VR30DDTT vs VR38DETT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VR38DETT BUY 78/100
+3 points over VR30DDTT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VR30DDTT Nissan
0 / 100
BUY VR38DETT Nissan

Specifications

VR30DDTT
VR38DETT
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
78
Years
2016--present
2007--2024
Displacement
2997 cc
3799 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
300--400 hp
485--600 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€2,000--€8,000

Character

VR30DDTT

"400Z, Infiniti Q50/Q60. Modern twin-turbo V6. Direct injection. Carbon buildup. Water pump. Gallery gasket concern (early Q50/Q60). Z performance excellent."

VR38DETT

"GT-R R35. Hand-built V6. Incredibly strong internals. Transmission (GR6) is the weak link not engine. Oil changes critical. 800hp+ builds on stock engine common."

Issues Comparison

VR30DDTT 1

▲ HIGH
Gallery gasket concern (early Q50) €500--€2,000 40,000 km--100,000 km

VR38DETT 1

▲ HIGH
GR6 transmission (not engine) €2,000--€8,000 40,000 km--100,000 km

Models

VR30DDTT 2

Z RZ34 2023--present Z RZ34 2023--present

VR38DETT 7

GT-R R35 2012--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2011--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2017--present
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