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Hi all,

Just wondering which one should cost more, a modded GTR or a stock GTR.

I have been told that it is good to get a GTR that has not had its engine opened...but again, getting a modded GTR means you get all the goodies...

Which one is the best to go for?

Thanks all.

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I spent a long time looking for a stock example, in the hope that it has had an easier life.

Paid a premium compred to what worked R34 GTR's would have cost me at the time, however I was more so after condition, rather than a half complete jig saw puzzle.

f**k that. Look for one that's been done properly, a searchable history, all the receipts, and where the car is known by a lot of people. Buying stock to just waste your life and money modifying with no return is not a good choice IMO. Find one done and done properly.

f**k that. Look for one that's been done properly, a searchable history, all the receipts, and where the car is known by a lot of people. Buying stock to just waste your life and money modifying with no return is not a good choice IMO. Find one done and done properly.

Amen to that. Saved myself a lot of money and hassle buying a modded car that was well looked after and getting it how I like it, rather than doing it myself. So it all comes down to what your plans are.

Also for the record, I really dont reckon km's are a gauge of condition.

different views...interesting...

i guess getting a modded one is valuable for the money and effort to run around and doing it on ur own but getting a stock one and do it up yourself is good as you know what you did and the parts you used, plus where it was done...

will like to know how many will go for modded vs stock...

Chime in to say I looked for stock because I wanted to reduce the risks and mod at my pace. Buying a modded one means you take the risks associated assuming it has been done correctly. Also, a modded car normally needs more attention and ongoing maintenance, attracts sometimes unwanted attention, and insurance issues.

In saying that I have kept my car the same as I bought it as I just can't bring myself to ruin her :)

A stock 32 would be worth more than a modded one I'd say these days.

Simple question; are you eventually going to modify the car or are you going to keep it stock for as long as you own it?

If the latter, buy stock. If the former, buy modified. Modifications add up farking quick when you do them yourself. Before you know it, you'll have spent what the car cost you, on mods alone. Whatever extra maintenance or repairs are involved in an already modified vehicle will pale in comparison to the cost of getting it there in the first place. Ask anyone who has poured thousands into their cars - they (myself included) will tell you that, if they could go back, they'd buy an already modified example. It's just not worth it in the end and only when your priorities change do you realise this.

Remember that a lot of people selling modified cars are just like you...these cars are their babies...so it does not necessarily mean the car has been thrashed or there's something wrong with it. People get bored and move on in life. I've had friends pick up absolute bargains over the years (220fwkw N14 pulsars for a few grand etc). On the contrary, if the modifications have been done correctly (poly suspension bushes for example), they can save you repairs you would have otherwise had to do on a stock vehicle.

Whatever you choose, just get it inspected thoroughly and try to find out as much info as you can. Buying from someone on SAU is a good start, as often you can find threads they've made about the car for repairs and modifications; see the history etc.

There is no way a stock GTR, that is going to be driven (ie non collectable) should be worth more than a modded car with a similar service history and condition.

There are very few 'stock' GTR's. If it 'looks' stock, it likely hasn't been in the past. Not always, but very likely.

It's no brainer, buy modified over stock any day.

If you chose to go stock route, thing breaks, you end up modify it anyway. May as well buy off someone after they'd pour $$$ on it before moving on and you just enjoy it.

I'd say make a choice based on what you want the car for.

If I wanted a toy, or track car, I'd be looking at something pre-modded.

Whereas I wanted a clean daily, so I went for a pretty stock option.

Also depends on yourself... I enjoy doing as much on my car as I can and learning in the process, whereas some mates aren't fussed and would prefer to pay a shop to mod.

Stock car has more chance of being reliable than a modded car if that matters to you.

That's a very broad statement. Stock cars can be even more unreliable, it's whether the car is looked after that determines the cars reliability. Not what mods it had.

Assumes that all stock cars are reliable / have been taken care of^

What if the car has been returned to standard for sale (as is the case with a lot of "never boosted" cars)? You wouldn't be able to tell the difference. So not only do you have the "unreliability" of a modified vehicle, but none of the bonus mods to go with it. And you probably paid more for an "unmolested" example ;)

People who buy 15-20 year old stock cars thinking they're more reliable than modified probably also believe the 80,000km on the dash are legitimate too, lol

That's a very broad statement. Stock cars can be even more unreliable, it's whether the car is looked after that determines the cars reliability. Not what mods it had.

This. Get any car checked out. Investigate any mods. My car is heavily modified and in perfect running order; better mechanical condition than 90% of GTS-T out there. There's 6-7k in bolt on mods alone, that could be removed and sold if you wanted it factory again. You'd be an idiot to pick a standard example over it, if both were going for the same price.

I've always bought close to stock and modded myself, that way you can do what you want and how you want it.

sure its going to work out more in the long run, but you can have it set how you want, parts you want.

at the end its down to personal preference..

and on stock being more reliable.. remember the JUN R33 lemon - clarkson drove it and mentioned it had never once broken down.. that thing was modded as much as you can get..

in my opinion you can normally pick up a stock one cheaper also.

though if you want to go the modded route and save $$ - buy already modded i guess..

defintly get a modded gtr. as long as compression test comes up good and no leaks youve got yourself a freak. ive seen cars thrashed for years and still going. then a car babied all its life then a bit of boost. nek minnit. fail

condition of body is most important

Oooo such an easy question to answer... if you plan to modify it, just go talk to any gtr owner - theyll tell you to buy a clean one that's already modified. You'll save a truckload of cash. I once read that you couldn't afford to own a GTR unless you could afford to buy 2. I've owned mine for 10 months, bought it with some clean mods and already spent another 20k on it which I'll never see again

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