to break on older Audis. Wouldn't touch a German without warranty personally. 

I'm defence of BMW I'd say the E46/E92 M3 and M5 V10/v8 along with the E30/39 etc were the last bimmers with character. 

Closer look at Nismo.. Auto translate not the best translation. 9.2 Million Yen... expensive even for well to do locals

lol id still be hesitant to import one even if i had the money. The competition is way too appealing.

Then again the thought of a V8 Supercharged or Twin Turbo appeals more ngl

$68,000 Dollars more than M2 and same as a c8

Black Nismo delivered in Japan. Production still delayed into 2024 due to factory changes. 

Officer did good went a bit Judge Dredd after the pedestrian got hit.