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Can I own a Nissan GT-R?
Any car that’s over 25 years old can bypass the ridiculous US legal system. This means that you can entirely legally import and own a Nissan Skyline R31, or R32 GT-R into the US right now (unless you’re in California, which brings its own typical complications).
Will the Nissan GT-R be discontinued?
The US T-specs are officially labeled as 2021 models, while in Japan it’s called a 2022 model. Either it’s some kind of certification issue that will miraculously be rectified for 2023, Nissan will discontinue the GT-R altogether after model year 2021, or there will be some kind of major change coming.
Why is the GTR Skyline illegal?
Long story short, the Nissan Skyline GT-R is illegal in the United States because it doesn’t meet the requirements of the 1988 Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act. The Skyline was not built with the right safety features to comply with the relevant road safety legislation.
Why are GTRs so expensive?
To recap, there are several key reasons why Skyline prices have been soaring: They were not particularly cheap cars when new to begin with (read our guides here to the R33 GT-R cost new and the R34 GT-R cost new for more information). Demand is shrinking due to the increasing age of the Skyline “fleet”.
Are GTRs reliable?
The GTR’s Reliability With a three-year/36,000-mile standard warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, the GTR has been quite reliable and Craig has not suffered any malfunctions or failures. GTRs are known to be fairly sturdy if you take care of them.
Are R35 legal in the US?
What is the fastest GT-R?
Acceleration and Top Speed Like the 2020 GT-R, the 2021 Nissan GT-R Nismo is the fastest GT-R model. It can do 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds. The 2021 GT-R Nismo has a top speed of 205 mph. The 2021 GT-R Premium doesn’t quite match the Nismo, but it’s still impressive.
How long do GTR Turbos last?
The average turbocharger will run between 100,000 and 125,000 miles, but harsh driving conditions, aftermarket components, and low quality factory parts will certainly cause the turbocharger to fail ahead of schedule.
Should you buy a used Nissan GT-R?
Nissan was actually hit with a class-action lawsuit after owners suffered transmission failures. Owners would need to replace the transmission to the tune of $20,000 after using the launch control. If you do buy a used GT-R, you need to be able to budget for possible expensive repairs.
Is the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R worth buying?
The R34 GT-R is as desirable as ever and prices are rising rapidly. It was and still is a popular car but with only 11,577 manufactured, good examples are becoming harder and harder to find. That’s why we have created this Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R buyers guide to give you all the information you need to know before making a purchase.
How much does the Nissan R35 GT-R cost?
Fast forward eight years to 2016 and the R35 hasn’t changed much. Nissan has added various updates, a recent refresh and special models, but the basic underpinnings are still basically the same. What has changed is the GT-R’s price tag. A new 2017 model will set you back $109,990.
How much does a 2017 Porsche GT-R cost?
A new 2017 model will set you back $109,990. The 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 now makes 565 horsepower compared to the 2008’s 485 horsepower. Now that the GT-R costs over $100,000, it isn’t the budget option that is was back in 2008.