Nissan GT-R - real world running costs......
Discussion
The PH search function doesn't appear to be working and I've gone back though quite a few pages on here but haven't found anything really conclusive.
I am thinking of treating myself in 12-18 months from now and have eyed up either a 3.6 TDV8 Range Rover Vogue or a Nissan GT-R (completely different I know).
The running costs of the Range Rover don't appear to be that bad, I work in the motor trade and can source consumables etc relatively cheaply myself.
However, as spectacular as the GT-R is, some running costs stories have frightened me; mandatory services every 6 months irrespective of mileage, warranty voided if LC is used (why advertise it in the first place then???), ridiculously expensive brake discs, pads etc.
Are they a money pit? I've been looking on Classified and noticed that many people don't keep them for long; is there a reason behind that? Are the running costs that bad? Or am I being paranoid?
I know there is popular mantra on here "If you have to ask, you can't afford it", that is silly, If I don't know, I'll never know if I can or can't afford to run such a car.
I am thinking of treating myself in 12-18 months from now and have eyed up either a 3.6 TDV8 Range Rover Vogue or a Nissan GT-R (completely different I know).
The running costs of the Range Rover don't appear to be that bad, I work in the motor trade and can source consumables etc relatively cheaply myself.
However, as spectacular as the GT-R is, some running costs stories have frightened me; mandatory services every 6 months irrespective of mileage, warranty voided if LC is used (why advertise it in the first place then???), ridiculously expensive brake discs, pads etc.
Are they a money pit? I've been looking on Classified and noticed that many people don't keep them for long; is there a reason behind that? Are the running costs that bad? Or am I being paranoid?
I know there is popular mantra on here "If you have to ask, you can't afford it", that is silly, If I don't know, I'll never know if I can or can't afford to run such a car.
Wow, £750 for brake pads and fluid change? OUCH. Is that from a main dealer or independant?
I sold some EBC GT-R brake pads recently for £300 + VAT recently (red stuff if I recall correctly) along with DOT4 brake fluid. Customer uses me regularly (for bits for other cars) and hasn't complained about them. Granted, his car is an import but don't think that would matter?
I sold some EBC GT-R brake pads recently for £300 + VAT recently (red stuff if I recall correctly) along with DOT4 brake fluid. Customer uses me regularly (for bits for other cars) and hasn't complained about them. Granted, his car is an import but don't think that would matter?
Gassing Station | Japanese Chat | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff