Where to buy a new Skyline GT/R

[Andy Sargeant]

Just watched 5th Gear, I want one of them, any pointers on where to go and get on the list ???

[Doshy]

Andy Sargeant said:

Just watched 5th Gear, I want one of them, any pointers on where to go and get on the list ???

You may be bit late for one of the first ones! I've been down for one for 2 years.

[T5NYW]

Agree with doshy

Nissan have "Closed" the Import door now. you will have to go through a UK Dealer and go on back order. The earliest deliveries for the UK pre-ordered ones is March 2009 so order now could be late 2009/2010 IIRC.

i went out in my mates imported one it awesome (the one from the Autocar Test) it's not for sale either

http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallpapers/Videos.a...



the white 5Th gear video is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lPZT6BfiIg

Tony

[Marf]

T5NYW said:

Nissan have "Closed" the Import door now.

How so?

[T5NYW]

Marf said:

T5NYW said:

Nissan have "Closed" the Import door now.

How so?

That's what I was lead to believe, apparantly by some legal stuff in Japan but have no idea how but can guess why

Tony

[Norfolk n'chance]

T5NYW said:

Agree with doshy

Nissan have "Closed" the Import door now. you will have to go through a UK Dealer and go on back order. The earliest deliveries for the UK pre-ordered ones is March 2009 so order now could be late 2009/2010 IIRC.

i went out in my mates imported one it awesome (the one from the Autocar Test) it's not for sale either

http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallpapers/Videos.a...



the white 5Th gear video is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lPZT6BfiIg

Tony

Thanks for posting Tony.

I've paid a deposit on a new GTR but would love to see one in the flesh, maybe even sit in one! Do you think your mate would allow this? If so, where is he situated?

Thanks.

[cptsideways]

I know of a few on their way over a we speak if not just arriving this week, pm me for some contacts

[T5NYW]

Norfolk n'chance said:

Thanks for posting Tony.

I've paid a deposit on a new GTR but would love to see one in the flesh, maybe even sit in one! Do you think your mate would allow this? If so, where is he situated?

Thanks.

Hes a very nice guy so should think so he might even take you out in it

he is not far from M5 Junction 9 but I can't post his number on here as he does sell cars, although the GT-R is NOT for sale

email me [e-mail] and i will give you his number

Tony

[Norfolk n'chance]

T5NYW said:

Norfolk n'chance said:

Thanks for posting Tony.

I've paid a deposit on a new GTR but would love to see one in the flesh, maybe even sit in one! Do you think your mate would allow this? If so, where is he situated?

Thanks.

Hes a very nice guy so should think so he might even take you out in it

he is not far from M5 Junction 9 but I can't post his number on here as he does sell cars, although the GT-R is NOT for sale

email me [e-mail] and i will give you his number

Tony

Thanks Tony, I've mailed you.

[T5NYW]

Norfolk n'chance said:

Thanks Tony, I've mailed you.

For some reason I have not recieved it,

Tony

Edited by T5NYW on Tuesday 18th March 22:53

[R8FUN]

If you want a UK car the GTR dealers are being anounced at the European launch at Geneva from 6 March.
A lot of people have unofficial 1k deposits with several large Nissan dealers notable Middlehurst in St Helens.
Official deposits of around 4.5K are required by 2 April.

[liner33]

Those that already have deposits with dealers are mugs imo, its all very well the official UK launch date being Mar 09 but i wonder how long the wait will be then as the production numbers are so low and the USA is far ahead in the queue.

I will be surprised if GTR's start coming over in decent numbers much before Oct/Nov 2009.

[Number13]

T5NYW said:

Agree with doshy

i went out in my mates imported one it awesome (the one from the Autocar Test) it's not for sale either

Tony,

How did your mate get past the lack of model report to get his car SVAed? I'd heard that Nissan weren't making it available in order to stop grey imports.

[speedmachine]

He could have commisioned his own model report and then had the ESVA done against that? (although it would have been pretty expensive)

[T5NYW]

Number13 said:

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Tony,

How did your mate get past the lack of model report to get his car SVAed? I'd heard that Nissan weren't making it available in order to stop grey imports.

speedmachine said:

He could have commisioned his own model report and then had the ESVA done against that? (although it would have been pretty expensive)

As speed machine says He has previously worked closely with VOSA on importing Jap Cars, he has done a couple of model reports .

Apparently it has passed "euro4"!!! and yes Model reports are VERY expensive first one cost him £15+K, IIRC

They measure CAT's, B/Box, doors, Track well absolutely everything, even the size of sound proofing under bonnet and all shown on a detailed photos.

Tony

[T5NYW]

Number13 said:

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Tony,

How did your mate get past the lack of model report to get his car SVAed? I'd heard that Nissan weren't making it available in order to stop grey imports.

speedmachine said:

He could have commisioned his own model report and then had the ESVA done against that? (although it would have been pretty expensive)

As speed machine says He has previously worked closely with VOSA on importing Jap Cars, he has done a couple of model reports .

Apparently it has passed "euro4"!!! and yes Model reports are VERY expensive first one cost him £15+K, IIRC

They measure CAT's, B/Box, doors, Track well absolutely everything, even the size of sound proofing under bonnet and all shown on a detailed photos.

Tony

[Real Thing]

Andy Sargeant said:

Just watched 5th Gear, I want one of them, any pointers on where to go and get on the list ???

Offical list has just been compiled

Cambridge - Marshall Nissan
London - WLN Mill Hill
Tunbridge Wells - Motorline Tunbridge Wells
Bournemouth - Westover Bournemouth
Oxford - Sims of Oxford
Exeter - JFE Exeter
Belfast - Hursts of Belfast
St. Helens - Middlehurst
Newcastle - Benfield Newcastle
Edinburgh - Noble Edinburgh

[Norfolk n'chance]

Gazboy said:

I have details to add to that:

Here is the confirmed pricing for the UK GTR -

Base GTR - £52900
Premium Edition- £54200
Black Edition - £55500

HDD based GPS Nissan Navigation system with 30 GB Hard Drive and voice recognition and Bluetooth Hands Free Phone system £1900 option (September 2009 delivery onwards)

Confirmed High Performance Centres

Cambridge - Marshall Nissan
London - WLN Mill Hill
Tunbridge Wells - Motorline Tunbridge Wells
Bournemouth - Westover Bournemouth
Oxford - Sims of Oxford
Exeter - JFE Exeter
Belfast - Hursts of Belfast
St. Helens - Middlehurst
Newcastle - Benfield Newcastle
Edinburgh - Noble Edinburgh

Colour Range confirmed as:

Pikes Peak White
Kuro Black
Vibrant Red
Titanium Grey
Gun Metallic
Super Silver

Great post, thanks.

I have a concern though; My £1k deposit is placed with Glyn Hopkins, for the South East I assumed, but they don't appear on the list...!

[bobd]

Your deposit needs to be with one of the performance centres. Make sure your deposit goes to a dealer on the list or your dealer has your order lodged with a performance centre. All deposits now need to be raised to the equivalent of 5000 euro and the dealer will then be loading them on the order system from the 2nd of April.
That means you have to confirm your car and be in the 1st 500 downloaded to Nissan to get your car in year one.I dont know if each performance centre will get 50 cars allocated or if it will be spread out across the demand. For example Middlehurst will not be getting 400 cars. It also means you have from now to 2nd April to spec the car at the performance centre.
Mine will be Black Edition in Silver 1st one in NI
The Black Edition is the only one with darker alloys.
Price difference is £1300 per increment.
Basic, Premium, Black, Sat Nav only from Sept 09
Black edition is the only one with darker headlining and red leather accents/ alcantara.

[liner33]

No guarantee you will get one though , that deposit may sit at Nissan for a very long time