Gtr Or The Bike

[Tomek]

Been a lurker for quite some time and then disappeared to bike forums for a bit.

Was quite decided on getting a sports bike, however a GTR (32) was always my dream attainable car, for the next 6 months or so im saving my ass off, im in the defence force and the fact that i will be living on base etc etc.. money will be able to be saved quite rapidly. Before i make my mind up i thought i would throw in some more info and some questions.. I will be on a 45k salary in a couple of months, i dont drink, i smoke socially (will throw the habit) and generally not too much of a big spender.. Am 19 and want to enjoy myself, anytime i can be posted overseas, i want to make the most of it.

I've never been in a moving gtr, let alone driven one but ever since i've been 9 or so i backed up the line in school car arguments .. I know a fair bit about them but have experienced little of them Don't know how they feel under boost Im hoping to budget atleast 30k on car, any things which need to be fixed and insurance. But before i take the plunge i was hoping that someone from sydney would be willing to take me for a drive in there GTR, of course me covering fuel and any expenses? Would be greatly apreciated.

Are they a money pit on maintanance, insurance and general costs etc..

wow.. it's 6.30am research

Edited January 19, 2007 by Tomek

[cowie165]

Tomek if you're RAAF (ie. Richmond/Western Sydney) there are a few guys that could help out. I have a GTR and used to ride sports bikes.

Shoot over a PM with your details and we might be able to work something out. We can also talk running costs etc.

Cheers

Mark

[Tomek]

Tomek if you're RAAF (ie. Richmond/Western Sydney) there are a few guys that could help out. I have a GTR and used to ride sports bikes.

Shoot over a PM with your details and we might be able to work something out. We can also talk running costs etc.

Cheers

Mark

PM sent

[VB-]

i dont own a GTR, but have read alot, and just about every owner i've ever come across says the car is indeed a money pit (but worth it most of the time) there are however a few who say that its never cost them money, and although its a nice thing to hear, i dont know if its a realistic expectation?

[arep3]

i do own a 32gtr. i would say that if u havnt spent any money on a gtr, then jeez u must be the luckiest car owner ever! im talking about little things like steel coolant piping, rubber hoses (that are damn near impossible to get to)

little annoying things that keep the car running. or things like speedo calbes... they are a pain in the arse!

then theres drivers issues. like trying so hard to keep under the speed limit... the cars just wanna go.

in the end, is it worth buying a gtr?

yes a massive money pit.

yes its WAY too easy to speed in it and you can be like a lot of gtr drivers (suspended or lossed license)

yes its worth it!

[RellikZephyr]

yes be prepared to spend money on it

with todays prices its very easy to BUY a GTR

but to OWN a GTR is a whole different story

RellikZephyr

[MIU]

mate

go GTR....more fun than bike

[Modena]

Your comparing apples to oranges.

[(B1) MR_fanny]

if your easily up to get shipped to anywhere around the world then get a bike, easy to transport easier to maintain. but hey if you really want a gtr then im sure you can work things out shipping it around or having it looked after by your mum cause everyone else will be tempted.

[HRthirtyone]

i say take the plunge, live and learn buddy!

[Liz]

i say take the plunge, live and learn buddy!

agreed

buy now think later.

it's my motto

[Warpspeed]

R32's are getting pretty old these days. And the chances are, that the car was first thrashed in Japan by the original owner, and then thrashed again by the last two or five previous owners here in Australia.

Let's be realistic. People do not buy a GTR to putter around at 50 Kmh, and drive to the bowls club twice a week, then to cash the pension check on Thursdays, and then to church on Sundays. The bloody thing has been clutch dumped at 8,000 RPM hundreds of times, and probably seriously pranged a few times too.

A really tired R32 GTR is going to be a money pit. If you want a cheap to run and reliable GTR with no problems, get a mint condition low mileage R34 GTR, if you can find one.

R32 GTR's are cheap for a reason..............

[Tangles]

See my bike details below

open to offers

[gun32gtr]

yeh id say gtr just cause im a fan,have been on some quite quick bikes vtr sp1,cbr 900 etc as my dad owned them they where a buzz even as the passenger but he only ever rode them in summer or on very good days,hence the sale of them and he bought a wrx.

my gtr would have cost me not a real lot sense i owned until i started modding it.just shop around and try find the best 1 out,do not rush in and buy the 1st one ya drive as it might feel quick but might infact be a bucket when ya drive a good 1.

good luck anyways..

p.s a mate of mine owns r32gtr and he live at raaf base in richmond..

[Marlin]

A 20 to 25 grand 32 would be a silly buy in my opinion if this turned out an honest car negotiated to around 30 grand.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...=150115&hl=

Hey, I love my 32's and have owned GTR's but they're just getting so old, which is not good if you're like alot of us on here who like to keep them looking and driving brand new. No GTR deserves NOT to be treated like the king it is.

[cowie165]

If you want a cheap to run and reliable GTR with no problems, get a mint condition low mileage R34 GTR, if you can find one.

R32 GTR's are cheap for a reason..............

I have an 89 model that is on the original clutch, gearbox, motor and turbos. It has never missed a beat in two years. The entire compulsory maintenance history for me is:

new clock (this month)

new battery terminals (last month)

aircon regas (last year)

front/rear pads (Jan 06)

front/rear rotors (Jan 06)

gearbox reverse lockout spring (Dec 05)

sill panels (after forklifted in Japan)(Jun 05)

Everything else has been fluids or buying newer (better condition) parts like OEM steering wheel etc. I have spent more on my 626 than on the GTR.

So, I disagree dude.

[gun32gtr]

A really tired R32 GTR is going to be a money pit. If you want a cheap to run and reliable GTR with no problems, get a mint condition low mileage R34 GTR, if you can find one.

R32 GTR's are cheap for a reason..............

i also diss agree.as mine has only had water pump and timing belt which was dew on the 80xxxx mark.

other than was still on the stock clutch turbos until recent time where i removed to install bigger and stronger parts. if u can find a top condition one and dont mind the few odds and ends to fix why not.

its not maintanice thats cost me its modding the dam thing

[Tomek]

I do realise that these cars are cheap to buy but costly to maintain. I wasn't dreaming of buying one anytime soon, however now that i have calculated my finances and have realised that i can afford to have one so early i may aswell jump on it... Your only young for how long and you need to realise that your life can end whenever, i can be sent overseas in the next 6 months and anything can happen which is my reasoning i guess and the fact i've wanted one for so long..

Call me stupid but i don't want a stocker, as the money shed into it to getting it where i want it to be can be saved by buying an already built one.. Realistically.. if i were to save longer and budget my finances to say 35-40k on the car would it be possible to import a late model 32 v-spec with some nice work done to it, brides, 4 point harness, oil coolers etc the works so that it would be ready for track duty? What would be my best market to look in? Im thinking j-spec or some local sydney tuning companies?

[gun32gtr]

Call me stupid but i don't want a stocker, as the money shed into it to getting it where i want it to be can be saved by buying an already built one.. Realistically.. if i were to save longer and budget my finances to say 35-40k on the car would it be possible to import a late model 32 v-spec with some nice work done to it, brides, 4 point harness, oil coolers etc the works so that it would be ready for track duty? What would be my best market to look in? Im thinking j-spec or some local sydney tuning companies?

not silly just make sure get one witha built motor if ya can. will make for a happy time in a gtr if ya want it with few more kw.theres been a few good ones on here for sale with some nice mods and power figures.

good luck mate

[Tomek]

not silly just make sure get one witha built motor if ya can. will make for a happy time in a gtr if ya want it with few more kw.theres been a few good ones on here for sale with some nice mods and power figures.

good luck mate

yeah, definately some good ones on sale here, have read through the last 7 or so pages of the forsale section and have noticed there reasonably priced