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Nissan hikes GT-R prices in U.S. by almost $7k

 
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Nissan hikes GT-R prices in U.S. by almost $7k

Nissan hikes GT-R prices in U.S. by almost $7k

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Nissan today announced an interim price adjustment on the 2009 GT-R due to increased raw materials costs, with base prices now starting at $76,840 and prices for the premium model starting at $79,090, up from $69,850 and $71,900 respectively. The new prices are exclusive of a $1,000 destination and handling charge, and don’t apply to customer orders already in dealer hands prior to September 5.

All 2009 Nissan GT-Rs are equipped with a standard 3.8L twin turbo V6 producing a claimed 480hp (358kW) and 434lb-ft (588Nm) of torque, backed by a paddle-shifted, dual clutch rear transmission and ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system.

To date, approximately 70% of the first year allocation of GT-Rs for the U.S. – roughly 1,700 cars - have been sold as part of a pre-sale program that has been underway since February 2008. The first car was delivered to a customer in California on the 7th of July.

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Nissan’s plans to prevent dealer markups on the new GT-R

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Comments (8)

  1. By Roy Posted: 9/6/2008 2:31pm PDT

    Wow! A 10% price-hike makes it seem like less of a bargain. Still, I'm sure the market will bear it as gas prices begin to drop again. Remember the Supra...
     
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  2. By Guber Posted: 9/6/2008 3:45pm PDT

    add in another 40-50% dealer markup and what then? even less bang for your buck.

    Aah, THE Supra, wish I'd invested in it then, rarly, if ever do you see a Japanese car appreiciate in value.
     
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  3. By NoNameDenton Posted: 9/6/2008 4:26pm PDT

    Makes me appreciate the Chevy Corvette and the Z06.
     
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  4. By Andrew Posted: 9/6/2008 7:21pm PDT

    Sigh... [ Walks over to a Chevrolet dealer and drives a ZR1 away ]
     
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  5. By SuperSkyline89 Posted: 9/6/2008 11:06pm PDT

    "Sigh… [ Walks over to a Chevrolet dealer and drives a ZR1 away ]"

    Not only is the ZR1 more expensive to begin with but no one is about to get one without a equally high markup.
     
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  6. By Don Posted: 9/7/2008 7:12pm PDT

    I'm pretty sure the people who can afford this car aren't worried about a 10% price hike.
     
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  7. By NoNameDenton Posted: 9/7/2008 8:52pm PDT

    That is why you get a Z06 Corvette, more power, competitive price and fuel efficient V8.
     
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  8. By Andrew Posted: 9/8/2008 5:13pm PDT

    Except with the $7K increase, the ZR1 is going to be $7K less "more expensive" than the GT-R.
     
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