GT-Rs Going for Over $100k - LotusTalk

Chris D. · 08-21-2008, 03:54 PM

I had always been skeptical of the discussion I heard about the high mark up on GT-Rs. However, I personally know of one that sold for $102,000 last week.

That's pretty obscene. Also it sounds like some of the cars that are beiing shipped to the US are being snapped up abroad and being shipped right back across the big pond. If the dollar stays weak, that may keep the demand for GT-Rs higher in the US for longer than expected.
Chris

Bavarian Motorist · 08-21-2008, 03:57 PM

Who the heck wanted one SO bad that they paid $102k?

Allan Gibbs · 08-21-2008, 04:00 PM

Probably the same person who'll be trying to sell it next year on eBay since they're bored of it. Must be nice to be implusive with lotsa cash!

Chris D. · 08-21-2008, 04:02 PM

Probably someone in Dubai, who is tired of spending so much time on the world's largest indoor ski slope.

Flash G · 08-21-2008, 06:13 PM

You can buy a "used" one on eBay for under $100k.

eBay Motors: Nissan : GT-R (item 150285239610 end time Aug-22-08 14:05:55 PDT)

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Noisycow · 08-21-2008, 08:25 PM

I saw a white one today on NW 23rd in PDX. White. Fugly. I am sure it is a performance marvel, but it is not an attractive ride imo. In white it looks like a plastic boat.

ransackman · 08-21-2008, 08:43 PM

100k for a datsun??

Bavarian Motorist · 08-21-2008, 08:45 PM

What difference does the brand make? Judge the car for what it is. I guess if you're buying it to pose around in then it makes a difference, but otherwise it shouldn't.

JWA · 08-21-2008, 08:51 PM

Makes the Employee Pricing price of $62K for a Z06 seem like even more of a bargain.

Noisycow · 08-21-2008, 10:12 PM

Anyone who buys a Lotus, Jag, Corvette, Ferrari, Porsche, etc and says that at least part of their decision isn't based on 'posing' is a liar. Posing in a GT-R or that new Lotus Evora(?) is like saying, 'hi, yes, I know it is fugly, but please get in and I'll show you it is really fast." "Did I mention this car sells for $100k?" ... "Yes, I get it, it is fugly, but I am NOT a poser and that does not matter to me at all!"

PhlypSide · 08-22-2008, 04:20 AM

Alot of money for a car that's been called "boring" and "soul-less" on the street (which is where most people's time will be spent with the car unless they make them dedicated track toys).

(called boring and soul-less by our buddies over at TopGear--during the episode of the GT-R versus the Bullet Train)

fpitas · 08-22-2008, 06:48 AM

Maybe they purposely made it so ugly to scare away the posers?

That's my theory, and I'm sticking to it.

Darth G-F · 08-22-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noisycow

Anyone who buys a Lotus, Jag, Corvette, Ferrari, Porsche, etc and says that at least part of their decision isn't based on 'posing' is a liar. Posing in a GT-R or that new Lotus Evora(?) is like saying, 'hi, yes, I know it is fugly, but please get in and I'll show you it is really fast." "Did I mention this car sells for $100k?" ... "Yes, I get it, it is fugly, but I am NOT a poser and that does not matter to me at all!"

Are you saying the Evora is fugly? Yet you drive a Celica? You're definately not a poser!

def · 08-22-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash G

You can buy a "used" one on eBay for under $100k.

eBay Motors: Nissan : GT-R (item 150285239610 end time Aug-22-08 14:05:55 PDT)

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Wow, looks like he bought the car just to flip it

Also, why do you put "."s after each post?

PhlypSide · 08-22-2008, 12:18 PM

^^^ Look's like Flash has "." as part of his sig or something?

JWA · 08-22-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhlypSide

^^^ Look's like Flash has "." as part of his sig or something?

They're above the line, so he's doing them. Some sort of weird online tick or something?

Flash G · 08-22-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by def

Wow, looks like he bought the car just to flip it

Also, why do you put "."s after each post?

I have a busy signature. So I do it to separate my post from my sig.

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Sh4rkattk · 08-22-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Who the heck wanted one SO bad that they paid $102k?

Hulk Hogan's son!

Bavarian Motorist · 08-22-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhlypSide

Alot of money for a car that's been called "boring" and "soul-less" on the street (which is where most people's time will be spent with the car unless they make them dedicated track toys).

(called boring and soul-less by our buddies over at TopGear--during the episode of the GT-R versus the Bullet Train)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash G

I have a busy signature. So I do it to separate my post from my sig.

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Quite clever.

ransackman · 08-22-2008, 01:26 PM

If I said the brand didnt matter, I would be lying, I want something that reflects me (same reason why beetle is a chick car). A Datsun does not, its doesnt have any heritage, even if the car was the most expensive car is the world and worlds fastest. most of the people here jsudge cars by its cost (if its 200k +, its an exotic, some BS like that).

Oh, its ugly too, how many people are digging the panamera?

08-21-2008, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chris D. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Berryville, Virginia Posts: 1,466	GT-Rs Going for Over $100k I had always been skeptical of the discussion I heard about the high mark up on GT-Rs. However, I personally know of one that sold for $102,000 last week. That's pretty obscene. Also it sounds like some of the cars that are beiing shipped to the US are being snapped up abroad and being shipped right back across the big pond. If the dollar stays weak, that may keep the demand for GT-Rs higher in the US for longer than expected. Chris __________________ 09 Nissan GTR, Gun Metal Grey 04 Lamborghini Gallardo, Pearl Yellow O5 Elise Ard red, black int, starshield, touring & sports pack, hardtop (sold) 07 BMW 550i with Sports Package 07 Toyota Tundra, 5.7 liter, 4WD 06 Mazda 3-S (daily commuter)

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Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye, NY Posts: 8,356	Who the heck wanted one SO bad that they paid $102k? __________________ Driving a Lotus Exige with sticky... performance tires on icy roads or in standing water is about as much fun as walking a high wire treated with WD-40 - Car & Driver BWR supercharged... I suppose I "got the power" now??

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Noisycow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 777	I saw a white one today on NW 23rd in PDX. White. Fugly. I am sure it is a performance marvel, but it is not an attractive ride imo. In white it looks like a plastic boat.

08-21-2008, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
ransackman retarted user Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 468	100k for a datsun??

08-21-2008, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye, NY Posts: 8,356	What difference does the brand make? Judge the car for what it is. I guess if you're buying it to pose around in then it makes a difference, but otherwise it shouldn't. __________________ Driving a Lotus Exige with sticky... performance tires on icy roads or in standing water is about as much fun as walking a high wire treated with WD-40 - Car & Driver BWR supercharged... I suppose I "got the power" now??

08-21-2008, 08:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,296	Makes the Employee Pricing price of $62K for a Z06 seem like even more of a bargain.

08-21-2008, 10:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Noisycow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 777	Anyone who buys a Lotus, Jag, Corvette, Ferrari, Porsche, etc and says that at least part of their decision isn't based on 'posing' is a liar. Posing in a GT-R or that new Lotus Evora(?) is like saying, 'hi, yes, I know it is fugly, but please get in and I'll show you it is really fast." "Did I mention this car sells for $100k?" ... "Yes, I get it, it is fugly, but I am NOT a poser and that does not matter to me at all!"

08-22-2008, 06:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
fpitas User, Registered Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,358	Maybe they purposely made it so ugly to scare away the posers? That's my theory, and I'm sticking to it. __________________ Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: Base, Hardtop, LSD/TC, FF Engine Damper, Arqray Twin Muffler, Nitron SAs with 525/650 springs, Katana Supercharger, Smaay's fuel rail, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, BWR 7/8" Front Bar 2000 Black Integra Type R: Konis, Neuspeed Race Springs, Mugen 26mm Rear Bar, 16x8 SSR Integrals

08-22-2008, 01:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
ransackman retarted user Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 468	If I said the brand didnt matter, I would be lying, I want something that reflects me (same reason why beetle is a chick car). A Datsun does not, its doesnt have any heritage, even if the car was the most expensive car is the world and worlds fastest. most of the people here jsudge cars by its cost (if its 200k +, its an exotic, some BS like that). Oh, its ugly too, how many people are digging the panamera?

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