Vancehu and The Kid,
Thank you for your advice. I have a written contract saying they will sell me the car at MSRP + tax + title / registration fees + destination charge + $998 documentation fee and I am number 5 on their list. I am not willing to pay more than MSRP (unless you count the b/s $998 documentation fee). Below is the orignial email they sent me:
My name is Dan Hoffenberg and I am the Internet Sales Manager with Regal Nissan. I'd like to let you know more about the new Nissan GT-R which will be debuting this year. We've recently received specific information from Nissan regarding approximate pricing and availability along with the official pre-order program.
As an official GT-R dealer, we'll be receiving 6 GT-R's in the first 18 months of production. Three are currently pre-sold, that leaves three available. The best news is that the GT-R will be sold as a pre-order vehicle only. This means that you get to customize your new GT-R to your specifications!
Unlike many of our competitors nationwide, we will not be charging above MSRP for the new GT-R. We are as excited as you are about the new GT-R and feel the pricing is fair where it stands. Pricing will be at MSRP (ranging from around $68,000-$73,000 depending on equipment) plus destination (yet to be announced), sales tax, registration and a $998 documentation fee.
All GT-R's are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Nissan is requiring a $10,000 deposit for pre-order via check. In order to process your new GT-R, a copy of the check must be submitted with your specifications. Please contact the Regal Nissan Internet department as soon as possible to schedule your pre-order.
We are extremely excited about the GT-R program and look forward to updating you with more details as they arrive. There is not a specific arrival date of vehicles at this time. Below is some additional published information on the GT-R...
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CHICAGO, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan today announced that the all-new Nissan GT-R supercar is now available for pre- ordering at 691 officially certified Nissan dealers across the United States. The 2009 Nissan GT-R, equipped with a 480-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine and advanced 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $69,850 for the GT-R and $71,900 for the GT-R Premium model (exclusive if Destination & Handling). Customer deliveries of the new GT-R are scheduled to begin in June 2008.
Nissan dealers have attained "GT-R Certification" status by meeting a number of strict sales, service and facilities commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service, special training for service managers and technicians, and designating dealer principals, executive managers and general managers as the primary communicators/negotiators in sales transactions. A listing of GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on nissanusa.com.
"A supercar as special as the new Nissan GT-R -- and its owners -- requires a truly exceptional level of care and handling," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "These Certified GT-R dealers are making a substantial investment in their showrooms, service tools and technician training -- helping ensure that the purchase and ownership of the new GT-R will be an exciting experience for our customers, every step of the way."
About the 2009 Nissan GT-R
The all-new 2009 Nissan GT-R, the fifth-generation of the legendary Nissan supercar, is a multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere."
It features an all-new 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 producing 480 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque (estimated), backed by an all-new, paddle-shifted, GR6-type dual clutch rear transaxle. The new Nissan GT-R is built on an exclusive, all-new Premium Midship platform. This new platform enables the use of a world's first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system, which places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle, optimizing weight distribution and maximizing handling capability.
The Nissan GT-R's functional styling utilizes advanced aerodynamics, evoking the lines of a well-trained athlete. GT-R's hybrid body construction combines steel, carbon fiber and die-cast aluminum, and features a low coefficient of drag of 0.27, while achieving high front and rear downforce. GT-R's four-passenger cabin features a sloping "aero blade canopy" roofline and curved C-pillar "sword edge," as well as GT-R's hallmark four-ring taillights, functional rear carbon fiber underbody diffuser, rear spoiler and large, integrated quad exhaust tips.
GT-R's interior balances functionality with a sense of ease and comfort. It features sculpted performance bucket seats for an optimal driving position, a cockpit-style instrument panel with a large center-mounted tachometer and multi-function display - which includes mechanical and driving information, as well as an on-board driving recorder.
Customers can learn more about the 2009 Nissan GT-R through gtrnissan.com
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