What To Do.....buy A Built 400awkw Gtr

[Veilside R33]

Well that's the hot topic around the ACT that i've been takling over with alot of the team....

I'm either going to spend 35k and buy a well built approx 400awkw R32, or buy an immaculate stock GTR for around 20k abd build it myself.

I've discussed this, in detail, with many of our local ACT crew but would like a wider audience to help on their thoughts and personal experiences.......

[maccattack]

Hell of a lot cheaper to buy one already built. Have a look around at most highly modded cars which are for sale. You will find in probably every case that the sale price does not reflect what has gone into the car.

[RRR32_GoDzIlLa]

i'll prob go the worked one but how worked is it??

I mean is it a reliable 400awkw or can you only run that on the dyno and its 300kw the rest of the time or stuff will break??

What gear box does it have??

What clutch does it have??

Internally what has been done?? forgies??? cams?? etc...

A power figure isn't really enough to go on is what i'm saying. I'm sure there is plenty of gtr's with dyno reads that say there 400kw but doesn't mean your not going to have to spend big money to keep it there.

[two40]

buying is always cheaper then building but buying means it's not really your car, you just currently drive it.

[Leewah]

Mines for sale right now

400+awkw all day everyday. Max output so far has been 617rwkw done at Melbourne AutoSalon last year.

Check out http://iceperformance.com.au/gtr for more details. Price is always negotiable

As others have mentioned, there's a big difference between cars that can make 400awkw once in a while and a car that can do it all day long.

[nakedterror]

you'd have to be crazy to go past Leewahs car if you're looking for a big power gtr - I shudder to think how much he's put into it and if I had the money, I'd have bought it long ago

[matlowth]

What Nakedterror said.

I've built up a car (350rwkw - not 400rwkw), and I assure you you're better off buying somethign that someone else has spent their hard earned $$$ on.

I found I was jaded at the whole experience afterwards - because there's so many expenses that you just don't think about when you initially embark on the project.

If I had my time over again, I would have bought someone elses finished project.

[Snowman]

Mines for sale right now

400+awkw all day everyday.  Max output so far has been 617rwkw done at Melbourne AutoSalon last year.

Check out http://iceperformance.com.au/gtr for more details.  Price is always negotiable

As others have mentioned, there's a big difference between cars that can make 400awkw once in a while and a car that can do it all day long.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

And it shoots good flames.

[R31Nismoid]

Purchase an immaculate GTR for 20k?

Dude, you arent serious are you?

There is no way on this earth you'll find a 32 GTR for 20k that is in anything remotely close to even "reasonable" condition.

It'll be flogged and basically need a ground up rebuild thats going to cost you a truck load more than 15k, closer to 25-30 by the time you respray and replace every knackered part on it.

And where you get a "built 400awkw" 32 GTR for 35k ????

I'd love top know as thats pretty damn cheap.

Buy someones car thats already done, but be prepared to pay a lor more than 35k for a 400awkw reliable GTR of any model

[blk180]

Theres one thats got a blow engine on the forums if your startn from stock start there. But yer buy with all work done because for 15k your not goin to get close to 400rwkws

[Veilside R33]

Purchase an immaculate GTR for 20k?

Dude, you arent serious are you?

There is no way on this earth you'll find a 32 GTR for 20k that is in anything remotely close to even "reasonable" condition.

It'll be flogged and basically need a ground up rebuild thats going to cost you a truck load more than 15k, closer to 25-30 by the time you respray and replace every knackered part on it.

And where you get a "built 400awkw" 32 GTR for 35k  ????

I'd love top know as thats pretty damn cheap.

Buy someones car thats already done, but be prepared to pay a lor more than 35k for a 400awkw reliable GTR of any model

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Did you think before you said that? or did it just fall out?

First things first........

Yes you can buy an immaculate GTR for 20k.

Vspec2 ( a local member we all know) on the forums is currently selling his brothers 32GTR with 80,000 original km's (logbooks to prove it) with it's boost restrictor still in place and never boosted or modded for $21,800, in stunning condition.

There is another one on carsales.com for 22k with original low km's immac condition and a few small mods....so theres your first point gone.

Secondly......Wrxkilla just sold his fully built GTR with Tomei engine and way over 400awkw (reliable) for i think it was 34k.....second point gone....

I don't mean to come accross like a prick (and i fear i have) but don't treat me like an idiot. I know what i'm talking about, i'm sure you do too but you didn't need tocome accross so high and mighty.

Dave: Cheers but i'm looking for a 32 not a 33 and my pockets aren't that deep ^_^

[monaroCountry]

Well that's the hot topic around the ACT that i've been takling over with alot of the team....

I'm either going to spend 35k and buy a well built approx 400awkw R32, or buy an immaculate stock GTR for around 20k abd build it myself.

Best way to get 400rwkw reliably is buying yourself a old school (cheap and light) car, putting the Holden LS2 V8 + trans (for 8K) and and putting in the APS twin turbo kit for around 10-13K (fitted and tuned).

Best thing with this is its all noise and emission legal so no hassle from the boys in blue.

Another good thing is that engine internals are all stock so you still have plenty of room to move with increased boost (past 9psi), increase displacement and mods to engine.

[monaroCountry]

If you really want a GTR then its always best to buy a modded one..................buying stock is too much hassle and definately more expensive!!!!!!!!

[Spook's_Skyline]

u get what you pay for

[JCMarshall_Law]

Easy,

If you have heaps of spare cash - buy a stock one and mod it

If you want a tough car - buy a modded one.

Maybe not quite as easy as that

I'm going to buy a modded one! I've spent too much on my GTST to even think about seriously modding a GTR from stock.

[R31Nismoid]

certainly didnt fall out.

if people are selling themselves out of the market then thats thier choice.

Just because a car "has" 400rwkw means squat mate in all honestly. Not going into any more as you seem to know whats going on...

And im certainly not getting into a discussion about what cars were worth what price and thier mods.

[NAman]

Veilside R33

Save the money for a house [if you haven't got one already]!!

35k is a reasonable deposit.

Ya never get to use all those 400kw! I just picked up a R32 GTR and I am quite frustrated that I can't use it's 200wkw most of the time nor the great handling.

Would it be your daily driver?

For 35k look at a more modern evo or sti much easer to live with on a daily basis that a 400kw GTR.

My 2 cents

PS: buying is cheeper than building (your time and money)

Edited February 16, 2006 by NAman

[Veilside R33]

NAman: Property won't be an issue, I'm an agent, and will be buying both the car and house within the year.

It won't be my daily, I already have a good daily driver. I'll take it out on weekends, nights and occasionally when i feel like it.

I am concerned about being able to use the power, it's an objection a few people have raised since i've been thinking about it.

The option of an evo or STI is definately a bad idea, theres an incredible wrx going for sale at the moment for 37k.

But i' not passionate about them, i think we'd all agree we don't drive these cars because they are practicle and efficient, it's because they make us feel a certain way, and only a GTR would fill that gap. (perhaps i need to get laid lol)

I think buying a built GTR would be a great option, but inevitably it's someone elses ideas and effort that you have just purchased.

The main concern with buying an already built GTR is that i'd have to know that it has been built exceptionally well and is in great condition.

[blk180]

I know a forum member how will be selling hes 400kw GTR as soon as the new engine is run in. It may be in your price range. where do live this car is in sydney

[NAman]

House sorted!!

+

Weekend ride, no compromises

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fast car

Go Autostyle which import "specal" cars- probably get ya some warretry of aftersales service.

Choice is up to you