2024 Nissan GTR T-Spec vs The Cheapest Nissan GTR You Can Buy
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The 2024 Nissan GT-R T-Spec ($143,885 starting in the US, $218,492 in Canada with lux tax) and the 2009 Nissan GT-R (~$60,000 USD, ~$81,500 CAD converted) are here to show us how far the R35 GT-R has come over the years. Powered by the same twin-turbo V6 that is a well-known tunable monster, the new T-Spec has 85 more horsepower and a whole slew of suspension, transmission, and quality of life upgrades over its earlier model of the same generation. But is it worth saving some money and going for an earlier model year? And how are they different to drive and live with? Thomas and James can’t wait to find out! We hope you enjoy the episode. And then subscribe, silly.
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Nissan really taking "If it aint broke dont fix it" to a whole another level
Nissan acting like Toyota with the Frontier, Xterra (RIP), Maxima, GTR, and Titan models not changing their designs for about 10 - 15 years. Sheesh
lazy is what it is
They did the same with the infiniti G37 and the 370Z. Not investing in new models but taking a well done platform as far as possible. A used G37 with a Stillen blower is a good option for performance on a budget.
I hate to buy a car and the next year they change the body style. Now, I'm left with an old ass new car.
Are they wrong?😂
This video comes out precisely when I’m considering the cheapest GTR in my province.. 😂
Do it!
Send it.
Still not as good as an used 991.2 4 GTS, that also ties it on the 1/4 mile
still gettin it?
Great minds think a like
I remember when the R35 GT-R came out in 2009 that I was underwhelmed by it pictures. Then I saw a GT-R out on the road and was like "Whoa". It has a presence that can only be appreciated in person. It looks INTIMIDATING. It's much larger and wider than it first appears in pictures.
The width is what gets you cause oh my
Yep. It's insane how NOT photogenic this car is. It's like that 7 you reluctantly meet up with from a dating app and she shows up as a 9.3 and you are blown away. The exhaust pipes are huge on the GTR, you can fit your fist
Exactly, I saw one on the road today and it changed my whole perspective
Exactly true. First time I saw one of these on the road I expected it to give me an uppercut, pictures absolutely do not to it justice.
It first came out in 2008.
After 15 years of updates, I expected way more considering the price tag jump. I’d settle for a 2014 one. It’s modern, and it has 545hp.
A lot of the price increase has been inflation and economies of scale. I'm just happy they are still making them, so many folks complain when a company stops making cars because "it's not economical". The fact they are still taking orders is awesome, I wish they did a few updates to the interior electronics though, nothing huge just better and snappier graphics on the same size screen. I also wish they would release R32-34 GT-R "kits", where you buy a new chassis and RB setup of choice separately and register it as a kit car.
Inflation doesn't add up to this kind of increase... think of the money they save on changing nothing lol the parts they add don't add up to what they are asking. Not to mention the cars they compare to in price. They are just sucking the name dry and you know what? It's working lmao
@@anydaynow01Nissan doesn't even care about older S, Z and GT platforms to the point where OEM PARTS are either ALL discontinued or extremely overpriced... let alone making "kit cars".. Today Nissan=Renault They dont even care about their customers.. They are among the most unreliable vehicles listed on every site.
@anydaynow01 bruh having it as a kit car would be AWESOME
Plus the dash is dated.
James casually stepping out of the holy grail of JDM, greatest uber ever.
I'm waiting for someone to comment "ummm, actually Uber doesn't allow cars under XX model years old".
@@ChristianLeeTriI'd love to see an Uber Classic option. Pay a bit more to get dropped off in, say, a Tri-Five Chevy, or an UrQuattro, or a Hakosuka.
holy grail of jdm is either an r34 v spec II or an LFA tho
@@musewolfmannobody would ever sign up to drive in something interesting though. You might get a 1976 Ford F150, but nobody is doing Uber in their vintage Porsche lol
@@musewolfmanThat would be epic.
For those of you wondering, the entire team at Throttle House are a bunch of amazing people in real life! Had the pleasure of working with them for this video! They are fun and funny and very nice! I hope all the viewers enjoys my T spec in this video ❤
Thankyou for allow us to see it being used and reviewed. May I ask why you went for a new one and didn't (as slightly suggested) buy a lightly used one and pocket a wad of cash?
Absolutely love the Millennium Jade finish! My ‘95 Silvia in Mil Jade is the best I can do currently, very jealous lol!
So you're a Veteran of the U.S Space Force? That somehow doesn't feel real yet. Maybe in 2123.
@@brianiswrongit was more of a preference! I just love how the Tspec looked inside and out for this year’s model!
@@natethegamer7011I’m not sure I follow? Haha
When the GTR came out, all the reviews said it was not as engaging as its contemporary competition. Now it is more engaging than modern competitors. This says a lot about how cars have changed in the last 16 years.
Some of the best things are made and perfected over many years. People seem to forget this. Or you get a product that is half assed with quirks or you get like what you got with the LFA where it took forever to perfect and by the time it came out the competition had more power better electronics for the same price thus not selling nearly the amount they deserved to. People like to bag on the gtr but if infact it isn’t broken and it works why not simply make it better. Works for cost and allows everyone to partake.
@@joshreynolds729 my comment was criticizing the competition for becoming less engaging, not trying to knock the GTR.
@@bolt5564 Yeah I know man good comment I guess I got on a rant 😂.
@@joshreynolds729The GTR was the best car for the price when it came out , now There tons of better cars for the price then a new GTR, GTR is old technology at this point
@@AQCE245 gtr has always been expensive and because of the hype it doubled in price. Making it not affordable anymore.
Now is definitely NOT the time to be buying a car. Average car cost $47K?! That's insane! Check your ego at the door - you need a vehicle to get back and forth to work, not to impress anyone. An auto finance rate of 7%+ is an insult to anyone with excellent credit. No thanks. Those new cars can sit on the lot and rot away for all I care.
I'm with you. I don't care how much it costs to keep my current cars running. I'll drop new engines and trans if necessary I refuse to buy a new car.
Yeah, Im glad I keep seeing this message because I want a new car, but man these prices are crazy
The best course of action is to ask a consultant or investing coach for guidance or assistance on purchasing a car. Speaking with a consultant helped me acquire my car effortlessly using the best plan available without affecting my portfolio.
Please who is the consultant that assist you with your investment and if you don't mind, how do I get in touch with this person
Probably can't say much, Samuel Peter Descovich is the advisor that oversees my portfolio. he's an extremely intelligent person, very thoughtful, cautious, and has an outstanding credentials, it's easy to find him on the web.
Throttle House editing team deserves a raise.
Would you believe it's just one guy lol
Again? He should be millionaire mean while...
Fr. Editing is absolutely mad. So quick, given the commentary. Matches perfectly.
waiting for people to say great video after 2 seconds
great video
Isn't it 😂
Great video
Yep 😂
Great video
new viewer here, the quality is INSANE. the fancy animated intro, the "dramatic re-enactment" that just tingles where it should when you see how the monsters pull off the line, the camera shake and the video quality overall, TOP NOTCH. you earned yourselvs a new subscriber in 1:43 minutes.
I'll never forget my first experience driving a GTR. I sold cars at a Nissan store, and our dealer group happened to sponsor our local cars and coffee on Saturday mornings. I was a tenured guy (still at same place btw) and when we got our first, unsold, GTR allocation I was invited to drive it to CnC one Saturday morning. I got to bring the keys home with me Friday night, and slept with them by my bed. We met at our Ford store Saturday morning at 6 am, we had a Cobra replica with a 5.0, a 911 Turbo S, a Mercedes SL63 and a Roush Mustang ready to go. The drive to the event is about 20 minutes and is mostly back roads. I was expecting a nice drive back there, I never had been included with these guys before who were all managers so I was not sure what to expect. Once we hit the first of the twisties they all took off 😂. I remember vividly taking one turn I was very familiar with, which I've taken in my STi many many times, at approximately double the speed I was usually comfortable with. The car truly makes you feel like you are an F1 driver which is slightly concerning when you realize what is going on. The way it sucks to the tarmac and pushes and pulls you through corners is truly unlike anything else. When we got there and parked, I got out and realized how special this car truly is.
Throttle House videos are the closest content to Top Gear in the past 8 years. The way it's shot, the perfect humor, the UNMATCHED review of each car and the emotion of driving not just fast cars, but fun cars. 200k R8s, Trucks, Track Days, Grand Nationals... It's all over the board and it's exactly what I need as someone who just enjoys cars. Hope you both have a fantastic holiday season.
I dunno. Tyler, Ed and Tavarish are pretty good.
@@cgrf45it's definitely enjoyable to watch, but doesn't hold a candle to TH. Car Trek dudes are having fun and making fun content, but all 3 are pretty clunky on camera in that scripted environment.
Are we watching the same show? Haha
This isn’t even close to UK top gear quality or vibe. That show was hysterical. This is not.
@@shoeonhead while I agree, it's not really a fair comparison. TH is a grass-roots, put together by a handful of people. Top Gear had the full weight of Britain's National Broadcaster, teams of writers and producers, and multimillion dollar budgets. Throttle House punch WAY above their weight.
Having owned R35 GTR’s over the years starting back in fall of 2008 (an early 2009 model) to a 2013 GTR Premium and lastly a 2017 GTR I can tell you the car has evolved quite a bit more than people sometimes realize, however, if years down the road I was looking to relive that R35 GTR experience it would undoubtedly be the early cars and I have a feeling those will be the most desirable for sure. The 2009 made so many unusual noises that were quieted down dramatically in the newer versions. The center console creaked/rattled on every one I drove, the suspension rode almost the same in every setting ….which was harsh in all, the steering was heavy but with a surprising amount of feel coming back through. The 2013’s was mostly just a better car….engine/trans seemed smoother, the car was rock solid with no squeaks/rattles whatsoever, the brakes were better, just everything improved from the 2009 and in Deep Blue Pearl it really looked great in my opinion and was maybe the peak of its styling. The latest ones were the biggest changes actually came though and the reason why I stopped buying them, the direction and focus of the car was gone once Kazutoshi Mizuno (chief engineer) retired. The 2017 which is mechanically almost identical to the current car was instantly different than the others…..steering was now Lexus like, super light and no feel. The suspension was actually soft in comfort mode, the car had noticeable fake engine noise in the cabin, and all the GTR noises were gone, the interior had a much higher grade leather package available and the car was just different….felt like all the rough edges were completely sanded down. Not to mention that, atleast in my opinion, the cleaner styling of the original design was fully gone by 2017 when they tried to incorporate Nissans “V Motion” grill that was appearing in some form on all their vehicles and the cheap looking lower body cladding along with fussy new wheel designs. Supposedly this direction change was a result of the new GTR project manager (who replaced Mizuno after he was forced into retirement because of age according to Japanese laws) attempting to go after buyers of 911 Turbos and R8 buyers and bring the car upmarket. Except in my opinion those customers never cross shopped the GTR anyways and even if it technically made the GTR a better “car” it actually (in my opinion) made it a worse “GTR”. So my take is, if you want the best GTR experience go with a 2014 or earlier
Yup - those dropping $200,000 want that "status" symbol.... "not all" but - I think there is a factor. " I drive a $200,000 Nissan" does not sound the same as: "I drive a 911"... Also - my assumption is this: A 911 driver is more likely to be left alone on the road - while - a GTR driver is going to face CONSTANT harassment from virtually everyone who "lets race DUDE BRO" has in their possesion the typical "checklist" items: 1) FLAT BILLED HAT
As a 2015 Black Edition owner (owner since 2015) i can approve every word u said above! i tried a 2018 model year but i couldn't get the GTR feeling as my special 2015 Black Edition..love my car and i would keep it as long as i'm alive!
Yeah, the GTR from around 2013-2015(maybe 2016?) has to be the best overall version of the vehicle.
I've been trying to get one (2013) for the past 5 years but price keeps climbing every year
Thank you for this response
The way it's shot, the perfect humor, the UNMATCHED review of each car and combining the price and tax
Apart from the road trip, this is hands down my favorite video series. Thanks guys.
16 models for the same generation is crazy, either it means its too good to be improved, or too hard to improve
or nissan have no money to depelop a new car
@@user-nt6rh2hk9lThat’s the more likely one.
Or they've dumped all that money to give us the Nissan Z
@@julianmuniz9862 nissan z is 370z with turbo engine and new face bud
Pretty much both
Man these things have a timeless design imo. I’ve been considering one for a while now.
Well it’s timeless because it’s been roughly the same since 2007. Lol
You only live once, do it.
Timeless as in just as ugly now as it was 16 years ago.
@@thenutsonyourchinit’s the headlights and the black a pillars.
It looks very Lego brick to me
Love your comparison videos! I appreciate the details, the awesome camera work, and how genuine the videos are! Definitely subscribing!
Can I say throttle house production team works overtime,the clips shots and edits is amazing
When the R35 came out, it was THE benchmark for the quarter mile time. Beat everything else. Legendary car
I love the old school analog gauges in the new gtr. It still feels like a proper sports car rather than a bunch of screens.
You two fill the hole in my heart left by James, Richard and Jeremy's lack of Top Gear content. Grand Tour is great, but few and far between. You two are fantastic and maintain a frequency of shows that keeps me thoroughly satisfied. Thank you for your clever, well-produced shows. BRAVISSIMO.
Just bought a 2012 3 months ago for… $60k. I’ve never been happier with a car purchase in my life. This video highlights everything I love about my car and reassures me I made the right choice.
Have you run into any maintenance issues or quality issues?
@kevinwankr well duh it's a used sports car. That's over 10 years old
None so far. It was modified by previous owners so we'll see how long that lasts though lol.@@kevinwankr
@@eventidestudiosmust not have owned it that long. It cost me 10k in one year of ownership 😵💫
To this day, THE only car on the planet that has broken Jeremy Clarkson’s neck.
"Ope... my neck's gone." Que ambulance
WHO CARES
Those who are car folks care. Clarkson is a god.
@@albertaltd9504 Clarkson while entertaining is a blabber moron of the highest order. I swear you could make a multi season series out of just correcting the absolutely stupid shit he said on top gear.
This episode has amazing editing! Congratulations to the editing and production team.
Love the content guys....amazing camera work....super fun and informative review....LUV YA
The fact these cars have stayed consistent speaks volumes to their value.
Excellent video. Although I’m surprised that there was little mention of the R35’s significance when it was first launched. It was the car that beat the 997.1 turbo on Nurburgring, at half the cost. It ruffled some feather in Stuttgart. The 997.2 turbo barely kept up in acceleration. Only the 991 turbo finally came and was a competitor on paper. But of course we are now at the end of the 992.1 gen and the GTR remained mostly similar when Porsche was selling the 997.1.
Currently on a road trip across the country with my dog from Philly to Vegas. Throttle house videos have been plauing the entire time. Thanks boys ❤
You guys just nail it every time. Keep up the good work👍🏻👍🏻
I've been waiting for this video for so long! Love it!
Thanks for honoring the GT-R legend with an own video! A 2009 GT-R is not neccessarily bad or cheap, it may be a bit more service intense than a first technically revised model. The feeling to drive it can be different, as they became more comfortable in suspension over the years. The question is if a 2024 GT-R is worth a heavy price jump. As an owner of a 2015 GTR I just love this car!
Not with the dealership markup. I'd rather get a nice v10 R8 or save up a little more for a huracan
@@Baka_Mop arent R8's discontinued tho?
@aryanhussainkhan154 Yeah, they are. I meant used ones. V10s are going for around 100k-170k depending on year and mileage. Huracans seem to stay at 200k+ no matter what, though. Lowest I've seen was 170k but it was either salvage or rebuilt title.
@@Baka_Mop i see. lambos dont seem to depreciate that much. i wonder how the market will be like in 5-10 yrs... i wanna own a grand tourer like a lexus lc500. i bet lexus will discontinue that car... i bet it'll hike up a lot after it's discontinued, like how people treated all the 90s JDM cars.
@@aryanhussainkhan154go for an ISF or RCF. Glorious
Just watched the Throttle House GT-R special and it's amazing how this car transcends generations. It's not just a machine, it's a legend that carries a piece of automotive history. From the raw power of the early models to the refined tech of the newer ones, it's like watching the evolution of greatness. Big shoutout to the Throttle House team for capturing the essence of the GT-R in such a brilliant way. Their passion for cars shines through in every frame. And for those who dream of owning one, keep that dream alive. One day, you'll be behind the wheel of this timeless beast. 🚗💨🏁 #GTREvolution #ThrottleHouseMagic"
I LOVE THIS SERIES. DON'T STOP.
i can never help myself from saying "nothing feels like a GT-R" everytime i get to drive one. They are so iconic cars.
Yeah they drive like total garbage. Iconic my ass.
I want one someday. These have a timeless design to me. I really feel like a stock one will eventually shoot up in value astronomically. Great vid as always guys! Cheers ✨
Look at ya’ll travelling North America making great content, when you were usually making content around Ontario! So nice seeing the growth for you guys.
I can remember I wanted one of these when i was back in high school and it's hard to believe they are still making them but I'm glad they are, keep it up Nissan
Throttle House video editors are worth mentioning! Great video edits!
Back in those years, that launch control from the outrageous and out of this world ATTESA ET-S AWD system was definitely scary. Just wished the Takumi added more gears to the now ancient 6-speed dual clutch like Porsche did.
Because you released this video early in the morning for me, I feel a powerful urge to stop working and drive my 2009 GTR that I have lightly modded up to 650hp for essentially pennies compared to getting a 2024 T-Spec. I bought it new in March 2009 for 73,000 USD. Back then, it really was a bargain. That was easily the best car decision I ever made. It still puts a smile on my face to this day. You can just make it your own in a thousand different ways. I was wondering about the steering feel updates over the years. Thanks so much for making it clear in this video. The 2013 GTR I drove long ago still felt spectacular to drive. If anyone is looking for a "sweet spot" to buy one, look at the 2013 - 2015 or so... Also, it was only 480hp for a few months (at most 9 months) or so in 2009. Nissan provided a minor update and I took my car back to the dealer for an update to 485 on a still stock and warrantied GTR.
Pretty cool to have a small feature in your guys video! I'm the guy standing by the Porsche on the Piloti website ;) Love the Piloti shoes as well. Glad to see you guys getting support and supporting them, great fit!
I have a 2014 gtr and I love it puts a smile on my face even on a cloudy day , every time no doubt
This was my dream car in High School. I actually lived a few miles from the Nissan test facility before these came out and had the opportunity to ride in a few and drive one of the test vehicles. Blisteringly fast, stupidly fun. Too expensive now. But, still awesome.
this is going to be amazing, cheers!
Great video! I bought a used 2010 GTR Premium back in 2018 for $36,000. Had to be the cheapest, clean title GTR in the country (USA). After some simple DIY upgrades and tuning it's a reliable daily driver with 710 crank horsepower. This is my second GTR. I had a 2009 which I built for road course duty and was still a daily driver. About 3 weeks after I sold the 2009 (to help buy a nicer house) I was sorry I did and immediately started looking for another GTR. Found the 2010 and have been a happy owner ever since. Best bang for the buck on the planet.
Got a similar deal on a clean title 2010 back in 2018, still have it. So happy i found it when I did before the prices shot back up. Love this car.
It’s a shame the GT-R is not really considered in europe as a “cheap” reliable platform. It’s so expensive here it’s crazy. The GTR will run you anywhere between €70k and €150k, yes, thats for a used one, ofcourse depending on model year and the range is 100k all the way to 250k+ for exclusive package. Not to speak about more recent years, it just goes up to crazy numbers. It would be more logical here to get a 991.2 carrera s and just tune it, you get newer and better car in a lot of metrics, for cheaper. it would be an emotional decision to get a Gt-R, rather than a bang for buck one, which i think kind of defeats the purpose of what the GT-R was supposed to be. I still think about that time when this thing came out and shitted on everything 3 times its price, i fell in love with it’s purpose, capabilities and its timeless design. They are very rare here, compared to an 911 for example.
That's too bad, I always thought prices were about the same in Europe. They are increasing in price in the US also. Glad I bought mine when I did.@@Silviodante1960
Good for you man, how do you know if the gtr wasn't beatvto shiet at that price tag? There are lots of people doing stupid shits on social media now for clicks.
Love your guy’s newest vs cheapest version series. Would love to see a 987 Cayman/S vs 718 Cayman/S stack up.
This pair (the humans, not the cars) are the closest thing to giving me what the trio gave on top gear. I commend and applaud you.
These intros are the heart of car reviews 😂
I will say the new one is better looking. Such subtle changes but overall a huge improvement. That Millennium Jade is amazing too.
it took some time but these are really going up in appreciation
Watching this made me realise that the fact the R35 is coming to an end, and that we mostly won't get another gen of GT-R like this is more saddening than I thought it would be. I've always admired the R35 for what it is, but now I realise that it is a machine that I will miss.
I had one for 5 years as my daily driver back in 2013. Regret selling it.
The GT-R R35 and GTA V, just two never dying masterpieces.
Been waiting a long time for this video
I am a long-term owner of a GTR R35. It is really a good car, and the modifications are very powerful. It is a good car worthy of being kept in the garage list. Thank you for filming this episode. I hope to see more GTRs in the future. Comparison between R35 and other brands of supercars
Excellent video! Owning a 2013 myself a lot of the things you said about the 09 are things that I tell other people too. What might have been considered "numb and too computer-y" for the time has aged extremely well today and the GT-R compared to what's out today is very raw (esp with mods) About the steering... unfortunately the steering has been numb since 2017, making 2012-2016 the sweet years to buy the car (2013 specifically because it has a slightly more aggressive factory tune that got dialed back from future years)
Yup, I feel the 2013 year is the best year
The new GTR is nice.. but I can think of 15 other cars I'd buy before this. The price on this is about 30k more than it should be.
Another day, another perfectly choreographed Throttle House intro 🙌
I saw one of these in town at a gas station, Black on black, lowered, even larger exhaust tips...Had no idea what yr it was but one things for sure: that car looked Beastly! I mean it looked like it would Devour whatever it came up upon and spit it out sideways! That thing had Presense, Gobs of it, partly coming from its sheer appearance but also from its heritage...its a Giant killer....Dream car
Always liked the look of the original “premium” trim GT35. In many ways, more than the modern versions. Either way all of them are cool. Awesome review and content as always gentlemen.
That MPIII is pretty sick though on the modern one, either that or the Millennium Jade would be great with maybe a tasteful aftermarket front bumper.
The Nissan Skyline 2000 GT is so sick in the beginning the intro
So fun to watch! The editing team is brilliant and it's evident they're working hard to get better. Keep it up!
Best channel on KZhead and it’s BY FAR
From around 2012 the transmission and launch issues were solved, interiors could optioned w/ much nicer carbon fiber than the regular plastic trim. IMO I wouldn't replace the screen if it is still vibrant, as it has full blu tooth connectivity for your device and the option to display a variety of real time engine and transmission info that is handy when you get into it.
These intros never get old.
I’m only 2 seconds into this video and I gotta say, great video. Always makes my day better
First time I tried GTR on the track I was amazed that was in 2009 . Tried 2017 years latter but memories from first generation just felt better .
The old one may be a little bit slower, but for a fraction of the price difference between these you can probably make an old one significantly faster with bolt ons and a tune.
It's no longer a "super car killer" when it cost base model $130k and Nismo version over $200k Used one is a good bargain tho..
Just checked Nissan's website. The NISMO actually starts at $220k, at least in the US.
🤓 AKtchually 😂 no but seriously that's mostly just inflation. Cars are collectors items if they have a niche following. Their value increase based on availability and popularity. Supply and demand baby. Also 100k is now considered sports car territory. And 200-550k usually contain the "super" spec models of cars. Respectively hypercas are in a league of their own. People also forget how expensive R&D is. The parts and labor may not cost 2.5 million on the new Bugatti, but some of these teams are spending millions just researching and testing new axles or ways to maintain structural rigidity whilst cutting weight simultaneously. It's a lot. Sorry for the rant. Edit some companies invest billions. That's why Lambo has went broke multiple times.
@@Hunter1162.9 second 0-60 is definitely supercar territory. And 220k is super car priced. Guess it's not just a car anymore, he's gone SUPER
@@Hunter116 my bad lol...
@@francisgomes9976 Haha it's all good. I couldn't believe it either when I saw it.
I had an 09 GT-R for 7 years now I have a 2017 with the Orange Interior. The difference between how it drives is not significant but I appreciate the better interior and the lower road noise on long road trips. It does feel like an old car nowdays but that's why I like it..
Best video ever, you just made me want to go and buy one!
This GTR and the 911 are pretty much the epitome of "its not broken, dont fix it"
The 911 has undergone much more changes than the GTR.
True but anyone that buys a GTR over a Porsche are out of their minds 😂
@@damilolaakanni you make a great point. My assessment was based on how both vehicles easily are discernable, regardless of year.
Have you guys ever done a test/review of the c5 corvette? If not I think it'd be an awesome idea. It's a great blend of affordable and effective, and I'd love to hear your take on it.
I bought a 2013 GT-R black edition. I wanted the good heavy steering and all the mechanical sounds but, I wanted the special add ons over the base premium. Black edition is like the "R" package in the GT350 lineup. Lighter wheels, suspension upgrades, recaros, and carbon fiber wing.
Really good vlog on this very interesting , I like all you sayied , all details about I wanted to hear ! 😎👌, good job guys ! Keep it up with all good ideas ! 😎👌😊👍👍
I'd buy an older R35 and mod it tastefully, bump the power up to about 600hp and voila, pretty much the ultimate daily supercar. Side note, damn that hakosuka is pretty 😍
That is too mild. Many people daily 1100who gtrs
yea but is it really necessary? i mean if you're looking for a middle ground solution and checking 2nd hand 15 year old car, hat probably means you're budget concious. it's probably going to be your daily driver; only car. yea, you can make 1000bhp but there'll be more turbo lag, less reliability etc. Every morning before commute, you'll have to check every data of the car just to see that you can make it to work without breaking down.@@2seep
My 700hp 991.2 Turbo S with only a tune begs to disagree on the ultimate daily supercar idea. ;)
My 700 hp GTR would disagree with your Porsche. Because I saved a hell of a lot more money 🤭
I paid a bit for mine, but it is PERFECT...2016, single owner, had only ~11k miles, full bolt on already, 800whp, the works. And it was STILL cheaper than a new one!!! WAY faster, too. 😎
I drove a 2010 Nissan GTR two years ago with over 180,000 kms and it drove incredibly well and was so fast - I’d buy a used and older GTR in a heart beat. I’ll never forget the experience of driving one.
Great video as always, Please, do review Lotus Emeya sometime in the future if possible.
The original 2008 design looks the best imo. Love it.
Yup well I like the wheels better
I remember there was a short while when in the UK you could get these for sub £30k. But even still you can get them for sub £40k. But I would be hard pressed to get one of these over a gated manual V8 R8 or an automatic V10 as they also sit between 30 and 40k
I've got a 11 fbo gtr and absolutely love it. I'd not want another car except maybe a newer gtr. Great video guys.
I'm so conflicted with the GTR. As that schoolkid who loved that a £60k Nissan was embarassing £150k supercars and dreamed of owning one it was amazing. 15 years later the cheapest being... still £40k is tough I guess if you've got the cash anyway, you're not gonna lose it in depreciation, but the consistent price hikes from Nissan have meant that its bang for buck hero argument is basically completely gone.
What else is better performing for 40k though?
i'm just glad that nissan still makes this car. while other modern sports car/supercars getting ridiculously digital from screens, million drive modes, etc. i just like the presence of the GTR in this era... more units produced means that the possibility of me getting one in the future is way higher/easier than trying to get an R32-R34.
Apart from the manual transmission, why would anyone pick the R32-R34 over the R35?
@@damilolaakanni in my opinion it's just generational thing. i'm a gen z, i grew up with cars like 350z, 370z, GT-R R35 era... (2000s) although ofc i still like R32-R34's (80s-90s) era but i don't really have deep emotional thing for them except getting excited while watching fast n furious. and maybe more raw driving experience, less computerized and that's probably it... other people may have a passion for s13-s15, but me probably would be brz/gt86... it's that type of generational difference.
Sat in one of the new t spec models when I traveled to Japan recently, Man that thing is pretty, and the presence it has is insane. Saw 2 of the older models modded with wide body kits Parked next to shibuya crossing, looked like a scene from a fast and furious movie
Not ending the video on a shoe pun was the right call. Shoe puns have no sole.
One of the best specs for a gtr with the cheapest
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I'm just going to keep posting these on Facebook. By far the best car show now that Top Gear and the Grand Tour are in their last year. I would die if the boys (Clarkson, May and Hammond) could make a guest appearance in an episode next year. You should dump at least half a years budget into that episode. It would jump your progress by 5-10 years easily.
I respect the same analog gauges so much. I'm like at least 5 years away from accepting screens in my cluster!
I Love the GTR and I'm happy it still exists. However it has the same problem that the last Z car faced. You can now buy a used 1 owner example for 50 percent off of the current new price.
The price of this T-Spec is getting real close to GT3 territory… hard to justify such a high price tag when there are so many better options out there.
That’s why you just buy a Premium for about $122k. The Tspec is awesome, but not worth it imo.
35k clapped out corvette from the same year this car was made is better and has actual use cases. btw, GT3 is almost twice the price on the used market even. Long way gone for interesting cars selling for MSRP
Also consider that you're basically getting a 16 year old "new" sports car for new supercar prices.
Yup. Nismo parts are great but also overpriced so having some Nismo parts on the T-spec, the price is bound to jump.
It's one of the last of the "analog" feeling supercars in production though, modern cars can be faster but they feel like I'm driving a spaceship with little feedback. GT3 is probably the closest to the driving feel. The special edition GT-Rs (and other JDM sports cars) have always been insanely priced, they're more of a domestic market seller for them though, and if they can sell a few overseas to collectors and folks with more money than a deity then so be it. Let's put it this way an old (in immaculate condition) and new NSX are about the same price but a lot of drivers still want old one, even though the new one is the objectively better car in nearly every way except for driver engagement and lack of an H shift.
I love everything about this Japanese goodness. The hardware, the performance and especially the design. Inside and out the look of this thing is amazing and so unique.
I've had the opportunity to drive a GT-R (along with other sports cars like a Porsche, McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, etc), and it was some of the most fun I've ever had! The acceleration, braking, and cornering capabilities are just amazing to experience in person 😀
Cool, but I'd take the V8 R8. Sure its slower, but it looks way better and has a manual.
100%
I'm 35 and used to LOVE the GTR when it debuted. Now I just associate Nissan as the beat up Altima doing 90 weaving in and out of traffic with blacked out tint. And the non existent Z that I've yet to spot in the wild. In Chicago. I wonder why I used to be such a big fan boy of the brand. Imagine taking Godzilla to the dealership and that said Altima pulls up. 😂
and than you realize both this cars made for the same kind of people
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that intro was FIRE
I think the GT-R is still a good looking car. When you get the styling right, it just stands the test of time. Nice job Nissan!