RS6 v Nissan GTR
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If the GTR is full of "Japanese efficiency," then isn't the RS6 full of "German" efficiency. This should be a compliment to both cars.
I think both cars are completely different animals, but if I wanted a mad, fast, crazy and fun car, I'd have to go for the GTR. If I wanted a daily driver that was comfy, quick and understated, I'd go for the RS6.
I think both cars are completely different animals, but if I wanted a mad, fast, crazy and fun car, I'd have to go for the GTR. If I wanted a daily driver that was comfy, quick and understated, I'd go for the RS6.
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Understated?! People literally stop what they are doing and turn around to point and gasp everytime the RS6 drives past! Mainly blokes unfortunately!NumberoftheBeast wrote:If the GTR is full of "Japanese efficiency," then isn't the RS6 full of "German" efficiency. This should be a compliment to both cars.
I think both cars are completely different animals, but if I wanted a mad, fast, crazy and fun car, I'd have to go for the GTR. If I wanted a daily driver that was comfy, quick and understated, I'd go for the RS6.
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Not sure if I would want to buy a GTR after reading this !
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/127250-accid ... i-did.html
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/127250-accid ... i-did.html
And I thought the RS6 was bad... What a shocking story.Stuart6587 wrote:Not sure if I would want to buy a GTR after reading this !
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My RS6 turbo'd S4 (530hp, 600lb/ft) was royally spanked by a gtr up at Crail. A full second in it over the quarter. Saying that my MAF was donald ducked and it was my first day on a drag strip so launches werent brilliant and his was mapped (to 700ish hp and 600ish lb/ft) and launch mode thing on full.

Glad im not a GTR owner after reading that. Holy cow!
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MRC custom map with TCU.
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Piano inserts with natural leather.
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He running more power and same torque and you were surprised that he beat you...?MilkybarKid wrote:My RS6 turbo'd S4 (530hp, 600lb/ft) was royally spanked by a gtr up at Crail. A full second in it over the quarter. Saying that my MAF was donald ducked and it was my first day on a drag strip so launches werent brilliant and his was mapped (to 700ish hp and 600ish lb/ft) and launch mode thing on full.
The GTR is sportier, no surprises there. The RS6 is far more practical. If he wins a straight line or on the twisties, then fair cop. Ask him to throw his keys away, the next test is simple, load the car up with 5 adults and their luggage and drive to the south of France for a weeks skiing. Then stand back and watch the fight as people clamber into the 6.
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A saturday shopping experience at Asda, fill a trolley full of shopping and load it into the car with 2 adults and 2 kids
OR
Get three suitcases + buggy etc and 2 adults and 2 kids into the car and head away on holiday....
It is horses for courses. If I was 21 with no kids and needed something to go like a touring car all the time with no luggage space, fuel economy, comfort (at normal speeds), for everyone to think I was a complete charver <beep> and in a car that was embarassing to have any female in, I'd choose the GTR all day long.
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