Hi all. Am new to this forum but also currently in Tokyo for a few days - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

prashan · 25th August 2008, 02:19 PM

Dear all,

Firstly I'd like to say what a great forum this is. I'm one of the many that left it too late to order my gtr. Although now quietly counting down to q3 2010.

I'm currently in Tokyo for a few days and saw my first gtr in its true guise at nissan hqs showroom in ginza. Took some pics and was pleasantly surprised to see it had the folding mirror function. It also had a working tv ... Not sure if we get this in the uk. One thing which surprised me was the rear seats. Seemed a little more cmfortable than my old 997. I also managed to pick up a DVD when I asked for a brochure. Apologies if this has already been covered.

My lasting impression of the car is its sheet presence and stance on the road.. And in feeling the swutchgear inside I too struggle to understand how nissan can sell this car at the price in the uk. A wonderful piece of kit.

Regards

Ps my apologies for any typos on this thread... Being done on an iPhone...
Prashan

tokyogtr · 25th August 2008, 10:36 PM

hi prashan. if you want to have a go in one let me know and i'll give you a quick drive around the area in mine. if you can get to the grand hyatt in roppongi hills during the day (lunch time) i'm sure we can figure something out.

tony

prashan · 25th August 2008, 10:58 PM

hi tony.

Many thanks for your hospitality and very kind offer. I can pop over to the grand hyatt for about 1pm wed 27th. If that works for you or please let me know another suitable time. Sadly I return to London on thurs.

Look forward to hearing from you. I'm staying at the MO in nihombashi

Best regards
prashan

tokyogtr · 25th August 2008, 11:16 PM

wednesday lunch is fine. 1pm at the hyatt valet parking, inside not outside.

prashan · 25th August 2008, 11:50 PM

Excellent.. See you tomorrow

bonzelite · 25th August 2008, 11:52 PM

welcome to the community, prashan.

prashan · 26th August 2008, 07:08 AM

thanks

alfcanada · 27th August 2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prashan

thanks

Prashan,
how was the ride?

charles charlie · 27th August 2008, 02:58 PM

Oh no......

TokyoGTR has knocked off another unsuspecting gtr forum member.......

tokyogtr · 27th August 2008, 10:08 PM

oops... i totally forgot... apologies. you still in town?

tomgtr · 28th August 2008, 06:48 PM

Probably still waiting at the pickup spot. I would wait a few days if needed.

prashan · 29th August 2008, 09:03 PM

Sadly I didn't get to meet TokyoGTR - maybe next time....Tony, that bottle of champagne I had for you was greatly received by the lovely lady at the Mandarin Oriental reception :-)....maybe back in a few months, so will drop you a line and next time I will hire a local phone....

charles charlie · 29th August 2008, 10:23 PM

ah yes, the bloody Japan mobile phone issues!

25th August 2008, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
prashan GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	Hi all. Am new to this forum but also currently in Tokyo for a few days Dear all, Firstly I'd like to say what a great forum this is. I'm one of the many that left it too late to order my gtr. Although now quietly counting down to q3 2010. I'm currently in Tokyo for a few days and saw my first gtr in its true guise at nissan hqs showroom in ginza. Took some pics and was pleasantly surprised to see it had the folding mirror function. It also had a working tv ... Not sure if we get this in the uk. One thing which surprised me was the rear seats. Seemed a little more cmfortable than my old 997. I also managed to pick up a DVD when I asked for a brochure. Apologies if this has already been covered. My lasting impression of the car is its sheet presence and stance on the road.. And in feeling the swutchgear inside I too struggle to understand how nissan can sell this car at the price in the uk. A wonderful piece of kit. Regards Ps my apologies for any typos on this thread... Being done on an iPhone... Prashan

25th August 2008, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
tokyogtr GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tokyo Posts: 1,078	hi prashan. if you want to have a go in one let me know and i'll give you a quick drive around the area in mine. if you can get to the grand hyatt in roppongi hills during the day (lunch time) i'm sure we can figure something out. tony __________________ Lewis Hamilton, if you're listening, you can drive my GT-R anytime!

25th August 2008, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
prashan GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	meeting up hi tony. Many thanks for your hospitality and very kind offer. I can pop over to the grand hyatt for about 1pm wed 27th. If that works for you or please let me know another suitable time. Sadly I return to London on thurs. Look forward to hearing from you. I'm staying at the MO in nihombashi Best regards prashan

25th August 2008, 11:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
tokyogtr GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tokyo Posts: 1,078	wednesday lunch is fine. 1pm at the hyatt valet parking, inside not outside. __________________ Lewis Hamilton, if you're listening, you can drive my GT-R anytime!

27th August 2008, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
tokyogtr GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tokyo Posts: 1,078	oops... i totally forgot... apologies. you still in town? __________________ Lewis Hamilton, if you're listening, you can drive my GT-R anytime!

25th August 2008, 11:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
prashan GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	Excellent.. See you tomorrow

25th August 2008, 11:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
bonzelite GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 734	welcome to the community, prashan.

26th August 2008, 07:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
prashan GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	thanks

27th August 2008, 02:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
charles charlie GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North West Posts: 325	Oh no...... TokyoGTR has knocked off another unsuspecting gtr forum member.......

28th August 2008, 06:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
tomgtr GTROC Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 139	Probably still waiting at the pickup spot. I would wait a few days if needed. __________________ Silver Premium edition expected June 2009

29th August 2008, 09:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
prashan GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	Sadly I didn't get to meet TokyoGTR - maybe next time....Tony, that bottle of champagne I had for you was greatly received by the lovely lady at the Mandarin Oriental reception :-)....maybe back in a few months, so will drop you a line and next time I will hire a local phone....

29th August 2008, 10:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
charles charlie GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North West Posts: 325	ah yes, the bloody Japan mobile phone issues!

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