As Nissan GT-R orders come to an end a dealer sold a broken one to this guy for incredibly cheap but he fixed it for free
- Nissan have announced that after 18 years the GT-R has come to an end
- People are scrambling to get their hands on one before they’re gone forever
- This guy bought a secondhand one super cheap and fixed it for free
Published on Mar 08, 2025 at 9:10 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Mar 08, 2025 at 9:10 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Daisy Edwards
This YouTuber bought a cheap broken Nissan GT-R secondhand knowing that orders are coming to an end forever.
The car arrived into his possession in a bad way, but the content creator found a way to deal with the biggest problem of all completely for free.
He did a bunch of upgrades, bringing the GT-R back to a level it had not been performing at for years.
After everything, he described driving the GT-R as feeling like ‘a real-life video game’, thanks to the power, tech upgrades, and tuning.
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GT-R orders are coming to an end but that hasn’t stopped him
Following Nissan’s reveal that the R35 GT-R will cease production, many are scrabbling to get their hands on one.
Whether that’s out of nostalgia or because they know it just became the hottest commodity on the market remains to be seen.
One of the people looking to get their hands on a Nissan R35 GT-R is Alex Palmeri of LegitStreetCars on YouTube.
They managed to find a used model for $47,000, a steal compared to similar cars, listed for $60,000 or more.
The only catch? This particular Nissan GT-R was sold to him as ‘broken’ even with a rebuilt transmission from a previous owner.
The listing said the mileage was 62,000 kilometers, but the actual mileage was 38,000 miles.
He fixed it for free
The Nissan GT-R and its rebuilt transmission was causing Alex some issues.
But he managed to fix it for free by simply resetting adaptations and clearing the codes.
That saved him a huge amount of money considering how much he invested in the car originally.
The car received performance upgrades like larger injectors, fuel pumps, AMS intercooler, and a custom flex fuel system.
Alex upgraded the interiors to a 2025-style infotainment system
He also repainted it and added a stone-resistant coating, as well as a custom carbon fiber steering wheel.
After all modifications, the car was dyno-tested and delivered impressively powerful performance.
Alex was overjoyed about getting a modern GT-R so cheap and said it felt like driving in ‘a real-life video game’.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
