I can't believe what I am reading. Is it really true: The transmission and or clutch will cost about 20k to replace in the GT-R? And if your clutch fails from simple wear and tear, the whole transmission will have to go at 20,000 (4 zero's) dollars? I don't want to enjoy on someone else's misery, but this is laughable. Exquisite, just exquisite.
Note to GT-R owners: Sell cars IMMEDIATELY.
Note to GT-R used car shoppers: Must ask to investigate black box, if VDC has ever been used (voids warranty), if launch control has ever been used (voids warranty). Better yet, get a used 996TT -- the real thing.
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First off, the clutch is indeed completely integrated, and there is no way (nor any plans from Nissan that my representative knew of) to change that. If the clutch fails, the entire transmission package will need replacement (recommended). The clutch pack is designed to last "as long" as the transmission, so on a general note, they should fail at about the same time.... My rep gave quite a technical answer to my question, and I think she had heard from some very informed people (regarding how and why the clutch is integrated, but you smart car people on here know that, so I won't bore you). I think we are starting to see that the clutches can definitely hold up, even to the point that the gears fail first.
Second question, which my representative said she is working on was: "Since the clutch is fully integrated, is the clutch included in the powertrain warranty?" Usually, clutches are wear and tare items, so they are not covered. However, my representative said that she did not get an answer either way at this point... Since the clutch is integrated, and would require a full transmission replace if broken, one would think that it all has to fall under the warranty. My representative basically said that it wasn't that they didn't have the right person to ask, but that the people in NNA don't know the answer. She also said that, because of this question, they have set up a teleconference for tomorrow with some Nissan big wigs, and the topic will be figuring out the answer to this question. My rep said that she was going to follow the telecon, and get back to me on Thursday with an answer....