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We talk about the emotional side of the wait, what it’s like to own a dream car before you can import it, and why the journey mattered just as much as the destination.🎙️ Years of patience, thousands of miles, and one unforgettable moment — this is what the R34 dream is really about."},"annotations":[{"startTime":78.9,"endTime":81.7,"type":"car","title":"Nissan GT-R","url":"/cars/nissan/gt-r","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f6/Nissan_GT-R_%2898959%29.jpg","quote":"...You order a GTR and it shows up a Chevy Impala. Right.","canonicalId":"car:nissan:gt-r","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Nissan GT-R is a high-performance sports car known for its advanced technology and powerful engine. It's often associated with racing and has a strong following among car enthusiasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Nissan GT-R is a fast sports car that many people admire. 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