Future price of the Nissan GTR
A lot of opinions here... it will be interesting to see what happens. I went and saw one of these in person today, and it is amazing to see in person. Pictures do this car no justice whatsoever. The dealership I went to had 5 of them, and of which were sold. He put me on a 200 person long waitiing list, and said I should be getting a call within the next year or so...
^^^No kidding but if I knew for sure that they could offer me a GTR for not a cent more than MSRP I would seriously consider it. I just don't see how you guys have the patience to be on a waiting list of 200 plus people, is that your dealer or nationwide?.
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I just achived my life long dream if opening a karate school, and I'm finding my decades of hard work are paying off. I have a great job, and I'm making good money. I just bought my evo about 3-4 months ago, and I love it, but I think I might want to upgrade, but I'm not sure yet. I've dreamed of importing an R34 into the states, and getting it registered, but it just seems like more trouble then its worth. The R35 just seems more practical, and is an awesome machine.
I will be planning on doing this in probably a year or so when I have a lot of money to throw down on this thing so I dont have a huge car payment. My question to you is, do you think the price of the R35 will drop from the $75,000 mark within the next year or 2? I WILL NOT buy one of these cars used again. I bought a used STi and a used EVO, and I've learned that these cars are driven hard and more times then not have a bad history behind them.
Any to clear up any confusion, this is the main reason I'm looking to upgrade.
"The law of the Lid Theory" People will not buy something from you if they feel that you are in one way or another inferior to them. If someone sees me driving around a beat to **** Toyota Carolla; no well off business man is going to think I have anything to offer him, or his family.
I will be planning on doing this in probably a year or so when I have a lot of money to throw down on this thing so I dont have a huge car payment. My question to you is, do you think the price of the R35 will drop from the $75,000 mark within the next year or 2? I WILL NOT buy one of these cars used again. I bought a used STi and a used EVO, and I've learned that these cars are driven hard and more times then not have a bad history behind them.
Any to clear up any confusion, this is the main reason I'm looking to upgrade.
"The law of the Lid Theory" People will not buy something from you if they feel that you are in one way or another inferior to them. If someone sees me driving around a beat to **** Toyota Carolla; no well off business man is going to think I have anything to offer him, or his family.
I dont see the price going down due to the short supply the us will get plus only certin nissan shops will be able to work on them. Having a GTR will not put you in a upper class you want to be in. If your looking for something people will respect you in get a A8 or something within your gtr price range.
I dont see the price going down due to the short supply the us will get plus only certin nissan shops will be able to work on them. Having a GTR will not put you in a upper class you want to be in. If your looking for something people will respect you in get a A8 or something within your gtr price range.
I have a new question: Will it be extremely hard to work on this car? Working on my car is my favorite hobby, and I'm not wlling to give that up. If this is the case, I might change my mind...
I think that the price will stay the same and the V Spec won't help lower the price at all. Just look at GT500s. They were asking 25K to 30K premiums when they came out in 07 well they made about 7K or more a year for 2 years and some dealers still want over MSRP. Now that the GT500 KR is out that retails for 80K MSRP all dealers that are getting one want 125K or more. I say buy the GTR and enjoy it while you can. But if you want people to respect you as a business man I'd get a M3.
My friend is a Russian Business man, he told me that whenever he goes to Russia, he rents a 600 Mercedes Benz with a driver, he said they won't take you serious if the drive a lesser model.
Maybe you need a 600, after all how many people know about the Skyline?
Maybe you need a 600, after all how many people know about the Skyline?
Hmmm not that I think the GTR will drop much in price... However the Z06(which is a supercar performer without the supercar price).... "Technically" I believe you can get new for well under MSRP.. So I would say there is hope.... OK not really as I would much rather have a GTR. I've driven a new ZO6 and it was a nice car, however it still felt like a corvette, which I don't really like.(I could name reasons but I'm too tired)
BTW - Supposedly Nissan is bumping up the MSRP by 10% for the 2010 model. Gay sauce.
"The law of the Lid Theory" People will not buy something from you if they feel that you are in one way or another inferior to them. If someone sees me driving around a beat to **** Toyota Carolla; no well off business man is going to think I have anything to offer him, or his family.
If you just think about the theory you'll realize how ridiculous it is. Yes, it is probably true. But you have to think deeper about it. Do you really think having a GTR is going to attract a different/bigger/etc crowd? You're not a real-estate agent (or anyone else who would drive people aroud) so why does what your car is matter to you?
The bottom line is, if you want a particular car for its status (luxury cars), then that is want you should buy, if you want a car for what it can do, then buy the GTR. The people that are impressed with the GTR is not the same people that are impressed by BMW's or Mercedes.
I just achived my life long dream if opening a karate school, and I'm finding my decades of hard work are paying off. I have a great job, and I'm making good money. I just bought my evo about 3-4 months ago, and I love it, but I think I might want to upgrade, but I'm not sure yet. I've dreamed of importing an R34 into the states, and getting it registered, but it just seems like more trouble then its worth. The R35 just seems more practical, and is an awesome machine.
I will be planning on doing this in probably a year or so when I have a lot of money to throw down on this thing so I dont have a huge car payment. My question to you is, do you think the price of the R35 will drop from the $75,000 mark within the next year or 2? I WILL NOT buy one of these cars used again. I bought a used STi and a used EVO, and I've learned that these cars are driven hard and more times then not have a bad history behind them.
Any to clear up any confusion, this is the main reason I'm looking to upgrade.
"The law of the Lid Theory" People will not buy something from you if they feel that you are in one way or another inferior to them. If someone sees me driving around a beat to **** Toyota Carolla; no well off business man is going to think I have anything to offer him, or his family.
I will be planning on doing this in probably a year or so when I have a lot of money to throw down on this thing so I dont have a huge car payment. My question to you is, do you think the price of the R35 will drop from the $75,000 mark within the next year or 2? I WILL NOT buy one of these cars used again. I bought a used STi and a used EVO, and I've learned that these cars are driven hard and more times then not have a bad history behind them.
Any to clear up any confusion, this is the main reason I'm looking to upgrade.
"The law of the Lid Theory" People will not buy something from you if they feel that you are in one way or another inferior to them. If someone sees me driving around a beat to **** Toyota Carolla; no well off business man is going to think I have anything to offer him, or his family.
So you have to ask yourself, is a GT-R going to increase the number of Karate lessons I give enough to outway the additional $30-40,000 paid for a GT-R?
I personally would take lessons based on expierence of the teacher rather than the type of automobile he drives.
But hey what do I know? Do what gives you immediate gratification.
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The price just went up...
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/05/n...-nearly-7-000/
Nissan announced today a price increase for the 2009 GT-R, raising the MSRP nearly $7,000 from $69,850 to $76,840. The price for the Premium model has been increased even more, going from $71,900 to $79,090 in one fell swoop. Fortunately, the adjusted prices do not affect customers who placed their orders with dealers before September 5. Nissan cited increased material costs as the reason for the adjustment.
Since the GT-R is already one of the best performance bargains on the market today and customers are paying a premium to own one, we doubt that the price increase will have any effect on sales. Still, $7,000 is a serious chunk of change that could go towards aftermarket toys from Cobb Tuning or HKS.
PRESS RELEASE
Nissan today announced an interim price adjustment on the 2009 Nissan GT-R due to increased raw materials costs. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)* of $76,840 for the GT-R and $79,090 for the GT-R Premium model are effective immediately. Destination & Handling (D&H) is $1,000. The adjusted prices do not apply to customer orders already in dealer hands prior to September 5. The initial GT-R pricing was established nearly a year ago.
To date, approximately 70 percent of the first year allocation of GT-Rs for the United States market have been sold as part of a pre-sale program that has been underway since February 2008. The first customer deliveries of the limited production Nissan GT-R supercar began on July 7, 2008. The GT-R is available only through officially certified Nissan dealers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facilities commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service. A searchable listing of the 663 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on nissanusa.com.
All 2009 Nissan GT-Rs are equipped with a standard 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 producing 480 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque, backed by an all-new, paddle-shifted, dual clutch rear transmission and a world's first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system.
Since the GT-R is already one of the best performance bargains on the market today and customers are paying a premium to own one, we doubt that the price increase will have any effect on sales. Still, $7,000 is a serious chunk of change that could go towards aftermarket toys from Cobb Tuning or HKS.
PRESS RELEASE
Nissan today announced an interim price adjustment on the 2009 Nissan GT-R due to increased raw materials costs. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)* of $76,840 for the GT-R and $79,090 for the GT-R Premium model are effective immediately. Destination & Handling (D&H) is $1,000. The adjusted prices do not apply to customer orders already in dealer hands prior to September 5. The initial GT-R pricing was established nearly a year ago.
To date, approximately 70 percent of the first year allocation of GT-Rs for the United States market have been sold as part of a pre-sale program that has been underway since February 2008. The first customer deliveries of the limited production Nissan GT-R supercar began on July 7, 2008. The GT-R is available only through officially certified Nissan dealers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facilities commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service. A searchable listing of the 663 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on nissanusa.com.
All 2009 Nissan GT-Rs are equipped with a standard 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 producing 480 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque, backed by an all-new, paddle-shifted, dual clutch rear transmission and a world's first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system.
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I knew this a few weeks ago but promised I wouldn't leak it out.
The Regional Nissan Rep that told me about this price increase when I took delivery and also told me that the 2010's will see a significant price increase over the 09's. He said Nissan did not make money on the 09's that were brought to the US but were used to establish the brand here and to be able to qualify for international racing.
The guy was dead on about the price increase he told me was going to happen, Let's see if he was right on the rest of his predictions.
Hey this price increase works for me since I got mine at MSRP. I was going to flip the car but I love the car and I'm keeping it.
The Regional Nissan Rep that told me about this price increase when I took delivery and also told me that the 2010's will see a significant price increase over the 09's. He said Nissan did not make money on the 09's that were brought to the US but were used to establish the brand here and to be able to qualify for international racing.
The guy was dead on about the price increase he told me was going to happen, Let's see if he was right on the rest of his predictions.
Hey this price increase works for me since I got mine at MSRP. I was going to flip the car but I love the car and I'm keeping it.