[911jon]

The Skyline is relatively common in the UK. And yes, many are modifed. I can't say that it is a desirable car, at least not for me. It is another classic example of a car that does the driving for you. Driving one of these is not about the simple pleasure and delicate control of the driving experience. Nissan designed this car to be as fast as possible, rather than for driving pleasure. It has 4WD, 4WS, ABS/TC, power steering, I think even an electronic throttle. Afficionados please add more detail! Like a dynamically unstable jet aircraft, the electronics fly the car. You just have to tell it where to go!

OK, an exaggeration, I'll step off the soap box. I have nothing against these cars. I am sure it is fun to drive and mod, and no offence to owners. I just think the balance, lightness, delicacy and direct mechanical driver interface of the pre-'89 911 is distinctly missing in this car. It is a brutal and rather soulless device. To be fair, I have the same criticism of many current 911's. Though there are exceptions, like the GT3 and GT3RS.

In short, I don't care if one of these overtakes me. Maybe it is an ego trip for the owner, but I am having more fun!