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Old 03-08-2008, 03:55 PM
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In these few weeks, I have found myself is not willing to drive my manual cars (F360 and Exige) and instead of that I am driving the AMG and GTR all the time. What's going on? I have found those DSG/auto tanny cars are extremely fast and comfortable. OMG I couldn't believe that. That makes me rethink my next 911 has to be a PDK/auto or Manual car.

Or probably my current manual cars are too hardcore for me?
My next 911 is a GT3.

Any thoughts?
Old 03-08-2008, 05:26 PM
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Suck it up and enjoy a pure driving experience rather then an automated one
Old 03-08-2008, 05:59 PM
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I assume there will be a PDK system, what about that?
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Originally Posted by Turbo4ever
In these few weeks, I have found myself is not willing to drive my manual cars (F360 and Exige) and instead of that I am driving the AMG and GTR all the time. What's going on? I have found those DSG/auto tanny cars are extremely fast and comfortable. OMG I couldn't believe that. That makes me rethink my next 911 has to be a PDK/auto or Manual car.

Or probably my current manual cars are too hardcore for me?
My next 911 is a GT3.

Any thoughts?
What are you talking about? You have an F360, and even better, an Exige. How could you buy cars like that and then want fast, comfy, and lazy?

But if you really do want that, then the Nissan GTR seems like the perfect car for you. Btw, is that the GTR that you are talking about?
Old 03-08-2008, 06:09 PM
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You are right, the R35 GT-R. That is the fastest and the easiest car I have ever drive.
And the most comfortable one is AMG.
The Ferrari and Exige is fun, but makes me feel tried easily.

So the next GT3, I have no idea to go for Manual or PDK. From those GT3 owners, which gearbox do you think would let me fully enjoy/explore the GT3?
Old 03-08-2008, 06:17 PM
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well for now gt3 only comes with standard manual gearbox, but the rumor is that the next generation will have PDK and direct injection- which should help it's throttle response a bit. Porsche has done sequential transmissions before- the main problem has been how to install it into the 911.
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Nice stable. I've never been to Japan. Are there roads on which to enjoy those cars? In my ignorance (and therefore based on the perceived overcrowding), I picture not being able to get out of 2nd gear - kind of like one big Manhattan.
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Get a limo and a driver.......
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japan has lots of mountains actually, just have to get out of the city
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Turbo4ever.

Can you PLEASE post a pic of your GTR next to your 911 and Exige? PLEASEEEE

I haven't seen a GTR in person. Everyone keeps saying it's too heavy, but I wanna see how big it actually looks next to 911 or exige. Come on, you have such a nice collection. plesae show them off.
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Originally Posted by hkim80
Turbo4ever.

Can you PLEASE post a pic of your GTR next to your 911 and Exige? PLEASEEEE

I haven't seen a GTR in person. Everyone keeps saying it's too heavy, but I wanna see how big it actually looks next to 911 or exige. Come on, you have such a nice collection. plesae show them off.
There was a whole thread of a guy who reviewed the GTR in the UK, who owned a 997 GT3 with pic's side by side from many different angles!

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/92...hanks-ben.html
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GERITOL!!

and get a Bentley.
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WOah that was my 5000th post what a lame post!
Old 03-09-2008, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick in Colorado
Nice stable. I've never been to Japan. Are there roads on which to enjoy those cars?
Thanks, in Japan there are some tracks, nice B-roads and highways to have fun with those babies.
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Originally Posted by hkim80
Turbo4ever.

Can you PLEASE post a pic of your GTR next to your 911 and Exige? PLEASEEEE

I haven't seen a GTR in person. Everyone keeps saying it's too heavy, but I wanna see how big it actually looks next to 911 or exige. Come on, you have such a nice collection. plesae show them off.
I don't have a 911 and my cars park in diffrerent places, common thing happen in Tokyo.

I would love to take some pics of my GT-R next to the Exige, that would be fun, just like a monster next to a little child.

And yes the car is heavy, but you won't feel that much on street due to the high HP output.


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