paul_k 1,297 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 GTR Buyers Guide Below is a list of issues that I have had after more than 7 years of ownership of the first 09 GTR delivered April 9th 2009. Mileage covered 77,000 miles.Updated with 2016 GTR 4 years ownership 31,000 miles These cars are very reliable and both have never broken down. 2009 GTR Bellhousing rattleInstrument cluster back light failure. Mileage is set back to 0 miles after a change.Audio unit failureSteering lock recallSmall Rust bubbles under door mirror, top corners and lower edge of the doorPoor quality soft paint which is easily chipped or damaged by bird cr!pCracked rear wheels inner rim of rearsLight Wheel corrosionScraping of outer edge of the wheel when fitting run flatsClacking front discs when low speed turningRear camber bolts coming loose and rusting - loud clonking noise when 0.9g turn or over speed bumps or road camber changesIncorrect wheel alignment normally leading to rear inside edge tyre wearCracked front disc holes when driven at the trackRattle from inside drivers doorBuzzing noise from interior from right rear passenger under side windowBuzzing noise from centre consoleTPMS valve slow leak due to cracked valve housingTyre Pressure monitoring system requiring a reset by dealer after a punctureBottom of Front lip easily scraped on kerbBoot strut loose rod end fixingRusty rear under tray mounting brackets and hardwareWet inside bootLazy drivers seat belt retractionIntermittent high engine oil consumptionDriveshaft minor seal leaksBilstein damper minor leaksY pipe rusting Issues that I have not had but others have: Fogging headlightsWear on drivers side bolsterCracked or broken front disc padsGearbox only selecting 1,3,5 or 2,4,6 - sticky solenoids or shift fork problemsGearbox driveshaft oil seal weepLightly Crazed or cracked tyre tread due to excess heat when trackedFront caliper colour faded due to excess heat when trackedCorroded IntercoolersRear subframe rusted throughABS pump failureworn bush on rear anti-roll bar 2016 GTR 4 years old 31,000 miles Issues: Power Steering Pump Failure Correct service intervals and history all in order1200 mile optimisation should be completed 2009-2010 6 months 6000 miles2011 onwards 12 months 9000 milesYearly optimisation some HPCs treat this as a separate service and don't do it unless you ask! Check tranny and engine oil temperature history using consult 3Check for ECU changes Although very rare Engine failure due to poor tune - sold as a stock engine with mods removed has happenedCam chain stretch change at around 90,000 miles or earlier if any noise. 2 Quote 2016 GT-R Recaro Black. Stage 1 engine and gearbox remap epic! No 1 GT-R Black Black from Marshalls. Helmet signed by Mizuno...Paul_S Reversing Camera - Sold. Sept 01 2004 Z GT gunmetal Alezan gone but not forgotten Link to post Share on other sites
T.C 444 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Wow thanks for that Paul. I only knew of a few of them so a brilliant buyers guide. Quote White 370 Nismo 2013. Link to post Share on other sites
AnilS 49 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Excellent Paul :thumbs: Can someone tell me if this kit is std: BluetoothXenonsUSB/Hard drive stereo I may be looking at getting one Quote Beauty and the Beast Link to post Share on other sites
JohnFK 4,611 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Re: the list. Nothing that wont polish out...... 1 Quote 62/176 Ultra Yellow GT4 350Z - "Muttley" (it was the only Z in the village ....) Champagne R35 GT-R MY15 Premium 45th Anniversary Edition - "The Expensive Mistress" Vermilion Red R35 GT-R MY14 with Recaros - "The Car with No Name" Blade Silver Juke NISMO Manual - "Dumbo" Storm White Enhanced R35 GT-R MY11 with Recaros - "The General" Titanium R35 GT-R MY09 Premium Edition - "Dastardly" [Volkswagen Up! GTi, 5-door, White] Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 8,952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Excellent Paul :thumbs: Can someone tell me if this kit is std: BluetoothXenonsUSB/Hard drive stereo I may be looking at getting one Wow! Welcome back mate. Long time... I hope you get one and come along to some meets 1 Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
JohnFK 4,611 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Bluetooth is standard, as are Xenons USB connector is standard, but cant remember whether the Hard Drive was there from 09 ...... Quote 62/176 Ultra Yellow GT4 350Z - "Muttley" (it was the only Z in the village ....) Champagne R35 GT-R MY15 Premium 45th Anniversary Edition - "The Expensive Mistress" Vermilion Red R35 GT-R MY14 with Recaros - "The Car with No Name" Blade Silver Juke NISMO Manual - "Dumbo" Storm White Enhanced R35 GT-R MY11 with Recaros - "The General" Titanium R35 GT-R MY09 Premium Edition - "Dastardly" [Volkswagen Up! GTi, 5-door, White] Link to post Share on other sites
paul_k 1,297 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hard drive was standard USB connection was from 59 cars which had the optional Nav Quote 2016 GT-R Recaro Black. Stage 1 engine and gearbox remap epic! No 1 GT-R Black Black from Marshalls. Helmet signed by Mizuno...Paul_S Reversing Camera - Sold. Sept 01 2004 Z GT gunmetal Alezan gone but not forgotten Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 3,879 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 If I test drive a GT-R, would I be able to use the car's onboard audio/nav/telemetry system to tell me if it's been on a track? If so, how do I do it? Also, can the same system give me any more information about the car's history or condition that might be handy? ps - test driving today at 10am! Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
paul_k 1,297 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Enjoy the test driveThe onboard telemetry does not give maximum temperatures, speed, or G etc or history unfortunatelyHistorical tranny, engine oil temps etc have to be downloaded using Consult 3 or similar 1 Quote 2016 GT-R Recaro Black. Stage 1 engine and gearbox remap epic! No 1 GT-R Black Black from Marshalls. Helmet signed by Mizuno...Paul_S Reversing Camera - Sold. Sept 01 2004 Z GT gunmetal Alezan gone but not forgotten Link to post Share on other sites
Chubbs 3,879 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Enjoy the test driveThe onboard telemetry does not give maximum temperatures, speed, or G etc or history unfortunatelyHistorical tranny, engine oil temps etc have to be downloaded using Consult 3 or similar Thanks Paul, so I suppose I'll just use my normal technique - kick the tyres and see if they fall off. 1 Quote A to Zee to B Link to post Share on other sites
paul_k 1,297 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I've just updated this to include paint damage from bird droppings,loose boot strut rod end fixing,TPMS valve body leak 2 Quote 2016 GT-R Recaro Black. Stage 1 engine and gearbox remap epic! No 1 GT-R Black Black from Marshalls. Helmet signed by Mizuno...Paul_S Reversing Camera - Sold. Sept 01 2004 Z GT gunmetal Alezan gone but not forgotten Link to post Share on other sites
paul_k 1,297 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 A few more updates... Quote 2016 GT-R Recaro Black. Stage 1 engine and gearbox remap epic! No 1 GT-R Black Black from Marshalls. Helmet signed by Mizuno...Paul_S Reversing Camera - Sold. Sept 01 2004 Z GT gunmetal Alezan gone but not forgotten Link to post Share on other sites
paul_k 1,297 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Thought I would update this as my 2016 GTR is now 3 years old and have not had a single issue. Clearly Nissan do learn from their early issues. 2 Quote 2016 GT-R Recaro Black. Stage 1 engine and gearbox remap epic! No 1 GT-R Black Black from Marshalls. Helmet signed by Mizuno...Paul_S Reversing Camera - Sold. Sept 01 2004 Z GT gunmetal Alezan gone but not forgotten Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_S 8,952 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Thought I would update this as my 2016 GTR is now 3 years old and have not had a single issue.Clearly Nissan do learn from their early issues.That's good to hear Paul Quote 'A standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods' *one of 40 don't you know! WARNING - DO NOT TRUST NavTool WITH YOUR MONEY Link to post Share on other sites
blobbish 1,798 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Yes very.... 1 Quote Current - 2009 GTR Premium, Stage 2Current - 2010 370z Black Edition, DeCat, Milltek Exhaust, EcuTek, Custom Horsham Developments SC air 2 air, Reversing Camera, 20mm Eibach Spacers, Braded SS Brake Lines. Plus many more mods. Currently running 551/400Black Skoda Fabia, too many mods to mention 290BHP now with the son. Link to post Share on other sites
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