Introduction

[looney]

Hey everyone,

im Bjorn from the Gold Coast.

currently own a 2007 Lotus Elise & 2005 Barina

keep having these unpure thoughts about buying an R32 GTR, so thought it may be worth popping my head in here and learning a little more, because i dont like to buy anything blind and not aware of what i'm in for.

thinking i want a stock (or as close as possible) R32. definately dont want a Wangan road special, but a genuine straight car. something that will be a long term keeper rather than a disposable car which ive noticed so many GTR's seem to be treated by people who blow them up then let them rot because they cant afford to fix em (not trying to make fun of anyone in particular here).

anyway, preference would be for an Aussie spec car, but from what ive seen they are asking over double what an import is worth. so if anyone wants to chime in with expected prices for cars, things to look out for, etc would be great. pretty much want to get a great car, so colour isnt important, as long as its not that charcoal or green. Burgundy, silver or white are the preference.

Cheers

B

[GTR-N1]

Hi Bjorn, Welcome!

You may have to be patient getting the right R32 GT-R > and then pounce!

The Aussie spec GT-R is going up in value whereas the JDM version in good nick is staying about the same.

They're a very special car indeed. Burgundy is also my fav. colour too.

Driven one yet?

[looney]

Driven one yet?

beleive it or not i havnt, but that said basically every car ive ever brought ive brought without driving

MR2

MX5

WRX

300ZXTT

my first Elise

AE86

etc etc

really the AUs spec ones are already appreciating? i wouldve thought with all the JDM stuff their value would be in the gutter (within reason). ive seen a black aus spec for sale for $65k, but why would i pay that when for what i presume about $25k i can get an equivelant condition JDM car.

[GTR-N1]

Channel 7 is coming out soon with a doc on collectible/classic cars which appreciate in $$. They asked around for one of the 100 Aus spec R32 GT-Rs and nabbed one for their shoot.

[looney]

Channel 7 is coming out soon with a doc on collectible/classic cars which appreciate in $$. They asked around for one of the 100 Aus spec R32 GT-Rs and nabbed one for their shoot.

well seems im kind of on the right track. but no way id bay anything more than a 20 or 30% premium, if i can have a JDM car that is perfect for much less.

luckily also my Girlfiend used to live in Japan, so if i find any car with service books etc, she can read them for me