R35 Service Cost

[Wardski]

I don't think theres anything wrong with the passionate aftermarket guys either. I have been using them for ages.

However, until the aftermarket guys start to warranty their work, I'll not consider using them until my 3 years get out of jail card expires..

Edited March 31, 2012 by Wardski

[LSX-438]

I overheard a guy complaining about the service cost on his Lamborghini the other day while waiting for my coffee. $16,000.

He wondered how Lambo could justify such a price. I figured the same way he could justify spending half a mill on a car; because they can.

If your dad is contemplating dropping well in excess of $100,000 on a car and is concerned about possible servicing costs, I'm not sure a $100,000+++ car is for him.

It's always fascinated me when people are contemplating spending what is a huge sum of money on a car but is worried about the running costs. It's like Whirlpool. I like trawling the BMW part for gems like "I'm about to drop $180k on an M3 but the fuel consumption concerns me". Whaaa?

$100k or $150k omn a car is not a massive amount, maybe 2x or 3x the average family car.

Personally, based on your opinions above, i don't think you get what the R35 is about.

[Borci88]

$100k or $150k omn a car is not a massive amount, maybe 2x or 3x the average family car.

Personally, based on your opinions above, i don't think you get what the R35 is about.

No not at all, just 3x the average yearly income as well........

[OzStriker]

Life doesn't exist beyond his suburb I think...

[Godcla]

All good if you go New or know the History of the Car and naturally depending on how you Drive the Beast and if you can do some of the routine maintenance yourself..................

[LSX-438]

No not at all, just 3x the average yearly income as well........

What would you consider a average family car? A well kitted commodore or basline bmw will run you around $60k easily. A HSV perhaps $80k, or even more. These aren't overly special cars, and the road is littered with them! thousands buzzing everywhere. And a lot of families have 2x cars.

The R35 is about supercar performance on a "relative" budget. Personally, i wouldn't normally spend even $100k on a car (my family car is a holden) BUT given the relative bang for the buck i stretched to have the R35. But, there is no way i can afford nor justify OEM R35 service costs, fortunately there are other ways & means which are usually just as good, cheaper if not better in some ways.

The guy who pays $650k for his GT2RS can probably afford to keep the latte machine at the local Porsche dealer running however.

I consider the R35 "cheap" in comparison.

Edited April 2, 2012 by LSX-438

[Wardski]

I consider the R35 "cheap" in comparison.

I take offence to "cheap" Inexpensive - Yes Best bang for your hard earned buck - Most definitely!

[LSX-438]

ok, "inexpensive", sure.

[Bepo]

In a similar position to lsx, always loved the new gtr (and my old r33 gtr ) but for some buying even a second hand car is a financial stretch and if so, servicing and potential out of warranty failures are a risk and concern.

Does anyone know of anyone else other than race pace in Melbourne? It's a long drive from the west lol....

Edited July 28, 2013 by Bepo

[rehab2010]

At the end of the day - IT'S JUST A CAR.

Simple things like engine oil, brake fluids, coolant any decent workshop can do, any workshop.

If you want tuning then it's a different story - or if you are mechanically minded and do lot of research on NAGTROC lot of US guys do DIY - lot of DIY guides on that site, anything from changing spark plugs to servicing transmissions. It's not that complicated as people imagine it to be, and you don't need a PhD in Jet Propulsion to work on it.

In a similar position to lsx, always loved the new gtr (and my old r33 gtr ) but for some buying even a second hand car is a financial stretch and if so, servicing and potential out of warranty failures are a risk and concern.

Does anyone know of anyone else other than race pace in Melbourne? It's a long drive from the west lol....

[JDM_R32_R35]

Diying my R35 gtr here. Costs roughly same as an old skyline except the parts prices.

I would be more worried about the depreciation than the running costs.

Edited July 28, 2013 by JDM_R30

[turboadam]

Diying my R35 gtr here. Costs roughly same as an old skyline except the parts prices.

I would be more worried about the depreciation than the running costs.

Spot on.

I think you'll find the Nissan guys don't do anything special with all the technological wizardry when they service it other than change the oils / filters and look over the usual inspection points. ok they plug it into the consult but aftermarket guys have consults or COBB AP's to help them there. Plus the aftermarket guys are passionate about performance cars and service a few more highly specialised vehicles than the R35 service boys do between their bread and butter dualis and micra servicing.

Also, if there is actually anything wrong with your R35 there is a fair chance they will take their sweet time diagnosing it and in the end they won't be doing anything more than bolting up replacement parts so don't be fooled into thinking they are something special.

Well said.

[JDM_R32_R35]

Spot on.

Well said.

Thanks

By the way the service at Nissan is just a gtr tax price quote. DIY will save a lot of money. Do twice a gearbox oil service and you could buy a decent car lift.

[Wardski]

Thanks

By the way the service at Nissan is just a gtr tax price quote. DIY will save a lot of money. Do twice a gearbox oil service and you could buy a decent car lift.

I don't know why everyone is complaining about GTR servicing costs. I reckon they're good value for a Supercar and much cheaper than BMW, Audi, Ferrari, Lambo equivalents... Trans oil is replaced every 30,000kms (not every service) and unless you track it, and even then only if you've exceeded the allowable trans temps..

DIY is fine, but if you have warranty and value it then best to keep it dealer serviced.

For those with JDM's, well no point in taking it to a dealer due to the negativity with imports and you don't have any legs to stand on warranty wise. Aftermarket or DIY is the only way.

IMO if you want Toyota Corolla priced services, buy a Toyota Corolla LOL

Edited August 1, 2013 by Wardski

[Wardski]

If its a stretch, then don't buy one..........................

Common sense approach FTW

In a similar position to lsx, always loved the new gtr (and my old r33 gtr ) but for some buying even a second hand car is a financial stretch and if so, servicing and potential out of warranty failures are a risk and concern.

Does anyone know of anyone else other than race pace in Melbourne? It's a long drive from the west lol....

[JDM_R32_R35]

I don't know why everyone is complaining about GTR servicing costs. I reckon they're good value for a Supercar and much cheaper than BMW, Audi, Ferrari, Lambo equivalents... Trans oil is replaced every 30,000kms (not every service) and unless you track it, and even then only if you've exceeded the allowable trans temps..

DIY is fine, but if you have warranty and value it then best to keep it dealer serviced.

For those with JDM's, well no point in taking it to a dealer due to the negativity with imports and you don't have any legs to stand on warranty wise. Aftermarket or DIY is the only way.

IMO if you want Toyota Corolla priced services, buy a Toyota Corolla LOL

I would only say for the warrantied ones go back to the dealer otherwise, pointless.

Yes, I have JDM one so pointless.

[OzStriker]

I don't know why everyone is complaining about GTR servicing costs. I reckon they're good value for a Supercar and much cheaper than BMW, Audi, Ferrari, Lambo equivalents... Trans oil is replaced every 30,000kms (not every service) and unless you track it, and even then only if you've exceeded the allowable trans temps..

IMO if you want Toyota Corolla priced services, buy a Toyota Corolla LOL

My GTR cost thousands and thousands to keep under warranty...High labour costs, six monthly service intervals, silly post track inspections, extra oil changes due to daring to do more than a few 1 minute laps in a row, high vehicle weight all contributed to this cost and I lose warranty anyway after 3 years.

In my Porsche I happily have an annual service which costs very little, low tyre and brake wear due thanks to 500kg less weight and the option to extend my warranty by ten years for $2k a year. It's a no brainier in my situation.

People have a very valid reason for complaining about servicing costs.

[Wardski]

Valid reasons?? Sounds like poor mans whinging IMO..

No one forced you to buy a GTR, so stick to your Porsche and don't complain.

When you buy a GTR (new) the rules are clearly explained ( and for those that don't its all in the user guide in the glove box) and the dealers are upfront on expected servicing cost over the life of the vehicle, so if you bought a GTR knowingly and track it, then deal with it.

Simple as that, get over your whinging and move on

**side note, less weight doesn't mean less tyre wear... Less weight also = lots of understeer and slip sliding increasing your wear... Just sayin..

My GTR cost thousands and thousands to keep under warranty...High labour costs, six monthly service intervals, silly post track inspections, extra oil changes due to daring to do more than a few 1 minute laps in a row, high vehicle weight all contributed to this cost and I lose warranty anyway after 3 years.

In my Porsche I happily have an annual service which costs very little, low tyre and brake wear due thanks to 500kg less weight and the option to extend my warranty by ten years for $2k a year. It's a no brainier in my situation.

People have a very valid reason for complaining about servicing costs.

Edited August 1, 2013 by Wardski

[OzStriker]

Wardski, this is the internet, people are going to share views that differ from your own, no need to try and moderate us

**side note, less weight doesn't mean less tyre wear... Less weight also = lots of understeer and slip sliding increasing your wear... Just sayin..

Pretty certain this is all wrong though.

[Wardski]

Not wrong, just a view with my experience setting up and balancing pro karts.

Appreciate its the internet, but I tend to have a giggle at your scale of economy. You've got a Porsche 997 GT3 (911) yeah, 2nd hand low kms 2010 these babies set you back in the vicinity of $280-290k and a brand spankin new GTR 189k

So with that $100k you have sitting in your wallet to spend on (mods , track days, and servicing) over the warrantied life of the car there's no way you're going to blow $33k/pa on services, tyres and brakes.. On top of your $$$$ on the Porsche, you've got your 12 month services or what ever they deem necessary on it.. so $289k + + +

The GTR offers so much more too, in the way that it has 2 back seats and a boot that matches a reasonably priced car, where the GT3 has a roll cage, and well.. nuttin much else really

What ever tickles your fancy TBH, sounds like you didn't enjoy any track days what so ever in the GTR.. Shame really its just so much win!

Wardski, this is the internet, people are going to share views that differ from your own, no need to try and moderate us

Pretty certain this is all wrong though.

Edited August 1, 2013 by Wardski