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Justin · 17th August 2006, 07:08 PM

Hi guys,

I am looking at my first GTR but with high mileage - am I wrong to worry that it might need a gearbox at some point? The engine is new so no worries there... What does a gearbox overhaul / new one cost??? Just thinking worst case scenario as I can't spend much (After buying it) for six months as she wants a house anytime soon so money is tight till feb... The car has done 80k but was pulling 720Bhp for a while...

Am I being overcautious?

Fuggles · 17th August 2006, 08:34 PM

I've done over 100,000 miles on a standard box and am running reasonable power.
Okay so it wont go into fourth right now and it crunches in third, but maybe that's too much dragging

Sean · 17th August 2006, 08:48 PM

Justin · 17th August 2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuggles

I've done over 100,000 miles on a standard box and am running reasonable power.
Okay so it wont go into fourth right now and it crunches in third, but maybe that's too much dragging

Your joking right?

Oh dear! this is all very difficult this GTR buying!!!

Sean · 17th August 2006, 09:27 PM

You have a credit card don't you!

A skyline will drain your wallet quicker then Paris Hilton - and thats just the fuel!

What do you consider high mileage? Mine has 83k on the clock and my gearbox is spot on.

Justin · 17th August 2006, 11:19 PM

LOL!!!

Yeah, I have a credit card - I know the expected costs - including maintenance... Just making sure that the gearbox is good for a long haul I guess... You have one but you must remeber the trepidation of trying to buy your 1st real supercar - you don't want to get it wrong and ruin the dream... £££'s I can handle, having it in a shop for a gearbox or something else because I didn't do my home work properly would upset me...

paul cawson · 19th August 2006, 02:02 AM

They last for ages unless you use wide sticky tyres that hardly spin during a 6K launch and a triple plate clutch.

RIPPMODS · 19th August 2006, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

You have a credit card don't you!

A skyline will drain your wallet quicker then Paris Hilton - and thats just the fuel!

What do you consider high mileage? Mine has 83k on the clock and my gearbox is spot on.

AMEN To that brother... I'm real light now...

Big Sev · 19th August 2006, 07:54 PM

Gearbox syhchros cost between
£1-1.5K to fix

Little confused why this thread is here to be honest

Sev

paul cawson · 21st August 2006, 02:01 AM

Reading between the lines there are two questions. 1 does the standard gearbox go wrong at 40k miles?.I would say the drive train of a GTR is good for 80k plus unless you shear a gear through too much power. And the cost of a rebuild.

Andyswad · 21st August 2006, 07:08 AM

You worry too much, not a good thing with a performance car, yes a lot can go wrong but not really if you follow strict maintenance and use it properly.

Buy it and do not do any stupid full power launches and you should be alright.

The usual high mileage problems are stiff changes 1-2 when cold and 4-5 crunch but you can live with that. You are more liable to spend money on clutchs than a new box.

Second hand gearbox's (standard) come on the market very often for about £300+

Buy the car and get it serviced properly by a specialist to see what mods have been done if it really has been running big power, get the cam belt changed if not done and get the oils changed, and i meen all the oil - gearbox, diffs etc.

Unless you are really unlucky you will be ok these are really strong cars but i would suggest as a first car one that has not had 700+ HP as you do not tune an engine to that power and not drag it, it may have been abused, but talk is cheap - was it really 700+? try a standard one first they are fast enought and nearly unburstable. It takes a lot of money to get 700HP whats been done? are the mods still there or has the car been returned to standard?

my advise and only mine, is if you want reliability buy a stage one or standard car there are a lot around at very reasonable costs, buy one off this forum with a good known history.

Alexb · 18th September 2006, 09:51 AM

Sorry to dredge up an old(ish) thread, for my recent experience may help for info.

I blew up 5th gear last night, mine has done about 160k miles @ Stage 1 ~ 420bhp. Unfortunately it took out reverse too :/

17th August 2006, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Justin GTROC Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Where do you live? - The Ring - the rest is just existence Posts: 183	Fantastic R33 Gearbox replacement £££ Hi guys, I am looking at my first GTR but with high mileage - am I wrong to worry that it might need a gearbox at some point? The engine is new so no worries there... What does a gearbox overhaul / new one cost??? Just thinking worst case scenario as I can't spend much (After buying it) for six months as she wants a house anytime soon so money is tight till feb... The car has done 80k but was pulling 720Bhp for a while... Am I being overcautious? Last edited by Justin; 17th August 2006 at 07:17 PM.

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Sean GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the close proximity of Nina Gordon Posts: 1,976	You have a credit card don't you! A skyline will drain your wallet quicker then Paris Hilton - and thats just the fuel! What do you consider high mileage? Mine has 83k on the clock and my gearbox is spot on.

17th August 2006, 11:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Justin GTROC Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Where do you live? - The Ring - the rest is just existence Posts: 183	LOL!!! Yeah, I have a credit card - I know the expected costs - including maintenance... Just making sure that the gearbox is good for a long haul I guess... You have one but you must remeber the trepidation of trying to buy your 1st real supercar - you don't want to get it wrong and ruin the dream... £££'s I can handle, having it in a shop for a gearbox or something else because I didn't do my home work properly would upset me...

19th August 2006, 02:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
paul cawson New Users Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,098	They last for ages unless you use wide sticky tyres that hardly spin during a 6K launch and a triple plate clutch.

19th August 2006, 07:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Big Sev GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cambridge/London Posts: 552	Gearbox syhchros cost between £1-1.5K to fix Little confused why this thread is here to be honest Sev

21st August 2006, 02:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
paul cawson New Users Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,098	Reading between the lines there are two questions. 1 does the standard gearbox go wrong at 40k miles?.I would say the drive train of a GTR is good for 80k plus unless you shear a gear through too much power. And the cost of a rebuild.

21st August 2006, 07:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Andyswad New Users Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 395	You worry too much, not a good thing with a performance car, yes a lot can go wrong but not really if you follow strict maintenance and use it properly. Buy it and do not do any stupid full power launches and you should be alright. The usual high mileage problems are stiff changes 1-2 when cold and 4-5 crunch but you can live with that. You are more liable to spend money on clutchs than a new box. Second hand gearbox's (standard) come on the market very often for about £300+ Buy the car and get it serviced properly by a specialist to see what mods have been done if it really has been running big power, get the cam belt changed if not done and get the oils changed, and i meen all the oil - gearbox, diffs etc. Unless you are really unlucky you will be ok these are really strong cars but i would suggest as a first car one that has not had 700+ HP as you do not tune an engine to that power and not drag it, it may have been abused, but talk is cheap - was it really 700+? try a standard one first they are fast enought and nearly unburstable. It takes a lot of money to get 700HP whats been done? are the mods still there or has the car been returned to standard? my advise and only mine, is if you want reliability buy a stage one or standard car there are a lot around at very reasonable costs, buy one off this forum with a good known history.

18th September 2006, 09:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
Alexb GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 903	Sorry to dredge up an old(ish) thread, for my recent experience may help for info. I blew up 5th gear last night, mine has done about 160k miles @ Stage 1 ~ 420bhp. Unfortunately it took out reverse too :/