Chris Wilson Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I believe it will be one of those cars where savvy dismantlers will do very nicely out of selling bits to keep older ones running viably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Jesus wept. Give me a Porsche any day Something to be said for 20K service schedules, fixed servicing costs and cheaper parts. We sold our's this morning. It needs 4 tyres (done nearly 12k). Got a price of just over £1200 For the Dunlops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 A rough example of costs based on using Nissan HPC's and original parts only: I believe Nissan may have changed some of these prices recently. Tyres: £ 2.2K - £2.5K depending on dealer. Discs and Pads all round: £3.7- 4K Gearbox oil change - Needs changing if you exceed Nissan's recommended temperature threshold: £388 ( 600ish with labour) Spark Plugs: £160 Engine oil: £95 Oil filter: £7 Air filter: £23. Front lip, should you damage it: Circa £1100 Services: 6k or 6 months, and 12K or 12 months (whichever comes 1st). With pre and post track day inspections costing anything from £60 to £250. If you're not bothered about warranty the costs can be reduced considerably by using non standard parts and GT-R specialists. That's the thing about new cars - warranty. You would most likely be able to reduce costs by massive percentages by not using a dealer. It's like OEM parts for the supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 That's the thing about new cars - warranty. You would most likely be able to reduce costs by massive percentages by not using a dealer. It's like OEM parts for the supra. Yeah, they are more expensive, but often best suited for the task as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 That's the thing about new cars - warranty. You would most likely be able to reduce costs by massive percentages by not using a dealer. It's like OEM parts for the supra. Thing is if you want to sell it within 5 years of buying, people want to see main dealer servicing etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativename Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Something to be said for 20K service schedules, fixed servicing costs and cheaper parts. For the Dunlops? Run flat Potenza's. Only problem is the back's are on back order till December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Yeah, they are more expensive, but often best suited for the task as well. Lots of parts aren't made by the manufactorer though, just branded. Spark plugs, oils etc, brakes are the obvious ones. Electronics too. But if you buy OEM, you know you're getting the right stuff. I quess it's a lottery with some of the alternatives Thing is if you want to sell it within 5 years of buying, people want to see main dealer servicing etc. Very true, but if it's only going to be worth 16k in 5 years then it's not going to matter as much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Run flat Potenza's. Only problem is the back's are on back order till December. There does seem to be a general supply problem for GT-R tyres at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativename Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Very true, but if it's only going to be worth 16k in 5 years then it's not going to matter as much! Thats a worse case value, one company was quoting just over £20k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Jesus wept. Give me a Porsche any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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