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Old 03-09-2008, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dfogal View Post
GT-R . . . The car was not 'ugly' as I thought it might be. The best way I can describe the physical appearance is uninspiring. It has a couple of unusual lumps as it flows from the hood back to the side doors but the overall impression is a wedge that starts fairly narrow at the front and builds up to a tall tail end.

The tires look meaty on it. Honestly it looks like it's ten years out of style - very linear and almost boxy.

It was also interesting that most of the average consumers who were looking at it had no idea what it was. Their reaction uncontaminated by the hype was interesting - they shrugged and walked off. . .
Well considering that its predecessor the Skyline wasn't much to look at either, I guess it shouldn't be surprising that it wasn't much of a looker. I'm sure the GT-R enthusiasts would tell you that it's what's under the body that counts anyway.

I'd love to see the R8 in person - always been an Audi fan. My wife saw it for the first time on that Super Bowl commercial and was immediately interested in it - until I told her the price.
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