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torrentjunkie 06-29-2008 11:37 AM

I seriously don't see this VDC fiasco lasting. Maybe the cover up is that the warranty period is actually the break in period lol:-P

The warranty is going to expire anyways, and anyone who buys a GTR isn't going to wring it's neck as soon as thy're out of the showroom by doing full blown launch control less starts, unless they're a motoring journalist that is. To me that makes it a little less of an issue.

nthfinity 06-29-2008 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by torrentjunkie (Post 838217)
I seriously don't see this VDC fiasco lasting. Maybe the cover up is that the warranty period is actually the break in period lol:-P

The warranty is going to expire anyways, and anyone who buys a GTR isn't going to wring it's neck as soon as thy're out of the showroom by doing full blown launch control less starts, unless they're a motoring journalist that is. To me that makes it a little less of an issue.

now who is making assumptions when the print is clear as day in black and white, and all over the GTR forums posted by GTR owners?

HeilSvenska 06-29-2008 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KJM 212K (Post 838148)
how will they know you shut it off? :?: :|

The ECU would log every single thing you do with your car and there's nothing you can do about it. Especially in Japan, where they can track you with satellites. :-(

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Originally Posted by ferrarif1fan89 (Post 838151)
Isn't that technically illegal?

It's illegal for a new car not to have an electronic stability control, but it doesn't mean they can't also install a button to turn it off. ;-)

RC45 06-29-2008 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nthfinity (Post 838219)
now who is making assumptions when the print is clear as day in black and white, and all over the GTR forums posted by GTR owners?

Isn't it amazing?

The Jesus-mobile has fanboise so worked up that now they are not even believing actual owners of actual GT-R's.. ;) hehehe

graywolf624 06-29-2008 03:26 PM

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The point is that nissan want to keep these cars OUT of the local smash repairs and pick a part shops
Why would they care? Unless its repaired with Nissan parts they then can void those parts of the warrenty.. And if it is repaired with them then guess whose making a profit?

Im starting to wonder how much these special services cost.. Whats the true cost of the car ownership?

5vz-fe 06-29-2008 03:32 PM

^Arm and Leg

HeilSvenska 06-29-2008 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by graywolf624 (Post 838246)
Why would they care? Unless its repaired with Nissan parts they then can void those parts of the warrenty.. And if it is repaired with them then guess whose making a profit?

Im starting to wonder how much these special services cost.. Whats the true cost of the car ownership?

Apparently, in Japan at least, each mandatory full service costs $1000 after you've been on the track.

Well... I guess it's not really a service. More like an inspection. :-P

I also hear that dealers have to be specially tooled and employ specialists, making it rather expensive for official dealers/service centers, so Nissan's thinking that all the profits from their expensive servicing should go to itself. Makes sense for a business, but it won't make it popular.

5vz-fe 06-29-2008 03:45 PM

What Nissan is doing is driving all business to local repair shop since most owners will void the warranty anyways.


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