How long before MSRP becomes a norm?

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03-10-2008, 10:03 PM

#21

bonzelite

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Originally Posted by GTRNate

Thanks bro,

Unfortunately and possibly fortunately I am overseas for at least 3-6 more months and possibly 3 more years depending on the next job contract opportunity for me here in Japan.

Unfortunately because I cannot hunt in the states right now..

Fortunately because prices may drop to MSRP by the time I get back stateside.

-Nate

Well in 3 years you'll be able to easily find a below-MSRP first model year GT-R in the US. The R35 will be more than 1/2 way through it's generation cycle by then.

And you can import a JDM R-35 here as it is officially recognized as a "world production car." Someone here in SoCal has already done it, a black one, and it is legal.

You can't use the sat/nav or radio, but it's legal (and it probably involves minor safety adjustments like bumpers and reflectors).

03-10-2008, 10:17 PM

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GTRNate

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Originally Posted by bonzelite

I 100% agree with you and again thanks for the great advice. Now, I just have to wait it out. BTW, If I find one at MSRP now I will buy it and have it stored until my return. I am that serious about this car. It will be my last expensive sports car purchase. If I have to get the Japanese RHD GT-R I will but I would prefer the LHD.

-Nate

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03-10-2008, 10:24 PM

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bonzelite

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my pleasure, Nate. You will have your car one way or the other; I can see that you are a focused fan.

03-11-2008, 02:08 PM

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ScottsZ-0-6

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If production does not go up, and the demand remains strong expect to see Porsche like mark ups.

03-11-2008, 06:15 PM

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bonzelite

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I agree fully.

I tend to believe that even more if the alleged production for MY2010 will drop to 1500.

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Originally Posted by ScottsZ-0-6

If production does not go up, and the demand remains strong expect to see Porsche like mark ups.

03-11-2008, 08:19 PM

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rmatt8748

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If production does not go up, and the demand remains strong expect to see Porsche like mark ups.

what are porsche like markups?

03-11-2008, 08:23 PM

#27

bonzelite

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I don't know exact figures but some people who were disgruntled over the GT-R went to look at GT-3s and found those are just as marked up. I believe you can't really get one anymore.

03-12-2008, 07:12 AM

#28

ScottsZ-0-6

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You have to wait 6 months for a GT3, and they will ding you 20 - 50K over. Good luck with an RS, they are over 100K markups going around.

03-12-2008, 09:19 AM

#29

rmatt8748

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wow, i didn't even know that that was the case for porsches

i was at an autox with a guy who had a new 997 gt3 last summer

he was either even wealthier than i had initially thought or he was lucky