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The R35 is expensive to run: tires, brakes, and major services dominate the budget. Published owner and reference figures put a set of the OEM-spec tires at roughly $1,500-$1,900, brake rotors around $1,800 and pads ~$1,400 over several years, a dealer oil change near $300, and a transmission-fluid service (about every 35,000 miles) near $400; one documented seven-year maintenance log totaled ~$17,400. RepairPal pegs the average annual maintenance at ~$920 (versus ~$500 for a typical Nissan). Budget for these as recurring costs, not surprises.

Check — Price the specific tires and brakes for the car and confirm when transmission/differential fluid and the last major service were done; a deferred-maintenance GT-R can need thousands soon after purchase.