[daniel_3855]

hi guys, in the market for a gt-r

any advice on what to look out for?

brake disc for cracking is the 1st thing to check, and make sure not due for any major service.

?

going to look at a 10 reg tonight black edition. 27k miles up for 38k. but has 3 pre owners, he is the 4th owner but has owned the car for 3 years! how strange! so its like in the 1st year it passed though 3 owners!????

can't wait to get out my rs3! hate it!

 

[Evo9lution]

Recommend doing a search mate as there's loads of stuff on here already but the general ones will be:

- Brakes cracking as you said

- Bellhousing rattle (will be covered by extended warranty if the car has one - check if it's already been replaced by an upgraged one from Litchfield or Middlehurst etc.)

- Tyres, inner shoulder (camber is quite severe ...)

- Condensation in the headlights (again, will be a warranty fix ...)

- Check that gears change smoothly (could be a sign of potential solenoid fix required)

It may be a good idea to dear for deankenny's yhreads. the poor guy has had some bad luck with his purchase and it may give you soem idea what to look out for.

And welcome to the GTROC!

 

[bobbie]

Check everything you can you do not want to buy a shagged out one, check if its been launched at all, also check transmission temps, and also the most important of all do the HPI check!!!!!!!

Bobby

 

[Chronos]

'10 reg tonight black edition. 27k miles up for 38'

thats cheap, hope its good example for you bud link??

 

[b4l81]

I wanted to look at this, but too far for me to go if it turns out to be a lemon

been to see a few and they have been lol

good luck!

 

[goRt]

Check out the stock on Litchfield's website, there are a couple on there that might suit.

 

[Naurulokki]

I'm a newbie here but can't stop wondering why there isn't anykind of buyers guide or known issues or check before buying topic sticky here? I've been around only less than 2 weeks with username and maybe 2 months or so without registering. Yet even I've seen multiple posts like this; peoples asking about R35's known issues and what to look out when testdriving one.

Just my 2c.

 

[Chronos]

borrowed from another thread - thanks and props to Protegimus

So the list is (please append any I've omitted):
gearbox (additional maintenance)
bellhousing (Litchfield replacement)
brakes - cracked front disks or cracked pads (aftermarket replacement)
tyres - uneven wear
suspension geometry (ensure alignment completed as per special service schedule)
leaky shock absorbers (warranty)
headlights - condensation/failure (warranty)
steering lock recall (warranty)
transmission and driveshaft oil seals - known issue, they weep transmission fluid (warranty, lol use a specialist!)
head unit/MFD and dash LED's (warranty)

battery (pre 2010 had too low a capacity and runs flat very quickly, which in turn wrecks that battery)
interior squeaks & rattles
Undertray bolts missing/seized or plastic fixing clips broken or missing
Check the thin vertical metal stays in the front bumper - if they are bent it's easy to identify if the bumper/front lip has had a knock
Valve caps can be removed & TPMS works (valve service kit)
Alloys for damage/cracks (warranty)

MOT
Check service history with the dealer(s) that has maintained the car. Check service intervals and ensure they correspond to the recommendations, especially with regard to mileage and if tracked

Ensure the driveline fluids were replaced at the correct interval
stall starts (launches) and oil temperature history (EcuTek cable or Consult III)

Reliability is good when the car is properly maintained, also had mine two years and it's been a pleasure.
As per above there are lots of areas to improve on (at cost); where Nissan engineered to a minimal budget it has started to show up.

Protegimus

 

[daniel_3855]

thanks for all the advice guys. have printed the above off to take it with me when viewing lol bet the seller's going to hate me ha

 

[daniel_3855]

'10 reg tonight black edition. 27k miles up for 38'

thats cheap, hope its good example for you bud link??

on trader mate. its cheap coz it has 4 owners! all bought the car within the 1st year wtf! so the new owner will be the 5th owner. witch is really putting me off

 

[daniel_3855]

another 10 plate with brand new engine! thats tempting also on trader, 45k miles on clocks for 40k by lightcliffe

 

[Chronos]

whys 4 owners bad? problem car?

 

[Henry 145]

Litchfield's have a 2010 listed today I noticed on their website

Big spec

 

[perrin21]

you could have my car for £35,500 but better be quick or Nissan are having it as they have agreed a deal against an my11. Drives lovely, Full service history, latest ecutek gearbox software and stage 1 software and front pipe. New brakes front and rear. John @ middlehurst knows the car very well and has kept it in tip top condition. Miles are above average at 49k but its been mothered and never launched or tracked. DMG colour etc. PM me if interested. 59 plate sat nav model in excellent condition also had 2012 bell housing fitted.

 

[deankenny]

GTR, Never launched 59 plate?

C'mon now.

 

[perrin21]

GTR, Never launched 59 plate?

C'mon now.

Genuine 0 launches, can be proved on ecutek

 

[deankenny]

Wow, I know it took me a good few months before I did my one and only launch.

I actually prefer the pull of already rolling at 20-30mph and accelerating, more of a buzz then the launch for me.

 

[SamboGrove]

Litchfield's have a 2010 listed today I noticed on their website

Big spec

Is that yours Henry?

Very nicely specced MY10 if it is :thumbsup:

 

[Danny Danger]

How do the ecutek cables work. Does it only work on cars that have been mapped or can it read the standard ecu to tell if it's been launched etc

 

[Paul63]

The my10 with new engine at lightcliffe hasn't even been run in as all the miles were done on old engine so will be a good buy for someone