Nissan hikes GT-R prices in U.S. by almost $7k

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Nissan hikes GT-R prices in U.S. by almost $7k


Nissan today announced an interim price adjustment on the 2009 GT-R due to increased raw materials costs, with base prices now starting at $76,840 and prices for the premium model starting at $79,090, up from $69,850 and $71,900 respectively. The new prices are exclusive of a $1,000 destination and handling charge, and don’t apply to customer orders already in dealer hands prior to September 5.

All 2009 Nissan GT-Rs are equipped with a standard 3.8L twin turbo V6 producing a claimed 480hp (358kW) and 434lb-ft (588Nm) of torque, backed by a paddle-shifted, dual clutch rear transmission and ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system.

To date, approximately 70% of the first year allocation of GT-Rs for the U.S. – roughly 1,700 cars - have been sold as part of a pre-sale program that has been underway since February 2008. The first car was delivered to a customer in California on the 7th of July.

[Redlyne_mr2]

$7000 increase per unit due to increased raw material cost.. yah right lol. Strange the price of the 350z and G35/37 didnt go up

[EstoMax]

nissan must have realized they are charging way too little for a car that does that much. they want to get in on the dealer markups :P

[Darkane]

Z06 back to best bang for the buck.

[HiSpec]

a little off topic... has any of the GT-R owner found any issues with their car?

[Deetz]

I'm not surprised, seen it before many times on a new popular car that is in limited supply.

I remember back in the day.....1990 when the Miata 1st came out with a sticker of $13,800, but due to short supply and great demand, dealer were getting like 20 g's for them

[Sorath]

Originally posted by Darkane
Z06 back to best bang for the buck.

what are u smoking man, even with 7k more money grab, the car is still a steal of a deal compared to the z06. unlike the z06 the car might even possibly appreciate

[rc2002]

Z06 isn't as comparable as ZR1. If the GT-R ever gets into ZR1 territory (price-wise) then it'll lose the bang for buck top spot.

[Khalil.e]

Wow.. is there still really that much demand for this car?

I'm usually quite the Nissan fanboy - but I just cant get myself to like this car.

Regardless of how much money I have, or ever will have, I dont think I would ever put any of it towards this car.

Great performer non the less.


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[rage2]

Originally posted by Sorath
unlike the z06 the car might even possibly appreciate

Car. Appreciate. That's funny haha.

The only way you'll come up ahead is if you flip the car within year 1.

[Sorath]

naw, its limited production, im pretty sure people would pay more for it, maybe like 3 years then it`ll depreciate besides u can buy a z06 right now and sell it day after for like 30k less than what u paid? lol

[962 kid]

Originally posted by Sorath
naw, its limited production, im pretty sure people would pay more for it, maybe like 3 years then it`ll depreciate besides u can buy a z06 right now and sell it day after for like 30k less than what u paid? lol

Since when was 1000 cars per month limited production