Sadly, reluctantly, my lovely R32 GTR... - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

Major_Sarcasm · 24th March 2008, 05:11 PM

It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. I don't want to sell my beautiful '32, but due to my emigration plans being accelerated (I have to finance some architects drawings, planning, build works before I can leave the UK), it seems that I need to. That said, I'm in no desperate rush to sell her, so I won't entertain silly offers; so don't bother making any

The car is a 1991 (October) gunmetal R32 GTR with 77611 km on the odometer. Around 12000 of this was done in miles by the previous owner (I removed the converter when I bought her), so it equates to ~53000 miles. I cannot vouch for the authenticity of this reading, as the original clocks have more than likely been substituted for the 320km items that are currently fitted. Can anyone really guarantee the mileage on a 16½ year-old grey-imported car anyway? Suffice to say, the car is in exceptional condition for her age. The tax runs out at the end of April, but I'll put another 6 months on her if I still have her by then. The MOT is valid until the 18th June, and again, I'll refresh this if the need arises or if a buyer requires it.

The specification is as follows. Some of this was fitted in Japan, some by the previous owner, some by me.

Engine:
• HKS cams (unknown spec)
• HKS Super Power Flow filters
• HKS hard pipe kit
• HKS "Silent HiPower" exhaust (modified, single box, not so silent)
• 3” De-Cat pipe
• Nismo downpipe
• N1 oil pump
• N1 turbos
• Blitz intercooler
• Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
• Denso 660cc injectors
• ARC radiator
• RB25 AFMs
• Apexi AVC-R
• Apexi Power FC & Commander
• Splitfire coil packs
• NGK ‘8’ plugs

Transmission:
• Nismo twin-plate clutch
• Skylab TSC torque controller
• 2WD switch

Suspension & Steering:
• Nismo front strut brace
• Standard rear strut brace
• Tein Flex coilovers (height, spring and damping adjustable)

Interior, Security & ICE:
• Toad Ai606 Cat 1 alarm
• HKS fuel pressure gauge
• HKS EGT gauge (sensor in manifold, rear cylinder)
• VEMS wideband / EGT gauge (EGT probe not connected, but supplied)
• Mines boost gauge (1.6 bar) in standard cluster
• Razo shift knob
• Audiovox front components
• Alpine rear components
• Alpine 10” Subs behind seat
• Auto-folding door mirrors!

Exterior Styling:
• Starcorp Racing 9.5x18” Impuls
• 265x35x18 Goodyear Eagle F1s
• 25mm H&R bolt-on spacers
• Carbon N1 style bonnet lip
• Nismo intercooler vents
• Nismo side skirts
• Nismo rear spats
• Tinted rear window & quarters
• JUN inspired front grill, R34 grill badge
• D-Speed smoked indicators
• LED front indicators
• Extended front lip (Seat Leon Cupra R)

A careful read through the above will bring you to realise that no small amount of money has been spent on this car over the last few years. I've changed the oil twice since I've had her, and I've only done 3500 miles. She's been well cared for in all regards. Bodywork is in all-round excellent condition, save for a few minor things that I'll detail at the end.

In February, I made the trip to Perfect Touch and entrusted Rob with my pride & joy. I can say that he did a sterling job, making the car more drivable, more powerful and cheaper to run, all in one hit. She made 535.9 bhp and 400.1 ft lbs of torque running on 95 RON normal unleaded fuel (Super unleaded fuel is hard to get in my area). A future owner could get Rob to do a few tweaks to the map so she'd run on Super and I'm sure there's another 40-odd bhp in there to be released. Then she's a nigh-on 600bhp car. Rob commented at the time that the engine sounded sweet as hell through the detcans with no untoward noises at all (as I'm sure he'd be more than happy to confirm if asked).

Oil pressure on cold start is a very respectable 7-8 bar. This drops to 3 bar on hot idle. Hot cruise is around 4-5 bar. Everything electrical works on the car and the aircon also works nicely.

The pictures...

NB: The Empeg head unit pictured is not included (I'd never part with it), although all the speakers listed in the spec above will remain in the car. I'll find a CD unit to put in there so that there's not a gaping hole in the dash.

OK, Bad bits: The rear rattles sometimes over bumps. I had the rear legs rebuilt this month by Tein UK but the rattle remains. It may be a bush or something, not had the time to investigate further. It hasn't got any worse since I've owned the car (10 months or so), so I don't think it's anything too serious. There are a few tiny dents in the bonnet, only really visible when you move around the bonnet and catch them in the light. There's also some scuffs to the passenger side of the stock front lip (previous owner syndrome).

Given the spec, power and overall condition of this car, I think an asking price of 8.5k is reasonable. If you feel like making me an offer, please do. Bear in mind whilst composing your PM that I don't really want to sell her and I'm certainly in no tearing hurry to part with the best and most rewarding car I've ever owned or driven. If I wasn't emigrating, I'd be keeping her indefinitely. I love this car. So, don't bother me with daft offers

Don't let the car's location put you off. It's quick and cheap to come to the Isle of Wight (as long as you're not staying in a hotel!), the passenger ferry from Portsmouth takes 15 minutes or less and costs around 11 quid return.

Just as an aside, the Wife and I are leaving these shores (hopefully) for New Zealand as soon as my build works are completed. Rest assured, I'll be driving another Skyline when I get there

dean j · 24th March 2008, 05:38 PM

Gorgeous car mate. Should have no probs selling at that price.

whoflungdung · 24th March 2008, 06:31 PM

only £8,500 that looks cheap as chips to me

this "should" be sold very quickly
a bargain to be had here I believe
unfortunately I have sunk over £23k into mine, incl. the cost of the car
so when I say its cheap for the spec etc, its cheap

good luck with the sale, although I dont think you will need any

Major_Sarcasm · 24th March 2008, 06:43 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. The thing is, she's not *perfect*, there are a few niggly little bits as detailed in the original post. If she was perfect, I'm sure I could ask a little more.

£8500 is about right I reckon. It's priced so that someone's going to get a LOT of car for the money, but hopefully I won't get every Tom, Dick or Harriet offering me silly money

bexxxhill · 24th March 2008, 07:51 PM

That is gorgeous - i now remember why it is a 32 GTR i NEED!!!

Dins · 24th March 2008, 10:37 PM

Trying to come up with the money, i'll pm you when i can confirm my funding.

Just about as good as they come.

Flint · 25th March 2008, 01:01 AM

Very nice and clean looking car mate. Do you have any engine bay pics?

Major_Sarcasm · 25th March 2008, 07:38 AM

I'll see if I can dig some out, failing that, I'll take some new ones.

Rob W · 25th March 2008, 09:16 AM

A fine looking 32 you have there !

Good luck with the sale i'm sure she will sell quickly

Rob

xaero1 · 25th March 2008, 09:38 PM

That's an awesome spec for the price. And just look at that torque curve, it looks almost too good.

nick poulton · 26th March 2008, 03:38 PM

Bloody hell that is nice, I am sooooo tempted by this as I have the money sitting in my account waiting to pay of a credit card!

If I could sell the rex then this would be mine.

Bump for a great spec 32.

Nick

Major_Sarcasm · 26th March 2008, 03:46 PM

Thanks for the bump, Nick.

I have a chap who's got the money and desperately wants the car but can't get down here for about a week and a half due to a death in the family

He tried giving me a deposit via PayPal last night to hold it for him but I said I'd rather someone viewed before making that kind of commitment.

So, the upshot is; she's still for sale, but won't be for long

Johnny_Firpo · 26th March 2008, 06:15 PM

-> JUN inspired front grill, R34 grill badge
where can I get such a grill? it looks amazing

Adam Kindness · 27th March 2008, 10:15 PM

We (fee and I) both like this car..... just need you to hold on for maybe 2 months till Ins clears LOL

cant see it still being for sale then though

best of luck

kismetcapitan · 27th March 2008, 11:21 PM

I'd buy that, if I didn't already have one

8.5K is a bargain, I've spent five times that bringing my own gunmetal R32 up to similar specs. FIVE TIMES THAT! I'll go cry a river now...

24th March 2008, 05:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Major_Sarcasm GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Isle of Wight, UK Posts: 708	Sadly, reluctantly, my lovely (535bhp) R32 GTR... It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. I don't want to sell my beautiful '32, but due to my emigration plans being accelerated (I have to finance some architects drawings, planning, build works before I can leave the UK), it seems that I need to. That said, I'm in no desperate rush to sell her, so I won't entertain silly offers; so don't bother making any The car is a 1991 (October) gunmetal R32 GTR with 77611 km on the odometer. Around 12000 of this was done in miles by the previous owner (I removed the converter when I bought her), so it equates to ~53000 miles. I cannot vouch for the authenticity of this reading, as the original clocks have more than likely been substituted for the 320km items that are currently fitted. Can anyone really guarantee the mileage on a 16½ year-old grey-imported car anyway? Suffice to say, the car is in exceptional condition for her age. The tax runs out at the end of April, but I'll put another 6 months on her if I still have her by then. The MOT is valid until the 18th June, and again, I'll refresh this if the need arises or if a buyer requires it. The specification is as follows. Some of this was fitted in Japan, some by the previous owner, some by me. Engine: • HKS cams (unknown spec) • HKS Super Power Flow filters • HKS hard pipe kit • HKS "Silent HiPower" exhaust (modified, single box, not so silent) • 3” De-Cat pipe • Nismo downpipe • N1 oil pump • N1 turbos • Blitz intercooler • Adjustable fuel pressure regulator • Denso 660cc injectors • ARC radiator • RB25 AFMs • Apexi AVC-R • Apexi Power FC & Commander • Splitfire coil packs • NGK ‘8’ plugs Transmission: • Nismo twin-plate clutch • Skylab TSC torque controller • 2WD switch Suspension & Steering: • Nismo front strut brace • Standard rear strut brace • Tein Flex coilovers (height, spring and damping adjustable) Interior, Security & ICE: • Toad Ai606 Cat 1 alarm • HKS fuel pressure gauge • HKS EGT gauge (sensor in manifold, rear cylinder) • VEMS wideband / EGT gauge (EGT probe not connected, but supplied) • Mines boost gauge (1.6 bar) in standard cluster • Razo shift knob • Audiovox front components • Alpine rear components • Alpine 10” Subs behind seat • Auto-folding door mirrors! Exterior Styling: • Starcorp Racing 9.5x18” Impuls • 265x35x18 Goodyear Eagle F1s • 25mm H&R bolt-on spacers • Carbon N1 style bonnet lip • Nismo intercooler vents • Nismo side skirts • Nismo rear spats • Tinted rear window & quarters • JUN inspired front grill, R34 grill badge • D-Speed smoked indicators • LED front indicators • Extended front lip (Seat Leon Cupra R) A careful read through the above will bring you to realise that no small amount of money has been spent on this car over the last few years. I've changed the oil twice since I've had her, and I've only done 3500 miles. She's been well cared for in all regards. Bodywork is in all-round excellent condition, save for a few minor things that I'll detail at the end. In February, I made the trip to Perfect Touch and entrusted Rob with my pride & joy. I can say that he did a sterling job, making the car more drivable, more powerful and cheaper to run, all in one hit. She made 535.9 bhp and 400.1 ft lbs of torque running on 95 RON normal unleaded fuel (Super unleaded fuel is hard to get in my area). A future owner could get Rob to do a few tweaks to the map so she'd run on Super and I'm sure there's another 40-odd bhp in there to be released. Then she's a nigh-on 600bhp car. Rob commented at the time that the engine sounded sweet as hell through the detcans with no untoward noises at all (as I'm sure he'd be more than happy to confirm if asked). Oil pressure on cold start is a very respectable 7-8 bar. This drops to 3 bar on hot idle. Hot cruise is around 4-5 bar. Everything electrical works on the car and the aircon also works nicely. The pictures... NB: The Empeg head unit pictured is not included (I'd never part with it), although all the speakers listed in the spec above will remain in the car. I'll find a CD unit to put in there so that there's not a gaping hole in the dash. OK, Bad bits: The rear rattles sometimes over bumps. I had the rear legs rebuilt this month by Tein UK but the rattle remains. It may be a bush or something, not had the time to investigate further. It hasn't got any worse since I've owned the car (10 months or so), so I don't think it's anything too serious. There are a few tiny dents in the bonnet, only really visible when you move around the bonnet and catch them in the light. There's also some scuffs to the passenger side of the stock front lip (previous owner syndrome). Given the spec, power and overall condition of this car, I think an asking price of 8.5k is reasonable. If you feel like making me an offer, please do. Bear in mind whilst composing your PM that I don't really want to sell her and I'm certainly in no tearing hurry to part with the best and most rewarding car I've ever owned or driven. If I wasn't emigrating, I'd be keeping her indefinitely. I love this car. So, don't bother me with daft offers Don't let the car's location put you off. It's quick and cheap to come to the Isle of Wight (as long as you're not staying in a hotel!), the passenger ferry from Portsmouth takes 15 minutes or less and costs around 11 quid return. Just as an aside, the Wife and I are leaving these shores (hopefully) for New Zealand as soon as my build works are completed. Rest assured, I'll be driving another Skyline when I get there Last edited by Major_Sarcasm; 24th March 2008 at 05:29 PM.

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24th March 2008, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
dean j GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 328	Gorgeous car mate. Should have no probs selling at that price.

24th March 2008, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
whoflungdung GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW England Posts: 1,980	only £8,500 that looks cheap as chips to me this "should" be sold very quickly a bargain to be had here I believe unfortunately I have sunk over £23k into mine, incl. the cost of the car so when I say its cheap for the spec etc, its cheap good luck with the sale, although I dont think you will need any

24th March 2008, 06:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Major_Sarcasm GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Isle of Wight, UK Posts: 708	Thanks for the comments guys. The thing is, she's not perfect, there are a few niggly little bits as detailed in the original post. If she was perfect, I'm sure I could ask a little more. £8500 is about right I reckon. It's priced so that someone's going to get a LOT of car for the money, but hopefully I won't get every Tom, Dick or Harriet offering me silly money

24th March 2008, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
bexxxhill GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bexhill, East Sussex Posts: 49	That is gorgeous - i now remember why it is a 32 GTR i NEED!!!

24th March 2008, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dins GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Düsseldorf, Germany Posts: 72	Trying to come up with the money, i'll pm you when i can confirm my funding. Just about as good as they come.

25th March 2008, 01:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Flint GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 305	Very nice and clean looking car mate. Do you have any engine bay pics?

25th March 2008, 07:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Major_Sarcasm GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Isle of Wight, UK Posts: 708	I'll see if I can dig some out, failing that, I'll take some new ones.

25th March 2008, 09:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rob W GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North Herts. Posts: 135	A fine looking 32 you have there ! Good luck with the sale i'm sure she will sell quickly Rob

25th March 2008, 09:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
xaero1 New Users Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cotswolds / California Posts: 3,365	That's an awesome spec for the price. And just look at that torque curve, it looks almost too good.

26th March 2008, 03:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
nick poulton GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sussex Posts: 135	Bloody hell that is nice, I am sooooo tempted by this as I have the money sitting in my account waiting to pay of a credit card! If I could sell the rex then this would be mine. Bump for a great spec 32. Nick

26th March 2008, 03:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Major_Sarcasm GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Isle of Wight, UK Posts: 708	Thanks for the bump, Nick. I have a chap who's got the money and desperately wants the car but can't get down here for about a week and a half due to a death in the family He tried giving me a deposit via PayPal last night to hold it for him but I said I'd rather someone viewed before making that kind of commitment. So, the upshot is; she's still for sale, but won't be for long

26th March 2008, 06:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Johnny_Firpo GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: near Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 17	-> JUN inspired front grill, R34 grill badge where can I get such a grill? it looks amazing

27th March 2008, 10:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Adam Kindness GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 2,210	We (fee and I) both like this car..... just need you to hold on for maybe 2 months till Ins clears LOL cant see it still being for sale then though best of luck

27th March 2008, 11:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
kismetcapitan GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seoul Korea Posts: 6,401	I'd buy that, if I didn't already have one 8.5K is a bargain, I've spent five times that bringing my own gunmetal R32 up to similar specs. FIVE TIMES THAT! I'll go cry a river now...