US Ultima GTR for low price
Discussion
Hello everyone, this is one of my first postings. I live in New Jersey, USA and have been watching the Ultima Sports company grow since 1999. I have also been wanting to get an Ultima GTR for quite some time but I just have a few questions. How much garage space will I need? I have seen the price of the kit on ultimasports.co.uk, and that is fairly cheap! But, after engine, tranny, seats, tires, wheels, everything, that puts the Ultima GTR in the 60-$70k range which is slightly out of my reach at this time. Is there a way I can build an Ultima GTR for about $35k-$40k?
>>> Edited by ULTIMALOVER on Tuesday 10th September 01:10
>>> Edited by ULTIMALOVER on Tuesday 10th September 01:10
I think it is possible... if you think about it, you will 5k for the factory wheels and tires, 2k-3k for seats, and about 7-10 for the engine and tranny... so that is more in the range of 45k... plus a few other lil things... but closer to 40 than 60k... (at least I think those are decent estimates)
A $40K GTR is possible (just). Engine and box can be easily sourced in the States. There are lots of alternatives to seats/wheels etc. However, you have to remember that there is what you might call a production spec. for the GTR and if you build it without the factory bits you end up with a "kitcar". However, it'd still be some car! MC
MC - wise words!
I started out with the intent of sourcing as many parts to keep the cost down as possible. However, I soon realised that:
a) It didn't do the car justice
b) The factory parts are of superior quality and very competitive price-wise (read cheaper) to similar alternatives
c) Non-standard builds are harder to sell when the time comes and demand a lower price.
It's a tough choice, but you're better off in the long run when you spread the cost over time if funds don't allow.
Of course, I ignored my own advice and have now pretty much max'd out in every area!!!!![](http://www.pistonheads.com/include/images/rotate.gif)
I started out with the intent of sourcing as many parts to keep the cost down as possible. However, I soon realised that:
a) It didn't do the car justice
b) The factory parts are of superior quality and very competitive price-wise (read cheaper) to similar alternatives
c) Non-standard builds are harder to sell when the time comes and demand a lower price.
It's a tough choice, but you're better off in the long run when you spread the cost over time if funds don't allow.
Of course, I ignored my own advice and have now pretty much max'd out in every area!!!!
![](http://www.pistonheads.com/include/images/rotate.gif)
Don't forget to add in the money for customs, transportation costs from the port, transportation costs to any location you may need (such as engine fitting at a garage), etc. etc. The hidden costs can add up so while the cost of materials may be about 40k, you could easily spend 60k.
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