Would you rather?

[GranTurismo916]

Koenig 512BB vs. RUF CTR2 - 512BB, although this was a ridiculously hard choice.

Nissan GT-R vs. Lexus LFA - The LFA is too expensive, so GT-R.

Honda Civic Si vs. Volkswagen Golf IV GTI - Golf, it's a Golf.

 

[Sage Ages]

or

 

[XS]

Is that a GTS-M? Either way, I'd still take the Skyline, even if it is just a Skyline and not GT-R.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

JZS147. Because optional 2JZ-GTE.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Skyline.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Skyline.

 

[Slash]

Skyline, but I'd get a lot of hate just because it isn't a GT-R.

 

[Sage Ages]

Skyline, but I'd get a lot of hate just because it isn't a GT-R.

Most people wont even noticed.

"ohmahgerd for dor gtr32!"

 

[Slash]

Most people wont even noticed.

"ohmahgerd for dor gtr32!"

Perhaps, but around here I think you'd be surprised. I'd be all like, "hey dude I bought a nissan skyline" and they'd be like "oh nice, is it a GT-R?"..."no"..."oh, then it's probably a POS".


That about sums up the area around here.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

I've realised I made a big mistake and would actually choose the Skyline, despite the Aristo's potential and roll-on acceleration.

Reasons being it's a GTS-t Type M (originally thought it was an atmo model), meaning a relatively healthy RB20DET and it's considerably lighter which means while it loses top end by a country mile on the Aristo it's quick off the line and it's a damn sight better through the corners.

If it was an atmo Skyline it would have been Aristo all the way.

Also about the whole "not a GT-R" thing, I reckon it's actually better for it. Adds sleeper value and these are actually quite brisk stock with a fair bit more to give in mods. 0-60mph in about 6 secs and a 14.4 1/4 mile from just two litres and RWD.

 

[JAHHAJ]

Skyline.

 

[Badasp5.0]

Skyline but I bet I wouldn't be able to get it registered here LOL

 

[Sage Ages]

You can in about a year.

 

[GranTurismo916]

First post on GTP12!
Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M vs. Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo - Skyline, it's a Skyline.

New Comparo:
1984 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 RS-X Turbo C (DR30) - 2.0L FJ20ET DOHC Turbo I4, 207 hp

vs.

1987 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTS-R (HR31) - 2.0L RB20DET-R DOHC Turbo I6, 210 hp

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

The R31 GTS-R, one of my favorite skylines.

 

[JAHHAJ]

R31 GTS-R because it looks better and probably is a little faster.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

R31 for me as well.

 

[XS]

R31 for me as well. Quick question to the Skyline enthusiasts, is there a reason why the R30 would be a better choice? To me it just looks like the R31 is a better car.

 

[Slash]

Bottom one for me, but I'd have to get rid of those UGLY wheels.

 

[GranTurismo916]

Bottom one for me, but I'd have to get rid of those UGLY wheels.

@Slashfan I actually like those wheels. Although a change wouldn't look bad.

 

[Badasp5.0]

@Slashfan I actually like those wheels. Although a change wouldn't look bad.

I dig them to. A very '80s look.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Hey, I don't mean to get off subject for a sec, but is it possible for me to buy a R31 now? I mean, there's some that reached 25 years of age for being legal to drive in the US I think since it came out as early as 1985.

 

[Badasp5.0]

Hey, I don't mean to get off subject for a sec, but is it possible for me to buy a R31 now? I mean, there's some that reached 25 years of age for being legal to drive in the US I think since it came out as early as 1985.

Should be easy
www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/hs799short.pdf



http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/

 

[Turtle]

I like the R31, they're pretty cool, so I'll take it over the DR30.

 

[Sage Ages]

Hey, I don't mean to get off subject for a sec, but is it possible for me to buy a R31 now?

Yes. Good luck finding one though.

 

[Slash]

@Slashfan I actually like those wheels. Although a change wouldn't look bad.

I would probably leave them for the time being but eventually I'd like to change them if I owned it. Flat wheels in general just don't do it for me.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Yes. Good luck finding one though.

Should be easy
www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/hs799short.pdf



http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/

Awesome, thanks guys! I probably can't afford a R31 anyway. I just wanted to be sure if it would be possible to buy one in the us now for if I were to buy one in the future when I have more money.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Here is one I find myself constantly conflicted upon, and I wont be able to resolve until I've owned both I don't think.

Honda S2000:

vs

FD3S RX-7

For sake of comparison, AP2 vs Spirit R, each the pinnacle of the respective model, arguably.

For me it's very tough. They both, to me, are really great looking inside and out. Probably my two favorite designs to come out of Japan. An athletic, purposeful, minimalism. I can't decide based on looks. Performance is pretty up and the air too, but the RX-7 is probably a little faster and, being turbocharged, responds better to simple modifications. On the other hand, the naturally aspirated F20C or F22C (AP2 USDM) is an absolute gem, one of the most enjoyable engines I've ever experienced. The 13b-rew tends to sound rather sweet & musical whereas the F20c is more snarly. Again, I find it difficult to decide which is better.



vs




Big, well detailed, elegant, individually-lensed analogue gauges in the RX-7:

vs equally well detailed but arguably more effective (going back to purposeful minimalism here) bar-graph tacho and gauges in the S2000:

The 7 is a coupe, the S2k is a roadster. I like both.

If Mazda had made a 20b, normally aspirated third gen RX-7, it would be in my garage right now. As it is, I still love the FD, but the S2000 is also pretty wonderful. Practically speaking, the S2000 wins out due to reliability and cost to run, but when you see an FD in person, they have swoon-inducing beauty that makes all the pain and torment worth it.

Answer: Both.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

S2000, I respect the RX7 but I'm not really a big fan of it.

 

[Slash]

RX7!!