awc

So, my S4 is my daily driver, and has been for almost a year now. I was always planning on eventually getting a fun, impractical car to tool aound with on weekends and nice summer days. Due to some unforseen circumstances, I now have the oppertunity to do this sooner than expected. I'm down to two local options. I've test driven both, and truely can't decided between the two. I'd love to get some oppinions from you guys, as I trust you more than owners of each, as they tend to be partial.

Choice #1: Used 2010 Nissan GT-R, 2,100 miles, Black, AWD, Nav

Choice #2: Used 2008 Porsche Turbo, 4,800 miles, Tiptronic, Silver, AWD, Nav

In terms of my test drives, I loved the look of the GT-R. It doesnt look like anything on the road, at all. The handling and performance are amazing. However, I wasnt impressed with the interior...it seemed kinda cheap. With the Porsche, I loved the interior. It had the fit and finish of a German car, which I really appreciate. On the outside, though...I dont know, it just looks so similar to other 911s, which are a dime a dozen where I live. I kinda want something unique. The performance of the Porsche, however, was jaw dropping.

Help me Audiworld Forums, you're my only hope....

rktskicar

If it was was up to me, I'd run the Porsche turbo. The GT-R is an excellent car though.

Bruce

tofuking

Porsche hands down

sharding

I agree with Bruce, Porsche all the way. But it depends on what you're looking for, and I have to admit I haven't actually driven a GT-R. An acquaintance who has one says it tends to only get noticed by "young men who obviously spent too much time playing Gran Turismo." That could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your perspective (certainly people have stereotypes about Porsche drivers, so maybe having a car that looks like a fancy Altima is what you want).

Someone else said it feels really slow on public roads (50 feels like 30), so it's boring unless you track it all the time. But if you've driven it, I'm sure you have a feel for whether that's really a problem or not.

m444

You might enjoy both, though the Nissan GT-R might attract more attention from the younger crowd. The Nissan is newer & still under warranty.

Porsche has a good reputation for quality & reliability. The warranty still intact? For how long? Parts/service can be expensive.

I just like German cars for the look & feel, more than the Japanese cars.

I would go for the Porsche Turbo. It's also lighter.

NWS4Guy

Another vote for the P-car. Those things are still very tunable and the engines are almost bullet-proof.

BaLLZDeePNYC

Two of my favorite cars.... This is a tough one.

Both can be expensive in regards to parts/service.

I agree on the comment of the interior on the GTR - seems cheap and platicky

If it came down to making a decision on my part and I could have either of the two but it could only be one...

Porsche.

997 Turbo is not only one of the most beautiful cars on the road. The engine is spectacular and interior is always welcoming. You will be inside the car more than looking at it from the outside in.

Go for the P-car. There is nothing like a rear engine turbo car. It is a dream. Enjoy!

legbend

R8... just throwing it out there

audi_noob

If it was me, I would go with the Porsche.

Kind of sounds like you already have a gripe with the GT-R. Last thing you would want to do is pay that much coin and not be 100% happy with the car... Just my 2 cents...

BaLLZDeePNYC

Great suggestion but a decent used model is out of that range I would think. No?