I genuinely believe that there are no bad cars these days. This is, of course, with the exception of the PT Cruiser, which is already out of production so it doesn't matter anyway. Every new car that I've driven this year has been pretty good. But it's just that some cars stick in my head and refuse to go away. So what exactly makes them so unforgettable?
Honestly, I don't know. But I do know that the Nissan GT-R is definitely one of them.
Maybe it's the fact that when you drive it you know that there's pretty much nothing out there that can touch you when it comes to outright performance. It's a car you respect for its ability to devour blue-blooded supercars, and that makes it endearing. It's the working class hero. I may be rambling a bit here, but how a car makes you feel is an important factor when it comes to ownership.
On a slightly different note, our GT-R's tyres need a nitrogen top-up and it's a pity I can't go to any old garage for that. Nissan insists that I visit the dealership.
That's an overkill and even though it's been gnawing at my conscience for a while, I really haven't had the time to visit Arabian Automobiles in Deira just to check the tyre pressure. It's bad enough for me, but it's going to be worse if you live in Ras Al Khaimah, for example. The keyless entry is also starting to act up a bit, but for now there are no major maladies to report.
I've driven the GT-R for about 1,400km and still can't get enough of it. It's great in traffic, reasonably comfy on long cruises and utterly brilliant to drive.
Facts:
- Driven by Amit
- Start mileage 8,730km
- Recent cost None
- Average fuel economy 16-19mpg
- Highs Performance
- Lows Can't get the tyre pressure checked at your local garage
