Why Pick an High-Priced Exotic over a GT-R? - Page 2

randai · #11 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 06:50 PM

FYI:

I saw the GT-R for the first time live at the NY Auto show last weekend. Yeah, it's fast and for the $70K or so A LOT of bang for the buck, but pretty it ain't. I wonder where these guys went to auto design school....

Then, my 13 year old son and I wondered over to the Lambo display with 2 Mercies and the gorgeous new LP-560 Gallardo, and the difference was just .... stunning. Solely from a design perspective, the Lambos just grab your eyeballs....

Then, I ran into Richard Mok from Bergen County Lamborghini, and he graciously allowed us into the display area to sit in the cars. You never saw a 13 year old kid with a bigger grin!

I don't have my Gallardo yet, but it is definitely on the near horizon. I've had the pleasure of driving the G on a few occasions, and there is just nothing like it - and I've driven a ton of different cars.

Hard to explain, but you either love these cars... or you don't.

But I do agree - you want to go fast, get the GTR. You want class and the status that goes with it - buy a Lambo.

RH

raymondo · #12 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray G

After going through several cars I finally came to the conclusion that just being fast was't enough. Anything can be made fast. It has become more about the overall driving experience. Two cars I've owned recently, Porsche 996 Turbo and a BMW M3, both brilliant cars and very fast. Yet when driving them I still felt somewhat numb. It was almost too easy. Most modern sports cars regardless of price lack personality and emotion, going very fast with little drama. Now get in a Lamborghini Countach. The sound, no power steering, heavy clutch and shifter. The looks, the doors, the smell. The overall effort to drive the car - that is an enjoyable driving experience. At least for me.

Lastly, the GT-R won't be winning any beauty contests.

There's a man that understands what the "exotic experience" means even the Murcielago with all it's performance is too refined for my tastes, Don't ask me about the Gallardo.

**Ray G** · #13 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 08:24 PM

Hey can we see this paper when you are done?

**Ray G** · #14 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by raymondo

There's a man that understands what the "exotic experience" means even the Murcielago with all it's performance is too refined for my tastes, Don't ask me about the Gallardo.

I think guys only named, Ray, Raymondo, Raymond (and any other variants) get it.

ToroCojonudo · #15 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VWA2MKII

Lamborghini:

Pros:
-Exclusive
-Luxurious
-Performance
-Innovative Style
-History/Name
-V12
-Status Symbol
-Panty Dropper

Cons:
-Exspensive
-At Times To Much Attention
-Drivability isn't as Ideal compaired to the GTR

GTR:
Pros:
-Best Bang for the Buck Ever?
-Innoviative AWD, Transmission, Stability Control
-Lots of Science
-Driveable, everywhere, anything

Cons:
-Styling isn't for Everyone
-A lot of science, not much "soul"
-Not much History in North America
-It's Japanese (this isn't meant to be offensive, but its a con when compaired to a Italian Exotic)

My personal opinion is that a person looking for a car will not cross breed these cars when thinking of a new car purchase.

When you want an exotic, you buy an exotic. (and maybe the GTR for fun)

When you want a fast car that you can afford, you buy the GTR.

A teriyaki chicken is great in flavor, what's not to like... It will fill anyone up and have a good digestion. Some pay $2,000 meals for two for food high in trans fat and cholesterol, but it's got "it".

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