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2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R

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#261 of 270 Re: nissan skyline 2009 [paisan] by lemmer

Oct 16, 2008 (6:52 am)

Replying to: paisan (Oct 14, 2008 4:39 pm)
I'd like to see the income demographics on the GTR buyer. I would guess they make far less than the average 911 driver. I am not convinced the average GTR buyer is ready for the maintenance costs on these cars.

#262 of 270 Re: nissan skyline 2009 [lemmer] by jb_shin

Oct 16, 2008 (12:01 pm)

Replying to: lemmer (Oct 16, 2008 6:52 am)
I was thinking the same thing. Still, it seems like no one is getting GTR for less than $100,000, so one would think that the potential buyer will be able to afford maintenance on this thing.

#263 of 270 Re: nissan skyline 2009 [jb_shin] by paisan

Oct 16, 2008 (4:31 pm)

Replying to: jb_shin (Oct 16, 2008 12:01 pm)
I've seen none on the road and 2 of them at 2 of our 3 track events since the car shipped. So these folks are not Buffy and Muffin who want to impress their doctor and lawyer neighbors. These guys are hard core or soon to be hard core track-drivers and as such know the maintenance costs associated with tracking one's car. I have another friend in the brake industry already developing pads and rotors for these cars so the price for replacements will come down rather quickly.
 
-mike
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#264 of 270 Re: nissan skyline 2009 [paisan] by lemmer

Oct 17, 2008 (6:38 am)

Replying to: paisan (Oct 16, 2008 4:31 pm)
I would guess anybody who buys the first few cars that come out for $20-30K over list price are not representative of the typical buyer. Clearly these types have plenty of disposable income whether they are buying a Thunderbird, a GT-R or any other flavor of the day.

#265 of 270 Re: nissan skyline 2009 [lemmer] by paisan

Oct 18, 2008 (7:37 pm)

Replying to: lemmer (Oct 17, 2008 6:38 am)
I would guess anybody who buys the first few cars that come out for $20-30K over list price are not representative of the typical buyer. Clearly these types have plenty of disposable income whether they are buying a Thunderbird, a GT-R or any other flavor of the day.
 
I agree, however they aren't going to be producing a large enough number where these cars would sell for "cheap" ever. At best you might get one for MSRP, and in my book anyone buying a car for $70K+ has plenty of disposable income.
 
The old addage "gotta pay to play" comes to mind. Same reason why although I have recently looked at a 2005 Maserati Coupe for $36k which I could afford easily, after reviewing the maintenance schedule and costs, I can't afford that portion of it
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#266 of 270 Quad Charged R35 GT-R by tyndago

Dec 28, 2008 (9:35 am)

http://www.2009gtr.com/2008/12/power-enterprise-quad-charged-gt-r.html
 
A quad charged GT-R. Twin Rotrex superchargers and stock twin turbos on this Power Enterprise demo GT-R.
 
The setup includes two Rotrex C30-94 superchargers, 650 cc injectors, an ECU, strengthened wastegate actuators , air intake, intercooler pipes, and an exhaust

#267 of 270 SpecV by bigmclargehuge

Jan 08, 2009 (10:21 am)

Intended to Edmunds:
 
Any plans to go to Japan to test the first of the customer-owned SpecV's?

#268 of 270 Re: nissan skyline 2009 [paisan] by xwayzz

Feb 04, 2009 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Oct 18, 2008 7:37 pm)
I agree 110%!!!! Folks..and these automakers, have forgotten that service on these vehicles has become sooooo unrealistic and out of control, that gas and insurance is the least of your issues. When service A comes (a fancy way of taking your money for an oil change and it's also Latin for "dumb-ass should of bought American") around, you will face a $340 charge and all else follows. "gotta pay to play".....110% correct.
 
xwayzz

#269 of 270 Re: nissan skyline 2009 [xwayzz] by bigmclargehuge

Feb 05, 2009 (4:50 pm)

Replying to: xwayzz (Feb 04, 2009 4:08 pm)
2 Chevy "TrailBlazers". When they catch fire, they light the trail for you.
 
2 Ford "Exploders". 'Nuff said.
 
1 Dodge pickup. Wish I'd dodged that bullet.
 
2 Cadillacs. No jokes on this one, those were absolute nightmares . Seats, lights, mirrors, horns. Anything breakable on those cars, broke.
 
I've given American vehicles plenty of opportunities. So far they've let me down spectacularly.

#270 of 270 Re: Quad Charged R35 GT-R [tyndago] by kunani

Jan 25, 2010 (4:05 pm)

Replying to: tyndago (Dec 28, 2008 9:35 am)
Yeah as you know mine is modifed but not to that extent. Fluids are expensive in this car and anyone wanting to track it should be aware of the total cost of fluids for the transmission if they intend to keep their warranty.
 
Here is mine on the dyno during a custom tuning session. Each transmission fluid change is at least $600 + labor, at a dealer about $1k total not including oil or diff fluids, add another $1k to that and warranty states fluid changes if you track it or heat levels pass 230 degrees every 1800 miles. Not cheap by any means.
 
http://www.apexkings.com/entry.php/18-Budez-GTR-Dyno-Tuned-at-HB-Speed

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