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2012 335is (loaded) or 2013 GT-R? Please hear me out...
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02-15-2012, 06:34 PM | #1 |
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2012 335is (loaded) or 2013 GT-R? Please hear me out...
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.
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02-15-2012, 06:41 PM | #4 |
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What you mean its just a nissan lol. IF you can afford the GTR, i say go for it honestly, because thats what i would do, and im pretty sure you wont regret it. But like you said if you want to stay in the bmw family. the 335is is not bad a choice either, but i personally would rather take the M3 instead. GL with your decision!
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02-15-2012, 06:42 PM | #6 |
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The GT-R is in the M5 class or at least I've seen performance comparisons to it.
Way different price point vs the 335i as well. If you can afford it...GT-R all the way.
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02-15-2012, 06:43 PM | #8 |
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Two different cars for 2 different purposes... if performance is your goal, then the choice is obvious here.
No idea who would say the GTR is just a nissan.
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02-15-2012, 06:44 PM | #9 |
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Have you driven the GT-R yet? The performance potential of the car is phenominal and cannot be denied. I would say that whether or not you can live with it as a daily driver is a big part of the equation. When I was younger I drove around stiff street to track cars without even thinking about it but now.... Well, lets just say I'm older and I hear the GT-R is a tough ride everyday. Make sure you drive it. I suspect the 335is will blend daily use with performance more efficiently but that GT-R.. Wow, i would love to ring one of those out on the track for a day.
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02-15-2012, 06:47 PM | #10 |
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I've heard GTRs are expensive to own (even though you say you can afford either). Gotta think about insurance rates, tires, gas, etc...
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02-15-2012, 06:51 PM | #11 |
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If your looking for a daily driver, the 335is will definitely be a softer ride, but by no means is the GT-R an unbearable daily driver. If you have decent roads and set it on comfort it's not a bad DD IMHO. Like it has been said before, there is just no comparison. Good luck
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02-15-2012, 06:53 PM | #13 |
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Would have to know what you really want in a car. Like somebody else said, if performance is top priority the choice is obvious. Sounds like maybe that's not your top priority, though.
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02-15-2012, 07:15 PM | #17 |
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If you are looking for best performance then the GTR
If you are looking for a DD then the 335is If you want your cake and eat it at the same time then mod the hell out of the 335is. Nothing feels better than a build investment that you can sit back, look at it and say yes I did this. |
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02-15-2012, 07:16 PM | #18 |
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Talking performance only, a GTR is leaps and bounds better than anything BMW makes - especially the 335is. If I had enough disposable income that I didn't care to save, I'd have a GTR in my garage right now.
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02-15-2012, 07:20 PM | #19 |
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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.
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