http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/ Autoblog Comments for http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/
-They can take the Nissan brand a little more upscale since they now have several higher-priced offerings

-They can focus on making the GT-R a sports car, as opposed to a sporty luxury car.

This should allow them to tailor the GT-R to the needs of enthusiasts, without worrying too much about the luxury market. It also opens the door for a luxury version to be produced under the Infiniti nameplace to satisfy that segment of the market.]]>Apr 12th 2006 1:41PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/Apr 12th 2006 1:48PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/Apr 12th 2006 2:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/
PS - I am not alone, I know a few Z owners with similar experiences.]]>Apr 12th 2006 2:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/
Hail no.]]>Apr 12th 2006 2:55PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/Apr 12th 2006 3:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/
The Volkswagen 914 was named a Porsche in North America only, and that was a disaster on many levels. Nissan knows marketing and won't make that mistake.

PS: JC - has your husband told you you're a whiner? Nissan should buy the cars back from you just so you'll shut up.]]>Apr 12th 2006 3:14PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/Infiniti dealers cry!

I really thought it'd be the other way around and that's why Nissan kept it so quiet until now. Nissan was afraid their dealers would come burn their corporate office down if the GTR was dubbed an Infiniti. ]]>Apr 12th 2006 3:49PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/
James]]>Apr 12th 2006 5:00PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/
http://www.dragsource.com/articles/gtrconcept.jpg]]>Apr 12th 2006 6:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/
as for after-purchase, my local dealerships are great, and have all been recently remodeled into glass-walled palaces, to boot. i see Nissan putting effort into strengthening their dealer network, but that will take time.]]>Apr 13th 2006 1:24AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/I myself own a couple Nissan's and have encountered horendous service....

http://350zmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?p=529380#post529380

PS. Bernie now what if that was your GT-R up there?]]>Apr 13th 2006 11:45AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/Apr 13th 2006 1:50PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67994) Anyone on Autoblog actually hear Ghosn with their own ears?]]>Apr 13th 2006 4:21PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/Apr 14th 2006 3:05AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/
These are the guys that feel they can void your warranty in it's entirety if you don't have every little item in the warranty book done at a Nissan dealer and exactly when specified.

I think I'll take my 60k+ elsewhere where people are treated rationally.]]>Apr 15th 2006 5:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/


]]>Apr 19th 2006 9:10PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/May 10th 2006 12:10PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/Find a private workshop where you can talk to the person that will actually be doing the work. And no this does not affect your warranty providing the mechanic is fully licensed.
This new GTR will be awesome and should give all us skyline owners the edge that we need to go that little bit faster round the track.
Can't wait to see how well this new baby drift's.]]>Apr 29th 2007 9:56PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/its-official-the-u-s-spec-gt-r-will-be-a-nissan/http://espanhol.autoblog.com/2007/05/10/new-scans-of-nissan-gt-r-models-surface/

Pity it only comes to Australia these days as a 'grey import'.

Nissan have been sensible with this decision. The GT-R makes a strong Nissan brand representation but the GT-R and the Infiniti name probably don't strategically do much for each other.

As for Nissan dealers, they're a bit like lawyers, doctors, teachers, musicians, etc. - There are probably lots of good ones and maybe a few bad ones. Just because you hear two bad musicians doesn't mean all musicians are bad. If you want to find a good Nissan dealer, look for one and develop a good relationship with anyone there who treats you well then go back and see them. Word of mouth is powerful - ask anyone you know with a Nissan where they get good service and the person they see there.]]>May 14th 2007 2:10AM