The NISSAN GT-R R35 BUYERS GUIDE | Common Problems & Quirks

The Nissan GT-R has become somewhat of a performance benchmark over the last 12 years. Early cars go for as little as £30,000 but BEWARE; Troublesome cars can become VERY costly.
This Nissan GT-R buying guide is here to help you identify the expensive pit falls when shopping for your very own Nissan GT-R.
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[@chrismason6857]

Great advice and great quality video. Very professional. Especially the gearbox advice. Congratulations.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

My dream car, driven a couple of them and love them. Great buying guide and full of great information.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks for the comment. You can keep the guide handy for when the day comes to buy yours!

[@bradbeilby]

Love these vids, learnt loads about r8's, gtr's and corvettes. Plus general buying advice. Keep up the awesome content ☺️

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks Bradley, I really appreciate your comment and we will certainly keep going so long as people keep watching!

[@totom5095]

Great over view . Enjoyed watching . Thank you

[@trading-university.]

Excellent guide, thanks mate. Will use in my GTR hunt

[@Diamondc4life]

Great videos! Lots of care and fun while your doing your videos! Here from 🇺🇸

[@johnnyaiken]

Thats the best buyers guide on here, Fantastic.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Glad you think so!

[@aaronwpaterson]

Lovely colour! Lovely Review!

[@Toblakai77]

Super helpful as I am looking into these bad boys, nice to have this knowledge

[@ScottishCarClan]

Very welcome jamie. Thanks for the comment!

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks for watching! As mentioned in the video - If you need any TPMS units let me know and I'll happily send them to you for free. Happy GTR'ing!

[@r35gtrfan51]

Love your shows, didnt know how much of a following these cars have till I bought one. Would you post the TPMS units to Australia?, love to put them to use..with covid19 cant get any bits n pieces...

[@ryansmith4028]

Hi there! are the TPMS still available? i genuinely have been looking to get some as 2 of mine are playing up 😩

[@1969Punjabi]

Excellent review mate. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@marmaladebrah]

epic video, thanks brother!

[@angrydwarf6563]

Fantastic guide. Great channel. Subscribed.

[@ScottishCarClan]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jparker1695]

Literally the dream spec gtr.

[@andriy31-gamer24]

Thanks buddy very nice review

[@DIYProjectX]

Great review as always. Subbed.

[@ghanajr]

Great video lad👌

[@GreyFoxNinjaFan]

Love the subtle parallel between a driveway mounted lay-z-spa next to the wheelie bin.

[@The52blocks]

Excellent vid. Subbed

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks for the sub!

[@junes118]

That colour omg 😍

[@AS-gr8vf]

Best colour on it

[@davidtonner423]

Very helpful👍

[@ScottishCarClan]

My pleasure David, thanks for watching.

[@shn22530]

What a car bro. I’d like this in the same colour. 😍😍😍

[@jezworld]

Dabbling with buying one of these or a 2020 a90 supra. Coming from a E92 M3 so weighing up performance, gripes, road presence etc. Convince me please! This vid has reassured me a lot

[@Weirdo_on_yt724]

That R35 looks so clean ❤

[@ScottishCarClan]

It was brand new 😁

[@richardbaker2730]

Great review, my front speaker was basically rotten so needs replacing, looks like it gets damp. Thx

[@laurenmckenzie4666]

Love an underdog. Although that’s not really the case 😂🥰

[@Netryon]

Perfect image is your home, fence and the car.

[@supayota7265]

Got it. Check everything!

[@ScottishCarClan]

Twice!

[@m.allmark]

Very nice colour as well :p

[@ScottishCarClan]

Very Very nice colour!

[@TheTeppen92]

What is your opinion on the COBB/AP tuning box/chip? Im looking to buy a 2010 gtr and there is innstalled a AccessPort tuning box on it.

[@jonkinnear-mt1yk]

Always wanted a Skyline, but the R35 is becoming a better option, with the price of Skyline GT-R's getting ridiculous.

[@Firasmk_]

i hope to watch this one day before I buy it.

[@ScottishCarClan]

You will! Let us know when that day arrives.

[@ULSK23]

so cool 👍🏻😍 speed car

[@myroadtours6147]

I can't fit my hand between the front seat and rear seat of my GTR. Not only does the rear passengers need to be tiny...so does the people in the front seats in order to allow any leg room for the rear.

[@willhannigan1103]

Nice x

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

If you guys ever wanna buy older GTRs like 2009+ it has stickers on the hood, fenders, rear trunk. That way you know that the car was never in an accident. As you can't Buy replacement stickers that came with the car. It has vin number on them. Love how people say older GT-Rs have issues, you buying used car. You never know what you getting yourself into. Knew a guy with 2017 that had plenty of issues like a lemon 😂

[@ScottishCarClan]

Amazing tip right here! Thanks for the comment.

[@teabaggins3517]

Good tip. I had an 09, drove it for 150,000 km. Transmission broke, 1 was tsb clip, then I had clutch b basket breaking. I also had water in lights, av unit died. Other than that it was solid. I have a 2017 now and zero issues so far. I am sure newer ones are more reliable because they ironed out issues every year. This is available pretty much for any car not just GT-R. First year model usually has issues.

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

@@teabaggins3517 yep. 09 had issues with LCD . When i got mine and I'm second owner. The original owner replaced under warranty. I think with 2011 unit , i have backup camera. First thing i did. I build the trans. It is stage 2 ams trans that's done by Shep.. again i paid 45k for my GT-R. Not 90k for 2017+ ;) and im 😊

[@teabaggins3517]

@@StreetDrivenDaily when my basket B broke I shipped a trans from Jacks to Japan where I live because building a trans here is more like 30,000 $. Jacks was just 10,000$... The clutch baskets though, I think 2017 are same as 2009 so probably mine will blow up at some point. The Jacks trans was starting to act up after 40,000km so I decided to just sell and buy another one. Incredibly sold it for almost same price I paid for it.. So overall the only cost in 7 years of ownership was the maintenance. I was FBO for 100,000km and engine had zero issues. Reliable car

[@teabaggins3517]

R u on battalion30five?

[@Kofithecreator94]

Hey Do you have an extra TPS competente for the tire pressure light? It would be super awesome if you did, I have a light on in my GTR

[@ScottishCarClan]

These are all gone sadly Kofi. We’ve had good success with the “T-Pro” TPMS sensors though, the Nissan ones are very expensive. They don’t pay us to say that, we just know they work good.

[@NOOLIMITTTV]

In Terms Of The Four Names Of The Engine Builders, Does This Change Each Or Is It The Same For A Certain Period Of Time?

[@stephencameron7437]

All four technicians produce engines at the same time.

[@referencechannel996]

The negotiation on GTRs R35 are more like “take it or leave it” cause those are going sky high

[@heavy12inchsub79]

Imagine 4 guys building motors worldwide 🌐😱

[@ScottishCarClan]

Busy guys!

[@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072]

This guy is so cool !!! lol

[@ScottishCarClan]

Why thank you ;-)

[@HankAbell]

So, what does the blue smoke coming out of the exhaust signify?

[@ScottishCarClan]

It's tricky to capture on camera but it was just clear steam as the exhaust condensation burnt off. Blue smoke would be bad news!

[@onizuka186]

Where can i find the tpms sensor?

[@stu1944]

Forgot to mention the ticking noise from the front wheel/brakes usually missing the one clip

[@ScottishCarClan]

Great tip Stu! I did miss that one.

[@weijia1659]

Which clip are we talking about here ?

[@stu1944]

@@weijia1659 the safety clip on the pads nissan usually only put one on where it's ment to have 2

[@brianlin4648]

is this the track edition?

[@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072]

Heres some advice Make sure the car has a engine in so lift the bonnet ,, it should be under there ,, god this guy is so bright !!!

[@ScottishCarClan]

This did make me chuckle... fair play :) Thanks for watching

[@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072]

@@ScottishCarClan Thought you would like that

[@georget10i]

10:24 - 👀 My BMW makes a noise like that

[@GoldenK9Campers]

Feel stupid asking this.. but the lock to lock maneuver.. what exactly is this? Can you explain more.. Is that hard acceleration while making manuevers with steering wheel. How would you do this on a test drive.. not exactly on a track? confused. What's the concern with wheelhop from front and not rear? Is this because transmission should be using rear wheels.. and not front.. and only use front when rear is slipping?

[@ScottishCarClan]

No stupid questions here! The r35 front diff is completely open and should allow completely independent wheel rotation so excess wheel hop from the front suggests something isn’t right. No need to acceleration heavily, just slow speed manoeuvring will show any problems.

[@GoldenK9Campers]

@@ScottishCarClan Thanks much !!

[@The.Garage.Studio]

@@ScottishCarClan Yeah.. one more stupid questions.. Does this wheel hop indicate an issue with the front differential, or the transmission? Thanks so much !!

[@albertthescientist7450]

Can someone explain what’s the front wheel hop? Didn’t understand what he means

[@ScottishCarClan]

Hey! It’s where you can feel the wheels skip on the surface

[@samstewart8511]

looking to upgrade from a 370z would one of these be too much of a jump?

[@ScottishCarClan]

Hi Sam, not at all! That would be a great upgrade. Just be ready for bills for maintenance and repair to increase fairly dramatically. So long as you budget this in you'll love it!

[@samstewart8511]

Cheers could grab an 09 rn but wanting to wait and get a couple years newer and max three owners

[@robsonrissotrainer]

Why you speal nassan instead of nissan?

[@Ghostmain01]

How about a 2012 GT-R im getting a used one and I’m scared that maybe that year doesn’t have a good history

[@ScottishCarClan]

No reason to avoid a 2012! It’s got all of the gearbox revisions that the 09/10 were missing. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[@richardbaker2730]

I had a 2012 since new, no issues apart from front speakers rotten.

[@_Projectsolace]

Equivalent to 41k USD yeah there's absolutely no R35's for under 55k unless it's salvaged and 10 owners

[@ScottishCarClan]

That’s crazy! Prices are obviously that little bit higher on these in the US than the UK. Thanks for commenting

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

Paid 41k for mine. Not long ago. From private owner. Yeah it has 69k miles now. I'm second owner. No accidents. It's a 09. Car was never modified. Left me crap ton of room to mod it , first thing i did new rotors and pads plus stage 2 trans that can hold 800hp. Slapped rohana wheels on it and just enjoying it before I go crazy 😂

[@_Projectsolace]

@@StreetDrivenDaily 41k!??? You are lucky!! Good find. Enjoy my friend!

[@alanyu2806]

Did I hear that right, you can pick up a gtr for 30k British pound? The cheapest in Australia is like 100k AUD

[@stephencameron7437]

30k (uk GBP) would be an older CBA model and very high mileage! Current EBA more like £80k!

[@RJ-se9op]

what is cba eba?

[@AD-gt6zh]

@@RJ-se9op Different models of R35GTR - The CBA's are the earlier cars

[@onizuka186]

I got an 09 for 4 years now and it is absolutely phenomenal. Not issues at all and i daily drive it. Just make all the fluid changes in time and it will run for ever

[@superfast123]

Do u work on it ur self?

[@onizuka186]

@@superfast123 yes i did everything myself. It is really easy like other cars

[@superfast123]

@@onizuka186 nice I dont have the skills to do it my self so this car will be to expensive for me

[@onizuka186]

@@superfast123 you can learn easy 👍🏼 and yes if you pay a shop to do it yes it is expensive

[@21exodus]

always wanted one of these but the 6 speed is a heavy argument to why im more interest in the American C8 Corvette or Hellcats

[@ScottishCarClan]

I can understand that. All I would say is the double clutch trans in the GTR is a very good fit! It matches the car very well.

[@ungurdani8346]

Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe .

[@wesleydumas7011]

Where you finding a GTR for $30k

[@Piratexxx10]

R35 owner here

[@ScottishCarClan]

Hello fellow owner 👋🏼 how do you like your car?

[@Piratexxx10]

@@ScottishCarClan it’s a machine always wants to go fast no regrets very well build

[@peterwood2633]

I hear a common quirk is wallet evaporation syndrome

[@ScottishCarClan]

Peter, we're still trying to find a fix for this fault. Not having much luck though! :-)

[@danielclesse6272]

driving 33000km just to get to work and back in a year.... not payable when I have to change oil every 6000km for nearly a 1000€

[@Zorrolord]

30k??? These cost like double in countries like Germany and Austria.... wtf

[@ScottishCarClan]

When we published this video yes! 30k would buy one. In fact I bought one myself for 32k a few years ago. Now however your looking at 40+ minimum for an early one.

[@Xclusives10]

1:15 Pictures what to look for would be useful. :)

[@ScottishCarClan]

I will try to add one soon! Thanks for your comment.

[@ahmaddayyan4212]

old top gear is beter

[@ScottishCarClan]

The fact you even have us in the running with a multi million pound funded tv show is quite the compliment! Thanks :-)

[@alphabeta3383]

All these problems are making it not worth it to get a gtr35

[@ScottishCarClan]

Hey! Don't be put off, the GTR is a very reliable car for what it is. The truth is if we cover any car in this much detail there will always be inherent issues. I don't make these buyers guides to scare you off, just to inform and let you make sure you buy a good one !

[@EJ257IHI]

Agreed, for a car that cost between $90,000 to $120,000, all these problems, nice car on paper.

[@umarg06]

Wtf is a wheel hop

[@magz1076]

12 years more like over 30 years.

[@ScottishCarClan]

I should have specified R35! Fair comment; you got me :-)

[@premier_competitions7342]

hook up with us bro

[@SuperJoobers]

Great car! Slightly over engineered.

[@davida7713]

Had 2017 Gtr for a short time & I hated it tbh. Noisy very unrefined suspension , horrible clunky 6 speed gearbox , cheap economy materials used especially in the very now dated interior. IMO these are so over rated , over hyped & was a massive disappointment !

[@ScottishCarClan]

Thanks for the comment David. That's really interesting as most who have owned one love them! The way I view it because you're getting such good 'bang for buck' in performance terms its a little easier to overlook the cheaper materials etc. Was it an early GT-R you had or a later 2017 onward one?

[@davida7713]

@@ScottishCarClan it was a facelift 2017 deep blue Pearl recaro model. Very out dated now compared to the latest competition . Plus it’s hardly a bargain considering there now costing over 80k .

[@bobbybooshay5854]

@@davida7713 what did you replace it with?

[@davida7713]

@@bobbybooshay5854 f80 m3 comp pack which is 10 times the car

[@bobbybooshay5854]

@@davida7713 I was thinking of whether to get the M3 or the GTR... I'm still so undecided 😩

[@lovehunter6975]

30k in greece one will cost you 140k used lol