How much did it cost to own it for 20 years and repair it?The owner talks about the real maintenance cost of the "first roadster"

What is the maintenance cost of the first roadster that entered the area of ​​old cars !? The 1990 Eunos Roadster V Special (NA6 type, hereafter Roadster) that I use is a green body with Nardi steering and It is a specification with a shift knob and a tongue-colored interior. At the time of its release, it was a popular model, and you might think of it when you imagined the first roadster.

How much is the maintenance cost of the "2nd generation GT-R"?Why is it "profitable" to repair even if you are in debt?

Depending on the model of the car of this model year, it may be difficult to maintain it, such as the genuine parts being discontinued. It's a rough idea to understand how much it has cost so far, but I would like to look back on the theme of maintenance costs. It doesn't cost as much as you care about 10 years from a new car, and it doesn't cost much for 10 years from a new car. Of course, apart from the tires, if you replace consumables such as oil and coolant for the engine, transmission, differential, etc. at each vehicle inspection, you will not incur any extra maintenance costs. The problem is after 10 years and 100,000 km. First of all, it costs money to replace the water around the engine, the water pump and the belt. Roughly, you should look at the normal vehicle inspection fee plus about 100,000 yen. By the way, when I ran about 80,000 km, the dealer mechanic who was indebted to me said, "If you don't know how many years you will ride because you haven't run that far, there is a way to replace it with a rebuilt product after a problem occurs. I don't think it's necessary to change up to 100,000 km. " We recommend the semi-shielded type, which is low-cost and has a degree of freedom in mounting parts. it is exchanged. The price is reasonable at 10,000 yen or less on the left and right, so you can choose your favorite headlight bulb. Also, the roadster tends to break the valve, probably because it vibrates a lot. The correct answer was to replace it with a semi-shielded type that can be replaced with an inexpensive valve that can be damaged immediately. It's very helpful because it's easy to replace with DIY, but I'm still worried about how long the H4 bulb will be sold in the era of LED heyday. Many manufacturers used to use similar sealed beams in Japan, but they are now rare. Semi-shielded headlights are reasonably available online, so why not try excluding online shopping sites! Save on maintenance costs by using online shopping! The original Roadster does not require special tools if it has DIY skills, and maintenance costs can be kept low in that respect as well. The same applies to ignition systems, and plug cords and spark plugs can be purchased at car supply stores to reduce costs. By the way, I found a sale item of a special plug cord at an automobile parts mass retailer that I used to go to often, and since I bought the cord, I was able to negotiate the price and buy it reasonably. Of course, if you replace the plug yourself, you can reduce the wages. Although it is a popular model, few shops currently have special parts in stock. It's hard to expect discounts on backordered items, but in today's Internet society, if you make good use of online shopping and do DIY maintenance, you can reduce unnecessary expenses even for old cars. If you are currently thinking about purchasing the first NA type or the second NB type, I think that you can reduce the maintenance cost if you have such a mindset. The audio failure is an unexpected expense, and a large piece of paper will fly out together with the replacement of the hood ... It was a story that would give a little expectation to those who have read so far, but the main subject is from here. I hear that maintaining an old car is a fight against rust, but in the open air model, not only the body but also the hood becomes a neck. It would be nice if it could be stored in the garage, but if you park in the blue sky, the acrylic window on the rear will deteriorate and you will need to replace the hood. At this time, the problem is whether to use the first NA type acrylic window hood or replace it with the NB type (second generation) glass hood that was standard at the time. Will be the turning point. In my case, I replaced it with an NB type frame and hood long ago. 300,000 yen flew at once here. And at about the same time when the hood was replaced, the audio (cassette tape + CD) radio broke down, and only this roadster could use the cassette tape, so I wanted to somehow be able to use the sound source of the cassette tape, and car supplies. I visited many stores. However, when the CD was in full swing from MD, I couldn't find a unit of radio + cassette tape, so I bought a large HDD car navigation system. This made it convenient, but it was later discovered that the early models of the first Roadster could only be used with a good car navigation system because they couldn't get a vehicle speed signal. Initially, I installed the model recommended by the car supply store, but the navigation system didn't work at all, so I replaced it with a more expensive model in a few days. It was saved because the car supplies store paid the replacement wages, but it cost 200,000 yen including the navigation system and wages. This navigation has also stopped responding for several years, so I am currently wearing a memory-type car navigation system. By the way, it cost about 80,000 yen including the main body and wages at that time. And when the mileage exceeds 100,000 km, the consumables will rattle. First of all, the left and right window regulators became useless, and if you replace the driver's seat side that you use frequently, it costs nearly 100,000 yen to replace it at the same time. Imported cars have a high image of car maintenance costs because even domestic cars will cost more than 20 years, but if you want to own a Japanese car for a long time, you will need a considerable amount of money. After more than 100,000 km and more than 20 years from a new car, overhaul and replacement of brakes and clutches are indispensable. In the past, after paying the vehicle inspection fee, the service person in charge said, "Please give me another 500,000 yen." Brake-related overhaul is necessary to pass the vehicle inspection, so "Well, it can't be helped." In that case, I trust it and leave it to me, so I have no choice but to ask, "I will leave it to you, so please do it as cheaply as possible and do it well!". There were some discounts, so the price wasn't as high as the person in charge said, but probably many people said, "It costs so much for an automobile inspection ...". Other than that, it often costs money. For example, in the latest inspection, "engine oil from a leading manufacturer is running a cheap campaign", so I replaced it with high-quality oil. In addition, the seatbelt buckle installation warning sound (the function that sounds the buzzer if the seatbelt is not installed) is unstable, so that alone will add about 10,000 yen. The lesson is that the costs associated with aging will increase, so it may be important to have a budget for inspections and vehicle inspections. By the way, at the time of the next inspection, it has already been announced that "probably you should consider replacing the damper and replacing the gasket of the engine in consideration of the mileage." I have to make money by the next time, but since I am a dealer with whom I have been working for many years, it is honestly helpful to have the next proposal from my abundant knowledge. If you have a reliable shop in your neighborhood, I think you can keep prices down, including external products, so I think it's a good idea to collect information. Expenses can be reduced by using the dealer flexibly, but on the contrary, the dealer may also be saved. About a year ago, the metal part of the car key (which is of course a physical key) had a small crack, but I bought it safely. Of course, it is a new genuine key with the Eunos emblem. Also, half of the bonnet mascot flew away, so I searched for it at an online auction, but it was surprisingly expensive ... If you contact the dealer and ask for the price, it is more reasonable than the online auction. The key itself was less than 10,000 yen, and the mascot was only for parts, so there was a discount and it was about 6000 yen. Some people may find it difficult to go to the dealer because they bought a used car, but since the Roadster has many reprinted parts, we recommend that you actively utilize the dealer. Of course, it's free to just consult, so if you have any concerns, it's a good idea to go to the dealer once. Mazda will start the rest service of the first roadster from 2017 As you may know if you are a roadster rider, Mazda announced the restoration plan of the Eunos Roadster in December 2017 and is still selling reprinted parts. increase. I also interviewed, but as the current owner, I was impressed. Unfortunately, I had the feeling that I should do it 10 years ago, but the restore plan starts at 2,547,000 yen, so it's not reasonable at all. It must be expensive, but considering that it will return to the state of a new car, many owners have already received a lot of calls for relief. The author's roadster does not exceed 2 million yen just for the maintenance cost of the car, but even so, it has cost more than 1 million yen in more than 20 years since the new car. Considering that, 15 years ago, if there was a plan such as "Lending the restore price of 1.5 million yen!", I might have jumped at it. I yearn for a full restore, but it's also an ant to get along with aged things! As I heard at the dealer the other day, there was a case where the owner who ran more than 300,000 km paid more than 1 million yen for the vehicle inspection including the replacement of the engine. I'm happy that my old car will be revived with a restore plan, but depending on the way of thinking, it's fun to get older little by little with my long-time companion. While you may have memories of spending time together for a long time, you may think that even if only the car suddenly returns like a new car, it will be confusing. Of course, the restore plan is sure to please a lot of users. Although the good old Japanese culture of "mottainai" and "use carefully" can be done in Europe, it can only be realized in a limited number of vehicles in Japan these days. In that sense, Mazda's stance of making restore plans possible with the Roadster is wonderful, and I think it is a culture that I hope will continue in the future. By the way, the one that is currently in trouble is the hood. As mentioned earlier, my early model NA6 Roadster V Special had an acrylic rear window with a black hood as standard. However, the author replaced the NB type frame with the NB type glass hood on the way. Of course, this style is my favorite. However, it seems that only the black acrylic window for NA type or the hood with heat ray (black or navy blue) for NB type glass window is currently in stock (as of November 29, 2021). Since my roadster is the earliest model, the heat ray function cannot be used even if the rear is glass, so at this time I would like you to resell the tan color of the acrylic window for NA type or the tan color of NB type glass without heat ray. I'm doing it. Everything except audio is normal, how long can this state be maintained? That's all my immediate concern.