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ZilviaBot · 11-17-2009, 09:50 AM

11-16-2009 09:30 AM

A UK driver took his Nissan GT-R head-first into a stopped-too-fast van's tow hitch. It caused what you'd think would be fairly minor damage, until you count the pedestrian safety system going off. Total repair bill? An astonishing $18,355!

The GT-R tax is alive and well in parts as much as it is in fully-assembled vehicles in this tale of horror from the British Isles. The driver recounts a chain reaction accident were a car up ahead slammed on the brakes, the van in between did the same and despite the GT-R's massive capabilities, the driver couldn't stop quite quick enough and tapped the van's tow hitch with the front bumper. The minor crack in the fascia was the only physical damage, but it was enough to set off the pedestrian safety system, which deployed two, one-time use rams which raised the hood to provide a cushioning gap for the pedestrian who wasn't there. The repairs required new hood hinges, new hood rams, a new electronic controller for the pedestrian safety system, and of course replacing and paint-match the damaged bumper. The owner took the car in and came out with a whopper of a bill: Â£11,000, or in US currency, $18,355.

Two things. First, we'd have yanked those hood rams, welded the hinges back in place and called it good. Second, $18,355! Were the parts made of solid platinum? We knew the cost of ownership was a bit much from the $2,000 regular Nissan GT-R service cost, but this is ridiculous. [GT-R Register]

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DJ PoW · 11-17-2009, 10:20 AM

yes its absolutely outrages, the car itself has a good price, the service isn't bad. but the repairs are ridiculous...

***enkei2k*** · 11-17-2009, 10:23 AM

efficient way of cooling the engine. car still looks fine. just looks like he has massive hood risers/spacers lol.

*brndck* · 11-17-2009, 10:24 AM

zipties....
(just kidden!!!)

VNG704 · 11-17-2009, 10:25 AM

Like all high tech, it cost $$$ to repair.

allntrlundrgrnd · 11-17-2009, 10:36 AM

zilvia loves that look

11-17-2009, 09:50 AM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nissan GT-R Hits Tow Hitch, Causes $18,000 Repair Bill [Car Crashes] 11-16-2009 09:30 AM A UK driver took his Nissan GT-R head-first into a stopped-too-fast van's tow hitch. It caused what you'd think would be fairly minor damage, until you count the pedestrian safety system going off. Total repair bill? An astonishing $18,355! The GT-R tax is alive and well in parts as much as it is in fully-assembled vehicles in this tale of horror from the British Isles. The driver recounts a chain reaction accident were a car up ahead slammed on the brakes, the van in between did the same and despite the GT-R's massive capabilities, the driver couldn't stop quite quick enough and tapped the van's tow hitch with the front bumper. The minor crack in the fascia was the only physical damage, but it was enough to set off the pedestrian safety system, which deployed two, one-time use rams which raised the hood to provide a cushioning gap for the pedestrian who wasn't there. The repairs required new hood hinges, new hood rams, a new electronic controller for the pedestrian safety system, and of course replacing and paint-match the damaged bumper. The owner took the car in and came out with a whopper of a bill: Â£11,000, or in US currency, $18,355. Two things. First, we'd have yanked those hood rams, welded the hinges back in place and called it good. Second, $18,355! Were the parts made of solid platinum? We knew the cost of ownership was a bit much from the $2,000 regular Nissan GT-R service cost, but this is ridiculous. [GT-R Register] More...

11-17-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 36 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	efficient way of cooling the engine. car still looks fine. just looks like he has massive hood risers/spacers lol. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

11-17-2009, 10:36 AM	#6
allntrlundrgrnd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 2,460 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: allntrlundrgrnd Feedback Score: 17 reviews	zilvia loves that look __________________ Kouki for sale!!

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11-17-2009, 10:20 AM	#2
DJ PoW Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Age: 31 Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	yes its absolutely outrages, the car itself has a good price, the service isn't bad. but the repairs are ridiculous...

11-17-2009, 10:25 AM	#5
VNG704 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,575 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Like all high tech, it cost $$$ to repair.