Buying R32 Gt-R Worries

[adamskill]

So ive been a fan of R32 GT-R's for years. 10 or 15. ages. its my dream car, really is...

now i have the opportunity to buy one. ive had sleepless nights thinking about owning one, about the joy it will bring me...

until now. crunch time.

i have almost talked myself out of buying one, because of the age of them. im so worried that every time i turn the key im going to do a big end bearing, or lunch a turbo. you get the idea..

i really dont know what to do. i want one so bad, and i have for so long, but now my head tells me dont do it. you read countless threads on this forum about how many engines in gtr's die, and how long they spen off the road being constantly fixed. i just want some one to say "mate, ive owned one for 10 years, and its never skipped a beat"

so ive started thinking about s14's and s15's. s14's are DIRT CHEAP at the moment. and VERY nice s15's can be picked up for the same price as a 32gtr.

...problem is, i dont love them like the 32... at all, but my head says its the much smarter option for a daily car. its not going to see track time, nor do i rip it up so the bitches be mirin'. just dunno what to do

i guess im going to end this with...

'help'

cheers adam

[zebra]

my advise is, if you a worried about the age of the engine etc, is spend more on the purchase eg find one with a fresh engine and new turbos, sure you might have to spend 5k more initially, but saves you worrying about breaking stuff.

But on the other hand stay away from ones claiming to have 100k spent on them very recently then all of a sudden up for sale for 20k.

Find one with the basics done, fresh turbos, fresh engine & pfc or similar (built by a good builder) and talk to the workshop that did the work and be prepared to look at upwards of 10 cars until you find the perfect one for you.

Im in the same boat as you, looking to grab one next year

[adamskill]

Im in the same boat as you, looking to grab one next year

the you share my worries.

[GTR-N1]

Leave no stone unturned in getting the correct specimen first up; if possible with genuine low kms and full history. Some more reputable car shops offer a quality 12 month warranty (after reading fine print). Some shops on the other hand have warranties with escape clauses that resemble a sieve. Even whilst they build a warranty into the price, they can still be squeezed whilst buying at the end of any month + they will put the car up on a hoist for your fine tooth comb.

[MP_R33]

To be honest mate, If you are looking at S14/S15 budget on a R32 GTR. You're not going to get a good GTR for <20k

[zebra]

these days you can, I wouldn't pay any more than 20k for a 32 R, unless it was a mint 94 V-Spec II

[babyskyline]

Im going through the same process at the moment where my head and my heart are fighting over what i want. I want another r32 gtr but like you said they are getting on a bit now and if you spend 20 grand now whats to say it wont blow up in a years time costing you a fortune.

My previous gtr's cost me a fair bit and they were well looked after so i believe if you want a good one make sure you spend the extra money and get one with receipts and history etc

But in the end it doesnt mean much as if the engine hasnt been looked after it will let go and all that extra money will be worthless.

Im looking at r32 gtr's with blown engines atm so that way i can get something for a resonable price and i already know all the problems with it, spend the money getting a decent engine built so i know i wont have to spend more money unexpectedly and i know it has been done right.

[adamskill]

To be honest mate, If you are looking at S14/S15 budget on a R32 GTR. You're not going to get a good GTR for <20k

i understand what your saying, but i dont agree.

[adamskill]

My previous gtr's cost me a fair bit and they were well looked after

in what way mate?

[zebra]

Adam - I dont know whether you like them or not, but what about 33 R's?

Newer cars with some bugs Ironed out, and not much more $$ over the 32.

That is the way my head wants to go + Im a tall f**ker and I remember trying to drive Michaels (babyskyline) car a few years back, and my knees were around my ears

[adamskill]

mate i think when they are done right, 33r's have AMAZING road presence. when done wrong... well, you know..

the thought has crossed my mind, but i have been putting all my time into finding the right 32.

i do like the space in them too, but thats a bit of a catch 22 with them..

[babyskyline]

in what way mate?

The 33 cost me more to purchase than anything but i looked after it. Spent a bit of money doing little things and replacing parts that were slowly deteriorating due to age as well as the turbos which was a bit of money but other than that i didnt have too much trouble. As well as mods but thats the same with any car.

The r32 was a bit cheaper but due to its age there was a bit more preventative maintanence. Things just get old and need replacing and i always work on the theory that if you own a gtr no matter what sort it is, r32-r33-r34, you should have 5-8 grand in the bank just for those times when something goes wrong and you need new turbos or a rebuild etc

In the end if you find the right car and you want it then buy it but always remember unless there are receipts or you did it yourself, then the engine will need a rebuild sometime and it wont be cheap.

[babyskyline]

Adam - I dont know whether you like them or not, but what about 33 R's?

Newer cars with some bugs Ironed out, and not much more $$ over the 32.

That is the way my head wants to go + Im a tall f**ker and I remember trying to drive Michaels (babyskyline) car a few years back, and my knees were around my ears

Yeh i remember that day ahahaha was funny watching you try and fit in. The r33 is definitly more spacious but im 6'2 and i dont have any real problems with a r32 but compared to a r33 they are a lot smaller inside.

[Chris-06R]

So everyone thinks you shouldn't be paying more than $20k for a 32 GTR but I wonder how many people have seriously looked for them. I hunted for one for months and everything I looked at had issues that I would have had to spend time and money to fix up. Not to mention if you want one with a freshly rebuilt motor the seller would have to factor in that it probably cost them upwards of $10k.

So for sure, keep looking, but if the right one comes along I'd be prepared to pay more because good ones are really hard to find.... I gave up and bought a 34, hopefully I'll find the right 32 sometime in the future.

[zebra]

any 15+ year old car will have issues unfortunately.

Hell 34Rs are getting to the age where their price will plummet due to age.

I'm still finding it hard to justify 20k on another car when I could spend 10 on the Snoarer and it will be better/faster than 90% of GTRs out there

[GTR-N1]

What's the latest on the ADM R32 GT-R for sale here on SAU?

Asking price was about $32K AFAIK

[adamskill]

So everyone thinks you shouldn't be paying more than $20k for a 32 GTR but I wonder how many people have seriously looked for them.

me. i have put a f**k load of tme and money looking around for one. i have seen a few really nice examples for sub 20k. to be honnest out of the 4 i have looked at priced over 20k, only one was any better than the majority of the 15-18k examples i have seen.

[zebra]

What's the latest on the ADM R32 GT-R for sale here on SAU?

Asking price was about $32K AFAIK

thats CHEAP!

[Deano 1]

Just look around and you'll find a good one mite take some time, I got my Nismo edition for 20.5k, and it's f**king mint, I trash the crap out of it, trackdays, drags, on the street and she's never missed abeat. Don't listen to all the crap on these forums about how the r32's are to old and blar blar, they are a pritty bulletproof car, strong gearbox, diff, and the engine is not that bad, just treat it right!!

Just buy 1

[adamskill]

Just look around and you'll find a good one mite take some time, I got my Nismo edition for 20.5k, and it's f**king mint, I trash the crap out of it, trackdays, drags, on the street and she's never missed abeat. Don't listen to all the crap on these forums about how the r32's are to old and blar blar, they are a pritty bulletproof car, strong gearbox, diff, and the engine is not that bad, just treat it right!!

Just buy 1

mate you are a gem! thats the response im looking for!