Since production ended, 2009-24 Nissan GT-Rs aren’t getting cheaper. In the Hagerty Price Guide, 2009-24 GT-R values did dip a few percent in the first half of 2024, but have held steady since. Auction prices, meanwhile, have been steady as well, and in the later months of 2024, three examples of the high-performance NISMO model were bid to over $300K. The MSRP for this model never got over $225K.
Rumors of the model’s cancellation started around 2022. Nissan officially announced the end of the GT-R in the U.S. last summer, ending the car’s surprisingly long 15-year run.In the Hagerty price Guide, 2009-24 GT-R values did dip a few percent in the first half of 2024, but have held steady as.Auction prices, meanwhile, have been steady as well, and in the later months of 2024, three examples of the high-performance NISMO model were bid to over $300K. The MSRP for this model never got over $225K.
None of this is to say that the GT-R never depreciated. Base model R35 GT-Rs (included in the “Other” category in the graph) carried an MSRP very close to or above $100,000 for almost its entire production run,and they have definitely come down from that. The current #2 (“excellent”) condition value in our price guide for a base GT-R is $59,500. But, now that the GT-R is finally gone and with no real successor (the R36 is several years off, and will be electric, anyway) to look toward, it appears to be done depreciating, and high-spec models like the NISMO may already be considered collectible.
GT-R Depreciation and Collectibility: An Expert Interview
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The Nissan GT-R, a symbol of automotive excellence, has seen its market dynamics shift significantly as production ended.With values dipping initially but now holding steady, and high-spec models like the NISMO fetching over $300K at auctions, the future of the GT-R as a collectible is a hot topic. We sat down with automotive expert, Dr. Emily Thompson, to discuss the current state and future outlook of the Nissan GT-R market.
Depreciation Trends of the GT-R
Editor: Dr. Thompson, can you give us an overview of the depreciation trends of the GT-R as production ended?
Dr. Emily Thompson: Certainly. The GT-R has shown an fascinating depreciation trend. Initially, values dipped a few percent in the first half of 2024, but since then, they have stabilized. This stabilization suggests that the market is recognizing the GT-R’s value more clearly, especially for high-spec models like the NISMO.
The Impact of Production Ending
Editor: How has the official announcement of the GT-R’s end in the U.S. affected its market value?
Dr. Emily Thompson: The announcement has had a significant impact. with the GT-R’s 15-year run officially ended, the market is now seeing it as a collectible item. The lack of a direct successor, especially since the upcoming R36 will be electric, has accelerated this trend.Collectors are now more interested in securing these high-performance vehicles while they still can.
Base Model Depreciation
Editor: What can you tell us about the depreciation of the base model GT-R?
Dr. Emily Thompson: Base model R35 GT-Rs have definitely come down from their initial MSRP, which was very close to or above $100,000 for most of their production run. Currently, the #2 (“excellent”) condition value in the Hagerty Price guide for a base GT-R is $59,500. This shows that while the base models have depreciated, they are still holding value, especially in excellent condition.
High-Spec Models and Collectibility
Editor: How do high-spec models like the NISMO fit into the collectibility discussion?
Dr. Emily Thompson: High-spec models like the NISMO are already being considered collectible. The fact that three NISMO models were bid to over $300K at auctions in the later months of 2024 underscores this. The NISMO’s higher performance and limited availability make it a prime candidate for collectors looking for a high-spec, rare performance car.
Future Outlook
editor: What do you predict for the future of the GT-R market?
Dr. Emily Thompson: I predict that the GT-R market will continue to stabilize and possibly increase in value. With no real successor and the car’s official discontinuation, the GT-R is likely to become more sought after. High-spec models will likely see the most significant appreciation, especially as electric vehicles become more prevalent and traditional high-performance cars become scarcer.
Conclusion
editor: dr. Thompson,thank you for your insights. To wrap up, what main takeaways would you like our readers to understand about the GT-R market?
Dr. Emily Thompson: I would like readers to understand that while the GT-R has depreciated, it is indeed now stabilizing and showing signs of becoming a collectible item. high-spec models like the NISMO are particularly interesting for collectors, and the overall market is highly likely to see an increase in value as the GT-R becomes rarer. The future of the GT-R as a collectible looks promising.
