Nissan GT-R Daily Driving Costs, As Shared by a Car Spotter Who Bought One

To feel up to speed with the current models, you'll probably need a 542 hp (550 PS) model, with these cars having entered production in 2012. In the US, you can grab one of these starting for, say, 70 grand. As for Old Continent customers, they'll have to pay at least EUR60,000 for a decent-condition Godzilla.

Nevertheless, if you're considering adorning your driveway/parking spot with such a JDM delight, you should also take other costs into account. And we're here to give you an estimate, coming from an Italian car spotter who has acquired a 550 PS R35.

We're talking about Marchettino, one of the most famous Youtube car spotters out there. The man's latest video sees him talking about the costs of daily driving a GT-R, with Marchetinno explaining everything from the driver's seat of his Godzilla.

He discusses aspects such as fuel efficiency, tires, scheduled maintenance, annual tax and insurance, as well as unexpected expenses and brake pads/discs.

The last category requires special attention. You see, since the GT-R is quite a heavy beast, it will eat pads for breakfast. And don't imagine everything in this area has to do with you using the brake pedal.

For one thing, the ESP, which works by using individual wheel braking, is also a reason for which you'll need often brake system maintenance. And with the Nissan halo car always dancing about during sporty driving, the ESP light is almost a constant presence on the dashboard.

P.S.: We have to appreciate the sacrifice of a Youtuber who makes himself sweat by thinking of how much money his GT-R has devoured so far.