View Poll Results: Which one would you get?
Porsche Carrera GT
188
80.00%
McLaren MP4-12C
47
20.00%
Voters: 235. You may not vote on this poll
Mclaren MP4 Vs. Carerra GT.
Dec 15, 2011 | 10:03 PM
#121
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 307
From: California
The MP4-12C is like the 458 Italia, it will be replaced in 5 years. The Carrera GT is like the Ferrari Enzo, a bespoke classic.
Edit: After reading the thread, I guess my opinion is useless now, but congrats on getting the McLaren. Neither are bad cars and I'd be lucky to own a car of that caliber one day.
Edit: After reading the thread, I guess my opinion is useless now, but congrats on getting the McLaren. Neither are bad cars and I'd be lucky to own a car of that caliber one day.
Last edited by Mahzari; Dec 15, 2011 at 10:08 PM.
Dec 18, 2011 | 01:23 PM
#122
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 469
What exactly is the point of a supercar you can drive every day ? Its never going to be as comfortable as a true daily driver and never as exciting or interactive as a dedicated special event supercar like a carrera gt . If its just for showing off ( and not the thrill of driving ) buy a Bentley or Phantom surely ?
I want the hairs on the back of my head to stand up , I want to get out of the car at journeys end rushing with adrenaline . Adrenaline caused by interaction between man and machine , tactility and ME being in total control of MY supercar , not just sheer speed . I want to work like the Devil , balancing the car on a knife edge to get anywhere on a track , just man and machine . For sheer speed because of ground clearance and visibility issues and its 4wd a Nissan gtr would be faster from a to b on normal roads than any of them anyway .
Thats why I cancelled my Mclaren order .
Two very well known European journalists I have spoken to in the last week have told me the Macca is undoubtedly a fantastic , almost perfect car BUT its not a car either would buy with their own money .
In fact even though you can turn driver aids off , its never really off as the diff action is replicated via the rear wheel braking from the tc system .
Thats not a supercar for me , I can see its appeal but its not something that interests me . Its horses for courses at the end of the day and to be fair they are very , very different cars.
I want the hairs on the back of my head to stand up , I want to get out of the car at journeys end rushing with adrenaline . Adrenaline caused by interaction between man and machine , tactility and ME being in total control of MY supercar , not just sheer speed . I want to work like the Devil , balancing the car on a knife edge to get anywhere on a track , just man and machine . For sheer speed because of ground clearance and visibility issues and its 4wd a Nissan gtr would be faster from a to b on normal roads than any of them anyway .
Thats why I cancelled my Mclaren order .
Two very well known European journalists I have spoken to in the last week have told me the Macca is undoubtedly a fantastic , almost perfect car BUT its not a car either would buy with their own money .
In fact even though you can turn driver aids off , its never really off as the diff action is replicated via the rear wheel braking from the tc system .
Thats not a supercar for me , I can see its appeal but its not something that interests me . Its horses for courses at the end of the day and to be fair they are very , very different cars.
Good decision..I mean whatever you do - never give away a C-GT..its probably the "purest car" built ever. The enzo has a lot gimmicks..and new supercars anyway..
Still would love to get a ride in your black beauty..Im just a "humble person" with a GT3 and GT2...still far away from a C-GT..
.. 
Apr 16, 2012 | 11:18 AM
#125
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,573
From: Up Yours!
All da, but truly these two cars shouldn't be compared one is a super car and one is a great modern sports car like the 458 and GT2RS.
Last edited by Marc; Apr 16, 2012 at 11:21 AM.
Apr 16, 2012 | 11:20 AM
#126
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,573
From: Up Yours!
What exactly is the point of a supercar you can drive every day ? Its never going to be as comfortable as a true daily driver and never as exciting or interactive as a dedicated special event supercar like a carrera gt . If its just for showing off ( and not the thrill of driving ) buy a Bentley or Phantom surely ?
I want the hairs on the back of my head to stand up , I want to get out of the car at journeys end rushing with adrenaline . Adrenaline caused by interaction between man and machine , tactility and ME being in total control of MY supercar , not just sheer speed . I want to work like the Devil , balancing the car on a knife edge to get anywhere on a track , just man and machine . For sheer speed because of ground clearance and visibility issues and its 4wd a Nissan gtr would be faster from a to b on normal roads than any of them anyway .
Thats why I cancelled my Mclaren order .
Two very well known European journalists I have spoken to in the last week have told me the Macca is undoubtedly a fantastic , almost perfect car BUT its not a car either would buy with their own money .
In fact even though you can turn driver aids off , its never really off as the diff action is replicated via the rear wheel braking from the tc system .
Thats not a supercar for me , I can see its appeal but its not something that interests me . Its horses for courses at the end of the day and to be fair they are very , very different cars.
I want the hairs on the back of my head to stand up , I want to get out of the car at journeys end rushing with adrenaline . Adrenaline caused by interaction between man and machine , tactility and ME being in total control of MY supercar , not just sheer speed . I want to work like the Devil , balancing the car on a knife edge to get anywhere on a track , just man and machine . For sheer speed because of ground clearance and visibility issues and its 4wd a Nissan gtr would be faster from a to b on normal roads than any of them anyway .
Thats why I cancelled my Mclaren order .
Two very well known European journalists I have spoken to in the last week have told me the Macca is undoubtedly a fantastic , almost perfect car BUT its not a car either would buy with their own money .
In fact even though you can turn driver aids off , its never really off as the diff action is replicated via the rear wheel braking from the tc system .
Thats not a supercar for me , I can see its appeal but its not something that interests me . Its horses for courses at the end of the day and to be fair they are very , very different cars.
Apr 16, 2012 | 09:41 PM
#128
Thread Starter
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 792
From: N. Tx.
I am guessing that you started your monthly cycle and your vagina bleeding again. Put a tampon on and SHUT THE FCUK UP!!!
If you read my previous post you would realize all I said was that I bought the car. That's all.
Ohhh and take some Advil. It will help with the cramps.
FCUKING MORON!!
If you read my previous post you would realize all I said was that I bought the car. That's all.
Ohhh and take some Advil. It will help with the cramps.
FCUKING MORON!!
Apr 16, 2012 | 09:47 PM
#129
Teamspeed Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 663
From: Corpus Christi, Texas
Interesting read. I always enjoyed reading and get a laugh out of those with such strong opinions. To be honest, I answered cgt but get squeamish thinking about repairs. I long for an MP4, but dream of a CGT.
Apr 16, 2012 | 09:57 PM
#130
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Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 147
From: Minneapolis, MN
