How Much Is My R32 Worth?

[playboi14]

Hey Guys,

I've been thinking recently of selling my R32 GTS-T and purchasing either a R34 or S15. So I've been looking around at Carsales, Ebay and other sites looking to find a car thats similar to mine so I can gauge how much I could sell mine for. But I really couldn't find one that is in the same condition as mine.

I've listed info about my car below, and attached some pics of it. Would be good to see what people think

Model: Nissan Skyline R32 - GTS-T

Body: Coupe 2 Door

Colour: Gun Metal Gray

Year: 1993

KMs: 127,000

Overall I have tried to keep the car standard, and to make sure everything looks and feels great. That being said, I've spent thousands on making the interior, exterior and engine like new, ill list the major improvements that I have done.

INTERIOR

• Everything including all of the lettering and symbols on the control instruments are perfect,
• Brand new R32 gearknob (no wear marks)
• Brand new R32 Steering wheel (Took an absolute age to find one that wasnt ripped, torn or worn out). it has 3 x 1mm scratches on the right hand side
• Both door panels are immaculate, no scratches, man made holes for tweaters, rips or tears on the vinyl, and the speaker pocket is flawless (no scratches or wear, with the original lettering on the cover still)
• All of the interior material on the front / rear door trims are perfect, the material itself is flawless and the glue holding it is still strong.
• Rear seats are next to new (never had anyone in the back) and the front two seats are great (however the drivers side material is starting to get a little worn on the side, I think this is just age though)
• Added brand new leather pieces to replace the old shitty ones, got a new gearknob cover, handbrake cover, arm rest cover and the front door inserts (not the top section, but the bottom section which is normally a gray material) All of the pieces fit perfectly and there are no seam marks
• Dash is brand new, no bubbles, marks or 'vein lines', never had any gauges stuffed into the aircon vents (replaced all 4 vents when I replaced the dash)
• The Speedo, Climate control and dash surround control units have all had their bulbs replaced with LED's (white led's replacing the old standard ones, and coloured ones to replace the coloured ones, for example replaced the 'heat up' button on the climate control with a red LED)
• Replaced the main interior light, two pod lights, glovebox light, boot light with the brighest and whitest LED's

EXTERIOR

• Added type M rear pods to the back, professionally painted to match and installed
• Complete respray of the left hand side of the car (as it was faded on that side only)
• Replaced the front left, front right and bonnet badges, as they were old
• Removed the 'Nissan' and 'GTST' sticker on the boot, and replaced them with chrome badges
• Brand new door seals all round, multiple new rubers and other seals, replaced lots of smaller stuff
• Added R33 GTS-T Rims, all in immaculate condition, except for one which has a small 2cm long scratch on the side, looks like someone nudged a gutter, tryes are brand new
• Replaced old front small indicators (orange ones) with clear ones. Fitter and installed professionally
• Replaced old front corner indicators (the front orange ones) with clear smoked ones.
• (added today, not on picture), smoked the front headlights so that they colour match 100% with the indicators.
• Dark tinting on the sides and rear, with a dark sunstrip on the front

MECHANICAL

• Removed aftermarket pod filter set-up and replaced it with a standard R32 Air Box (with snorkel)
• Removed aftermarket chrome piping and other silly shit, replaced with standard pipes and connectors (the standard ones are actually in better shape)
• Installed 6 new individual coilpacks
• brand new coilpack wiring loom
• Front strutbrace added
• Pretty much all of the rubber pipes have been replaced
• Aircon system checked, no leaks +regassed
• Brand new aircon condenser
• When removing dash and other parts, there was light surface rust. Every metal component was removed, sanded back, painted and then put back
• changed multiple smaller components, such as the windscreen wiper motors, various clips and plugs such as the clip that holds the bonnet arm.
• Fitted fully adjustable coilover suspension (sits about 16cm from the ground, and about 14cm from the lowest point to the ground), you can still drive straight over massive bumps without scraping.
• replaced back and front sway bar bushes (new nolathane ones)
• new front and back rotors, new front and back brakes
• replaced airflow meter and igniter

Overall I just tried to make the car as stock as possible, while keeping a few elements that make it more modern (such as clear indicators). I didn't add any real silly after market parts and pretty much every panel and interior part is amazing.

Also I think (but I can't be sure) that it might have had an accident in the left rear quarter as when I removed the back rear inside panel it looked to be slightly different to the right hand side, and 2 of the clips didnt line up 100%. But it drives perfectly fine.

The only negatives I feel is that the front bar looks bar (scratches from a previous owner where I think he had really low suspension) and also a small 3.5cm scratch on the back left hand side.

If anyone reads this and has any thoughts, it would be great to get some feedback, as I would like to determine if its even worth selling it because of the shear amount of money I've sunk into it

Thanks guys!!

[S1DWYSR33]

man thats super tidy, so much attention to detail. very nice work.

personally i have no idea on price though sorry...

[stig mick]

I sold an r32 gtst 6 months ago totally stock except for a genuine GTR body kit and GTR wheels, had 110000kms and receipts for all the recent mechanical maintenance

I listed it for $12000k and did not get a sigle call for over a month, I had to drop

The price to $9000 before anyone would even look at it and it ended up selling for $7500

So expect about $8000

[playboi14]

I sold an r32 gtst 6 months ago totally stock except for a genuine GTR body kit and GTR wheels, had 110000kms and receipts for all the recent mechanical maintenance

I listed it for $12000k and did not get a sigle call for over a month, I had to drop

The price to $9000 before anyone would even look at it and it ended up selling for $7500

So expect about $8000

Thanks for the heads up and the help in my other topic too!.

Yea I have receipts for every single item and service done to the car, and although I don't expect my car to make what I have spent on it, I would like something near or below the 10k mark, probably wont ever sell, but if it doesnt ill just stick with it.

Its good to see everyone's opinions as I really couldn't find any R32's in the same condition as my car.

[TTT]

that really is clean.

problem is, unless you come across someone looking for a pristine condition R32 gtst, you will only get people after "a grey R32"

You got the nice interior trim too.

Honestly, unless you have a REALLY massive hard on for an S15 or R34, don't go through the pain of trying to sell it..

You'll only get people like me trying to get it for cheap cheap...

If I were all cashed up and looking for perfection so to speak, I'd pay up to $9K for that.

but that type of person is very rare, and as mentioned, you "might" get $8K for it.

Looks very nice.

don't know why you'd sell it to get a fartcan S15 or fat arse R34

[stig mick]

S15's aren't fart cans! Your a fart can lol

But seriously if you can't see yourself letting it go for under $8k just keep it, I REALLY wanted to keep my r32 I had spent so much time getting everything back to stock, and there were no problems with it what so ever,

But I really wanted an s14 so I sold still regret selling it but I have an s15 now so I'm better off,

[Rolls]

My mate had one of the cleanest mintest R32s I've ever seen, brand new perfect paint job, very stock looking, rb25 turbo, 9.5" rims, return flow intercooler, immaculate interior, everything about the car was mint. He listed it for $10k for well over 6 months and had something like 2 tyre kickers.

As much as I hate to say it, probably only $8k as most people aren't after an immaculate mint example, they just want an R32.

[The Bogan]

Become a member of every car forum you can find and advertise it for $10,000, bump it every 2 weeks by dropping the price by $200.

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

That looks pretty neat man, hang on to it.

[playboi14]

Hey thanks guys for all of the input. its much appreciated :-)

yea i think around at bare min i would take 8.5 for it. else ill just keep it. Spent over 13k for the car plus upgrades so anything less is too much of a loss.

I really want an r34 or s15 since they are newer and would generally require less work overall in the long run. Considering i would keep it for at least 5 years. i want to put leather in my car and do all of those nice things but on an older car you can necer get the value of it back.

Again great input guys. ill most likley offer it at a higher price and drop down if needed. if it doesnt sell well who cares :-)

[stig mick]

tbh if i were you i would only upgrade if you are looking for more power out of a non-modified car

sure if you spend more money on your car you'll never get it back

but if you enjoy it and enjoy driving it who cares,

you could get a set of GTR seats, put a couple of bolt on power mods and a new set of wheels with the extra $8K-$9K you going to have to put towards the sale price of your car to be able to afford a decent R34 or S15

[StevenCJR31]

it only worth the maximum that someone is willing to pay for it

[playboi14]

Thanks for all of the input.

True, it is what I make of it, just would like a R34. will have to either wait and save up or sell it now as is, not in a rush through so ill keep it unit / if I sell it.

Thanks guys:P

[Rolls]

I just bought an R34 motor instead, R32 is a lighter car so will go faster. I kind of wish I had an R34 interior though, nice car!

[S1DWYSR33]

once i sell mine, ill take it off your hands for 8k (:

[playboi14]

I think I might put my car up for sale in the selling whole cars section. To see if I will get what I want, worse comes to worse I keep it really. No harm.

[sultanaz]

Farout thats so neat. Very fussy owner, nice to see someone that actually cares for there car and wont thrash the shit and change every single part of the car. Hang on to it in my opinion

Edited November 4, 2011 by sultanaz

[stig mick]

I think I might put my car up for sale in the selling whole cars section. To see if I will get what I want, worse comes to worse I keep it really. No harm.

That's where I put mine it was as clean as yours,

Just with the genuine GTR front bar and rear wing, mspec side skirts and rear pods, and low kms

Didn't get a single call till I dropped it below $9k

[playboi14]

Thanks for the reply. wouldnt be selling it for another 6 months because i would need to get another 5 or 6k for the difference between the cost of the 32 and 34.

[Rekin]

series 1 horn on a series 2 r32? and you are also missing the chrome lip on the front bar!

You dont fool me

Liking the optional knee rest

If I was looking for a clean r32 i would pay $10k but not everyone is interested in a clean r32

With the changes to P-Plate laws (in victoria) first car buyers cant own turbo cars and that would have been the best market to target. You are now targetting full license drivers who have a bit more money to buy something more powerful/newer and will overlook the r32 gtst even if its in perfect condition. If they are interested in a r32, they would buy a GTR for example.

R32 GTST enthusiasts are a dieing breed, no one spends the time/money to maintain them and no one is keen to start. My opinion, hold onto it because is an extra $7000 in the pocket worth the loss of such a mint condition car?

Im stuck with my r32 until it rusts away

If you have any info about the LED's used for the climate control and dash, please PM me. Would like to replace mine