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Forum: R32 | R33 | R34
10-08-2015, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,963
Posted By HellBent

What does Legit mean?

Many years ago I posted a good summary of legalizing skylines in the USA see post at URL below:

https://www.gtrforums.com/forums/r32-%7C-r33-%7C-r34-17/american-gt-r-r32-526/

The info may be...
Forum: General
10-16-2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,528
Posted By HellBent

Buying and extended warranty and keeping a car...

Buying and extended warranty and keeping a car past the original warranty experation is almost always a bad idea.

Paying $10k for an extended warranty is a colossally bad idea! Paying cash...
Forum: GTRForums News & Rumors
10-26-2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,454
Posted By HellBent

Sorry, but all I see is window-dressing, not...

Sorry, but all I see is window-dressing, not three distinct models.

These three versions are merely differentiated by accessories, not performance. I'll stand by my original post and say that...
Forum: General
06-30-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,169
Posted By HellBent

The list you are referring to is merely the order...

The list you are referring to is merely the order in which the salesman will make calls to prospetive buyers.

The call will likely go something like this:

Salesman -- "Hi, we finally have...
Forum: GTRForums News & Rumors
06-19-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,906
Posted By HellBent

It would be cool if Nissan redefines the super...

It would be cool if Nissan redefines the super non-exotic car market with a 7:15 GTR. I believe it is possible, but I think it is unlikely to be a US version that sells for around $70k. (God I sure...
Forum: General
06-19-2007, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,169
Posted By HellBent

A nice thought but... Since each dealer...

A nice thought but...

Since each dealer is individually owned and operated they can charge whatever they want. Also since each dealer is likely only to get one GTR initially and until...
Forum: GTRForums News & Rumors
06-14-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,906
Posted By HellBent

It will be interesting to see if this is...

It will be interesting to see if this is official. Without weight and horsepower numbers it is difficult to speculate if the track time will be anywhere near representative of production vehicles.
...
Forum: GTRForums News & Rumors
06-07-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,454
Posted By HellBent

Not quite what I was talking about. I was...

Not quite what I was talking about.

I was comparing Mustand and Cobra, or Corvette and Zo6.

What you are saying is Mustang, Mustang GT, Mustang Mach1, etc...

The different versions...
Forum: GTRForums News & Rumors
05-18-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,458
Posted By HellBent

I think it is more than just marketing, it comes...

I think it is more than just marketing, it comes down to cost. The GTR will be a small production volume vehicle and the cost to profit margins will be small. Adding more options and trim levels...
Forum: General
05-03-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,959
Posted By HellBent

Well this thread has certainly got spun up well. ...

Well this thread has certainly got spun up well.

Bonzelite had many good points about enjoying all cars. They are each different, with each having its own endearing qualities. To be brand loyal...
Forum: General
04-19-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 27,174
Posted By HellBent

Probably gonna have to wait for a few years...

Probably gonna have to wait for a few years before you see many GT-Rs that get any kind of tuning.

Not many people will want to void the warranty on that kind of car right out of the box. Also...
Forum: GTRForums News & Rumors
03-31-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,454
Posted By HellBent

I say B.S... No car company introduces...

I say B.S...

No car company introduces such a huge spread of models the first year. No way, no how.

It would be marketing suicide. Any first year marketing student will tell you, that they...
Forum: General
03-15-2007, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,741
Posted By HellBent

Mid $70K is a very reasonable estimate. Nissan...

Mid $70K is a very reasonable estimate. Nissan has made it clear in no uncertain terms that their target is 911 turbo performance at bas 911 price.

Things could change, but I think they will...
Forum: New Members & FAQ's
03-06-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,331
Posted By HellBent

Good for you! Good luck with MSRP too. I...

Good for you!

Good luck with MSRP too. I would imagine that the first GTRs leaving any dealership will be well over MSRP.

Your dealer may gaurantee you MSRP, but that would likely put you...
Forum: R32 | R33 | R34
03-01-2007, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,033
Posted By HellBent

Ford I believe was the first manufacturer to...

Ford I believe was the first manufacturer to combine two V-6 blocks to make a running V-12. They laser welded to modular V-6 blocks together, after some initial modification. A custom crank was...
Forum: R32 | R33 | R34
02-25-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,218
Posted By HellBent

Actually, J.K. was the company hired by Motorex...

Actually, J.K. was the company hired by Motorex to put their Skyline petition together. Not sure who owns the rights to the confidential material now. Maybe Hiro of Motorex, maybe J.K. The issue at...
Forum: General
02-25-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,889
Posted By HellBent

Only time will tell what the true numbers are... ...

Only time will tell what the true numbers are...

however, it is important to keep in mind that boost has little to do with the horsepower to torque ratio in an engine. It is more a factor of...
Forum: GTRForums News & Rumors
02-17-2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,508
Posted By HellBent

Mannnn.... if I knew the GTR was in...

Mannnn....

if I knew the GTR was in Laguna Seca I would have drove there just to catch a glimpse.

Well the upside is it looks like the wraps are coming off!

That last Edmunds article...
Forum: R32 | R33 | R34
02-17-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,418
Posted By HellBent

Cool car! Where did you find one for that...

Cool car!

Where did you find one for that good a price?

-AL
Forum: General
02-03-2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,889
Posted By HellBent

If it were my money, I'd wait and see how the...

If it were my money, I'd wait and see how the Nissan dealerships treat the new GTR owners on service. The Chevy dealers I was stuck with in Florida were abysmal. I loved the Vette but the service was...
Forum: General
02-03-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,511
Posted By HellBent

Affording a car is all relative. Based on...

Affording a car is all relative. Based on statistics most people in America live beyond their means anyway. People with higher incomes tend to have larger bills. In the end it all seems to be a wash....
Forum: General
02-02-2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,511
Posted By HellBent

Price is certainly going to play a huge part in...

Price is certainly going to play a huge part in the future of the GTR. Absolutely no doubt sales will initially exceed demand no matter what the price. The real question is at what price will it...
Forum: General
02-02-2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,889
Posted By HellBent

Not a bad choice. It will likely be...

Not a bad choice.

It will likely be cheaper and faster anyway.

-AL
Forum: Show & Shine
01-31-2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,369
Posted By HellBent

3barGSX, Nice GTR! Where did you get it? ...

3barGSX,

Nice GTR! Where did you get it?

-AL
Forum: Show & Shine
01-31-2007, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,740
Posted By HellBent

Looks like you are in Okinawa? -AL

Looks like you are in Okinawa?

-AL
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