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Better check that exhaust manifold to see if the black paint is flaking off eh?

wait.. what?

Bugger mine doesn't have any left on it, I wonder what happened .....Hang on , I can't even see the exhaust manifold .....

hmmm my GTR doesn't have variable valve timing, centre differential, front and rear axle, and no black paint on my exhaust manifold either. i'm starting for wonder if my car is really a GTR after all?! someone hold me. i'm scared.

hmmm my GTR doesn't have variable valve timing, centre differential, front and rear axle, and no black paint on my exhaust manifold either. i'm starting for wonder if my car is really a GTR after all?! someone hold me. i'm scared.

Sounds like you're one of those ricers that slapped a GT-R badge on your GTS-t to make everyone think you're hardcore..... :yes:

Motoring Journos doing any research would make a happy change. Especially those that write for generic news publications, not dedicated automotive periodicals. Even then, most journos are useless.

And, reading through the article, there's so much wrong with it I don't even know where to begin. I'd expect this kind of ignorance over on Carsguide, but I thought Fairfax papers were a bit better.

But, then again, Drive isn't exactly a bastion of accuracy either.

Sounds like you're one of those ricers that slapped a GT-R badge on your GTS-t to make everyone think you're hardcore..... :yes:

well it's either that or dave morely f**ked up?hmmm i'll have to think about this problem for a while.

the gtr is a "pretty" car

what i couldnt stand were these lines:

But the GT-R wasn't a sensuous looker. It was quite an upright two-door. While it had the obligatory wings and spoilers, its alloy wheels and overall lines are undramatic.

Inside is even more pedestrian with lots of generic Nissan grey plastic, although there are great seats and a lovely steering wheel.

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