96redLT4

No, not to replace my 997 C2S, but to get as a daily driver, specifically a 2012 GT-R. I need to replace an old daily driver. I have had a quandry about whether to get a beater for the short drive to work and replace my Carrera S with a newer ttS. or keep it as I really enjoy it and get a lesser quality, but still supercar, ie the Nissan to wing around everyday. Any thoughts?
Jim

rijowysock

please explain how the GT-R would be a better daily than the 997 C2S besides the mass hysteria about adding miles to a Porsche?

my 997 was the best daily i had and now with a new Cayenne i feel the 997 was still a better daily..

my personal opinion from driving a GT-R would be to A: just drive 997, or B upgrade it to a 997TT..

if your concern is back seat space.. the GT-R isn't that much better, hold out one more year and get the 991 and you'll have 4" more back seat space!


and my reply is serious, i love my exige with all my heart... one of the most fun cars i've ever driven (beats out my experience ina GT-R hands down)... but if i had to do it all over again, i would have not bought the exige, and not traded the PDK coupe in on the Cayenne but instead just kept it... for like 30 years and loved every second.. the exige is more fun but the 997.2 was just a well rounded car (exige=supermodel, 997.2=wife) I would jump back into a 997.2 right now if it wasn't for fact i sold mine short and couldn't justify such purchase right now with the 991 right overhead (the 991 release was the sole reason i decided to sell my 997.2)

yes the 991 will be longer, but i feel it will be great and not another 996.

ralt12

I drive the 997.2 S as a daily driver, and it works pretty well in that capacity. Adding a GTR.....I'm not sure that would be my cup of tea. If I was going to add another car, it'd probably be a Boss 302, in the vein of "Now, for a total change of pace"...

FiatCoupe

I don't understand the logic in buying a $90k+ GT-R as a beater in order to try and maintain the value of an similarly priced 997.

The 997 will still depreciate with age even if it's not doing as many miles.

Doc GTO

I've driven the GT-R and it is awsome to drive but for a DD??? Not sure about that. Good luck on your decision!

alexb76

Ha? Did I read this right? Getting GT-R for daily in addition to your 997?!

Doesn't make a lot of sense... those two are more similar than not and GT-R was meant to comete with 911 Turbo. If that's your definition of a beater, then... go for it!

If you're looking at a sports car with more seats, comfort, room than 997, I'd probably pick something like RS4, M3, or AMG!

winkingchef

If you want a ridiculously fast, hugely competent cruiser that puts a smile on your face every time you drive it, stick with the 911.
If you want something that can cart around business guests, get an M3 sedan.

Targa Tim

if you don't need to commute in snow or carry a lot of passengers, the C2S makes a perfect DD.

yemenmocha

C2S is a perfect GT and daily driver. If you need adult backseat get 4 door M3 or maybe M5.

triode

I'd also consider Benz C63 for DD role, since you obviously don't mind lack of a stick.

PHDX2

I'd just wait for the 991. I do wish it would hurry up, as I myself am waiting!

Mspeedster

I agree with the others; the logic of getting a GT-R as a DD "beater?" and keeping the C2S seems flawed. Nissan GT-Rs are in fact more rare than your average 911 and hence are holding their values better. From a performance perspective, the GT-R beats a C2S in almost everyway. The only downside is it's a $90K ehem "Nissan" and its looks are not for everyone. (Plus no manual gearbox for those of us who still prefer the fun of shifting with a traditional gated shift and clutch.)

zanwar

Nissan GT-R sounds like a great choice for a daily driver. Big, imposing car with all wheel-drive and supercar performance. Save the C2S for weekends and sunny days away from traffic and potholes.

CBejbl

Lots of opinions from people who've never owned or driven a GTR.

No question about the C2S being a great daily driver....it is.

Bought a GTR 4 months ago and have been using it as a DD. It's been great. Amazing power and handling. Dual clutch tranny is nice, but I think PDK is better, more refined. Suspension is stiff, even in comfort mode, but not punishing. A pleasant ride on smooth pavement.

Eats fuel pretty quickly, as it's hard to do anything but mash the pedal. Back seat has plenty of room for stuff, but not for people. Trunk is surprisingly large.

Annoying aspect is all the young kids who race up behind you and plant themselves right next to you in order to stare, give thumbs up, etc. A bit unnerving having someone so close when they are not paying attention to their driving.

So far, no regrets. Got a left over 2010 model at a large savings. Fun car, capable DD and only ~ 4400 sold since introduced. Won't see many of them on the road.

Mike in CA

You guys have a completely different approach to what constitutes a DD than I do. For us, it's an Audi A3 TDI; attractive, great quality, nice chassis dynamics, entertaining to drive, plenty of room, economical as hell (40+ mpg), don't have a stroke every time I have to park it somewhere, with the Carrera S and Cayenne S (when it finally arrives) backing it up. TEHO.