used R32 GT-R's: what to look for?

[tofu1413]

Originally Posted by .Renn.Sport

AVS_Racing is correct...

hell, I wouldn't even touch an R34 GTR especially hearing all the horror stories from people that owned one before here in HK. There are so many little things that are needed to be fixed, the car will end up being in the garage instead of the streets.

Not to mention how shitty the chassis is after all these years. You better have the time and money to get the car fixed. otherwise u'll just have an expensive to maintain beater.

GTR replacement parts aren't exactly call cheap or easy to find in Canada.

well, im quite aware about the wear and tear things (as you can tell from my sig, all the cars i've owned were older than I am)

the reason for this thread is where to look for where and tear/ signs of abuse + etc. and what would be catergorized as a "clean" specimen of a R32 GT-R

unlike a number of kids out there, whom are powered by parents, I shed blood and sweat to own/ buy my own car, so I have never owned a new vehicle. since I cant afford a new car anyways, I'd like to try out older more interesting/ entertaining cars, and since the R32 GTRs are depreciating in value lately, im somewhat intrigued by them and would like to try one (assuming I find a tidy, good one for a good deal)

just asking for advice, and so far the thread/ other RS members have been quite helpful, aside from AVS_Racing whom is only using assumptions from others. I know AVS in person, and he hasnt even owned a RHD car (let alone car) so I find him having no right to have a say. He's one of those people that BS so much, they have no face to see other people.

i somewhat agree with you hyde, cars like these are scary to own, and being a GTR they are a million times more complex and problem prone. But hey, I'd like experience owning one. It also goes for older aircooled 911's.. I'd like to own one too someday. Stupid as it sounds, I'd use money + time to just experience the ownership of some "stupid" cars.

[.Renn.Sport]

Air-Cooled 911 are actually a lot easier to maintain then a R32/33/34 GTR

GTRs are not what people think it is. They hold value cuz its a legendary car. But other then that, they are a pain to maintain. Its near impossible to find an R32 that would be pretty "clean" unless u can find a R32 that has already been rebuilt, but those are very expensive.

But then, I doubt those R32 would be reliable when R34s that are close to 10 years newer are already having a shit load of problems.

btw, u can probably get a much better condition R33 for less in another year or so.
this one seems pretty good
http://www.28car.com/sell_dsp.php?h_vw=y&h_id=391074

[tofu1413]

yea I kinda thought about the R33 lately too...

i heard that they are hard to pass VI's on though =x correct me if im wrong.

well the GT-R is a million time more complex than the old trust worthy 911 since its more complex, it'll break more likely than the 911.

a clean, pre 89' 911, late 930 turbos, 964's or 993 would be nice, but those cars have kept their value quite well, and I cant quite afford it yet. someday. ill own my own air cooled 911.

since im young and dumb for now, now is a nice time to own an older GTR and not look out of place in one!

[.Renn.Sport]

I have no idea on if the R33 could pass VI.... cuz now i'm getting quite interested in that R33 myself LOL

probably cost less then 20g to import it over and I could have it all fixed up in HK before I ship it over. From the pictures, it does look really mint, not sure how it is mechanically, the owner had it dynoed last month and it was still making 380AWHP

[tofu1413]

luckily the R33 GTR's have an improved oil pump design.. which would help prolong the bottom end life of the motor.

i heard from a shop that the lights on R33's would be harder to pass.. something along the lines like that.

[GabAlmighty]

Anybody here imported a r32 from Japan?

edit: and who the deuce is Hyde and the deal behind him? Keep seeing his name everywhere

[PDKGD3]

Originally Posted by AVS_Racing

shows how much u know about my cars so are you guys gona continue to talk about my cars or ask ur lil questions about ur 32?

NICE!!!

[hk20000]

LOL hahaha

I drive an RHD on a daily basis and my car isn't exactly "simple" either. 6 cylinders 2 turbos a bejeebus of vacuum lines and coolant lines make maintenance a very........."interesting" experience.

but with an R32 it's a different story, it's so commonly imported that I would consider it a "mainstream" car. In fact, you can get all the parts from Nissan USA now with the part numbers it's a MUCH EASIER prospect than something that even the Japanese didn't know they made one of those.

In any case seeing your car ownership portfolio I would think just common sense at your level will bring you a long way. R32s have freak problems because it's such a complex car but hey they don't rear their ugly heads until they happen so what's the point to speculate right?

Just test drive it, if it feels alright it's alright, it'll never be 100% and with such a name tag it'll never be "good deal".

Good luck with the hunt.

[Shun Izaki]

Originally Posted by tofu1413

unlike you, i have friends. they have imported RHD JDM cars before, just that none of them have imported a R32 GTR before. that is the reason i am asking on RS.

your first post was in the nature to offend me since we both know each other personally. yes i have my up and downs with cars and have went through lots.


however, unlike you, i dont mooch money off parents and mod grocery getters and calling it "tasteful" or "vip" honestly, you dont know jack shit about cars. dont make me dig up the time when you were saying what a real projector retro fit is. you embarass us car enthusiasts.

Originally Posted by tofu1413

too expensive for what they are... rather just get a FD.

What the shit are you talking about... I've brought 3 BNR32's into vancouver...

[Shun Izaki]

Originally Posted by GabAlmighty

Anybody here imported a r32 from Japan?

edit: and who the deuce is Hyde and the deal behind him? Keep seeing his name everywhere

heh noob. Go back and read threads from 2000 XD

Originally Posted by shenmecar

You're right, I don't know anything about your cars. All I see is the exterior which includes a $10 Home Depot lip, a set of blinding plug and play HID headlights and foglights and some LEDs under the car (saw this at our Halloween drinking party).

Judging by that description, I'm sure no one else wants to know anymore of your car. And you being a pussy, never showing up when tofu and I hang out at your gf's house, only talking behind our backs doesn't help your character either.

I won't be posting in this thread about you anymore, otherwise this will end up in FC. If you have anything else you want to discuss, talk to me in person. Albeit you probably won't.



He means his parent's cars.

Can i talk about you behind your back? I'll show up...

[shenmecar]

Originally Posted by Jun Kitami

Can i talk about you behind your back? I'll show up...

If you can find something to talk behind my back about, be my guest. Then we can go out for Kam Do Mega Meals and you can tell me all about it. =)

(AVS can learn a thing or two from you)

[cho]

Originally Posted by shenmecar

If you can find something to talk behind my back about, be my guest. Then we can go out for Kam Do Mega Meals and you can tell me all about it. =)

(AVS can learn a thing or two from you)

fuck those mega meals tofus just gonna take my noodles again and still make me pay for them

[tofu1413]

Originally Posted by Jun Kitami

What the shit are you talking about... I've brought 3 BNR32's into vancouver...

you never told me. .................


and that FD thing, he was asking why not a FC..?