First GTR delivered to US customer

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.

— montyz81 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 12:08:30 PM | | Votes: 19   

Another clueless guy that thinks Nissan builds Ferraris for less. 0 to 60 is not a measure for how GOOD a car is. The GT-R is as fast as cars that cost a lot more but that's the ONLY thing the GT-R has in common with those cars. Is really not that hard to understand.

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 12:26:35 PM | | Votes: -16   

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.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 12:34:01 PM | | Votes: 7   

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

— daytonaviolet (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 12:38:52 PM | | Votes: 1   

"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.

— Etoile_suce (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 12:40:15 PM | | Votes: 9   

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.

— pcar4evr (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 12:51:18 PM | | Votes: -2   

"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 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 1:00:51 PM | | Votes: -9   

Staar,

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

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 1:06:52 PM | | Votes: -11   

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

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 1:38:48 PM | | Votes: 1   

"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.

— Etoile_suce (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 2:03:20 PM | | Votes: 4   

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!

— montyz81 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 2:23:54 PM | | Votes: 5   

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.

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 2:41:36 PM | | Votes: -6   

"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 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 2:50:43 PM | | Votes: 3   

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.

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 3:02:16 PM | | Votes: 3   

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.

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 3:35:14 PM | | Votes: -7   

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.

— montyz81 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 4:08:16 PM | | Votes: 6   

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 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 4:22:22 PM | | Votes: 5   

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

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 4:28:32 PM | | Votes: 3   

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

:-<

— EI34 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 12:47:10 PM | | Votes: 9   

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%.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 12:54:24 PM | | Votes: -13   

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!

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2008 2:06:13 PM | | Votes: 4   

annoying isn't it

i love the colour of this GT-R

— ILikeLambo (View Profile)

Posted on 7/8/2008 12:41:53 AM | | Votes: 3   

That would be first 'official' sale....

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/8/2008 12:32:36 AM | | Votes: 2