Nissan Skyline GT-R 2003
| Reviewed by: | Kobayashi, Tokyo | | Year: | 2003 | | Engine and transmission: | 250GTm(AT_2.5) |
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General impressions:
I’m happy with the car, really satisfied. Strongly recommend it as the best buy in the middle class. As the name suggests, it’s a typical “gran turismo” car, and all my family agrees in that it’s the best choice for traveling long distances. When I was going to buy a car I wanted it to be a compact one, a car that would give me a lot of happy moments. Apart from Skyline, I was choosing between Subaru Legacy, Mazda Atenza, Honda Accord, and Audi. They are all excellent cars, but I finally chose the one that suited me most. Legacy’s interior seemed a little bit crude, Atenza’s style seemed somewhat childish (I am 50 years old), and Accord’s unbalanced fashion also lacked concord.
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What I like in this car: |
1. The interior is so imposing. It has this dignified style that most of other Japanese cars lack.
2. The acceleration is really exhilarating.
3. A wonderful feeling of the so-called flat-ride concept. A really soft feel, but very firm at the same time.
4. When driving at high speeds, there’s this zero-lift feeling, and the car won’t even get tired when traveling long distances.
5. The switches are all easy to use. The driver-oriented concept is so vividly felt.
6. The interior is nicely simple and modern. Navigation is computerized, which is also great and refreshing.
7. Visibility from the seats is excellent. The car is highly maneuverable, even on narrow roads.
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What I dislike in this car: |
1. The brakes are pretty efficient, however the front dust caps are badly projecting. The wheels get muddy very soon. When braking at low speed, there’s a slightly coarse feel about the pedal.
2. When warming up, V6 is quiet, however I feel there is a slight friction.
3. Would be better if the seat arrangement were more adjustable.
4. Fuel consumption isn’t growing; it’s always 8 liters per km.
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