Any vehicle that is sold via grey importers does not carry manufacturers warranty. An established grey importer will only offer a limited warranty at its own capacity.
So this is brought in under new APs? But once you've bought one, Tan Chong won't entertain you and without the proper diagnostics machine you're pretty much screwed?
That's my understanding thus far. But since the boss' son is getting one, he would probably have the machine on hand but how much of a premium will it cost to get the car serviced/tuned/whatever by the them (if they will allow grey imports access in the first place).
The only thing holding me back from buying one is being screwed over like how the 350z was so limited in terms of what I could do to it. Couldn't even change the headunit without so much hassle and I imagine the new GTR being much more complicated.
But if its not too much trouble, I'd be interested to know the price - is this negotiable if paid cash upfront?, waiting period and how limited the warranty provided is?
I've always trusted my gut, its gotten me quite far for now and something tells me to wait for Nissan to recall the new GTRs and buy the facelifted model in 2 years time but it can't help to have all the facts from midship - if not for me then for the others.
-Do the japanese grey imports (recond) have the option to switch to an 'English' language screen on the screen of the Polyphony multi function display?
-I know the answer to this one is probably no, but I'd also like to have the 'warning/vital stat' display on the cluster meter in English instead of Japanese..
-And lastly, the Japanese models have a 180km/h speed cut which is automatically turned off when the GPS tells the car that it is in one of Japan's race tracks. Will it be turned off when you bring it to Sepang??
But for those of you are eager to get the greay imports, I fully support and encourage you. Would love to see a few on the road and have the local mechanics get familiar with them. But if any of you intend to get a japanese import, then here are a few video's that may help you understand the japanese texts.
Also, should there be a speedcut at 180, and you want to get rid of it for track perposes, you could opt for an aftermarket ECU, such as Mines.. link here.
Last edited by russwestwood; 02-02-2008 at 04:27 AM.
Pimpin, white one on the way?!?!? looks like you didn't hold back that long... :)
The much anticipated GT-Rs are brought in with new APs as the news even got around to our local customs officer.
Its a matter of time before ETCM get their hands on tools and send technicians for training on SOPs and no matter which part of the pond we are in driving and maintaining the GT-R is going to be at a premium.
The first batch of GT-Rs are going to have a price range of RM7XXk up or down depending on the variant and this will fluctuate according to the successful bid at the auction house in Japan. It is slightly negotiable and first batch is expected to reach our shores in a fortnight or so. Limited warranty given is 3 months upon driving the car out of the showroom.
russ: Multi function display meter does not have the language option mode unfortunately and its best to source for a UK or Aussie unit if it is a concern. Not too sure about speed limiter ability to recognise Sepang if still equipped with it.
Incidentally, there should be a black one hitting the streets really soon....
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