[Spool]

Originally Posted by Myriad

Yeah, i mean 120k is only 100% more than 60k. Peanuts.

I was thinking same thing...it's one thing to go from 80 to 90K...but fromm 60 to 120 is like buying a Civic vs buying a BMW

[techwhiz]

If there is any comparison it's to a M3 or M6.
If I was shopping a GTR it would be compared against something that could at least keep up. 8-)

I like my 335i but there is absolutely, positively, no GTR comparison.
The GTR is a Porsche killer, 335is, hmmm, not so much.
If you are looking at 80-90 large, why not an M6?

I love spending, other folks money. ;-)

[spool twice]

GT-R's fit and finish is pretty spot on so I wouldn't worry too much about that. The GT-R's ride is fine, but I like the firm damping feel like I did on my E46 M3.

But then again, the 335iS is a great color combo and likely to be less expensive overall in the long run.

Both cars look great, the GT-R has more road presence though because it's wider and lower.

[Wild Squid]

I believe the GTR runs high 10 second quarter miles. Stock. GTR is the king of the street. After you mod it nothing can touch it. Nothing.

[RnmEvo9]

Originally Posted by Wild Squid

I believe the GTR runs high 10 second quarter miles. Stock. GTR is the king of the street. After you mod it nothing can touch it. Nothing.

Porsche Turbo's can touch it, although at a hefty price premium.

[crzylildude]

They are both A's ..... But the difference is having an AWESOME - SOLID - FORUM like the BMW forum like this... this is where you get the real support you need... no other car brand has a group like us...

[EDM92]

Every person that tells you to get the 335is is a BMW fan boy to the maximum. I used to be like that (hence my username). GTR will have everyone around you drooling, including yourself. That thing is a complete beast, in both aesthetics and performance. You saw "The World's Greatest Drag Race" video, that alone should make your decision a piece of cake.

[E92ML]

GTR! I'd trade for one in a heart beat

[techwhiz]

Like I said in an earlier post. Compare the GRT to something that can at least keep up.
GTR is a beast and an attention draw. If you don't want attention, do not get the GTR. If given the choice between the two; I'd be going GTR and the 335 could just smell the exhaust as a blew past him.

[CPWINCH]

GTR all day, do you want a modded three that will give you problems or a stock gtr that any modded 335 couldnt touch

[ndog14]

The Nissan GTR, making Ferrari and Porsche owners everywhere cry

[Sleeper]

Originally Posted by Iceberg3

Hello everyone. I recently sold my 2011 6MT N55 335 cpe (AW/CR) and I'm in the market for a new coupe. I've been following the GT-R for some time and a put a deposit on an incoming 2013 due for delivery in April. I know I know, it's just a Nissan, but the performance is phenomenal. I recently found a loaded 2012 335is with DCT (also AW/CR) and have the chance to get it for invoice. I test drove another DCT 335is and I was completely blown away by the performance!! I know some of you might be asking why I'm comparing a 335is with a GT-R, but my next car purchase will be one I keep for a while. I also would like to stay in the BMW family and the is's fit and finish can't be denied. My fiance and I are using her Murano as a DD right now. I can easily afford the payment and maintenance on either car, so that's not a concern. I drove a 2011 M3 DCT back to back with the IS and wasn't really impressed with the M3's acceleration and fuel consumption. I appreciate your time and opinions on this matter, as I have only a short time to make the decision.

Why are you comparing a 335is to a GTR?



A 335is, looking 99% percent similar to every other E92 335i, is a dime a dozen. Cookie cutter. The GT-R... not so.

This thread confuses me.

[dmist199]

GTR

[doubleIN]

personally I don't care for the GTR's looks, i think its ugly as sh!t but there's no denying the performance. for 80 grand, i'd probably get a new M3 or C63 cuz I'd rather have a car that I can drive everyday and enjoy a more luxury oriented interior to go along with great performance. but if i just wanted a car to take to the track every week then GTR hands down. GTR as a daily driver, i'd probably get pulled over a lot

[Php]

You cannot be serious. GTR for sure. Now that is a super beast. I would trade in my Porsche for that without even thinking about it.

[slider86]

Originally Posted by Myriad

Yeah, i mean 120k is only 100% more than 60k. Peanuts.

He's thinking about buying the GTR for himself and an IS for his wife. That's 140k, which is > than 120k.

Come on, guys. Read the thread first.

[chumley]

While it would be pretty easy to criticize the GTR as a long-term daily driver, if you can afford it, it's the obvious choice - hands down.

In fact, even from a monetary standpoint a clean, well kept GTR holds its value pretty well vs. the wonderful 50% depreciation on a 335 in 3 years!

[Arena Motor Dude]

I just got my 335i but I have driven many other 335's before it including a couple 335is's but when I add up the total miles and time that I have spent driving a 335i, including mine which is just like an is, I still have spent more time and put more miles under my belt behind the wheel of GT-R's. My dad owns a car dealership so I get pretty unique opportunities including driving tons and tons of GT-R's ranging from stock to tune, intake and exhaust to full blown stripped out track cars. With my experience, I say GT-R all the way, hands down, no questions asked.

Edit: on the daily driver thing, I drove a GT-R with a half stripped interior on coil-overs 3 hours almost completely highway driving and the only complaint I had was the noise from not having insulation. I would rather drive a GT-R everyday than my 335i.

[crzylildude]

If you can afford the GTR why not consider the new M3 ... I don't think the GTR is a gas saver... and long term value i'll go for the M3

[Reznick]

Forget everyone else....buy what YOU want. You still have every right to be on this forum, even if you do purchase the low class Nissan.lol At that price point you have lots of options. Even more if you don't mind buying something with a few miles on it, but Its sounds like you already have your mind made up. I say go for it. I don't think you'll regret it.Congrats!...besides, you can always come back into the BMW fold

[crzylildude]

If you go for the GTR... you are not welcome here anymore and if you bring your GTR to a BMW meet you will feel outcast... we will just stare at you like we wanna crash your car... but on the other hand if you are going to buy your wife the 335is she is more than welcome here... but not you! So you better get the M3

[EuroB6]

Originally Posted by Iceberg3

I didn't mean to say that the GT-R is "just a Nissan" because I am by no means a fanboy. I've owned a G37 and IS-F previously and they were pretty good cars. I plan on keeping the car for at least 4 or 5 years and yes, performance is top priority only because I want to have some fun.

You answered your own question, a car for performance=GTR