Luxury Gadgets Dumb Or Cool In New Gtr?

[bonzelite]

from a sport background, i don't care for expensive electronic sensor driven luxuries like automatic trunk closings, talking dash boards, electric everything like seats, heated foot pedals, memory suspension settings, etc. --all will eventually fail and need replacement-- from the dealer. this is a huge money machine for the manufacturer. but will they clutter the GTR Proto with all of this stuff? and if so, is it good or stupid? how far will they go with the whole sport luxury idea? overboard or just enough?

[dangerous_daveo]

Id guess about the same as the current porka?

[r34_skyline]

New GTR is for "rich" ppl only. if anything fails, either warranty or owner with funds will be able to replace them. soo no problems there.

dont tell me someone is gonna take out a 150k loan for a new GTR....

personally i love all the high-tech gadgets. looks awesome and sounds awesome.

Edited November 5, 2005 by r34_skyline

[bonzelite]

dont tell me someone is gonna take out a 150k loan for a new GTR....

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

some people will.

not me. but some will.

[AMS]

I like gadgets

[Tommyk]

i dont think it would have HEAPS of gadgets.

Maybe they will release an N1 which will be gadgetless, to cater for both markets, and an M spec like in the 34 for the luxury gear

[POOMBAH]

Nothing wrong with them, gives you good bragging material for friends

"my car's got such an such etc"

Even skylines came with crap like air purifiers as an option

[Goon]

I know what you mean. I hope the new one doesnt go overboard, but rather keep it simple, say to the same extent as the 350z, but options can be purchused for those who need to keep their rich asses warm in winter.

[Samwise193]

I hate those luxury gadgets/options with a passion.

Since when do race cars have them anyway

Edited November 22, 2005 by Samwise193

[SuAvE-1]

gadgets are mad - bragging rights and gizmo noises on entry 4 sure, however, the extreme stuff should be optioanl

[PHATR32]

its the future so get over it. every car will have gadgets eventually, not too long till they wipe your ass and make u coffee for u.

[Big Rizza]

Id guess about the same as the current porka?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I hope it doesn't go as far as the current porsche. Hmmm... I want to change radio station... Let's have a look:

AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGG!!!! IT'S ALL WAY TOO COMPLICATED!!! I don't want to have to pull over to the side of the road just to work out how to change radio station!

Don't even get me started on BMW...

:lol: Although all that technology does bring some entertainment :lol:

:lol: :lol:

If Nissan can come up with an intuitive system of integrating lots of gadgets, then I am all for it. But if they follow in the footsteps of the Germans and make everything as deliberately complicated as possible, then I will be most disappointed .

Edited January 9, 2006 by Big Rizza

[Crimpage]

I'm sure it will have a multitude of gadgets... Skylines weren't made as a race car, they were made as a tourer...

Its like comparing a GSXR bike to a holden goldwing... The goldwing has a reverse gear and SPEAKERS!!!...

Anywho, they will probably deck it out to make nice long "tours" in the car more comfortable, and make you feel like you havent left the house... So look out for the dishwasher and ironing board...

[Big Rizza]

Its like comparing a GSXR bike to a holden goldwing... The goldwing has a reverse gear and SPEAKERS!!!...

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Goldwings may be the size of a Commodore, but they certainly aren't made by holden!

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Edited January 10, 2006 by Big Rizza

[thrtytwo]

the GTR isnt 150k is it ? i read it was gunna cost less than half the price of a Z-tune and that it would have the same power ?

[Big Rizza]

the GTR isnt 150k is it ? i read it was gunna cost less than half the price of a Z-tune and that it would have the same power ?

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Z tune would cost between $250k and $300k to get on the road in Australia. So if the new GTR is half that price, then $150k is about right. I think it will be closer to P911 money (circa $200k) in Australia though due to luxury car tax, import duty etc.

Edited January 10, 2006 by Big Rizza

[N1GTR]

at 150k its a VERY attractive purchase

[scathing]

The thing is, at that price range you will have major problems trying to sell a spartan car. People in that range expect all the mod cons.

Lets say the car is $200K. (That's not unreasonable considering that's the price of an entry level 911. Does anyone know how much a Porsche 911 was back in 1989?)

Few people who can afford $200K cars will want something with basic air con, and non-powered seats, and no cruise control etc. The "base" GT-R isn't being aimed as a niche vehicle to compete against Noble M12 GTO's and other low volume hand-built cars. Its still a production vehicle, lining up to decimate M3s and kill 911's. You won't entice people away from those 2 cars if you can't match them for comfort as well as performance.

That attitude killed the original E36 M3R. They built a street legal track day special with no stereo, no air con, etc.....and BMW couldn't sell them all. In the end they had to retrofit all the fruit to get rid of them. Hence why the E46 CSL came out here with air con and a stereo standard, even though in Europe they were optional.

Nissan could build an N1 variant to be harder edged, and there has been talk that they're trying to push the NISMO brand internationally to rival STi and RalliArt which could then offer a sportier version.

[Smurf]

If they can add all those gadgets and keep it at around 1500kg's then I say go for it. If I was forking out $150k I would want way more than the basics.

Does anyone know what weight they are aiming for with the new GTR (or are they keeping that a secret too).

Over and out

Smurf

Edited March 2, 2006 by Smurf

[Kikuchi]

this may seem out a bit but i remember reading that it was only going to cost 60k with less power then the 34 but more luxury then sports car... i may be way off the mark according wat u guys are saying... but thats what i remember... please correct me if im wrong...