R32 Gtr What To Look For When Buying?

[THR34T]

Hey all, I'm looking at buying an R32 GTR, the problem is i dont know what i should be looking for or checking for a decent GTR nowadays as i dont have that much knowledge on them. If anyone with knowledge on them could tell me a few things on what i should be be aware of before buying one or any info possible to assist me lol.

Thanks

Bez

[CeJay]

this is a good start http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/bu...e-f-t35129.html

make sure the attessa system works too, and if the 4wd light is on, check the attessa ecu for errors.

[IOWNU]

Specific to GTRs:

- Engine compression and leak down test.

- Look for rust, particularly under the body.

- Check all suspension components for wear and tear.

- Make sure gearbox isn't noisy, make sure 4th gear is easily selectable.

- If you buy a cheapish GTR, budget for a rebuild.

Also don't forget, other than the cost of the GTR, they are expensive to run, insure and maintain! So it would suit a buyer with spare cash for plenty of maintenance and for when things go wrong. Lucky for you it is a buyers market now and I have seen some fine examples, with rebuilt engines and decent mods going for around the 20k mark.

Have fun and good luck!

[changi]

all good stuff above, look for all the normal stuff as if buying an ordinary set of wheels: then [seeing as you are new to the GTR wonders]have a recognised GTR, literate workshop give the car a full electronic diagnostic. plenty of hidden costs here.

good luck!!.

[Rav]

this is a good start http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/bu...e-f-t35129.html

make sure the attessa system works too, and if the 4wd light is on, check the attessa ecu for errors.

Thats true I brought my GTR not knowing the 4wd didnt work. Now trying to fix it.

[THR34T]

thanks alot for the info guys. and thanks for the link aswell. i read through it all so i am a bit more aware of some things i should check. i will keep looking into more GTR's for sale. There is a little bit of a range i see some selling dirt cheap around 10-11k mark but they look like theyve been to hell and back lol.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Finaly moving up hey b3za... LOL!

Come to the Burger cruise and we show you afew GTRs there and tell you what to look out for, cool!

[paulr33]

Finaly moving up hey b3za... LOL!

Come to the Burger cruise and we show you afew GTRs there and tell you what to look out for, cool!

agreed - this is the best way to get a feel on what to look for and check

get a few of them side by side and its easy to work out whats wrong

then you cna use this info to find bugs in the new possible car

[_K1NGTR_]

one piece of advice i must give. DONT say to your self ohhh i can fix this and i can fix that buy a car from someone older who really appreciated the car and looked after it inside and out .

I was looking for mine i had no idea about SAU 3 years ago so i had no help no older cousins with skylines nothing it was hard for me, but i saw one loved it and said ah don't worry about the rim scrape ill get new rims ah don't worry about the paint ill re spray it later on anyway 3 years later a respray ... so just take your time dont rush it man and good luck hope you find one thats mint ps: dont get black i wash it 2 times a day lol

[GTAAAH]

I think you should look for one sold by this "GTAAAH" guy man, heard it just had a $10k rebuild he couldnt afford done 2000km's ago, is mechanically great, has no rust and a few minor scratches on the front bar and back bar.. also heard the guy was selling it for 21k ono, just what i heard..

[THR34T]

lmao. hahah yeah i will be coming to the burger cruise for sure! i will have my beloved 34 back aswell with a brand new exotic look =)

that would be great if few people showed me there GTR's id like to learn alot! guess i will see you guys then!

I'm still browsing and yes i learnt NOT to get black.. my 34 is black and yes its a pain in the ass hahaha.. spesh when you garage it everynight and theres shit loads of dust on it the next morning!!!

[Nismo Racer]

PM Nismo32R, he is selling his. tuned by Racepace and a few mods

Hope this is helpful

Good luck

[THR34T]

PM Nismo32R, he is selling his. tuned by Racepace and a few mods

Hope this is helpful

Good luck

Thanks. Yeah i already have seen his car on carsales thought it was from SAU.

[paulR32gtr]

Check the chassis rails underneath - I've seen heaps that are crushed.. probably from being forklifted in japan. They rust out, plus not good for rigidity / chassis flex.

No blue smoke.

Check for fuel leaking from the body of the injectors - sometimes only starts after a while running / getting hot.

Check all panel seams - e.g. open the boot lid and check along the jamb, you will be able to tell if it had been in an accident. Also pull the rubber U lining strip off the door frame and check the spot welds under there - if its uneven or buckled at all its been in an accident.

Such damn good cars though, i've only had really superficial problems in my 4-5 odd years from a 19 year old car cranking out a fair bit of power. Unbelievable.

[THR34T]

Thanks. im getting a list ready on what to look for! lol