Change 33GTR for BMW M5 ? - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

mickk · 20th March 2008, 07:56 PM

I have had my 33GTR stage 1 for a couple of years and am very happy with it.
However I have developed a bit of a yen for an M5 and am thinking of selling the GTR, adding a bit of cash to get a 2001 or thereabouts M5.
I expect the service / running costs of the M5 to be higher even tho I don't do track days.
I know its a much more modern car with lots of electronic gadgetry etc but would welcome anyones experience of owning both as to what to expect and if this is a good idea or will I be disappointed in the driving / ownership experience.
Thanks

COLONEL_SMITH · 21st March 2008, 02:52 PM

I have thought about doing this and have not taken the plunge just yet.My reasons were that finding a 2001 model or younger at the price I wanted meant very high mileage.Vanos is another issue,some say they are fine some say they will need changing and it is a few grand to do.
If I change the Skyline then I want something that is quick,newer,more comfortable and reliable.The M5 is quick but it will still be 7 years old so things will need replacing,then there is possible Vanos issues so it could end up as much of a money pit as my skyline..

Jim27 · 21st March 2008, 03:54 PM

Buy one from a reputable trader and make sure you get a full 12 months warranty with it. Then if it has Vanos trouble you're covered. Plus after a full 12 months of 'trying it out' with your arse covered by a warranty you can decide whether you like it enough to keep it and be prepared to pay if the Vanos needs doing.

M5 is an excellent replacement for a GT-R IMHO. More practical and comfortable but it doesn't have the point-and-stare factor that the GT-R has.

Remember - you currently drive a car with ceramic turbochargers (assuming they're standard). Like Vanos has it doom-and-gloom merchants, ceramic turbos have the same sort of critics. Plus if your ceramics blow then you're probably looking at £2k to sort if you don't use 2nd hand parts and DIY. Plus if you lift off the throttle at the same time you're talking £3-4k minimum repair cost. Which sort of puts the possible Vanos bill into perspective.

20th March 2008, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
mickk GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 38	Change 33GTR for BMW M5 ? I have had my 33GTR stage 1 for a couple of years and am very happy with it. However I have developed a bit of a yen for an M5 and am thinking of selling the GTR, adding a bit of cash to get a 2001 or thereabouts M5. I expect the service / running costs of the M5 to be higher even tho I don't do track days. I know its a much more modern car with lots of electronic gadgetry etc but would welcome anyones experience of owning both as to what to expect and if this is a good idea or will I be disappointed in the driving / ownership experience. Thanks

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21st March 2008, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
COLONEL_SMITH GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 498	I have thought about doing this and have not taken the plunge just yet.My reasons were that finding a 2001 model or younger at the price I wanted meant very high mileage.Vanos is another issue,some say they are fine some say they will need changing and it is a few grand to do. If I change the Skyline then I want something that is quick,newer,more comfortable and reliable.The M5 is quick but it will still be 7 years old so things will need replacing,then there is possible Vanos issues so it could end up as much of a money pit as my skyline..

21st March 2008, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jim27 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bolton Posts: 4,470	Buy one from a reputable trader and make sure you get a full 12 months warranty with it. Then if it has Vanos trouble you're covered. Plus after a full 12 months of 'trying it out' with your arse covered by a warranty you can decide whether you like it enough to keep it and be prepared to pay if the Vanos needs doing. M5 is an excellent replacement for a GT-R IMHO. More practical and comfortable but it doesn't have the point-and-stare factor that the GT-R has. Remember - you currently drive a car with ceramic turbochargers (assuming they're standard). Like Vanos has it doom-and-gloom merchants, ceramic turbos have the same sort of critics. Plus if your ceramics blow then you're probably looking at £2k to sort if you don't use 2nd hand parts and DIY. Plus if you lift off the throttle at the same time you're talking £3-4k minimum repair cost. Which sort of puts the possible Vanos bill into perspective.