does anyone think about trading in SLK for a GT-R? - Page 2

**DesignoSLK** · 03-29-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenkenclub

maybe it's a stupid topic, i mean SLK is much more luxury coupe. there two car don't really compete each other.
but since some of us bought AMG version..I think SPEED does count as one of important factor,for almost same amount of money, you can get GT-R.
WIll you trade in your car for a GT-R?

I know the look of GT-R is not that great.
I know it's a Nissan...

Put down that pipe man!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tslick

It's what you want. Myself, I'd think it would be a great second car (I don't like a roof over my head).

Amen!!

I saw the GT-R in Okinawa...I wasn't all that impressed. Overgrown Sentra on HGH.

**alroumi** · 03-30-2008

I think I will wait for the upcoming E-class AMG, supposedly it will have a 6.2 L Twin Turbo pushing up to 560hp stock.

**DansSlk** · 03-30-2008

Not a chance in hell would i make that swap

Ikarus · 03-30-2008

**alroumi** · 03-30-2008

I'd stick to my slk that I truly adore.

*easty* · 03-30-2008

amusing concept, maybe if i was 15 years younger.. i don't think so!

**ir-ops** · 03-30-2008

(out of topic, but i need to ask: what does that:

mean? thanks.)

i'm sorry, just how did the above paragraph land in my post?
i trust it is a moderator's insert?
thanks/ir-ops

**DesignoSLK** · 03-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ir-ops

(out of topic, but i need to ask: what does that:

mean? thanks.)

Sitting back and watching the drama unfold.

**ir-ops** · 03-30-2008

thanks kevin, now i see the obvious...

best
ir-ops

bjohnson · 03-30-2008

Hi all, I've just joined this forum as I am in the middle of buying an SLK350.
I've had a Skyline R33 for about ten years, heavily modified. Probably about 500bhp. My brother and I race it in hill climbs and sprints (we live in the UK). I have put a refundable deposit down for the new R35 and have until April 2nd to confirm my order.
The Skyline is a great car but so far has cost me in excess of 180,000 USD in mods and repairs - we have blown the engine twice. My wife won't drive it as it's a manual box.
This week I had a test drive in an SLK350 and guess what - I liked it! So did the wife.
Within the next couple of days I will have to decide between the SLK now or the R35 next year (deliveries in the UK start March 2009)
Wish me luck!
Bill

**DansSlk** · 03-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ir-ops

(out of topic, but i need to ask: what does that:

mean? thanks.)

Waiting to see other members views towards this car, I think he likes the car and doesnt think that the brand name "nissan" will affect the peoples views towards you and I cannot disagree as the car is an asset that you use to get to point A-B whilst some of us like the cars to be a stlye or ride in style which is totally fine by me.

i'm sorry, just how did the above paragraph land in my post?
i trust it is a moderator's insert?
thanks/ir-ops

alroumi added it to explain what the smiley means.

At least i think it was alroumi

**ir-ops** · 03-30-2008

thanks dan,
thanks mo...

ir-ops

**etyu** · 03-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjohnson

Hi all, I've just joined this forum as I am in the middle of buying an SLK350.
I've had a Skyline R33 for about ten years, heavily modified. Probably about 500bhp. My brother and I race it in hill climbs and sprints (we live in the UK). I have put a refundable deposit down for the new R35 and have until April 2nd to confirm my order.
The Skyline is a great car but so far has cost me in excess of 180,000 USD in mods and repairs - we have blown the engine twice. My wife won't drive it as it's a manual box.
This week I had a test drive in an SLK350 and guess what - I liked it! So did the wife.
Within the next couple of days I will have to decide between the SLK now or the R35 next year (deliveries in the UK start March 2009)
Wish me luck!
Bill

Welcome Bill (bjohnson), I think both of you will enjoy the R171 (SLK350).

**alroumi** · 03-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

alroumi added it to explain what the smiley means.

At least i think it was alroumi

Yes it was me, thanks for pin pointing it as I was searching for my response it seems that I am losing my focus.

Sorry guys,

cyberdrakon · 03-31-2008

Oh man...i wouldn't even consider a GTR over a 350...the performance just isn't there...unless you plan on continue running your R33 which is IMHO the best looking skyline GTR ever.

Ikarus · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

i wouldn't even consider a GTR over a 350...the performance just isn't there...

I wouldn't consider it either, but how can you say the performance isn't there? Performance-wise, even the SLK55 can't hold a candle to the GTR. Heck, even in an SLR you'd struggle beating that thing.

*easty* · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikarus

I wouldn't consider it either, but how can you say the performance isn't there? Performance-wise, even the SLK55 can't hold a candle to the GTR. Heck, even in an SLR you'd struggle beating that thing.

Not sure about the old GTR, but the 09 makes less than 500hp and I think I remember an SLR makes 620ish. there probably the same weight. But we are really not taking into account much of the actually car construction wise people don't take into account the SLR is built like a military aircraft. and thats coming from an aircraft designer.

If we are going to compare plastic to nappa leather then i think most of us would rather be driving slower without that new Nintendo
smell. GTR is funkin awesome fun as the z06. but If we balance out features bringing in quality it's really hard to be proud of most cars these days based on simple performance. I'm crazy about plastic motorcycles for that.

Ikarus · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by easty

Not sure about the old GTR, but the 09 makes less than 500hp and I think I remember an SLR makes 620ish. there probably the same weight.

I don't want a GT-R, but that doesn't mean I can't give Nissan credit were credit is due. Of course it's ugly and full of plastic, but when it comes to performance, an SLR won't eat a GT-R for breakfast. Far from it, actually. Here's some data:

SLR McLaren 722 Edition: $480,000 641hp 3.5s 3800lb
Nissan R35 GT-R : $69,000 450hp 3.8s 3000lb

Both have a published best lap time around the Nuerburgring Nordschleife of 7:38.

03-30-2008	#22 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	I think I will wait for the upcoming E-class AMG, supposedly it will have a 6.2 L Twin Turbo pushing up to 560hp stock. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

03-30-2008	#23 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	Not a chance in hell would i make that swap __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

03-30-2008	#25 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	I'd stick to my slk that I truly adore. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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03-30-2008	#27 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 595 Country: Thanks: 142 Thanked 71 Times in 46 Posts	(out of topic, but i need to ask: what does that: mean? thanks.) i'm sorry, just how did the above paragraph land in my post? i trust it is a moderator's insert? thanks/ir-ops Last edited by etyu; 03-30-2008 at 06:41 PM. Reason: added paragraph deleted

03-30-2008	#24 (permalink)
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03-30-2008	#29 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 595 Country: Thanks: 142 Thanked 71 Times in 46 Posts	thanks kevin, now i see the obvious... best ir-ops

03-30-2008	#30 (permalink)
bjohnson SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester Vehicle: 2007 SLK350 Fire Opal Other Toys: Merc 300SL, Omega Elite 3.2L Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all, I've just joined this forum as I am in the middle of buying an SLK350. I've had a Skyline R33 for about ten years, heavily modified. Probably about 500bhp. My brother and I race it in hill climbs and sprints (we live in the UK). I have put a refundable deposit down for the new R35 and have until April 2nd to confirm my order. The Skyline is a great car but so far has cost me in excess of 180,000 USD in mods and repairs - we have blown the engine twice. My wife won't drive it as it's a manual box. This week I had a test drive in an SLK350 and guess what - I liked it! So did the wife. Within the next couple of days I will have to decide between the SLK now or the R35 next year (deliveries in the UK start March 2009) Wish me luck! Bill

03-30-2008	#32 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 595 Country: Thanks: 142 Thanked 71 Times in 46 Posts	thanks dan, thanks mo... ir-ops

03-31-2008	#35 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,406 Country: Thanks: 26 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Oh man...i wouldn't even consider a GTR over a 350...the performance just isn't there...unless you plan on continue running your R33 which is IMHO the best looking skyline GTR ever.

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