Bayside Blue Nissan R35 GT-R Premium

A Bayside Blue 2024 Nissan GT-R (4BA-R35) Premium arriving at and leaving Exotics & Espresso Orange County.

I've only seen a couple examples of the GT-R with its final facelift, and that doesn't surprise me. Even with refreshed styling and the iconic fan-favorite Bayside Blue paint, there's no hiding the fact that the R35 had been in production since before some of today's young drivers were born. For those who want the car because of its ties to the legendary Skyline, all generations of the Skyline GT-R (including early R34s) are now old enough to import legally. And for those who want it for its performance, there are plenty of other ways to spend $120,000 that will get you something faster, more luxurious, or simply more modern. Nissan's repeated refusal to let the R35 rest in peace points straight to its current dire financial situation and desperate need for relevance. But on the other hand, any car that can remain on the market for over a decade and a half, carry a price tag well into luxury territory, and still manage to attract buyers is one that truly deserves to be commended.

Do you think Nissan should have discontinued the R35 GT-R before this final facelift? Leave a comment on YouTube and let me know!