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First GTR delivered to US customer

After months of anticipation the Nissan GT-R supercar has finally gone on sale in the U.S. with the first car being delivered this morning to a Southern California customer.

The keys to the Black Obsidian GT-R Premium model were handed to Daryl Alison of Costa Mesa, California, by dealer representative Mike Sage moments after midnight.

“I’ve followed the history of the GT-R since inception and, after years of anticipation, it’s great to see the Godzilla of supercars finally coming to the U.S.,” said Alison, who has previously owned a number of Nissan 350Zs and other sports cars. Read Article

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pcar4evr - 7/7/2008 11:41:33 AM

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hope he doesn't get the 12.6@111mph car that C&D tested.

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Star - 7/7/2008 11:44:22 AM

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montyz81 - 7/7/2008 12:08:30 PM

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Another jealous person who can't live up to the fact that the GTR is and will be a force among not just the corvette type markets of the world, but also the Supercar markets of the world. Watch out, the NSX is right around the corner. That car will probably also beat out the Supercars for less money as well.

Star - 7/7/2008 12:26:35 PM

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answer - 7/7/2008 12:34:01 PMView My AgentSpace

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Weird how assumptions work.

Assuming that all GT-R buyers are "Japanese econbox fans" is obviously foolish.

And yet, if you would say Star's posts will always be some of the most ignorantly biased pieces of trash, you'd likely be proven correct.

daytonaviolet - 7/7/2008 12:38:52 PM

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It's definitely not a Ferrari beater, but it certainly offer a lot of performance for the price.

Etoile_suce - 7/7/2008 12:40:15 PM

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"0 to 60 is not a measure for how GOOD a car is."

Absolutely! Actual driving of the car is the best judge and from what I've read, it seems to be a very impressive car.

"The GT-R is as fast as cars that cost a lot more "

Correction, the GT-R is FASTER that cars that cost a lot more.

pcar4evr - 7/7/2008 12:51:18 PM

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The biggest disappointment about the GTR isn't even the looks, it's the weight and size. Nissan had a "clean sheet of paper opportunity" to do it right and they didn't. They built an overweight and oversize car that needs big power to compete, just when the world needs cars that are lighter, more efficient (but and just as much fun). A squandered opportunity spent chasing the Germans who also were trapped in the horsepower/weight wars.

Star - 7/7/2008 1:00:51 PM

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"etool sauce" Actual driving of the car is the best judge and from what I've read"

From what you've READ? Another Internet car guy (roll eyes).

Star - 7/7/2008 1:06:52 PM

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Staar,

last time I checked the GT-R got its a** kicked by the new M3. Ha, ha...

Htay7500 - 7/7/2008 1:38:48 PM

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Econobox: " An econobox is a slang term for any of a series of small, boxy, fuel efficient automobiles with few luxuries, usually with a three-door hatchback format and front wheel drive. The term may have been coined by Car and Driver magazine as an alternative to their usual term for such a car, "shitbox".

Possibly the first econobox was the Austin Mini, first built in England in 1959. The best known American econoboxes were the Chevrolet Chevette and the Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon. Japanese econoboxes include the Honda Civic (in particular the first and second generations) and the Datsun B-210. The Fiat 127 and its Yugoslavian counterpart the Yugo are also famous econoboxes.

Other well known economy cars like the Volkswagen Beetle and the Citroën 2CV are sometimes referred to as econoboxes, but do not have the requisite square shape of a true econobox.

Other cars such as the Chevrolet Sprint, Geo Metro, as well as the Ford Fiesta, Ford Festiva, and Ford Aspire would be considered econoboxes."

http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Econobox

Etoile_suce - 7/7/2008 2:03:20 PM

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"etool sauce" Actual driving of the car is the best judge and from what I've read
From what you've READ? Another Internet car guy (roll eyes). "

I can still see that you don't understand what my name means. So I take it that you've driven the GT-R as well? If not, then STFU.

montyz81 - 7/7/2008 2:23:54 PM

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I love watching all these people get upset at the fact that a $70k car will gain a level respect that has traditionally belonged to cars costing upwards of $150k. Don't you worry, the super cars aren't going away nor is anyone going to think this is better or worse then the Ferrari or Porsche. The goal of this car was to provide performance levels only reserved for cars in the "Supercar" price range. Just so everyone knows, the intent of the Manf of this car was to be a successor to the last gen GTR while providing performance of a Supercar. What they ended up with was a car that has the craftmanship of a Lexus and the performance of a Porsche. Lets face it, you can buy a GT-R and an Lexus LS for the price of these exotics. I am fine with that!

Star - 7/7/2008 2:41:36 PM

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montyz81 "I love watching all these people get upset at the fact that a $70k car will gain a level respect that has traditionally belonged to cars costing upwards of $150k"

I would personally not have any reason to get upset if a $70K car would indeed be as good as a 150K car because a 70K car is the one I could actually afford between the two. The problem is that I'm not one of the retards that think overnight Nissan has the capability to build Ferraris and sell them for cheap. I can see the GT-R for what it is, an overhyped econobox and while I cannot afford a Ferrari, I would still not claim that this Japanese s**tbox is as good because is closer to what I can afford. Do you understand that Sherlock? Brainwashed sheep that believe cars like the Corvette and the GT-R are anything but fast s**tboxes simply need HELP.

Htay7500 - 7/7/2008 2:50:43 PM

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"Brainwashed sheep that believe cars like the Corvette and the GT-R are anything but fast s**tboxes simply need HELP."

you certainly don't know how to use the word "econobox" nor have driven the gtr or corvette. you simply think you can bash them all you like with your bias.

Htay7500 - 7/7/2008 3:02:16 PM

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You're probably those sheep who think anything below $100k is crap without even test-driving it. you are very narrow-minded when it comes to cars because you care about what others think about you.

Star - 7/7/2008 3:35:14 PM

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Htay7500,

sorry kid but I think you are retarded. I am talking about driving experience and you are keep talking about badges. The Corvette is the biggest pile of s**t I ever drove. Do you want me to say is great because it is in my price range as opposed to a Ferrari. I dispose all the lowlifes that try to make themselves feel better by imagining that the c**p they buy is just as good as what the rich buy...only cheaper. Oh, all these fools choosing to drive Ferraris instead of Chevy or Nissan cars. Oh my, we poor people are so much smarter. I cannot afford a Ferrari but at least I'm not one of the lowlifes that believes a Nissan or a Chevy it would be just as good.

montyz81 - 7/7/2008 4:08:16 PM

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Star"I would personally not have any reason to get upset if a $70K car would indeed be as good as a 150K car because a 70K car is the one I could actually afford between the two. The problem is that I'm not one of the retards that think overnight Nissan has the capability to build Ferraris and sell them for cheap. I can see the GT-R for what it is, an overhyped econobox and while I cannot afford a Ferrari, I would still not claim that this Japanese s**tbox is as good because is closer to what I can afford. Do you understand that Sherlock? Brainwashed sheep that believe cars like the Corvette and the GT-R are anything but fast s**tboxes simply need HELP."
Wow. In one short paragraph you have shown how ignorant you are. I don't think anyone has said the car was as good as a $150k car. What everyone is saying is that for $70k you can get the performance of a 150k car. It is amazing that you can't see that. It is also amazing that you can't see what Nissan has achieved. The fact that you call these achievements s-boxes just makes everyone see you for what you really are, an ignorant little boy. This car is neither an s-box nor an econobox. It is simply a car that brings brilliant performance and engineering to the masses. We get the fact that you do not like Nissans however, like it or not it is an achievement recognized by the world. Your opinion is irrelevant to the achievement. They did it and you can't change the fact that it will be an amazing success for Nissan. It will also sell quite well. Not only will it sell but it will sell to people who buy Ferraris. It will be included in private collections next to Porsches. In 20 years it will sell handsomely on the Barrett-Jackson auction right after Mclarens. All of this because of the achievement. So please do me a favor and either recognize the achievement or keep your ignorant opinion to yourself.

Htay7500 - 7/7/2008 4:22:22 PM

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the people that buy corvettes could care less about what the rich buy. you probably didn't treat the corvette as it was intended to be. its not a luxury car like ferrari or bentley. and they appeal to different audiences. most corvette owners that I know don't care about what most people that own ferraris think. the chevy has a stick and its engine is potent. theres also lots of dealers and has a very potent engine. its a simple sports car. the ferrari is magnificent, but its not something everyone can get. the ferrari is a ferrari and the corvette is a corvette.

Htay7500 - 7/7/2008 4:28:32 PM

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monty: you are on the ball, chevy is aiming for the same thing: $45k corvette with $150k+ performance.

EL34 - 7/7/2008 12:23:15 PM

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EI34 - 7/7/2008 12:47:10 PM

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..not that I can afford even the tires. I'm just an uneducated salesman trying to makle ends meet.

:-<

EL34 - 7/7/2008 12:54:24 PM

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I'm closing escrow on a home tomorrow and my check will be for $18,300.

It's a 3br & 2.5ba condo for $610,000 and I get 3%.

_43LE - 7/7/2008 2:06:13 PM

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I'm closing escrow on a home tomorrow and my check will be for $24,400.

It's a 3br & 2.5ba condo for $610,000 and I get 4%.

so there!

DexDiamonds - 7/7/2008 12:52:32 PM

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Why are people on this site so bias???

To each their own.

Some like sophisicated german cars, others might prefer the rawness of an American Muscle car, and some like japanese cars for reliability and they're affordable and limitless to modify.

And I feel that any true car guy can appreciate and respect any genre of car.

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amazinBimmer - 7/7/2008 12:56:02 PM

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we all hate crappy fwd cars... oh wait... theres audi....
we also love limited editions that are limited for no reason other than not being able to compete.

and I do respect true german luxury and sport marques.. porsche, BMW and MB. period.

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EL34 - 7/7/2008 1:08:45 PM

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For same reason the average age of a Lexus owner is 75 years old.

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mpwr - 7/10/2008 10:06:08 AM

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some people buy cars for the luxury and badge, and some for how they drive, true bimmers are drivers and that has nothing to do with how much money they make.

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PerformanceGuy - 7/7/2008 1:29:53 PM

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Very lucky guy!! Hope that he enjoys this amazing machine!!

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BmwVoyager - 7/7/2008 1:41:31 PM

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Iam so Jealous ;-;
Congrats to the new owner!
Enjoy it!! xD

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IS3andME - 7/7/2008 2:19:02 PM

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That car looks sinister, that should be the only color it comes in...

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Agent63 - 7/7/2008 2:57:57 PMView My AgentSpace

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Cool

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dlin - 7/7/2008 3:52:10 PM

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The black one looks so "killing"!

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PerformanceGuy - 7/7/2008 4:37:11 PM

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I think the dark gunmetal color looks killer on the GT-R!!

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jpighetti - 7/7/2008 4:50:42 PM

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This car has been so hyped up it will be interesting to see how it fairs in long term, real world driving. I think 6 and 12 month tests will prove it to be a decent everyday car with incredible performance when it's owner wants it. It's still too ricer for me, but you have to respect it.

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auto001 - 7/7/2008 4:52:38 PM

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Star, your precious BMW is not even in the game :) haha!

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222max - 7/7/2008 5:08:49 PM

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Sign. I should have known that I'd have to weed through a million yards of immature nonsense in this thread to find any real meaningful comments. Always happens here when it has anything to do with a car like the GT-R

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