R32 Gtr Running Costs: My Experience!

[benm]

Don't forget to update

[hanyou]

Id like to update my post after 1 years ownership (in which i drove for probaly 6 months the rest was in the workshop haha.

ar: 1990 r32 GTR (fresh import)

kms: 104,000km - new tomei cluster since my stock one failed lol

20 y/o. sydney

power: 250.7rwkw

Annual Costs:

rego = $280 (12 months)

greenslip = $550

insurance = $2800

Maintenance:

oil = $50 x once every two month

oil filter = $10 with every oil change

fuel filter = $10 every 2nd oil change

brakes = $280 (front & rear - Endless Super Street Y Sports)

brake rotors = $50 (bought them used)

interior/engine bay = $400 (making it look nice again lol)

tyres = $880 (Aug 06)

Mods:

turbotech boost controller = $40

hks boost controller = $200

dump pipes = $500

hi flow rb26 turbos = $1400

os giken twin plate clutch = $800

hi flow cat = $160

mines ecu = $100

power fc = $450

cam gears = $150

torque split + 2/4wd switch = $400

hks filters = $50

3bar greddy boost gauge = $180

kyb shocks & RSR springs = $250

Labour Repairs

- turbos blew = $1000 (inc some other work)

- stock clutch blew = $900 (expensive due to new purchased clutch not fitting)

- twin plate blew = $? ill find out next week lol

Stuff to do:

tune power fc + fuel pressure regulator

install and tune cam gears

hopefully near 300rwkw

Edited May 23, 2007 by hanyou

[Topaz]

1993 GMG R32 GTR

116,000kms

21yo, Perth

293hp with a few mods at purchase

Annuals:

$6,048 pay loan (5 years)

$2,200 insurance

$430? licence

Maintenance:

Engine Oil - $140 (thats twice)

Gearbox Oil - $? (once)

Fuel (I guess) - ~$3,600

Mods:

Tyres - $800 (after purchase)

PFC & EBC - $2552

Brakes: $560

Other: $1,000 give or take

TOTAL=$17,330 and then some

Thats since I bought it last year on May 31st and on top of the $24,000 + $990 stamp duty to buy it

I want to cry

[ADJUST]

Sorry for digging up an old thread but i am considering getting a 32gtr as a daily. I was hoping the owners of the car could give some feedback as to the suitability of a mildly modded 32gtr as a daily (200-250ishrwkw). What sort of fuel figures does the car return? As best i can see the ongoing costs of a reliable car are not really any worse than a similar car. I own a S6 RX7 and there are a stack of things i would recommend someone do when they buy one. Are there anythings that are "must dos" or things to watch out for?

Much appreciated!!

Brad

Edited May 21, 2007 by ADJUST

[hanyou]

full tank can range from 70-90 depending on petrol. i get about 400-450km a tank. i use mine as a daily driver as well currently 250rwkw. but once i finish the tune and cam gears it will be close to 300rwkw. IMO mine has been very reliable as a daily, only times it has broken down was wen i've pushed it to the absolute limit. (ie: turbos & clutch).

for me it feels liek a average car driving to and from work (i drive about 450km a week) but wen u need that quick pull its ready anytime. i think just get a compression/leakdown test done prior purchase, then do a major service and get rid of those ceramic turbos.

[Topaz]

....and get rid of those ceramic turbos.

I wouldn't do that straight up first, I still have ceramics, just make sure (if you buy a boost controller) your sensible with them and not increase boost over 14-15PSI. There are so many things you need to consider before modification. I just had another quick look at my post and it still makes me cringe .

Stamp Duty is the silent killer, I was unaware but lucky my loan was for a square $25k.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

so is rego $230 a year in syd?!?!?!?!

cos i pay over double that in melb

[hanyou]

roughly that for rego then greenslip is about 550?.

holy crap i jus updated my post from last year alot has changed haha