I started with 4 cars. Aston Vantage and Mercedes CLS55/63 are out of the mix.
I have narrowed down to one of these car for my DD. I will only put 7-8k per year for miles. The cars will basicially cost the same 05 TT Porsche and 09 GT-R both mid 60's. Thoughts?

 

Everyone on here will tell you to get the Porsche and everyone on the Nissan forum will tell you to get the GTR. Service costs were one of things that turned me away from the GTR. I also prefer to have a clutch pedal. They are both incredible cars though, you can't go wrong either way. Out of the box the GTR will be way faster. Can you really get them for 65k these days?

 

if you search you'll find a few threads comparing/arguing which one is better etc, its been flogged to death, they are both amazing cars and both have a very loyal following

personally i dont really like the GTR but its an amazing machine, i just prefer the p'car, i would suggest driving both and see what you think

 

Yep have a line on a 2010 for 73k and numerous 09 GTR cars in the 65k range or less. Are the GT-R really faster out of the box? I heard the numbers were fudged a bit and real 0-60 is more like 4 sec on GT-R?? isn't that about the same on the Porsche TT X50 05'S?
I have driven both and didn't come away with either one being that much faster down low. I like the technology involved with the GTR
but it's not really much of a looker

 

The day I went to pick up my 996 the Porsche dealer had 2 gt-r's sitting out front of the store both were trade ins. One of them had been traded in twice at the same dealer. That said something to me but I took it for a ride before I signed for the 996 anyway. It is a fast car but you have to engage all of the race modes to really get it to go. Inside was to computerized, for me at least. I know most the gt-r drivers love that stuff. Lack of the third pedal sucks. I have always liked the way German cars drive over the Jap stuff, but it is all personal preference. You can make either one as fast as you want pick the one that you like to drive and it fits your driving style. The gt-r is a very harsh ride IMO.

 

go with the P, overall a nicer car

 

Pcar > GTR

 

I would personally go for the 996TT just because it was the car I've always wanted when I was younger. Besides having a fast car, there will also be a sense of achieving a dream I wouldn't have with the purchase of the GT-R. To me, the GT-R is simply another fast car, no real sentimental significance.

Another factor is that I simply wouldn't want to deal with having another "hot" Japanese sports car. When I had the RX-7 and the Supra, every teenager in a hopped up Integra, Eclipse GS-T, Mustang GT, etc. wanted to race or to talk cars. To some, that might be a plus of the ownership experience, but I hated the negative (to me) attention those cars attracted.

 

First off I would not pay 65k for any TT unless it was modded perfectly to my taste (with some extensive mods). Especially a stock one. You will lose quite a bit of money on that in a year or so especially if you're Daily Driving it (assuming low miles to begin with).

You can get a car just as good for 45-55k and put 10k worth of mods on it, or even better yet you can buy one already modded for low-mid 50's and go from there.

Stock 996 TT is not as fast as a GT-R. Could be more durable and reliable though. And with the GT-R you'd have to check and see if it's EVER been modded. If it has, powertrain warranty out the window. And that's one expensive powertrain! And maintenance is high too.

For 65k though, you'd be better off with the GT-R. As long as you do your homework on it. Can't beat a TT for 45-50k though.

 

You're not gonna find too many people here to tell you NOT to buy a Porsche. Not a GTR, but if you are looking for a modded car, you have these to choose from too. My 03 TT runs pretty good for a minimum of mods too...




https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...nic-coupe.html



https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...21-212mph.html

 

If you intend to leave both cars stock I would strongly suggest trying to get an extended test drive of both. The GTR is the only reasonably priced car that has even made me think about selling my car ..... which isn't stock by any means and would/has destroyed a GTR. Even still i'm lusting for one and I can't seem to kick it.

 

Thanks for the input. I would think however in 3 years from now the 05TT
would still be worth 40k with let's say 45k for miles. I don't think the gtr with 25-30k would be worth more than 25-30k. I haven't seen a nice 05 for less than 60-65k currently.

 

Thanks for the input. I would think however in 3 years from now the 05TT
would still be worth 40k with let's say 45k for miles. I don't think the gtr with 25-30k would be worth more than 25-30k in the same span. I haven't seen a nice 05 for less than 60-65k currently.

 

Japan's peak era was in the 90s. The old GT-Rs were designed to be a base in which race cars could be built. The new one is a mass market showcase toy. i like japanese cars more than porsches in general but in this case i say go with a P.

The 35 has various transmission and electronical issues.

 

The 05's may still be selling in the 60's but they are no better than the rest of the years and will be worth 40-55k in 1-2 years just like the 04's and 03's are now.

I think there is a huge chance the bottom could fall out from under the GT-R with the price of maintenance and repair. Especially if there isn't a cost effective way to repair that transmission by then. Who want's to pay 40k for a 4-5 year old GT-R and possibly have a 20k repair bill for the tranny? But if you keep it stock and DD it, it's probably a more cost effective buy IMO than a 65k 996 Turbo. Heck there are 997 Turbos sneaking into the high 70's - low 80's now.

For 65k though I agree with someone else who said to buy a beater to drive in the northern snow weather and keep my 45-50k Turbo nice and clean.