Toys4RJill

Spectacular performance numbers, 2.7 seconds. I also love the design of the interior, no nonsense. Only thing I don't like is that there are rear seats. Why?

TangoRed

Why not? A lot of people like them.

bagwell

cheaper insurance?

Skylar978

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I like what they have done as far as updates

TangoRed

The replacement been delayed until 2020. I'm hoping they just put this model on hiatus in 2018 instead of dragging it out any farther. 10 years is the max a model run should ever go on, imo.

Toys4RJill

Not for a car like this.

TangoRed

Why do you say that? It's not like GT-R sales have been particularly strong. I appreciate the work Nissan has done keeping this car current and recognize it still kicks *** from a performance standpoint, but a new body/weight saving techniques would be welcome.

I feel the same way about every Aston Martin that is reaching the decade mark.

Aron9000

I agree, 8 model years or so should be the max before a major redesign. A lot can change in that time technology wise, but mainly I just want to see some fresh styling. Although I think Nissan was WAY ahead of the curve with this car in terms of the technology, the advanced computer controlled AWD, smaller turbocharged motor, etc. The performance numbers are still pretty staggering.

Like you said, the next technological leap for this car will be using carbon fiber and losing weight. Personally I'd like for it to be smaller, its kind of massive for a sports car, shorter length and lower roof line. The drivetrain and AWD system are pretty amazing even 7-8 years later.

Toys4RJill

That's all that needs to be said.

TangoRed

If that's all that needs to be said then the automobile shouldn't be using 4-5 year product cycles for cheap cars and 6-8 years for more expensive ones. Plenty of cars are replaced before they've become totally obsolete.

When you step out of the vaccum, it's easy to see the GT-R operates in a market where the "new hotness' gets the dollar, which is why GT-R sales are so soft. Nissan is simply being Nissan where they refuse to invest in complete redesigns unless it's a sure fire profit center. Unlike other automakers, they're not content with breaking even in on halo cars. The GT-R will be fine in the long run, but this type of thinking is exactly why Infiniti languished. The next GT-R will be incredible though, no doubt.

gengar

I'm really glad they made the leather on the dash a single piece - the split was the most garish aspect of the interior of the Nismo I spent a day with last year. That said, I'm still not too impressed with the interior (although I'll reserve final judgment until I sit in one). I just don't get why it's so hard to make a $100k+ car have an interior that would actually make me happy to sit in after spending $100k+.

Well, IMO the real problem is that the market for the GT-R is tiny (note that this doesn't necessarily disagree with your statement). That said, they have limited production in the past (I think 2011 was only 315 units for the US?) so this achieves something similar to a full production stop in terms of supply reduction.

Motor

Aron9000

I recognize that road, its the Natchez Trace parkway near Nissan's Franklin TN headquarters. 45mph speed limit, lots of cops, lots of bicyclists, very scenic and pretty. Not a road you want to push a car like the GT-R on, guaranteed to get you a ticket.

TangoRed

When I was in college a little over 4 years ago a group of us would always drive away from campus and tear down that road in the wee hours of the night to blow off some steam. So stupid...especially with the deer hazard.

RX469

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Always loved the design of this GT-R, except for the front. It's not quite strikingly exotic-ish. The rear is simplicity striking. The interior is very nicely done. The performance is exceptional for such a car. Love it!