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Old 25 February 2008, 08:39 PM
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I want one -- NOW! Looks amazing!
Old 25 February 2008, 09:03 PM
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I really quite fancy one. Anyone imported something like this before? Where would I start or would I just be better splashing out the 60K from an importer?
Old 25 February 2008, 09:07 PM
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Nice car, would happily run it down the A682 from Long Preston (not Settle) to Burnley! A cracking road, please don't let NcRAP ruin it!
Old 26 February 2008, 09:23 AM
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Still hate the dashboard.

That alone would stop me buying one.
Old 26 February 2008, 09:26 AM
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Thought it looks ugly
Old 26 February 2008, 09:34 AM
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Old 26 February 2008, 10:02 AM
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not bad - i prefered the RS6 though (maybe i'm getting old at 26)
Old 26 February 2008, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BOB.T
Nice car, would happily run it down the A682 from Long Preston (not Settle) to Burnley! A cracking road, please don't let NcRAP ruin it!
They reckon its the most dangerous road in Britain as well, been driving that road for nearly 20 years now without crashing and I dont think its that bad - we did almost get hit on there recently though when a young lad lost his Fiesta ST on a bad bend and slid behind us.

The GTR looked great, wasn't a fan until last night.
Old 26 February 2008, 12:10 PM
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missed it anyone know if its repeated?
Old 26 February 2008, 12:29 PM
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I know it definately does get repeated but can't remember when. Think it's Saturday or Sunday morning?
Old 26 February 2008, 12:31 PM
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Video

Fifth Gear - Nissan GT-R
Old 26 February 2008, 01:27 PM
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Cheers for the vid, just downloading now.

I love these cars!
Old 26 February 2008, 01:36 PM
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its on youtube, looks like its gonna be crack, although 30 grand price difference from japan to uk
Old 26 February 2008, 02:27 PM
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S T U N N I N G

wow its just gorgeous only down side is its bloody HUGE
Old 26 February 2008, 04:39 PM
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can these be imported from japan for around 30k then??
Old 26 February 2008, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiss
can these be imported from japan for around 30k then??
No
Old 26 February 2008, 06:26 PM
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wonder if Iain Litchfield will be doing these.....?
Old 26 February 2008, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by warrenm2
wonder if Iain Litchfield will be doing these.....?
According to another thread he does have one for himself, but it's not for sale.

Maybe something to do with the news in this months Jap Performance that Nissan UK have sent out letters to importers threatning them with legal action if they try to sell them outwith the UK dealer network.
Old 26 February 2008, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DCR59
According to another thread he does have one for himself, but it's not for sale.
That man has far too much money. He needs to learn how to share
Old 26 February 2008, 08:15 PM
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JM-Imports are bringing one over as we speak
Old 26 February 2008, 11:18 PM
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try middlehurst nissan st.helens they were the official uk importers of the r34 skyline dont know if andy will be doing the new gtr?
Old 27 February 2008, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DCR59
Maybe something to do with the news in this months Jap Performance that Nissan UK have sent out letters to importers threatning them with legal action if they try to sell them outwith the UK dealer network.
I thought they had stopped that now?

Surely if you buy a car abroad, you can sell it to who you want for what you want, providing you pay all the taxes. They would effectively be second hand cars though.
Old 27 February 2008, 06:56 AM
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Either would do for me, or preferably both. The RS6 amazing motor ....
Old 27 February 2008, 09:36 AM
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Not sure how relevant it is but apparently in Australia some company has managed to get the vehicle approved for import with the government, so some people are obviously planning to import them over there. Shouldn't be any different in the UK.
Old 27 February 2008, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by sti degsy
try middlehurst nissan st.helens they were the official uk importers of the r34 skyline dont know if andy will be doing the new gtr?
Yeah, Andy Middlehurst used to race them too His wife was a bit aloof though
Defo a good place to discuss buying one
Old 27 February 2008, 10:56 AM
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Alloy's ordered one
Old 27 February 2008, 10:59 AM
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Yeah, what a motor, Middlehurst is where my deposit lies for the Spev V edition although if you are ordering now then don't be expecting to get one before sept 09 to be fair.

Imports are available, however there is no model report to register on UK roads, Nissan will not provide any parts or servicing should you need them to so they are withdrawing all manufacturer support on grey imports. Also the satnav is in Japanese and the Speed limiter will be imposed, shame to have a 197mph vehicle restrained to 118mph

and £60k imported is a lot of money to have no support when it'll cost the same when released in the UK with full dealer support

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Old 27 February 2008, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by alloy
Yeah, what a motor, Middlehurst is where my deposit lies for the Spev V edition although if you are ordering now then don't be expecting to get one before sept 09 to be fair.

Imports are available, however there is no model report to register on UK roads, Nissan will not provide any parts or servicing should you need them to so they are withdrawing all manufacturer support on grey imports. Also the satnav is in Japanese and the Speed limiter will be imposed, shame to have a 197mph vehicle restrained to 118mph
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