Nissan gt-r

Nissan GT-R

Model Year: 2009

OVERALL RATING: 87 POINTS

Price-Quality Ratio: 90 points

Enjoyment of Ownership after 2 Weeks: 95 points

Enjoyment of Ownership after 2 Years: 82 points

Cost of Ownership: 75 points

Sportiness: 98 points

Comfort: 60 points

Reliability as Used: 85 points

Image Value: 78 points

Sympathy Points: 62 points

Years of Manufacture: 2007-

Engine: 3.8L V6 BiTurbo

Peak Power: 485 hp (357 kW)

Acceleration 0-100km: 3.2 s

Top Speed: 311 km/h

Price Range: €80,000-€115,000

Pros: Excellent power-to-cost ratio, all-wheel drive, engine sound, technology, durability, low profile in everyday use, driving performance on track, running costs

Cons: Plastic interior, used car price, brand, quite stiff suspension

Alternative: Lotus Seven

Summary: The Nissan GT-R offers true supercar performance at the price of a new Porsche Boxter when bought used. If speed is a key factor in your car purchase, nothing on domestic roads can match this Nissan for under €200,000.

The Nissan GT-R is not a new entrant on the market; it was first introduced in 1969 as the Skyline GT-R, which was rear-wheel drive with a 160-horsepower engine. In 2007, the Skyline name was dropped, and the GT-R became its own model and a genuine supercar.

While the GT-R excels on the track, it's surprisingly suitable for everyday driving, even in winter conditions. Nissan GT-R is also a car that frequently changes hands. For many, a used GT-R turns into just another expensive Nissan after a few weeks of reckless driving. This was also my experience. For the same money, you could consider a Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, or even an Audi R8.

Potential Nissan owners might ponder these alternatives more than usual.