Mulling selling the Z for a used GTR....thoughts?

ZHighlander · 05-23-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by edk370

Is the GTR in good condition? Then I'd do it. I don't know how reliable they are, or how much maintenance, but it seems like a no brainer. That's an affordable supercar. 11's out the box, 200 mph top speed. It doesn't get any better than that for under $100K.

The Maintenance costs should not be ignored in such a purchase. While you may be getting the car for under $100K, After a few years of maintenance, it'll potentially add up to $100k.

Just some rounded figures, based on those who have owned older GTRs:

Oil change $150 - $200
Every 18k miles you need
- Transmission service $1k
- Differential Fluid every 18k miles, at $50/quart
Change Rotors and Pads $8k - $10k
Replacing Transmission - $15-20k

That's obviously not a full list of maintenance. Can probably go cheaper if using Aftermarket parts, and do it outside of dealerships, if that's the risk you're ok with.

gonzales25 · 05-24-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZHighlander

The Maintenance costs should not be ignored in such a purchase. While you may be getting the car for under $100K, After a few years of maintenance, it'll potentially add up to $100k.

Just some rounded figures, based on those who have owned older GTRs:

Oil change $150 - $200
Every 18k miles you need
- Transmission service $1k
- Differential Fluid every 18k miles, at $50/quart
Change Rotors and Pads $8k - $10k
Replacing Transmission - $15-20k

That's obviously not a full list of maintenance. Can probably go cheaper if using Aftermarket parts, and do it outside of dealerships, if that's the risk you're ok with.

I had a GTR and agree with every thing on this list except the brakes not that expensive by a long shot they don't come with carbon ceramic brakes.

Chuck33079 · 05-24-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzales25

I had a GTR and agree with every thing on this list except the brakes not that expensive by a long shot they don't come with carbon ceramic brakes.

I saw that it was somewhere around $3k if you DIY, $5k at the dealer. Is that accurate?

gonzales25 · 05-24-2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I saw that it was somewhere around $3k if you DIY, $5k at the dealer. Is that accurate?

Yea between $2-3K DIY and $5K sounds about right at the dealer they always mark it up. I paid $1800 for a front drive shaft at the dealer, mine broke when I launched and got to much wheel hop. Some things are expensive to fix and some aren't.

ZHighlander · 05-24-2016, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzales25

I had a GTR and agree with every thing on this list except the brakes not that expensive by a long shot they don't come with carbon ceramic brakes.

As I don't have one, I was taking the info from some GTR owner's posts, so feel free to update with more up-to-date pricing.

gonzales25 · 05-24-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZHighlander

As I don't have one, I was taking the info from some GTR owner's posts, so feel free to update with more up-to-date pricing.

No worries.... Some GTR owners do upgrade to carbon ceramic brakes hence the $8-10K brakes, but the good thing about CCB are they basically last for a life time unless you track the car a lot.

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