What R32 Gtr Is Most Worthwhile?

[Barge Ass]

Some say Vspec 2 some say Aus model. I'm going to drive the car as my daily if I get one so I won't be babying it too much. Is the potential increase in value of the Aus ones worth the extra cost. Only one I've seen advertised has 180XXXkms and is $38K or so.

Do V spec 2 32's have steel turbines or am I dreaming?

Are all imports wound back? It seems ridiculous that a 1993 would only have 49000kms on the clock.

Edited August 19, 2009 by Barge Ass

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

I guess V-Spec II's and ADM R32 GTR's hold there own value in their own way.

V-Spec II's hold value because there was only 1,303 (Approx) which were made and becoming a collectors item.

ADM R32 GTR's hold value due to only being a limited of 100 cars delivered to local Nissan Dealers + I usually see the ADM R32 GTR's in stock condition / unmodified, which means it can hold a bigger value.

Standard R32 GTR's, Nismo Edition's, V-Spec's and V-Spec II's all came with ceramic internals for their Turbo's.

Only the R32 GTR N1's came with steel turbines.

It is hard to tell about the Km's, best way to tell is by seeing if the Speedo is the factory 180km/h speedo as thats what all Japanese cars came out with at the time.

Also check the condition of the car in and out and the engine.

1993 model R32 GTR with 49000km's on the clock... That's about a 16 year old car which would have done an average of 3062.5 km's per year, probably driven about 255km's per month and about 63km's per week... I would say it is a weekend car.

But the condition of the car in and out and the engine will tell if it is legit or not.

[Barge Ass]

Thanks mate

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

No worries!

[bozodos]

for a daily, you'd probably be best off buying a run of the mill R32 GT-R and doing the usual preventative maintenence with teh price difference

[NISMO]

Agree for a daily just get a clean example of a regular GTR.

If you get something more unique, the fact that you'll be putting on decent k's and driving it everyday will reduce it's value.

I'd also suggest to look at cars that have ahd recent engine rebuilds as you'll find a lot of people fork out for a rebuild and then can no longer afford the car. Meaning there are some awesome bargains out there.

Re k's on the clock my view is if it can be proved then believe it if not don't. My 92 has just hit 60000k's but i have a continuos service record for the car, and the condition also suggests it true.

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

^when are you selling again?

Go for the cleanest unit you can find, leave it stock and enjoy for what it is.

For ADM GTR's I understand that of the 100 around 30 went into racing and 70 made it on the road.

The Vspec 2's are a lovely unit but they are going up in price now, good time to get on board.

[NISMO]

haha, not just yet.

Unless of course someone wants to offer me +$50k :-)

[Barge Ass]

So most of these low km versions that are going cheap on Carsales have either been thrashed/crashed/have dodgy odo readings or all of the above???

[Iron Chef]

All of the above I'm writing an article for HPI about it as we speak. If a "dealer" can sell a freshly imported low km car here in Australia $5K cheaper than what I could import one from Japan at basic cost price, what does that tell you?

[Brandon]

Whats the difference between ADM and JDM 32s which made them higher priced, other than its local?

Hey Kristian. A bit off topic but hows the rare skyline registry going?

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Some say Vspec 2 some say Aus model. I'm going to drive the car as my daily if I get one so I won't be babying it too much. Is the potential increase in value of the Aus ones worth the extra cost. Only one I've seen advertised has 180XXXkms and is $38K or so.

Do V spec 2 32's have steel turbines or am I dreaming?

Are all imports wound back? It seems ridiculous that a 1993 would only have 49000kms on the clock.

This one sold just recently too. It was a fairly modified high km car too.

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Whats the difference between ADM and JDM 32s which made them higher priced, other than its local?

Hey Kristian. A bit off topic but hows the rare skyline registry going?

There were 115 changes made from the Jap version to ADM car. Their higher price can be attributed to a few things but mainly its the rarity of the vehicle.

That and the whole bathurst, atcc thing.

[Beer Baron]

Agree for a daily just get a clean example of a regular GTR.

If you get something more unique, the fact that you'll be putting on decent k's and driving it everyday will reduce it's value.

I'd also suggest to look at cars that have ahd recent engine rebuilds as you'll find a lot of people fork out for a rebuild and then can no longer afford the car. Meaning there are some awesome bargains out there.

Re k's on the clock my view is if it can be proved then believe it if not don't. My 92 has just hit 60000k's but i have a continuos service record for the car, and the condition also suggests it true.

exactly these days I would only pay a premium for low kms if the car has service records FROM NEW to back it up. otherwise I can almost guarantee it's bullshit. no one who has a 20 year old car that's been through say 5 owners and all those owners only drove it 50km a week would 'lose' the records for it. the only reason people lost service records is to hide a cars true kms.

these days a 32 GTR is worth anything from $15K to $60K and there is a big difference between them. All I can tell you is that the smart buyer gets what they pay for. and that includes the bloke paying the $60K....

[DAN00H]

jus buy one that you will want to drive everyday without fear of it breaking/ crashing it...

as mentioned, get a 'regular' one

[Barge Ass]

The ones that look attractive to me (somewhat of a noob) are in the mid 20's. What should I be getting for that kind of a price?

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

You should be getting a fairly decent unit for that sort of coin. While the yen is not spectacular at the moment it might be time to think about importing. Check with Chef on whats available, GTR's are coming up at auction all the time.

Things to check when you buy are the usual wear on steering when and pedals, do they match up to the k's on the odo? Also get a breaker bar and check the bottom pully, crank end float is not good. Comp test is must do.

[Barge Ass]

I planned on getting a StateRoads inspector to look if its interstate and a mechanic mate/relative if in Vic. Anyway I plan on taking my time and educating myself and may not buy until late this year to early next year. I definitely need something reliable so am prepared to pay good money for the right example. Probably just go for a later model run of the mill GTR with as low genuine kms as I can get, preferably bone stock or with some basic mods.

Really appreciate the answers and info.

Edited August 20, 2009 by Barge Ass

[SiR_RB]

a good condition 1994 model is great too, having the r33 gtr engine from the factory

but again you have to get it checked out to be sure its in good mechanical condition, but you would do this with every car u buy

[GT-R32]

All of the above I'm writing an article for HPI about it as we speak. If a "dealer" can sell a freshly imported low km car here in Australia $5K cheaper than what I could import one from Japan at basic cost price, what does that tell you?

Yep, km readings to be taken with a grain of salt. I discovered mine has had 45,000kms wiped off it. The condition is still great, however. So judge each car on its own merits. It also gives R32 GTRs an unfair 'unreliable' tag as people look at the kms travelled when the engine fails.

exactly these days I would only pay a premium for low kms if the car has service records FROM NEW to back it up. otherwise I can almost guarantee it's bullshit. no one who has a 20 year old car that's been through say 5 owners and all those owners only drove it 50km a week would 'lose' the records for it. the only reason people lost service records is to hide a cars true kms.

these days a 32 GTR is worth anything from $15K to $60K and there is a big difference between them. All I can tell you is that the smart buyer gets what they pay for. and that includes the bloke paying the $60K....

Again, bingo. My car is only a neat and relatively cheap (yet expensive LOL) daily so I'm happy as it is. I would recommend doing the same.

Bolded word for truth. Some people pay a premium for a car when it simply isn't worth it. My car was something of a bit of 'mixed bag' and risk, which ended up reflecting its intial purchase price. Very happy though.