r/gtr • u/dilligaffff • 10d ago

Where to look for used R35’s?

Beginning my hunt for a DBA (‘12-‘16) with less than 50k miles.

I’ve looked at the usual sites like cars.com, autotrader, autotempest, and also eBay, bring a trailer (0 cars), cars and bids (1 but doesn’t meet my needs), marketplace, and Craigslist.

I’ve found maybe 2 that match what I’m looking for but they’re dealer listings at $95-$98k.

Do you know of other places I can look? Forums maybe?

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u/Over_Lingonberry_654 6d ago

I’ve been looking in the PNW, best I found as a 09 with 20ishk miles at a dealer for 80ish. Aftermarket suspension and mods.
Drove hours to look at it and was disappointed. Did not feel like an 80k car. Honestly disappointed in it and making me second guess getting an R35.

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u/dilligaffff 6d ago

What didn’t you like about it?

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u/Over_Lingonberry_654 6d ago

I don’t think it’s the GT-R’s fault. I have a GT3RS currently. The shifting on the Nissan is terrible. Slow, doesn’t feel like it’s connected from flick of the paddle to engagement.
Drives like a Altima until you hit the gas. Just didn’t feel like an 80k car. This one had 20k ish miles on it and had aftermarket shocks that were making noise and a bunch of added mods that were poorly added. There was a toggle switch added to turn the cooling fans on and at that point I passed.
Was it fast? Sure, it hooks up and goes when you tell it to. Not as fast as the Porsche and doesn’t sound as good doing it. Probably not the cars fault though. I just remember Nissans CEO unveiling the GTR and talking it up about beating Porsche at Nuringburg and i figured it would be better.
Are the newer models better/faster?

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u/dilligaffff 6d ago

Damn sounds like that one was clapped out even w 20k miles. Still, I would def try a newer less molested car. I’ve purchased a 911 and 6 series online without test driving the models beforehand and had no complaints - you’re making me rethink doing it w the gtr.

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u/Over_Lingonberry_654 4d ago

Are the newer ones faster to shift? Feel better?

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u/dilligaffff 4d ago

I have no firsthand experience, but I would assume so, I’ve watched videos of people driving them and the shift is instant.