Accident: Don't do what I did.... - Page 9 - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

paul__k · 15th November 2009, 01:41 PM

Original Nissan press release on pyro bonnet here:

NISSAN | NEWS PRESS RELEASE

HSimon · 15th November 2009, 03:20 PM

I think also, this is another of a long list of worries, that the GT-R seems to have generated in its short lifetime. Transmission problems, engine going pop after long high speed runs, cracking brake discs, expensive servicing and tyres [ although after market aleviates this somewhat ], poor paint quality on black cars , then this potentially disasterous insurance premium problem, if it doesnt sort itself out. Any non GT-R enthusiast looking in will be shaking his head in disbelief. A superb product in itself, and somewhat of a performance bargain in the first instance, but could it be a liability in the long run ?, i really do hope all the associated dramas come to nothing, regards, SIMON.

Mr Crabster · 15th November 2009, 04:34 PM

This thread is referenced in the GolfGTI forum.
The comments there are not all positive!

clint thrust · 15th November 2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waltong

So £11k is an acceptable repair bill for a £60K car in your eyes? Lets hope your Insurer is as laid back if you just happen to knock into something! The whole point of this thread is to stop us getting ripped off and having an insurable car next year! I believe you were wingeing about tyre prices only last week!

It's whinging

waltong · 15th November 2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clint thrust

It's whinging

Apologieoses

clint thrust · 15th November 2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildrover

Clint is a stirrer - posts for effect!

No - £11k for this repair is insane!

The reason I posted is because I think this thread is bullshit. Why has nobody checked with their HPC about this?. If you do I think you will find the true cost is about 20% of what has been quoted.

As usual, the jealous scaremongers are here slagging this car off. This great car will be worth sod all if this kind of shite is allowed out any more.

Wildrover · 15th November 2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clint thrust

If you do I think you will find the true cost is about 20% of what has been quoted.

As usual, the jealous scaremongers are here slagging this car off. This great car will be worth sod all if this kind of shite is allowed out any more.

I agree with that. £11k is BS. Stupid figure and has to be scaremongering!

I'll try to get confirmation from my HPC tomorrow.

waltong · 15th November 2009, 06:03 PM

Chaps.

Can't see why Crispy would lie? He owns an R35 (or it's a mates) and it has been damaged. He has taken the trouble to post the photos and info. I'd at least wait for the stuff to turn up from his garage/Insurer before sending him to the gallows!

Guy · 15th November 2009, 06:18 PM

Calm down everyone.

Lets wait to get the actual breakdown of costs before evaluating what the real story is.............

kismetcapitan · 15th November 2009, 06:24 PM

good to know...it's not just on the GT-R. If I ever had an R35 I'll yank out those damned pop-up struts. Sort of like "HICAS" removal.

£11,000...for the sort of damage that, if it happened to my car, I may not even bother to properly repair (some superglue for the cracked plastic and call it a day!)...that's not even within the realm of my comprehension.

Truth be told, I don't even trust airbags. Call me a luddite, I guess.

Jacey Boy · 15th November 2009, 08:51 PM

This is scary as **** if this is true, and will send the prices down even further and at a quicker rate

GOLDMINE · 15th November 2009, 09:06 PM

Yer all daft if you believe that repair costs 11k! as for you jacey boy your just dreaming that the price goes down so you can pick one up on the cheap.

Jacey Boy · 15th November 2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLDMINE

Yer all daft if you believe that repair costs 11k! as for you jacey boy your just dreaming that the price goes down so you can pick one up on the cheap.

Im not dreaming as I have already owned one

but yes I will be there to mop up

Philip · 15th November 2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacey Boy

and will send the prices down even further and at a quicker rate

Are you looking at the same prices I am? Or is it more of the usual internet talk?

Philip

Jacey Boy · 16th November 2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip

Are you looking at the same prices I am? Or is it more of the usual internet talk?

Philip

Well im not looking at Jap prices

15th November 2009, 01:41 PM	#121 (permalink)
paul__k paul__k has no status. GTROC Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 365	Original Nissan press release on pyro bonnet here: NISSAN \| NEWS PRESS RELEASE __________________ R35 Black Black

15th November 2009, 03:20 PM	#122 (permalink)
HSimon HSimon has no status. GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30	I think also, this is another of a long list of worries, that the GT-R seems to have generated in its short lifetime. Transmission problems, engine going pop after long high speed runs, cracking brake discs, expensive servicing and tyres [ although after market aleviates this somewhat ], poor paint quality on black cars , then this potentially disasterous insurance premium problem, if it doesnt sort itself out. Any non GT-R enthusiast looking in will be shaking his head in disbelief. A superb product in itself, and somewhat of a performance bargain in the first instance, but could it be a liability in the long run ?, i really do hope all the associated dramas come to nothing, regards, SIMON. __________________

15th November 2009, 04:34 PM	#123 (permalink)
Mr Crabster Mr Crabster has no status. New Users Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	This thread is referenced in the GolfGTI forum. The comments there are not all positive! __________________

15th November 2009, 06:03 PM	#128 (permalink)
waltong waltong is back on the road! GTROC Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kent Cars owned: R35, Alfa Mito. Previous: RS4, STI. Posts: 483	Chaps. Can't see why Crispy would lie? He owns an R35 (or it's a mates) and it has been damaged. He has taken the trouble to post the photos and info. I'd at least wait for the stuff to turn up from his garage/Insurer before sending him to the gallows! __________________

15th November 2009, 06:18 PM	#129 (permalink)
Guy Guy is here. GTROC Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: UK Cars owned: R35 GTR + others Posts: 1,799	Calm down everyone. Lets wait to get the actual breakdown of costs before evaluating what the real story is............. __________________

15th November 2009, 06:24 PM	#130 (permalink)
kismetcapitan kismetcapitan is like trees in November... Toluene Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seoul Korea Cars owned: BNR32, BMW F800S, BMW S1000RR Posts: 8,265	good to know...it's not just on the GT-R. If I ever had an R35 I'll yank out those damned pop-up struts. Sort of like "HICAS" removal. £11,000...for the sort of damage that, if it happened to my car, I may not even bother to properly repair (some superglue for the cracked plastic and call it a day!)...that's not even within the realm of my comprehension. Truth be told, I don't even trust airbags. Call me a luddite, I guess. __________________ There are only three true sports: mountain climbing, motor racing, and bullfighting. Everything else is merely a game.

15th November 2009, 08:51 PM	#131 (permalink)
Jacey Boy Jacey Boy is wanting a new car GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Cars owned: R35 GTR, 997 C2S, Impreza 2.5 STi, R33 GTR V-Spec, VX220 Turbo, P1, ZX10R Posts: 839	This is scary as **** if this is true, and will send the prices down even further and at a quicker rate __________________

15th November 2009, 09:06 PM	#132 (permalink)
GOLDMINE GOLDMINE has no status. GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: manchester Posts: 38	Yer all daft if you believe that repair costs 11k! as for you jacey boy your just dreaming that the price goes down so you can pick one up on the cheap. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: