The cost of the "new" GTR's is absurd. When the car came out it was a supercar beater for $70K. Now 10 years later Nissan has made subtle tweaks to an old car and have tripled the price. It shows just how much the car has aged now that reviewers are calling it old school and analog. When it was first released they were talking about how digital it was and that it was like driving a PlayStation.
The normal gtr costs 120.000. Its true the gtr was a steal 10 years ago. I also think it is overpriced today. But you can't compare the old base version with newest most expensive one
@@clemfandango2379 Does the same not apply to any supercar on the market? Why pay $400k for a Lamborghini when you can buy a Supra and stick a monster turbo on it? It's always going to cost a bomb for a "proper" sports/racing suspension, the carbon fibre panels, the exhaust etc. I'm not saying it's good value. I'm saying this is no more a normal GTR, than a high spec 5-series is an M5.
@@apt62I don't really think so, this is the last and best version of once such a dominant beast so I think price will actually increase just like the old spec-V
Don't get me wrong, I love the GTR it's was a school boy dream since the first Gran Turismo game but for 180k I could think of a list of cars longer than my arm that I would rather buy for the money..Nissan really should bring out a new model.
Just think, you could own an R32, R33, AND an older R35 for less than just this ONE R35! And still have a ton of money left over! The R34 isn't legal in the US yet so it's not exactly a "complete" collection but still quite impressive...go spend the other 70-80k on literally anything else! lmao
Id take the Porsche GT3 RS anyday over the R35 Nismo for track performance. The Porsche is rear engine rear wheel drive to put all the power in the back and to corner at much higher speed. The Nismo will keep up with the Porsche on long straight aways but cornering...The Porsche would corner like its on rails compared to the Nismo
@@tjk9263 I may well be wrong, but on the contrary to what you say, any 4WD I've driven is far faster around the bends and slower on the straights. Not that I'd disagree with you and buy a Porsche rather than this!
People needed some time to catch up to the gtr. It was ahead of its time. It is at its prime now though I just wish Nissan would unleash the true potential of that engine and let it make well over 600hp.
@Joel Schembri it's a steel chassis a camaro zl1 or mustang GT500 are even heavier unless they go aluminium it cannot be lighter with the same size so it's pretty good for what it is strong and stiff they can get alot more performance out of it with more power and upgrades if they want to. I'd buy that over a hybrid version any day.
@Joel Schembri I meant upgrade everything not just power. They could also revise the chassis make it smaller and lighter. But they won't do that because they'd rather invest on the new hybrid successor. Ew.
@@reverz3 I mean the R32-33-34 are all still going strong, compared to other cars from that era, some even cost more than a R35 in the UK but overhaul they are a solid reliable car, with mainly consumable items only needing to be replaced and regular maintenance.
The Nissan GTR is the car equivalent of Skyrim. They keep on releasing the same car at full price even though it is outdated like Bethesda does with Skyrim.
@@hasaanmasood gearbox was fixed and vastly improved from 2014 onward. If any had tgat had gearbox issues it's because asshole were doing launch control every red light.
Is it worth it? As a value proposition, absolutely not. There are much better cars in the market for cheaper these days. But as a "special" almost end of life, rare edition of a once dominant car that was frankly a dream car for most of us at that time, I suppose so. Much like how the "V-Spec 2 Nur, Z-Tune, etc." of the R34 lineup once was.
Nishant Dash this guy, i like this guy. This guy noticed the trend with GT-R having special editions before its end of life. R32 v-spec 2, r33 nismo 400r, r34 v-spec2 nur, z-tune, M-spec
@@cr2989 3 C8 corvettes for less and probaley as good or better. The audi r8 is about the same price but a v10 :). Couple nice Aston Martin's I'd buy for around 200k aswell. Or you got the huracan for around 200k+ I believe.
The Nismo is perfect for every day, blending in but still having stellar performance, they are a superb machine. For special occasions then pull out the 488 or the Huracán.
"There's still nothing quite like it." This is exactly why we should still respect and appreciate this car. Even if the rest have caught up to, and increasingly edged ahead of it, it's still a unique package and mix of behaviors/idiosyncrasies. No shared platform or engine, nothing generic; it does things its own way, even now.
That car is not a standard GT-R. It is a special version and is not for everybody. Personally I do not like the idea of the GT-R and would prefer a natural V8 for the noise and fun.
i love the gtr but overpricing is the start of the ending for the gtr, for that price there are a lot of car that are more exotic like mclaren, lambo or a gt3 and they hold value more. the base 2020 gtr starts at $113,540
I love how people complain about price... the people that are actually buying the nismo gtr...im sorry to say but they alrdy have lambos and McLaren's sitting in their lot. Nissan never intended to sell their cars to people that aren't gonna buy it... they're targeting rich people, even if the gtr was priced at 300k, people will buy it lol.
I would go to Japan one day (hopefully soon) and meet up with the Chief Engineer to urge him to continue the production of GT-R and hopefully get this beast and take him with me to travel around the world, it was the dream of my car to actually being able to do so!!!
11:25 "but the more old-school mechanical elements of the GTR perhaps ironically make it feel less digital than ever, and therefore more involving than many more modern offerings" I still remember the days everyone complaints about it is more like the computer, not the driver, driving the GTR. Then here we are today, calling the GTR one of the more mechanical and involving sports car left out there. Things move on really fast.
I think Henry only managed to tell half the story here. We all know the GTR is old and we all know it hasn’t aged well, but it’s the WHY that’s most crucial to the story. When it was launched in 2008 (US) it took the world by storm because of the numbers it generated: Nurburgring Lap Time, 0-60, 1/4 mile etc...but in generating those numbers it sacrificed driver involvement. In 2009, no one seemed to care because the headline figures were just so mind boggling. Now in 2019 the numbers this Nismo generates no longer impresses and cars costing 3x less outperform it. Its lost the one thing that made it special - speed. The 997.2 Porsche GT3 came out a year later than the GTR but has aged extremely well because it did more than just go fast - it involved the driver with a manual transmission, hydraulic steering, naturally aspirated engine and an insane soundtrack. It’s still loved by the world because driver involvement is now a rare commodity, crazy numbers are not. Moral of the story, never buy a car just because it’s fast. What’s fast today may be slow tomorrow. This Nismo may be more involving than previous GTRs, but for the same money, who in their right mind would choose it over a GT3 Touring?
One of the quirks of the gtr was that it was a relatively affordable car that could hang with the big boys...but at this price, you might as well buy a used McLaren or Porsche or some other premium car & have a better experience
Oh boi..im 110% sure you're fanboing right now. It's always like that when a new car comes and you like it so much that every other cars seems like not worth it. I've been there and i know how wrong i was with my previous choices. Gt-R is a solid machine. American cars aren't.
For me, Its worth & value comes down to what you get for the price you pay. & the Corvette C8 has a very intriguing value for a V8 mid-engine mounted super car. I myself like the Mustang GT350, but if I am to pay more than the price of a GT350, the only American car that I'd like to get is C8 Corvette & before C8 I wasn't a fan of Corvettes.
@@bojidarmartinov5949 yeah but for 70k max you get a very capable super car. It definitely won't be very reliable, most likely be made like a Lego car but it's still a very compelling package. And most people who "buy" these sort of cars will be leased so reliability is not an issue at all. It breaks down , they supply u with a replacement till they get yours fixed.. simple...mid engined v8 500bhp ..try and find another brand new car with that setup for less than 100k.
I haven't owned one yet but it's the car I fell in love with as a kid and I still love it. When it comes to straight lines yeah u might smoke it, but when it comes to consistency, when it comes to cutting through cars in traffic, when it comes to a straight line power house, the GTR still does it. GTR fan boy.
@@niftycritter1870 In all fairness it is not a standard GT-R and is one of their specialist build cars for hardcore wealthy GT-R fanboys. The chances are anybody who can afford that GT-R may also have other nice cars. Now I find it a silly car that is just a turbo wind bag but to others it is probably a dream car.
@@pratik1568 That means nothing....this edition is Limited...hence The price....8 in Canada. ...in Germany...China...Kuwait...Dubai...L.A....New York...UK. .Switzerland. ..Sydney..Shanghai. ..Paris...Moscow...Italy...Monaco... there is a Long waiting list across the globe.from Collectors to Playboys..😂😂😂
Just bought a '24 GTR and I think the last words you said in this video still ring true today. There's truly nothing like it and I don't think, with the way cars are going today, there ever will be another car like it again.
It's a great car still. The GTR was originally a budget supercar that cost less than other supercars, but had equal or better performance. This special edition is overpriced.
Idc how people have been saying it's too old, too expensive, I still think this car is amazing for what it is. The performance is still amazing to this day. That engine is still a gem making 600 HP, and just the analogue feeling it gives. There aren't that many cars that give you that raw feeling in this modern era.
The Nismo GTR should not sell for more than $120,000. The standard GTR should not sell for more than $80,000. So yes the GTRs while being old are way over priced
The TOP OF THE RANGE version is not sold for what its worth as far as materials, its sold for what people are willing to pay, they are also made in smaller quantity i believe which increases the price. The non-nismo is more geared towards value for money. If i had the money (and i will in about 5 years) Id buy a 2 year old Nismo. or 1 year old black edition.
Really appreciate that digital vs analog bit you mention at the end. Really sums up a lot of stuff that requires truly tactile responses for the best experience!
212k? :D No its not! I would wait for new Turbo S :) Or if you really consider track as the main playground for your new car then 991.2 GT3 or second hand GT-R with new toys (suspension, wheels, brakes, engine work, seat and other crazy stuff for example from HKS).
First an announcement of a two-part series on the GT4 twins, and now a full piece on the new Nismo? Carfection I'm already subscribed and *_like_* at the first sign of Catchpole's voice I don't know how to tell you I love you any more but please understand my expectations are exceeded at every step of the way
The thing is though, it seems overpriced compared to the standard car, but that just shows what good value the standard car is. The Nismo holds its own easily among similarly priced cars.
David I don’t think the standard car is even a good price considering how dated it is now. There are many more modern cars with better value and the C8 stingray is just around the corner.
Joel Schembri 600LT is also $100k more as is Huracan Performante. AMG GTR and GT3RS are similar price enough and nicer interiors with better brands. So ya :)
Those two cars have a very different philosophy of going fast. But at the end of the day the Nismo is faster in real world. Its real competitor would be the 911 turbo models.
cardude1992 I don’t care about which one is faster I’m not trying to win any races, I’m not paying 200k for a Nissan when I can get one of the most iconic cars for the same money.
The whole appeal of the R35 GT-R is value for money. You get a real supercar-beating performance at a fraction of the price. But with this new Nismo, I would be more than happy to spend it on a new 991.2 GT3 RS. Heck, even a used 991.1 or 991.2 GT3 would do nicely.
Awesome car, but it has been rendered moot with the reveal of the C8....and the Z06 on the horizon. Hopefully these car prices will be put in check. Prices have gotten out of control in this segment. Great video and commentary.
You can buy almost 3 C8 corvettes for the price of one Nismo GTR. Anyone with common sense is going C8. Hell the ZR1 C8 will probably be 100k less than the GTR and will beat it in every aspect of being a car
Joseph Lamonica the newer the car, the uglier they get. Trust me C8 Corvette is good for price but ugly as hell. GT-R's aren't all about looks but honestly this one or the 2017+ Nismo, are the best looking GT-R.
A.W A looks are a matter of opinion and most people agree the C8 is great looking. Not to mention the fact that it’s just simply a better car. (More luxurious, less expensive, more performance, better technology etc)
I’m glad they’re still making it. The car feels much closer to its roots than the Supra does to its. Even though we never got the R32/R33/R34 new in the US I’m happy we got this because I can always get a used one someday and these will still be kicking around in 20-25 years
Yes, it is rediculously pricey, and yes, it is still a great car. Pricey as it might be now, I dare to say that R35 is no less, if not more significant than any Skyline GT-R. Plus, let's not forget what the other two have been doing in recent years, R35 is still the best super car slayer from Japan isn't it?
So 10 years ago or so everyone was bitching that the car is too easy to drive and it's like a video game. Fwd to 2017-2019 and the car is being described as more traditional and engaging because everyone else has either caught up or overtaken it in the performance sense and are now like video games. What this reveals to me is how much of a hater many people are/were. They do NOT offer such criticisms for the BIG NAME/BADGES but but were quick to put down the little Nissan because it wasn't an European name plate. Where are the people that should now being saying it's old school, raw, more engaging and blah blah?? Yes. It's old and needs updating but you have to RESPECT THE FACT that this car changed the game and gave us a lot of these modern iconic cars. Look at all these variations of 911 all because GODZILLA came for their top dawg and ripped it apart initially. Respect, GODZILLA! RESPECT!
colin hawks me too, but the nissan will have smaller panelgaps, the windows will close properly, you won't have electronics problems and will be more reliable :)
But what would you rather use to pick up kids and groceries? The appeal of the GT-R is it's basically what you would get tuning a normal sedan to perform like a Ferrari, it's the best balance of everyday convenience and bleeding edge speed that any manufacturer has ever produced. The real test is trying to live out of your weekend track toy.
@@budthecyborg4575 The backseat in a GT-R isn't anymore spacious than the one in a 911. You can barely fit a kid back there comfortably and that's about it. There's no real practical advantage over a 911, especially an AWD one like the Turbo S. The Porsche also rides better. The Nismo has a uniqeness/rarity about it I guess.
AND.... that's exactly how I feel about mine. Been in countless cars over the years and have had the pleasure of driving some super cars both off and on the track... and, there is nothing quite like it. Still blows me away how good they are now, even after 9 years of ownership. Only thing that comes close to it for fun, is an ATOM S/C.... but in different ways obviously. Great review though. 👍
That is not a standard GT-R. It is a special version. Japanese car manufacturers are notorious for releasing very expensive special cars. It does not mean it is the fast or more hardcore just special.
You all say, for the same price, the GT3RS "Will" humiliate the GT-R on track but, The question is are "you" going to be able to do the same?! Some cars and harder to drive than others. You might lap the Nordschleife better in a GT-R than in a GT3RS. Not everyone is a trained race car driver who has been driving GT3RS race cars for a living... and the same vice versa. The GTR is built on being able to drive *(Not everyone is a trained driver - that's why it weighs so much. The weight isn't a mistake but rather the creator himself wanted it that way because weight aids in handling. and the 4WD Chassis is built in ways to allow the drivetrain to juggle torque around like theirs a super computer on board)* So no question about it, everyone in this comments section who isn't an experienced race car driver will do a better time at the Nordschleife in the GT-R Nismo than they will ever dream to in the GT3RS. (Though not tried and tested, i'm pretty sure that's a fact) Here, the current model year GT-R Nismo is around AU$379K Excl. Govt. Charges (And there's really only 1 model as far as options are in question) whereas the GT3RS is around AU$450K Excl. Govt. Charges (Before going into things like Weissach package which can get up to as much as AU$34K before considering the Magnessium wheel option of that package.) The current MY GT-R Nismo with all its improvements, add the N Attack Package to match the current MY GT3RS price with the Weissach Package and it's optional magnessium alloy wheels. These cars would be fun to watch battle for laptimes around the Nordschleife behind some of the brilliant racing drivers in the world. *With cars like these, most of their parts are exclusive from different manufactures so chances are the profits aren't that much even after a price jump.* *Even from the N Attack Package as well which i'm pretty sure parts have to be ordered otherwise Nissan would lose a lot of money from Mass Production.* Everybody questions the price of the Nismo N Attack Package but nobody questions the Weissach Package... I guess AU$34+K is excusable cause Porsche is an exotic big name Nismo N Attack Package: Approx. AU$119K - *This package was an actual development program - notice that the parts are exclusively allocated, not a weight saving package!* - Dedicated Carbon intercooler piping - Dedicated ECM & TCM - Dedicated Mechanical Front 1.5 Way Steel Plate L.S.D. - Dedicated Mechanical Rear 2 Way Carbon Plate L.S.D. - Dedicated OHLINS, height adjustable, 4WAY Damping force adjusted shocks and springs - Dedicated Variable roll-rigidity stabilizers - Dedicated Altered friction material (Don't the materials used but could be a carbon composite type) front brake pads - Dedicated Dry carbon front fenders (They feature an aero flick found on their GT3 race car) - Dedicated front rubber add-on spoiler (Could be the rubber lip under the splitter of the current GT-R Nismo) - Dedicated carbon rear wing (Dry Carbon blade with aluminium legs and Dry Carbon covers) - Dedicated (Ever only seen these seats on the N Attack) Recaro carbon shell full bucket seats (both sides) - Dry carbon rear bulkhead and Rear seat Quilting cross mat finisher
And could you imagine if this car had three petals I know manual transmissions are dying because of sales but the people who really love manual transmissions cars man this car would be nuts so Much FUN
Wow. This car's price has more than doubled in 12 years. And I thought the Porsche had gone mad with the price of the 718. It still looks like a Maxima.
I've owned 3 R35's. '10, '15, '18. Yes, the price jumped substantially. But, what people forget are maintenance costs. Even if my GTR's were a little, very little, behind in terms of performance numbers, I enjoyed them without the worry of a gargantuan maintenance bill. Even when I had my '15 increased to 610whp.
That price is about right for luxury cars. A top AMG back in the mid noughties would cost about $50,000 today you are looking at in excess of $100,000. Porsche now sell naturally aspirated cars for about $200,000 it is rumored that the GT3 is going turbo as well.
Is it objectively a great car? Yes. Is it worth that price tag? Hell no. For ~$212K I'm getting into a Porsche Turbo(S)/GT3/GT3 RS. If I wanted a R35 GT-R I'd get a lightly used couple year old one and save gobs of money. Great film guys, thank you! So...when's that Cayman GT4 part two coming? Don't hold out on us Carfection.
Would be interesting to see a brand new 2019 Nismo Vs a second hand 2012 standard edition. £35K vs £180K with the same engine. You can stick a 600bhp tune on there for 500 quid for good measures. Sadly for 180K I'd go for a GT3 RS, AMG GTR or a second hand Aventador. Each to their own though.
Anton Polishko Not sure where you live, but in the UK there are about 10 Aventadors for sale at £185k or less on Autotrader... Lamborghinis really don’t hold their value well at all.
Without a doubt it is the most reliable supercar in the market, and there is a thing about japanese (toyota, honda and nissan) they not only use cutting edge technology in the car, but they use cutting edge technology in development and manufacturing processes and thats the impressive part, cars like NSX, LFA, and GTR are built like no other car on planet, the manufacuring process is way advanced and ahead of those used by Ferrari, mclarens, porsches and even mercedes, and lets not forget the amount of money these brands spend on R&D of their halo cars. This is what makes these cars legends and this is the reason these cars stay on road so long, because every small component is developed with extensive R&D, built with a very high quality assurance. This is the reason, all of the names, like SUPRA, R32,33,34 trio, NSX, and now this GTR these cars complete an era, a decade. They don't come and go like a normal lineup, they come to conquer and define a decade or more of game changing motoring... AND I RESPECT THESE LEGENDS MORE THAN ALL OF THE BESPOKE SHIT THAT COMES FROM EUROPE( excluding some examples).
They keep perfecting the recipe , less weight , little more power , little more aerodynamics , better brakes .. but i have to say they should bring out a new model soon , with this amount of money you could get a lot of great newer cars ..
It's far too expensive and old now but you can't deny how remarkable this car was when it came out. I mean it was faster off the line than a Veyron with 10 less cylinders
$200K+ GTR!? LMAO😂😂😂 GTFOH GT3RS, AMG GTR, C7 Z06 & ZR1, 600LT, Turbo S on the right tires... ALL are quicker with the first Four being cheaper (& w/a gloriously sounding NA engine in the GT3RS) Anyone who would buy this simply has too much money to care about wasting it! LOL because that's all it'd be! A waste
Donovan Tompkins who gives a fuck about a track time set by some random driver on some random track in some random country I’ll probably never even visit. I can justify spending 200k on a gtr
When the Nissan GT-R first came out the main talking point was about how inexpensive it was, yet gave you "supercar" performance. Well, that argument is long gone - especially this Nismo version which pits itself against Porsche models, and certainly the new 2020 Corvette C8 (which will have even higher performance models coming). One thing you did not even mention anywhere in the video (and why would you) is the engine sound, which is about as involving as grandma's sewing machine. Yes, this was and still is a very fast car, but better choices are available. RIP Nismo.
I remember building a NISMO on the Nissan webpage and pricing it at around $120K back in 2010/2011. I'm not understanding the justification for the NISMO doubling it's price point to $210K Thank God for the 2020 Stingray!
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The cost of the "new" GTR's is absurd. When the car came out it was a supercar beater for $70K. Now 10 years later Nissan has made subtle tweaks to an old car and have tripled the price. It shows just how much the car has aged now that reviewers are calling it old school and analog. When it was first released they were talking about how digital it was and that it was like driving a PlayStation.
The standard car hasn't gone up in price by 3 times....
The normal gtr costs 120.000. Its true the gtr was a steal 10 years ago. I also think it is overpriced today.
But you can't compare the old base version with newest most expensive one
@@clemfandango2379 You're looking at a track-tuned car. Every Nismo is waaaaay more expensive than the standard production Nissan's.
@@clemfandango2379 Does the same not apply to any supercar on the market? Why pay $400k for a Lamborghini when you can buy a Supra and stick a monster turbo on it? It's always going to cost a bomb for a "proper" sports/racing suspension, the carbon fibre panels, the exhaust etc. I'm not saying it's good value. I'm saying this is no more a normal GTR, than a high spec 5-series is an M5.
@Joel Schembri Never said anything about it being faster. Totally irrelevant, but at least you got your opinion in 👍
At launch, far too digital. Now, the most analogue 😂
JD you are absolutely right!
Hilariously correct, as it's all relative to the market. 2007 vehicles vs 2019 vehicles
So it was actually ahead of its time?
A GT3 is still more analog.
which is good
212k???!! When it launched it was 69k USD! Wow they really are milking this beast.
The Nismo wasn't 69k when it launched.
This car will be around 80k in no time
@@apt62I don't really think so, this is the last and best version of once such a dominant beast so I think price will actually increase just like the old spec-V
@@pharaongaming8617 nobody will care once the r36 comes out
this is not the bread and butter version of the GTR though. The first R35 Nismo was around 150k usd
It was so far ahead of it's time that even 12 years later it still is an amazing car. Even it's style has aged well.
Don't get me wrong, I love the GTR it's was a school boy dream since the first Gran Turismo game but for 180k I could think of a list of cars longer than my arm that I would rather buy for the money..Nissan really should bring out a new model.
Agreed, or they should just sell this car for a reasonable price.
They need an AWD mid-engined light weight GTR successor.
Just think, you could own an R32, R33, AND an older R35 for less than just this ONE R35! And still have a ton of money left over! The R34 isn't legal in the US yet so it's not exactly a "complete" collection but still quite impressive...go spend the other 70-80k on literally anything else! lmao
R35 wasn't around when the first GT came out. Maybe an older R model?
@@therealdubs GTR collectively
Is the R35 Nismo worth 212K, which is the exact same as a fully loaded Porsche 911 GT3 RS with the Weissach Track Pack?
Hell no, not even close.
Id take the Porsche GT3 RS anyday over the R35 Nismo for track performance. The Porsche is rear engine rear wheel drive to put all the power in the back and to corner at much higher speed. The Nismo will keep up with the Porsche on long straight aways but cornering...The Porsche would corner like its on rails compared to the Nismo
@no0thanks Many counter-arguments could be made but the R35 is not a $200k car, no matter how you spin it.
@@tjk9263 I may well be wrong, but on the contrary to what you say, any 4WD I've driven is far faster around the bends and slower on the straights. Not that I'd disagree with you and buy a Porsche rather than this!
Or a 2018 ZR1 for 130k
no0thanks Go to the dealer. I just bought one 3 days for asking price.
Apple: iphone 6, iphone 6s, iphone 7, iphone 8 (all the same design)
Nissan: hold my steering wheel
It is ironic that the character is the selling point now. Especially, since, when they came out that was what people discredited it for.
It didn’t have good character, just fab numbers. Now it has both BUT its price is stupid.
People needed some time to catch up to the gtr. It was ahead of its time. It is at its prime now though I just wish Nissan would unleash the true potential of that engine and let it make well over 600hp.
@Joel Schembri it's a steel chassis a camaro zl1 or mustang GT500 are even heavier unless they go aluminium it cannot be lighter with the same size so it's pretty good for what it is strong and stiff they can get alot more performance out of it with more power and upgrades if they want to. I'd buy that over a hybrid version any day.
@@cardude1992 Then make it smaller. Nobody needs it to be as big as it is. Could go smaller and aluminum chassis
@Joel Schembri I meant upgrade everything not just power. They could also revise the chassis make it smaller and lighter. But they won't do that because they'd rather invest on the new hybrid successor. Ew.
Find a used 2017 gtr and pay 60k.... boom now you have a 2020 GT-R
in the uk you can get a 2009 one for under £30,000
@@diffypoo 10 year old car? definitely no moneypit at all
reverse R35s are known for being pretty reliable and parts are relatively cheap because of how many of them were sold here
@@diffypoo the older models have some problems though and 40k usd is still a lot of money for a 10 year old japanese car.
@@reverz3 I mean the R32-33-34 are all still going strong, compared to other cars from that era, some even cost more than a R35 in the UK but overhaul they are a solid reliable car, with mainly consumable items only needing to be replaced and regular maintenance.
The Nissan GTR is the car equivalent of Skyrim. They keep on releasing the same car at full price even though it is outdated like Bethesda does with Skyrim.
Ye, the thing is though. The GTR never had any bugs to speak of, infact they are pretty solid cars.
It's not outdated. The Nismo is still faster than any other car around that price like the 570s or the AMG GTR.
@@Orcawhale1 does a faulty gearbox count as one ?
it breaks easily
@@hasaanmasood gearbox was fixed and vastly improved from 2014 onward. If any had tgat had gearbox issues it's because asshole were doing launch control every red light.
@@hasaanmasood A weak gearbox, is not the same as a bug.
Is it worth it?
As a value proposition, absolutely not. There are much better cars in the market for cheaper these days.
But as a "special" almost end of life, rare edition of a once dominant car that was frankly a dream car for most of us at that time, I suppose so.
Much like how the "V-Spec 2 Nur, Z-Tune, etc." of the R34 lineup once was.
Nishant Dash This guy gets it
this is a best comment in this comment section quite frankly
For the same or less money what would you buy?
Nishant Dash this guy, i like this guy. This guy noticed the trend with GT-R having special editions before its end of life. R32 v-spec 2, r33 nismo 400r, r34 v-spec2 nur, z-tune, M-spec
@@cr2989 3 C8 corvettes for less and probaley as good or better. The audi r8 is about the same price but a v10 :). Couple nice Aston Martin's I'd buy for around 200k aswell. Or you got the huracan for around 200k+ I believe.
The Nismo is perfect for every day, blending in but still having stellar performance, they are a superb machine.
For special occasions then pull out the 488 or the Huracán.
This Car has been out so long yet never seems old to me. Love it. I'd love a regular 2016 or 2018 model.. 🤤
"There's still nothing quite like it."
This is exactly why we should still respect and appreciate this car. Even if the rest have caught up to, and increasingly edged ahead of it, it's still a unique package and mix of behaviors/idiosyncrasies. No shared platform or engine, nothing generic; it does things its own way, even now.
Started out as a 70k car.....dealerships added 40k. Now Nissan is just going with it.
Yep. Pretty much
@Brad Viviviyal when they first came out it was a problem
That car is not a standard GT-R. It is a special version and is not for everybody. Personally I do not like the idea of the GT-R and would prefer a natural V8 for the noise and fun.
i love the gtr but overpricing is the start of the ending for the gtr, for that price there are a lot of car that are more exotic like mclaren, lambo or a gt3 and they hold value more.
the base 2020 gtr starts at $113,540
Or get a C8.
I love how people complain about price... the people that are actually buying the nismo gtr...im sorry to say but they alrdy have lambos and McLaren's sitting in their lot. Nissan never intended to sell their cars to people that aren't gonna buy it... they're targeting rich people, even if the gtr was priced at 300k, people will buy it lol.
Most hard care, most track focused - cut to clip of heavy Bose stereo
They've come a long way since the days of "no highs, no lows, must be Bose". Get your head out of the sand..
@@thatebutuoyguy788 He's commenting on the weight, not the sound.
Take a look at the gt2 rs... There is carbon Fibre everywhere to save weight - and a sat nav
@@thatebutuoyguy788 that's embarrassing ..get your head out of your arse 😆
Maybe it's a hardcore, track focused stereo?
I would go to Japan one day (hopefully soon) and meet up with the Chief Engineer to urge him to continue the production of GT-R and hopefully get this beast and take him with me to travel around the world, it was the dream of my car to actually being able to do so!!!
11:25 "but the more old-school mechanical elements of the GTR perhaps ironically make it feel less digital than ever, and therefore more involving than many more modern offerings"
I still remember the days everyone complaints about it is more like the computer, not the driver, driving the GTR. Then here we are today, calling the GTR one of the more mechanical and involving sports car left out there. Things move on really fast.
I think Henry only managed to tell half the story here. We all know the GTR is old and we all know it hasn’t aged well, but it’s the WHY that’s most crucial to the story. When it was launched in 2008 (US) it took the world by storm because of the numbers it generated: Nurburgring Lap Time, 0-60, 1/4 mile etc...but in generating those numbers it sacrificed driver involvement. In 2009, no one seemed to care because the headline figures were just so mind boggling. Now in 2019 the numbers this Nismo generates no longer impresses and cars costing 3x less outperform it. Its lost the one thing that made it special - speed. The 997.2 Porsche GT3 came out a year later than the GTR but has aged extremely well because it did more than just go fast - it involved the driver with a manual transmission, hydraulic steering, naturally aspirated engine and an insane soundtrack. It’s still loved by the world because driver involvement is now a rare commodity, crazy numbers are not. Moral of the story, never buy a car just because it’s fast. What’s fast today may be slow tomorrow. This Nismo may be more involving than previous GTRs, but for the same money, who in their right mind would choose it over a GT3 Touring?
Amazing that when this car launched many criticised it for being too "PlayStation" and now it's the analogue alternative!
One of the quirks of the gtr was that it was a relatively affordable car that could hang with the big boys...but at this price, you might as well buy a used McLaren or Porsche or some other premium car & have a better experience
@@yamiah03 well, he probably wouldnt mind..
Ken Grand at this price u can buy a brand new 570s
@@WilliamDiep or that new bmw m8 coupe
Man, the upcoming mid-engine Corvette C8 makes any sports & super car I've liked seem not worthy of their often $130000-$150000 starting price tags.
Yup that plastic car is so reliable lmao.
Oh boi..im 110% sure you're fanboing right now. It's always like that when a new car comes and you like it so much that every other cars seems like not worth it. I've been there and i know how wrong i was with my previous choices. Gt-R is a solid machine. American cars aren't.
For me, Its worth & value comes down to what you get for the price you pay. & the Corvette C8 has a very intriguing value for a V8 mid-engine mounted super car. I myself like the Mustang GT350, but if I am to pay more than the price of a GT350, the only American car that I'd like to get is C8 Corvette & before C8 I wasn't a fan of Corvettes.
@@bojidarmartinov5949 yeah but for 70k max you get a very capable super car. It definitely won't be very reliable, most likely be made like a Lego car but it's still a very compelling package. And most people who "buy" these sort of cars will be leased so reliability is not an issue at all. It breaks down , they supply u with a replacement till they get yours fixed.. simple...mid engined v8 500bhp ..try and find another brand new car with that setup for less than 100k.
@@pollumG another American garbage? I can find you alot. It's not uncommon to see 500bhp american cars for under 100k
I haven't owned one yet but it's the car I fell in love with as a kid and I still love it. When it comes to straight lines yeah u might smoke it, but when it comes to consistency, when it comes to cutting through cars in traffic, when it comes to a straight line power house, the GTR still does it. GTR fan boy.
212K rofl, you can buy a stock one and make it do everything better and still have money to buy a Dodge Viper lol
Jimmyqballs right? Insane.
@@niftycritter1870
In all fairness it is not a standard GT-R and is one of their specialist build cars for hardcore wealthy GT-R fanboys.
The chances are anybody who can afford that GT-R may also have other nice cars. Now I find it a silly car that is just a turbo wind bag but to others it is probably a dream car.
@@bighands69 there is no such thing as a hardcore wealthy gtr fanbois this car sold just 8 units in canada in 2019 just 8 that should tell u something
You can't Nissan will make sure same way you can't make a 911 look like a GT3....the professionals will notice the difference. ..
@@pratik1568 That means nothing....this edition is Limited...hence The price....8 in Canada. ...in Germany...China...Kuwait...Dubai...L.A....New York...UK. .Switzerland. ..Sydney..Shanghai. ..Paris...Moscow...Italy...Monaco... there is a Long waiting list across the globe.from Collectors to Playboys..😂😂😂
Just bought a '24 GTR and I think the last words you said in this video still ring true today. There's truly nothing like it and I don't think, with the way cars are going today, there ever will be another car like it again.
It's a great car still. The GTR was originally a budget supercar that cost less than other supercars, but had equal or better performance. This special edition is overpriced.
This non-special edition is the same price as the cars it has the same performance as, so it's not overpriced. The standard car is under-priced.
Idc how people have been saying it's too old, too expensive, I still think this car is amazing for what it is. The performance is still amazing to this day. That engine is still a gem making 600 HP, and just the analogue feeling it gives. There aren't that many cars that give you that raw feeling in this modern era.
The Nismo GTR should not sell for more than $120,000.
The standard GTR should not sell for more than $80,000.
So yes the GTRs while being old are way over priced
I guess they didn't notice the numbers on the new C8 Corvette that sells for $60k-$70k.
@@norwegianblue2017 C8 corvette will shake it's self loose in 6 months.
@@santclause1 You're about two models too late with that nonsense.
@@norwegianblue2017 keep telling yourself that. you put an order in yet? in not wtf you msg back for.
The TOP OF THE RANGE version is not sold for what its worth as far as materials, its sold for what people are willing to pay, they are also made in smaller quantity i believe which increases the price.
The non-nismo is more geared towards value for money.
If i had the money (and i will in about 5 years) Id buy a 2 year old Nismo. or 1 year old black edition.
GT-R does not need to slow down at corners so there you have it, makes it looks so quick around corners, good handling beast really...🔥🔥🔥
We need a 400 Z TT Nismo priced at $50k
Oy I'm from the future.
Lucky you, lucky everyone.
Unreal production Carfection! World class presentation Henry! Amazing car shame about the price (not that I can afford one!).
Next level videography guys. Awesome. Just awesome.
Carfection! - Henry!! - New Nissan GT-R Nismo!!! - Perfection!!!!
I don’t care how old it is now but the GTR is still an amazing machine
Of course it is!
For 180K?
Really appreciate that digital vs analog bit you mention at the end. Really sums up a lot of stuff that requires truly tactile responses for the best experience!
212k? :D No its not! I would wait for new Turbo S :) Or if you really consider track as the main playground for your new car then 991.2 GT3 or second hand GT-R with new toys (suspension, wheels, brakes, engine work, seat and other crazy stuff for example from HKS).
Or wait for the C8?
@@christophejergales7852 Yeah and buy 3 of them :)
@@vagabundo6409 wouldn't that be sweet...
Christophe Jergales - Bro Nismo GTR vs C8 on the track? It’s not even gonna be close.
@@VeriStrawberi If I could understand your message, I would respond.
First an announcement of a two-part series on the GT4 twins, and now a full piece on the new Nismo? Carfection I'm already subscribed and *_like_* at the first sign of Catchpole's voice I don't know how to tell you I love you any more but please understand my expectations are exceeded at every step of the way
Way overpriced.
The thing is though, it seems overpriced compared to the standard car, but that just shows what good value the standard car is. The Nismo holds its own easily among similarly priced cars.
David I don’t think the standard car is even a good price considering how dated it is now. There are many more modern cars with better value and the C8 stingray is just around the corner.
Evan Mulcahy both of those are $100k more than the GTR Nismo at base. With options add $50k-$100k on top of that.
Joel Schembri 600LT is also $100k more as is Huracan Performante. AMG GTR and GT3RS are similar price enough and nicer interiors with better brands. So ya :)
Yes European cars are the only cars worthy to cost more..all other regions are inferior...
With that price,rather buy the new Corvette c8 with two motorcycles,travel to nice places and invest the rest of the money!
C8 is a game changer.
I would never get this car over something like a Porsche GT3
Me too. $200k for Nissan
Those two cars have a very different philosophy of going fast. But at the end of the day the Nismo is faster in real world. Its real competitor would be the 911 turbo models.
booooring
but porsche are ugly
cardude1992 I don’t care about which one is faster I’m not trying to win any races, I’m not paying 200k for a Nissan when I can get one of the most iconic cars for the same money.
The whole appeal of the R35 GT-R is value for money. You get a real supercar-beating performance at a fraction of the price.
But with this new Nismo, I would be more than happy to spend it on a new 991.2 GT3 RS. Heck, even a used 991.1 or 991.2 GT3 would do nicely.
A 992 GT3 is a far better car for cheaper price than the GTR itself
Awesome car, but it has been rendered moot with the reveal of the C8....and the Z06 on the horizon. Hopefully these car prices will be put in check. Prices have gotten out of control in this segment. Great video and commentary.
honestly, the c8 doesn’t matter cause the GTR has been around since i was 17 years old.....i’m 30 now😑
It was moot from price announcement. The r8 with a lambo V10!!! Is cheaper and way nicer.
@@bigjdm5460 you do know how long corvette has been around for right?
I'm adding "it fidgets like a naughty school boy told to sit still" to my top 10 list of most British things ever said.
You can buy almost 3 C8 corvettes for the price of one Nismo GTR. Anyone with common sense is going C8. Hell the ZR1 C8 will probably be 100k less than the GTR and will beat it in every aspect of being a car
Joseph Lamonica the newer the car, the uglier they get. Trust me C8 Corvette is good for price but ugly as hell. GT-R's aren't all about looks but honestly this one or the 2017+ Nismo, are the best looking GT-R.
A.W A looks are a matter of opinion and most people agree the C8 is great looking. Not to mention the fact that it’s just simply a better car. (More luxurious, less expensive, more performance, better technology etc)
I agree for the C8. No point for paying 200k for a 2020 gtr when you're going to modify it and maybe even wrap it.
Joseph LaMonica what was the c8 laptime at the nurburgring again? 🤔
Joseph LaMonica Your comparing a car that’s been proven over a decade to a car that hasn’t come out yet and a company that has a poor port folio.
I’m glad they’re still making it. The car feels much closer to its roots than the Supra does to its. Even though we never got the R32/R33/R34 new in the US I’m happy we got this because I can always get a used one someday and these will still be kicking around in 20-25 years
I think the car is impressive but man if you compare that Interieur to a gt2rs or an R8 it looks sooooo cheap
Iggi_boi yup you’re right. And maybe audi will make a street version of the R8 GT2
The GTR is my dream car but even I can't justify this price
"Did you do it?"
"Yes"
"What did it cost?"
"Everything"
Yes, it is rediculously pricey, and yes, it is still a great car. Pricey as it might be now, I dare to say that R35 is no less, if not more significant than any Skyline GT-R.
Plus, let's not forget what the other two have been doing in recent years, R35 is still the best super car slayer from Japan isn't it?
At 200k it's the same price as the super cars
*”Most hardcore, most track focused!”*
Still has crushing rear seats 😂
Yeah, it could be much better without back seats like the gt3rs
One of your best videos, it reminds me one of your first videos with the MP4 12C in the Alps.
For that price you can buy a Corvette for every family member
I'm not a GTR fan but there's no way I'd buy a fiberglass Corvette shitbox.
@@thof8287 bruh
Hell fucking no
And the dog
@@SylentONE let's not forget about the doggy
So 10 years ago or so everyone was bitching that the car is too easy to drive and it's like a video game. Fwd to 2017-2019 and the car is being described as more traditional and engaging because everyone else has either caught up or overtaken it in the performance sense and are now like video games. What this reveals to me is how much of a hater many people are/were. They do NOT offer such criticisms for the BIG NAME/BADGES but but were quick to put down the little Nissan because it wasn't an European name plate. Where are the people that should now being saying it's old school, raw, more engaging and blah blah?? Yes. It's old and needs updating but you have to RESPECT THE FACT that this car changed the game and gave us a lot of these modern iconic cars. Look at all these variations of 911 all because GODZILLA came for their top dawg and ripped it apart initially. Respect, GODZILLA! RESPECT!
Honestly, at $200k+ I’d rather have a McLaren :/
YES!!. 720S or the 600LT
colin hawks me too, but the nissan will have smaller panelgaps, the windows will close properly, you won't have electronics problems and will be more reliable :)
Rather put toward home (I'd never have that amount of money anyway)
so very very booooooring
Horrible McLaren rubbish imo
Really like how they stopped playing musics the moment Henry entered the track. Small details.
Loved my GTR immensely the 2 years I owned it. Worth that price? not even close
So grateful to you Henry, your videos really are top notch.
Rather drive a Porsche 911 turbo s or GT2RS
At the same price as the Turbo S, this car has no legs.
But what would you rather use to pick up kids and groceries?
The appeal of the GT-R is it's basically what you would get tuning a normal sedan to perform like a Ferrari, it's the best balance of everyday convenience and bleeding edge speed that any manufacturer has ever produced. The real test is trying to live out of your weekend track toy.
@@budthecyborg4575 The backseat in a GT-R isn't anymore spacious than the one in a 911. You can barely fit a kid back there comfortably and that's about it. There's no real practical advantage over a 911, especially an AWD one like the Turbo S. The Porsche also rides better. The Nismo has a uniqeness/rarity about it I guess.
So you're a boring middle aged man going through a mid life crisis?
www.cargurus.com/Cars/compare/Porsche-911-vs-Nissan-GT-R_d404_d1103
Nissan GT-R has 91% more cargo volume than a 911.
The R36 is gonna have to be truly special.
With the New Mid-Engine Corvette coming out, that GT-R is not Worth more than $60K !! 🤪😂
AND.... that's exactly how I feel about mine.
Been in countless cars over the years and have had the pleasure of driving some super cars both off and on the track... and, there is nothing quite like it. Still blows me away how good they are now, even after 9 years of ownership.
Only thing that comes close to it for fun, is an ATOM S/C.... but in different ways obviously.
Great review though.
👍
Buy a second hand GTR and let Litchfield work their magic
The most people are saying that that car is very much pricey, so who are the people gonna bought this Nismo...
A true Fan Boy Gonna BuY #NISMO#
For 200k I'll have a midengined v8 turbo McLaren thanks
Exactly
That is not a standard GT-R. It is a special version. Japanese car manufacturers are notorious for releasing very expensive special cars. It does not mean it is the fast or more hardcore just special.
bighand69 ok I still prefer a mclaren or a Porsche
You all say, for the same price, the GT3RS "Will" humiliate the GT-R on track but,
The question is are "you" going to be able to do the same?! Some cars and harder to drive than others. You might lap the Nordschleife better in a GT-R than in a GT3RS. Not everyone is a trained race car driver who has been driving GT3RS race cars for a living... and the same vice versa.
The GTR is built on being able to drive *(Not everyone is a trained driver - that's why it weighs so much. The weight isn't a mistake but rather the creator himself wanted it that way because weight aids in handling. and the 4WD Chassis is built in ways to allow the drivetrain to juggle torque around like theirs a super computer on board)*
So no question about it, everyone in this comments section who isn't an experienced race car driver will do a better time at the Nordschleife in the GT-R Nismo than they will ever dream to in the GT3RS. (Though not tried and tested, i'm pretty sure that's a fact)
Here, the current model year GT-R Nismo is around AU$379K Excl. Govt. Charges (And there's really only 1 model as far as options are in question) whereas the GT3RS is around AU$450K
Excl. Govt. Charges (Before going into things like Weissach package which can get up to as much as AU$34K before considering the Magnessium wheel option of that package.)
The current MY GT-R Nismo with all its improvements, add the N Attack Package to match the current MY GT3RS price with the Weissach Package and it's optional magnessium alloy wheels. These cars would be fun to watch battle for laptimes around the Nordschleife behind some of the brilliant racing drivers in the world.
*With cars like these, most of their parts are exclusive from different manufactures so chances are the profits aren't that much even after a price jump.*
*Even from the N Attack Package as well which i'm pretty sure parts have to be ordered otherwise Nissan would lose a lot of money from Mass Production.*
Everybody questions the price of the Nismo N Attack Package but nobody questions the Weissach Package... I guess AU$34+K is excusable cause Porsche is an exotic big name
Nismo N Attack Package: Approx. AU$119K - *This package was an actual development program - notice that the parts are exclusively allocated, not a weight saving package!*
- Dedicated Carbon intercooler piping
- Dedicated ECM & TCM
- Dedicated Mechanical Front 1.5 Way Steel Plate L.S.D.
- Dedicated Mechanical Rear 2 Way Carbon Plate L.S.D.
- Dedicated OHLINS, height adjustable,
4WAY Damping force adjusted shocks and springs
- Dedicated Variable roll-rigidity stabilizers
- Dedicated Altered friction material (Don't the materials used but could be a carbon composite type) front brake pads
- Dedicated Dry carbon front fenders (They feature an aero flick found on their GT3 race car)
- Dedicated front rubber add-on spoiler (Could be the rubber lip under the splitter of the current GT-R Nismo)
- Dedicated carbon rear wing (Dry Carbon blade with aluminium legs and Dry Carbon covers)
- Dedicated (Ever only seen these seats on the N Attack) Recaro carbon shell full bucket seats (both sides)
- Dry carbon rear bulkhead and Rear seat Quilting cross mat finisher
Just look how "special" 370z nismo is, it starves of fuel if you drive right turns! Those nismo boys sure know how to make 'em special!
And could you imagine if this car had three petals I know manual transmissions are dying because of sales but the people who really love manual transmissions cars man this car would be nuts so Much FUN
Great car but it finally has dated a bit. Unlike Porsche's ongoing evolution.
Ziggy Freud all cars will go through the same cycle. Cool to meh to cool again.
@@apt62 True. Good point.
not a bit.
horrible value for money now considering the new Vette.
the design language looks dated
Looks the same since the 997.
Only reason why GT-R was popular was price and how affordable was! 212K today brings you much better super sport car.
I have no interest in this car at all, but would watch Henry review a Ford Prefect with this quality production,
Most journalists drive these cars hard. This dude always just cruises around the track lol
Wow. This car's price has more than doubled in 12 years. And I thought the Porsche had gone mad with the price of the 718. It still looks like a Maxima.
Love my gtr. Can take my family out and still have fun. Holds value very well.
If you bought a 2017 GTR and put the money difference in it would be far better
I never thought a carfection video would start by first mentioning the bang theory. I used to love that show 😊
Much rather buy a Porsche GT3!
Why?
No fucking way. Get is faster and quicker and over a 100 more horsepower
Absolutely! Quicker round a track, will hold value way better and doesn't look like a transformer.
@@SZUSEast1 gtr is slower around a track than the gt3 rs, is uglier, sounds worse with a worse interior and weighs 600 pounds more than the porsche
Me too. GT3 plus u get 3 padal. I'm not spend my hard earning money to buy Nissan
All good and fun, but I think we can all agree we want the next gen GT-R.
You can buy 3 nicely equipped C8 vettes for that price. I'd rather have 3 vettes.
I've owned 3 R35's. '10, '15, '18.
Yes, the price jumped substantially.
But, what people forget are maintenance costs.
Even if my GTR's were a little, very little, behind in terms of performance numbers,
I enjoyed them without the worry of a gargantuan maintenance bill.
Even when I had my '15 increased to 610whp.
The Nissan GT-R R35 base was almost $69K when it came out in 2008 wtf. This new inflated price makes the $139K Acura NSX look like a bargain
That price is about right for luxury cars.
A top AMG back in the mid noughties would cost about $50,000 today you are looking at in excess of $100,000.
Porsche now sell naturally aspirated cars for about $200,000 it is rumored that the GT3 is going turbo as well.
As always, you’ve outdone yourselves, Carfection.
Surely the c8 will kill even the second hand market for this thing
Is it objectively a great car? Yes. Is it worth that price tag? Hell no. For ~$212K I'm getting into a Porsche Turbo(S)/GT3/GT3 RS. If I wanted a R35 GT-R I'd get a lightly used couple year old one and save gobs of money.
Great film guys, thank you! So...when's that Cayman GT4 part two coming? Don't hold out on us Carfection.
Would be interesting to see a brand new 2019 Nismo Vs a second hand 2012 standard edition. £35K vs £180K with the same engine. You can stick a 600bhp tune on there for 500 quid for good measures.
Sadly for 180K I'd go for a GT3 RS, AMG GTR or a second hand Aventador. Each to their own though.
Fantic1980 show me a used aventador for that price range
Anton Polishko Not sure where you live, but in the UK there are about 10 Aventadors for sale at £185k or less on Autotrader... Lamborghinis really don’t hold their value well at all.
For £180k I could list 20 cars I’d buy before the Nissan without even trying!
The "PlayStation" hero-car is the new analogue. What a time to be alive.
$212k for this makes ZERO sense in the current market.
_Damn Nissan shareholders ruined it_
It is now a collector‘s car ...
help ! my wallet just run away !
Without a doubt it is the most reliable supercar in the market, and there is a thing about japanese (toyota, honda and nissan) they not only use cutting edge technology in the car, but they use cutting edge technology in development and manufacturing processes and thats the impressive part, cars like NSX, LFA, and GTR are built like no other car on planet, the manufacuring process is way advanced and ahead of those used by Ferrari, mclarens, porsches and even mercedes, and lets not forget the amount of money these brands spend on R&D of their halo cars. This is what makes these cars legends and this is the reason these cars stay on road so long, because every small component is developed with extensive R&D, built with a very high quality assurance. This is the reason, all of the names, like SUPRA, R32,33,34 trio, NSX, and now this GTR these cars complete an era, a decade. They don't come and go like a normal lineup, they come to conquer and define a decade or more of game changing motoring... AND I RESPECT THESE LEGENDS MORE THAN ALL OF THE BESPOKE SHIT THAT COMES FROM EUROPE( excluding some examples).
180k???
csllover 220k+ in some countries LOL.
They keep perfecting the recipe , less weight , little more power , little more aerodynamics , better brakes .. but i have to say they should bring out a new model soon , with this amount of money you could get a lot of great newer cars ..
Meh, for half of that money i could get a base C8 Stingray which is probably even faster, zero interest in these R35!
C8 Stingray is a lot less than half of the R35 you may even get the c8 Z06 (dare I say even the ZR1) for much less than this
1/3rd of a price
But it's no where near as fast or as good looking and you'll look like a massive twat.
yes but is the c8 a last and best edition of once such a dominant beast? this will probably appreciate in price just like the r34 V spec did
@@David-ud9ju Idk I think the GTR is higher in twat factor. At least here in America.
It's far too expensive and old now but you can't deny how remarkable this car was when it came out. I mean it was faster off the line than a Veyron with 10 less cylinders
Mega car still but at this money it’s more than a difficult sale.
Awesome video! Loved the camera work in the woods scenes
$200K+ GTR!? LMAO😂😂😂 GTFOH GT3RS, AMG GTR, C7 Z06 & ZR1, 600LT, Turbo S on the right tires... ALL are quicker with the first Four being cheaper (& w/a gloriously sounding NA engine in the GT3RS) Anyone who would buy this simply has too much money to care about wasting it! LOL because that's all it'd be! A waste
Most of those aren't quicker on Nurburgring 😛
Donovan Tompkins who gives a fuck about a track time set by some random driver on some random track in some random country I’ll probably never even visit.
I can justify spending 200k on a gtr
Nissan GTR R-35 NISMO is LEGEND , the price so much !
Porsche GT3 6 SPEED Manual bater the Nissan GTR R-35
When the Nissan GT-R first came out the main talking point was about how inexpensive it was, yet gave you "supercar" performance. Well, that argument is long gone - especially this Nismo version which pits itself against Porsche models, and certainly the new 2020 Corvette C8 (which will have even higher performance models coming). One thing you did not even mention anywhere in the video (and why would you) is the engine sound, which is about as involving as grandma's sewing machine. Yes, this was and still is a very fast car, but better choices are available. RIP Nismo.
I remember building a NISMO on the Nissan webpage and pricing it at around $120K back in 2010/2011.
I'm not understanding the justification for the NISMO doubling it's price point to $210K
Thank God for the 2020 Stingray!
Litchfield track edition. £50k cheaper. Kind of makes this version irrelevant.
Is that a factory package
You mean 80K cheaper? Last time i checked it cost 100K.