Hi to all. I haven't posted in a long time, but I have been lurking around for the past few weeks. I hope everyone has been well.
Before I start on my question, just a bit of background on my question.
I love the NSX as much as all of you (posters are still up in my room, and I still have my collection of scale models, etc etc). I finished my degree this May, and right now I'm working on a term basis for Environment Canada. If my work situation turns to permanent status, I will be able to afford an NSX, but it will take me realistically at least 2 years of pay (The cheapest NSX here is about 41 canadian, and unlike down south, it's not easy to find one with a clean title, unfortunately).
However starting Aug 2004, it will be legal to import 1989 Nissan Skyline GTR's, due to Canada's 15 year old car importation law. Normally, I wouldn't give the GTR a second thought, but the price is not inflated like it is in the US. In the US, the 1989 GTR costs 30 US, which is essentially the same price as a used NSX, therefore I wouldn't consider it.
But now with the 15 year old car rule (The only way to import any car that wasn't available in Canada is the car has to be 15 years old) the prices are the same as if they were original japanese market cars, therefore GTR's will cost from 9500$ Canadian (low end) to about 18000$ Canadian (high end, good condition, low kms...about 60K kms). The car is inexpensive because no tests need to be performed on the car. It will be legal.
Because of this large price difference, I'm strongly considering buying a used GTR. It is in my price range, and generally speaking, it's a sporty car. Again, mind you, the only reasons why I am considering the GTR is that 1. It costs less than half of the price of a used NSX here 2. "Bench racing-wise" it puts out similar hp to the NSX, although the configuration is different and the GTR weighs 200lbs more. Oh and AWD.
And so, my 2 questions. Any info, or any opinions are greatly appreciated. I've never driven any sports car in my life before, so info and ideas and thoughts are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
So if you were me, realistically affording an NSX in 2 years of pay, or a GTR in about 10-12 months of pay, would you wait, or would you get the GTR?
If you would consider the GTR:
Has anyone here driven an 1989 Nissan Skyline GTR before? If so, how does it compare to the NSX? Ups and downs of the GTR? Road handling? the overall "feel" of the car, and it's "one-ness" with the road? Ride height and seat height vs the NSX?
Oh and as well, I have read that a lot of you use your NSX as a daily driver. Although it may be more difficult to drive the NSX because of the generally colder weather here, either car I buy will be the daily driver.
Before I start on my question, just a bit of background on my question.
I love the NSX as much as all of you (posters are still up in my room, and I still have my collection of scale models, etc etc). I finished my degree this May, and right now I'm working on a term basis for Environment Canada. If my work situation turns to permanent status, I will be able to afford an NSX, but it will take me realistically at least 2 years of pay (The cheapest NSX here is about 41 canadian, and unlike down south, it's not easy to find one with a clean title, unfortunately).
However starting Aug 2004, it will be legal to import 1989 Nissan Skyline GTR's, due to Canada's 15 year old car importation law. Normally, I wouldn't give the GTR a second thought, but the price is not inflated like it is in the US. In the US, the 1989 GTR costs 30 US, which is essentially the same price as a used NSX, therefore I wouldn't consider it.
But now with the 15 year old car rule (The only way to import any car that wasn't available in Canada is the car has to be 15 years old) the prices are the same as if they were original japanese market cars, therefore GTR's will cost from 9500$ Canadian (low end) to about 18000$ Canadian (high end, good condition, low kms...about 60K kms). The car is inexpensive because no tests need to be performed on the car. It will be legal.
Because of this large price difference, I'm strongly considering buying a used GTR. It is in my price range, and generally speaking, it's a sporty car. Again, mind you, the only reasons why I am considering the GTR is that 1. It costs less than half of the price of a used NSX here 2. "Bench racing-wise" it puts out similar hp to the NSX, although the configuration is different and the GTR weighs 200lbs more. Oh and AWD.
And so, my 2 questions. Any info, or any opinions are greatly appreciated. I've never driven any sports car in my life before, so info and ideas and thoughts are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
So if you were me, realistically affording an NSX in 2 years of pay, or a GTR in about 10-12 months of pay, would you wait, or would you get the GTR?
If you would consider the GTR:
Has anyone here driven an 1989 Nissan Skyline GTR before? If so, how does it compare to the NSX? Ups and downs of the GTR? Road handling? the overall "feel" of the car, and it's "one-ness" with the road? Ride height and seat height vs the NSX?
Oh and as well, I have read that a lot of you use your NSX as a daily driver. Although it may be more difficult to drive the NSX because of the generally colder weather here, either car I buy will be the daily driver.
