What's so good about Skylines?

[Saint]

I think they are overated, sure they have awesome performance, AWD, and look good, but I still think they are overrated.

Maybe the appeal to them if that most people in the US can't have them.

Personally, give me a STi anyway for half the price

[TatII]

you obviously haven't seen any bestmotoring videos. the STi even the STi type RA gets its ass kicked by every other car. the Skyline usually ranks #1 in the races and the STi even the RA ranks usually last or in the middle of the pack at best. the average a time the skyline smokes the STi by is atleast 3 seconds. thats a life time in road racing. plus in the hands of pros. the STi usually manages 13.2-13.0 at best. and thats all from low end. the skyline usually averages 13.0 to 12.9 on the 1/4 and its from both high end and low end. the STi never catch the Skyline in anypart of hte track. becuase its not as precise as the EVO. where as the EVO will keep up with the skyline in the tight corners, but once the course starts to open even just by alittle bit the skyline just leaves teh EVO. and the STi is again let in the dust.

[YogsVR4]

I don’t like the looks of the Skyline. Just plain ugly to me. However, there is no denying the wonderful engine and drive train in the car. They are great performers from the factory and take well to being modified for even greater performance. Overrated? I’d say no. Over hyped? Yes, without a doubt.

[RazorGTR]

You said the key words. Most in the states will never have them or can get them without paying a huge price. The same can be said about the Viper, and Vette outside the states.

In Australaisa where they are cheap, $15,000 USD or less Skyline GTR's rule the roads unless someone wants to spend a lot of money to upgrade their car's to keep up.

The Subbie is the most over rated car in the Japanese line up. They are the slowest of the lot off the show room floor in the super car line up. Always have been and always will be. Even the Series 6 RX7 was quicker and faster. Those claimed times of low 13's are not even close to what they actually run. I've seen enough of the WRX's as there are littlerally 1000's running around the streets of New Zealand. The little EVO is quicker and more nimble then they are.

In saying all that not too bright to come into a model specific area and look like a tosser with a thread like this.

To yogs considering the performance level out a 3000GT base line and even mods, mod to mod the GTR will eat one alive from the show room floor every day of the week and not break a sweat.

[YogsVR4]

Originally Posted by RazorGTR

To yogs considering the performance level out a 3000GT base line and even mods, mod to mod the GTR will eat one alive from the show room floor every day of the week and not break a sweat.

You have never (or will ever) hear me make the claim that the 3000 will outperform a Skyline with or without going mod to mod. I always admit to their wonderful performance. My dislike for their appearance has nothing to do with their abilities on the road.

I’d much rather have great performance and awesome looks then awesome performance and a crappy look.

[ZZII]

Okay, ignoring the two guys are are doing nothing but fighting, the Skyline is one of the best cars there is. with AWD, twin turbo, a straight-6 cyl engine, and it's high top speed, it's the best base Jap car there is!

Even Tommy Kaira Thinks so, look!

[Mr Payne]

Does anyone have evidence other than the best motoring videos which show the great stock performance?

[scourge2u]

Nurburgring track time says all that need be said.

[iLuBSkylines]

quick question, whats the difference between a coupe and a sedan?







cuz i keep hearing about the G35 sedans and coupes being the new skyline... so

[Mr Payne]

Originally Posted by scourge2u

Nurburgring track time says all that need be said.

What, the 8:28 being the fastest official test done?

[Moppie]

Originally Posted by Mr Payne

Does anyone have evidence other than the best motoring videos which show the great stock performance?

Having driven several GTs-ts and followed Vinces GTR on the road and then seen it, and been in it when its performed at the track I can tell you they are very fast cars.
But then anything with that much technology and share power should be.

[tazdev]

Originally Posted by iLuBSkylines

quick question, whats the difference between a coupe and a sedan?







cuz i keep hearing about the G35 sedans and coupes being the new skyline... so

Coupe = 2 door
Sedan = 4 door

[Mr Payne]

Originally Posted by Moppie

Having driven several GTs-ts and followed Vinces GTR on the road and then seen it, and been in it when its performed at the track I can tell you they are very fast cars.
But then anything with that much technology and share power should be.

I suppouse I should have said "print" evidence.

[scourge2u]

If you don't know by now, there is little credible evidene that you are even remotely serious. The Skyline's ability is world reknowned.

[Mr Payne]

Originally Posted by scourge2u

If you don't know by now, there is little credible evidene that you are even remotely serious. The Skyline's ability is world reknowned.

So you don't have any "evidence"? I know if it is extremely potent in modified form. I want to know what it does stock.