Black Box on Board

Posted on September 25, 2008
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When I first read that this guy canceled his GT-R order my first reaction was to wonder if he was taking delivery (no) and then to think he must be a real narcissistic dumbass. However, you really have to read the article to see the gist of his argument, which is that Nissan is applying unique terms to how the blackbox data is being applied, which is contrary to how other manufacturers of performance cars view the device. It’s reminiscent of early downloadable music and online service terms and conditions where the clickthrough agreement could impose dramatically different conditions upon the consumer (this is often still true), in this case a device that is mandated by law may have consequences that go far beyond what the law originally intended. Still, I saw a GT-R blast by me on 280 the other day, I’d want that car regardless of the terms.

Until a few weeks ago, Florida attorney Scott Weires was eagerly awaiting delivery of his new Nissan GT-R. But in late August, Weires canceled his order–not because he doesn’t want the $82,000 Super Silver supercar he has lusted for since it was first unveiled as a concept seven years ago. Weires says he’s uncomfortable with the fact that every GT-R has a recording device strapped to its chassis, an electronic black box that monitors how each owner drives his or her GT-R.

[From Black box on board - AutoWeek Magazine] Link via Autoblog

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