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For those that have R32 GTRs what is the maintainence like on them? I would really like to get one, but the age of them worries me.

I am guessing that engine wise the biggest problem is likley to be the turbos... But a few thoughts from those that currently have one would be really helpfull.

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For those that have R32 GTRs what is the maintainence like on them?  I would really like to get one, but the age of them worries me. 

I am guessing that engine wise the biggest problem is likley to be the turbos...  But a few thoughts from those that currently have one would be really helpfull.

I dont have one (gtst 33) but from what i have read on here is that only really have to look out for is the oil pump shitting its self and you spinn a big end

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I've had mine since September last year.... the previous owner had the engine rebuilt with forgies(gotta get it rebuilt and done properly myself anyway), turbos hi-flowed, replaced the oil pump, and added a baffle oil sump....so..... since I've had it I've had to replace to the coil packs and get my alternator reconditioned.

Apart from the coil packs and alternator she's been sweet...

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it's almost impossible to answer that because it depends so much on the condition of the car. get a bad one and it will make you pay until you squeal, get a good one and it will cost you normal servicing only. but it's just like buying a porsche - maintaining something that will give you this much performance is never going to be cheap eg yes you can use $15 oil from Woolies but most of us use full synth $60 or so every 5000km. it adds up.

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i'm just waiting for nick to pipe up. :)

he told me not to buy a gtr. did anyway. i resent the PITA that they can be but the experiences you'll have in it FAR FAR FAR outweigh any $$$ outlay you might experience.

having said that, i got lucky with mine. its an 89 and i've had very few problems with it. anything that has reared its ugly head has been quite minor.

keep in mind that even the best 32's will most likely need some sort of work before too long. its the kind of car you really need to be dedicated to, otherwise you'll just end up with a car that is falling to pieces! preventative maintainance is the key to these cars.

if i could go back before i bought my gtr with the knowledge of the things that i have gleaned during my ownership, i'd spend more on the initial purchase and buy one that was in a higher state of tune. that is all. other than that, its been a great purchase!

so yeah, if the pockets allow, nab yourself one and enjoy what is, really REALLY, one of the best cars in the world and one of the most rewarding drives you'll experience.

oh. and my car's for sale too if you want it!!! ;) going o/s end of the year, and downgrading until my return. then i'll park another R in my driveway.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=84594

d

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ive only really had diff troubles with mine. The day after it got licenced the diff dropped a bearing and grinded and grinded. Replaced it with a 2nd hand unit which looked good and the lsd is worn in it so again i need to either fix it or look for an aftermarket unit.

Umm what else.. my air con has decided to only point to the window, motor wont move the vents.

Brakes are very spongy, replaced master cylinder and it didnt fix it so its either worn/old brake lines or the brake booster.

i think thats it :|

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  • 2 weeks later...

oil's (motor, gearbox, diff' (s), auto trans) air filter, fluids (brake, coolant, clutch master) sparkies, coils (not that you can do anything except glue them dont ask) wheel bearings all of this you can do your self

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Hey djhatton it's Pat here from Duratone :)...

Yeh I pretty much have the same questions but replace GT-R with GTS-T....can't afford too much in maintenance.

haha hi mate

so you're in the market for a gtst. good choice.

gtst's are much simpler beasts (i used to own one) and you shouldn't have too many problems really. just the usual sh1t. of course, its all relative and the driving experience of a gtst is hugely different to an r.

no doubt you'll find every problem you're likely to come across EVER posted among these very forum pages so have a snoop around. search is your friend. i was a member on here for like 8 months before i posted. i spent that time reading and reading and reading the backlog that exists. lots of info here.

i'm not surprised you can't afford the maintainance of a gtr on what fay pays! teehee....

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