What about a 2012 GT-R Black Edition fully protected with Satin Guard paint protection film by Prestige Film Technologies?

 

I'd like to see the write-up!

Tom

 

+1.

This news is intriguing.

 

My 09 GT-R had TUNE only and ran 10.96, and my 2010 GT-R w/downpipe midpipe & tune ran 10.59.
So yes, EASY to make older GTR best a new one. Just a tune does it in most cases...

 

I think if a 11 is the thought for saving 10k, then you should just get 10 and save more.

 

How much more is the price differential between a 2010 and 2012? $16K+ more? Do you also think the 2012 is much better at $16K+?

If you could put a dollar value on it, on much better is a DBA versus a CBA?

 

In my opinion, it's hard for me to put a dollar amount on the improvements, because then I'd come to the realization at some point, that it would be worth it to move up to a DBA-R35 (2012-13). I don't think I want to over-examine this (out of self preservation).

BUT - between the ride comfort (able to be modded for those that care), chassis stiffness and balance (not relevant if not on track), bigger brakes (again..., irrelevant if not pushed), more comfortable seats (opinions vary here), slightly improved interior materials (preference), power (able to be modded), cooling (can be improved through $5k+ of aftemarket cooling solutions), exterior appearance (can be updated for about $10k, front and rear), and transmission improvements (can be made better for about $8k plus TCM reprogram), it is an overall better car that comes with all of this to start with.

 

Good info...I didn't even know/or couldn't tell the rear is updated/changed.

 

Can anyone confirm if Nissan revised the steering mechanism/feel for the 2012+ models? I thought I read that they re-tuned the steering and made it a bit less numb compared to the 2009-2011 models. Any truth to this? Thanks!

 

Yes. More feedback. Also 2012's also benefit from better balance, less understeer, stiffer chassis with yet a softer ride, etc... A lot of little improvements that make a better all-around car.

 

Thanks jaspergtr. I'm thrilled that Nissan continues to develop and fine-tune the GTR for our collective benefit. One possibly unintended side effect is that they seem to also be helping to preserve the values of used examples on the market!

 

Buy the 2012. Lot's of small refinements that make the car even better then in previous years.

 

Yes, the newest car you feel comfortable spending the money on is good advice.

 

Lots of good advice in this thread. It all depends on your budget and what exactly you want to do with the car.

 

Great advice.