GT-R to retail for 60k says.... autoweek again
08-16-2006, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hondasr4kids
Just pointing it out, that **** still happens, e=whether they actually sell for that price, is another thing.
You can guarantee that for the first year people will be paying way over MSRP just like every other new sports car introduction. The next year there is a different 'new sports car' to entice the early adopters and the price of the GT-R will normalize.
08-16-2006, 03:03 PM
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Playdoh, I like you and all but you really need to stop listening to Autoweek... There is so much bad and wrong info in that mag that it amazes me they're still around. Not saying they're wrong on the GT-R pricing, but I'll be shocked if Nissan doesn't undercut the new M3 by a little.
08-16-2006, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bascho
Must be nice to be you 
$60k financed for 5 years at 6% = $1159.97 monthly pmt.
$60k financed for 5 years at 6% = $1159.97 monthly pmt.
08-16-2006, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
Playdoh, I like you and all but you really need to stop listening to Autoweek... There is so much bad and wrong info in that mag that it amazes me they're still around. Not saying they're wrong on the GT-R pricing, but I'll be shocked if Nissan doesn't undercut the new M3 by a little.
its a class above the M3 in performance, I was actually expecting it to cost more than the Z06... but hey dont kill the messenger. only 1 way to find out... i for one would be very happy if it starts lower than 55k. Autoweek isnt too bad though, they have more news than all the other car news mags and new features updated everyday.
08-16-2006, 04:14 PM
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I didn't think about that. It be interesting to see where they put it price wise, specially if Nissan gives the go to a 450z. By looking at the prices of a 2006 M3 $48K-$56K, I'm guessing that the next generation M3 will be in the $50k-$60K price range with the 335i TT filling up the gap between the M3 and the regular 3 series.
08-16-2006, 04:58 PM
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60 grand is pretty high for a Nissan. I think the GTRs main competitors will be Shelbys, Camaros and Challengers, all of which will sell for a lot cheaper, even in hi power versions. The new Camaro will probably be a handler also. The GTR is really only a muscle car imo.
08-16-2006, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TALAN7
60 grand is pretty high for a Nissan. I think the GTRs main competitors will be Shelbys, Camaros and Challengers, all of which will sell for a lot cheaper, even in hi power versions. The new Camaro will probably be a handler also. The GTR is really only a muscle car imo.
08-16-2006, 07:07 PM
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I can't see Americans paying $60k for a Nissan, but then again I'm sure there will be an insane prime time advertising blitz on this car (Super Bowl, World Series, American Idol, etc) before it comes to market so anything can change.
08-16-2006, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
people do pay 70k for a Chevrolet you know......
08-16-2006, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DailyDriver2k5
I don't undertand why they would be upset. Infiniti's are Nissan upscale cars with new badging.No such thing as Infiniti in Japan , just like no such thing as Lexus, there just the upper models of Toyota. Wether the Gt-R fall under the Nissan plate, it shouldn't matter to them, G35 are selling like hot cakes, the M35/45 are doing status quo, they need to be crying to Nissan of Japan to redesign a new flagship sedan for them , the Q has died every generation its been out and yet they keep bringing it back to life with Ho-hum looks and to much technical garbage with the package that nobody is intrested in.
I'm sorry but yuor answer is incorrect.
Toyota introduced the Lexus nameplate in Japan for 2006 with the IS, GS and SC. When the new LS arrives it will join that lineup. This was done for a few reasons... 1. Lexus has achieved a certain level of recognized status... enough that some Japanese were swapping their badges with the Lexus equivelents. 2. Japanese shopping in the upscale market that these models are in would prefer the status of having a Benz or BMW over a mere Toyota. 3. Many Japanese would rather have a Japanese car over a foreign one... availablility of parts being a big reason. I don't know how well Lexus is doing in Japan, but if I was shopping in that market... I wouldn't buy one. In terms of status alone, you are still better off with a BMW or a Benz and in terms of being a "driver's car" BMW, Audi, Alpha Romeo and even some Renault and VW are better buys.
They need a Power Sedan desperately that is going to stir the market.....most people in that range are going to be looking at BMW 740i's and E600 Merc posibly base S500's.
Not some techno-garbage rolling on 4 wheels.....thats where there fustrations need to be focused at. Because right now Infiniti flagship is below the status quo mark!
Not some techno-garbage rolling on 4 wheels.....thats where there fustrations need to be focused at. Because right now Infiniti flagship is below the status quo mark!
08-20-2006, 10:39 AM
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Last thing I read about the Gt-R was that Nissan was aiming to take on the Carrae (sp? to early) or their GT's.
I'm just happy they are bringing atleast the badge over to the states. Be interesting to see where it place's in the price range though I know its going to be well outa reach for me.
I'm just happy they are bringing atleast the badge over to the states. Be interesting to see where it place's in the price range though I know its going to be well outa reach for me.
08-20-2006, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by hondasr4kids
^I read the same thing, GTR is after the Porcshe Carrera
08-20-2006, 04:47 PM
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Now that I got to thinking about it... I'm curious as to how they will market the car in the media. Will they go off the heritage of the GTR name badge, doing a semi historical quickie show of all previous cars then state "..now America gets to share in its glory" or something akin to it. Or treat it like its a brand new car all together name and all.
08-20-2006, 05:25 PM
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I think they need to put this in the commercial Top Gear GT-R
08-20-2006, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Red_X8
I think they need to put this in the commercial Top Gear GT-R
