BMW M3 vs. Nissan GT-R vs. Porsche 911 Turbo - Car and Driver

A BMW and a Porsche help us see where the radical GT-R fits into the automotive landscape.

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[SuperDesi123456]

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[Ternburn]

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[M3Conv]

@geforce5591 You are probably right about that. The GT-R gives supercar performance but needs a lot of looking after and heavy month to month expense (like any other supercar). The m3 gives less performance but can be used every day without any hassle or too much expense. Ironically i may consider a used GT-R if prices fall much lower in the UK as i only do around 5,000 miles a year (just need to keep an eye only how reliable they are once they have covered a few miles).

[geforce5591]

@M3Conv I don't doubt that but the parts on the GT-R obviously provide a much better performance compared to what you get on the BMW or should I say the parts are of higher spec? The price of parts on the other hand are forced on owners, by tying it to the warranty but most owners tend to use aftermarket parts that sometimes provide better performance. The M3 is probably the best value for money here but I still have passion for the GT-R.

[M3Conv]

@geforce5591 M3 is very cheap to service compared to the GT-R (it only needs servicing every 15,000 same as a 320!. Only the inspection II service (every 50,000 miles is expensive), basic service is £300. The GT-R above needs service every 6,000 miles at £600!, + regular expensive transmission oil changes. Dont ask about Disk+Pads for the GTR -£4,000 a set!! at the dealer (£1,500 on the E92 M3). I can afford to change to a new M3 but the costs of running a GT-R are a complete joke

[geforce5591]

@M3Conv I've seen a 2012 and it's not ugly in anyway. Looks much better than on screen. The M3 does look better but there's no way I'm paying a few pounds less for an M3 with that kind of performance and much higher maintenance which is a fact.

The stock GT-R has never been a full time track car. It's more of a grand sport tourer like the carrera S and turbo models. The only full time track going GT-R that I know of is the club track edition and it delivers.

[M3Conv]

@geforce5591 Its only better if you cant drive and need computers to do the work for you. I liked the GT-R when it first came out but now they just look dated and ugly. Prices are dropping seriously quick now, originally they held their value great but now a 2009 is just over £30k. Who wants a 30K car thats expensive to run as a Porsche with doubts about long term reliability. Its not even a popular track car compared to an M3, too heavy, runs too hot, only good for couple of laps.

[geforce5591]

@M3Conv It's also way better. Keep that in mind.

[M3Conv]

@geforce5591 This is obviously not a new generation GT-R so my facts are straight!. Keep also in mind that the 2012 GT-R is much more expensive than an M3 (£20,000 more).