New M5 vs GTR
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New M5 vs GTR
Not surprising
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjJSY0eZpHs
If only you could squeeze a couple of kids into the back of one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjJSY0eZpHs
If only you could squeeze a couple of kids into the back of one...
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Well that screws that as a possible replacement then
They didn't compare refinement and comfort, living with it day in-day out.
NEILLLLL, the shocking thing is that the 0-100-0 on the GTR would only be about a second slower if they used launch control.
They didn't compare refinement and comfort, living with it day in-day out.
NEILLLLL, the shocking thing is that the 0-100-0 on the GTR would only be about a second slower if they used launch control.
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Good as the M5 and GTR are, they are ******* expensive these days, as is everything! I couldn't believe that a diesel focus now costs over £20k! I used to think that was a lot of money.
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It was! I remember when the Turbo 2000 was just a shade over £20k and it was rocketship fast compared to everything else at the time.
I need a GTR in my life so badly. I love the feeling of acceleration and g and especially love silly settings to play with and displays to **** around in. I think me and GTR are a match made in heaven. Unfortunately, my financial means are more ropey non-running GTiR at the moment
I need a GTR in my life so badly. I love the feeling of acceleration and g and especially love silly settings to play with and displays to **** around in. I think me and GTR are a match made in heaven. Unfortunately, my financial means are more ropey non-running GTiR at the moment
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Can't believe people buy cars new at that price whatever the income
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I was meant to have test driven one months ago but was too busy. Could have a drive of one next week but tbh not sure if I can be bothered.
Funnily enough I hated the standard e60 5 series but loved the M5 and now I think the standard 5 looks quite slick but hate the M5 looks. Have you seen the tacky silver effect side grills and the garish bright blue calipers? Wtf is that all about? The wheels also look rubbish
So in answer to your question, no not really
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Not surprising but then again, not exactly like-for-like cars though, are they?
GTR - awd M5 not
M5 is a luxo-barge, whereas the GTR is a more focussed weapon.
M5 is a family-carrier. GTR isn't
Don't get me wrong, I like both cars, but this type of video (and let's be honest, it IS Autocar - the Daily Sport of the motoring press) is entertaining at best, comparison-wise, pointless at worst.
Still, a bit of a laugh eh?
GTR - awd M5 not
M5 is a luxo-barge, whereas the GTR is a more focussed weapon.
M5 is a family-carrier. GTR isn't
Don't get me wrong, I like both cars, but this type of video (and let's be honest, it IS Autocar - the Daily Sport of the motoring press) is entertaining at best, comparison-wise, pointless at worst.
Still, a bit of a laugh eh?
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Are they both auto now then?
I'd rather have a GTR but I like M5's too.
To be fair they are not direct competitors in my mind anyway and are a totally different experience around a track.
Straight line performances quoted are great for a OEM car but you can do the same in an old escort with enough money under the hood.
I'd rather have a GTR but I like M5's too.
To be fair they are not direct competitors in my mind anyway and are a totally different experience around a track.
Straight line performances quoted are great for a OEM car but you can do the same in an old escort with enough money under the hood.
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Not surprising but then again, not exactly like-for-like cars though, are they?
GTR - awd M5 not
M5 is a luxo-barge, whereas the GTR is a more focussed weapon.
M5 is a family-carrier. GTR isn't
Don't get me wrong, I like both cars, but this type of video (and let's be honest, it IS Autocar - the Daily Sport of the motoring press) is entertaining at best, comparison-wise, pointless at worst.
Still, a bit of a laugh eh?
GTR - awd M5 not
M5 is a luxo-barge, whereas the GTR is a more focussed weapon.
M5 is a family-carrier. GTR isn't
Don't get me wrong, I like both cars, but this type of video (and let's be honest, it IS Autocar - the Daily Sport of the motoring press) is entertaining at best, comparison-wise, pointless at worst.
Still, a bit of a laugh eh?
Yes the M5 is a luxo-super-barge but the GTR is not an out and out weapon 'cos the 4 seats.
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The wheels also look rubbish
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M5 and GT-R are not in the same league though. So why compare?
The GT-R really a 2 seater sports car designed to beat the 911 turbo.
The M5 is a luxury family saloon car that can beat most other family salooon cars, and a lot of sports cars.
No one thinking of an M5 would buy a GT-R as an everyday car.
The M5 rivals are the Audi RS6 and Merc AMG saloon cars.
The GT-R rivals are the 911 turbo, Audi R8, Ferrari 458 etc etc
The GT-R really a 2 seater sports car designed to beat the 911 turbo.
The M5 is a luxury family saloon car that can beat most other family salooon cars, and a lot of sports cars.
No one thinking of an M5 would buy a GT-R as an everyday car.
The M5 rivals are the Audi RS6 and Merc AMG saloon cars.
The GT-R rivals are the 911 turbo, Audi R8, Ferrari 458 etc etc
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Yes it is rather pointless. It appeared in a thread called 'comparing apples and oranges' on www.m5board.com.
I posted it a little tongue in cheek as the result was so predictable
I posted it a little tongue in cheek as the result was so predictable
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I certainly cross shop over market segments. This market is not need driven for many, if the buyer likes the car they may easily change between coupe, saloon, hatch, estate. They will often have use of other cars.
Personally for style reasons I would perhaps choose something more low key than a coupe, but all other factors are not equal.
Personally for style reasons I would perhaps choose something more low key than a coupe, but all other factors are not equal.
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