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W3asel

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Hey guys

Im about to purchase a 92 R32 GTS-T and im just a little concerned regarding the petrol prices,on going costs, maintenance and servicing????

Iv luved em ever since i was bout 14 and have been dying to own one (R32 off course)

and im about to purchase one but just makin sure im not gonna be watching my car sit in the garage due to petrol prices and also maintenance????

Does it cost heaps to maintain????

Does petrol really kill the cash flow every week????

How easy is it to get rego????

Whats the maintenance like as in cost wise????

Lets say making an average wage say bout 2g'z a month, should be enough i hope ehehehh

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With 2000 a month you should be fine just to maintain and run the car, assuming that you use a tank of fuel per week and that the car is running with no problems. If you drive 400-500km a week, then your weekly cost for that will be around $50-$60.

Also keep in mind that you'll have to have some money for rego, insurance and inspections of the used car you are looking to buy.

As for maintenance, it really depends on what condition the car is in. That is why it's really important to find a good example.

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The way I see it, you only live once.

Driving a sports car is generally a young person's thing (not that I don't know some older guys who still drive it like they stole it, but generally you grow out of it) so I'd rather own a sports car while I can still appreciate it.

I remember when I was on my P's putting around in the family hand-me-down, seeing all these old farts driving M3s and Porsches like a bunch of slowpokes. What's the point of having some of the nicest NA engines in the world if you're going to operate on a mental redline similar in number to a Ford Windsor V8 or the boat anchor the Commodores used to run?

I promised myself I'd never end up like that. I was going to own a sports car while I was young enough to drive it like a sports car, and the day I get over corner carving I'll trade the car in and buy something soft and practical.

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ok here's what i think. just because petrol prices are at $1.35 during the week, it doesnt mean driving a skyline will send you broke. it would prob end up costing you and extra $10-$20 a week in petrol. so a max of about $70 a week is about right.

as for maintenance, its anyones guess, your buying a car that is 13 years old, there is bound to be something about to break and need repairing.

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thanks guys....

Yeh i dnt really mind about the petorl prices as i know it will cost a little more than any other car, doesnt really bother me as i love em and love the boost hehehe

just the whole maintenance and the cost of services.......

the last thing i want is to have a R32 sitting in my garage for 1 month waiting for a service cus of lack of money or repairs lol lol

Yeh i know wat u guys mean by being young, not like old farts in fast cars with no balls ! hehehe

thanks heaps fellas :)

hope too see you guys on the road soon :O hehehe

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ok here's what i think. just because petrol prices are at $1.35 during the week, it doesnt mean driving a skyline will send you broke. it would prob end up costing you and extra $10-$20 a week in petrol. so a max of about $70 a week is about right.

as for maintenance, its anyones guess, your buying a car that is 13 years old, there is bound to be something about to break and need repairing.

$70 a week? geez i must drive a heap more then most ppl.. i use my car as a general get around car, as i dont have another one.. and going to work every day, and other stuff, i go through about 2 to 2 and a half tanks a week.. and im on about $1600 a month.. so im sure ya will be able to afford it on $2000 (B)

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Thanks guys for al the opinoins and help :D

looks like i will be buying it this weekend hehehe

cant waiitttttt

soo syked !

just wanna hear and feel that boost

So which one did you get????

Happy with it

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