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Hi all, I'm new to this forum but have been a part of r31skylineclub.com for a while now..

I have a nice loan under my belt to the tune of $20,000 and am looking at buying an R34 GTT. I know a fair bit about 31's, 32's and 33's but the 34 is fairly foreign to me. Could any of you tell me what I should look for in an R34 and where to go for a good deal (I'm in WA).

Tim.

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I've seen ads in the Autotrader for R34's selling at $21,000 - $25,000...

What I'm more concerned about is the condition of the car, how to pick if it's still 'good to go', things like AWD over rear wheel drive and turbo or non-turbo and all that other sh*t.

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Talk to Paul at autoworx http://www.autoworx.com.au/ I think the majority of r34s coming into have gone through him, he can do compliancing, importing and also sells cars he imports himself.

I've seen ads in the Autotrader for R34's selling at $21,000 - $25,000...

What I'm more concerned about is the condition of the car, how to pick if it's still 'good to go', things like AWD over rear wheel drive and turbo or non-turbo and all that other sh*t.

IOWNU Grand Master

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No worries, thanks for that.

So do any of you know much about the R34's? Whether to go triptronic or manual, turbo or non-turbo, AWD or RWD, 4 door or 2 door etc etc..?? :/

You'd want to go for a 2 door coupe, manual, turbo.

They only come in RWD.

That would be the R34 that is worth the most (after a GTR ofcourse.)

That's assuming you wouldn't mind a non turbo just for looks, an auto for comfort, or 4 doors if you have a family.

Yeah you'd need at least 25k for a manual, turbo, 2 door but it will probably have high KMs and be a bit rough.

Budget for at least, 28-30k i reckon.

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No worries, thanks for that.

So do any of you know much about the R34's? Whether to go triptronic or manual, turbo or non-turbo, AWD or RWD, 4 door or 2 door etc etc..?? :/

Here you go...look through this and all ur questions will be answered. Its called the search function.

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Paradizzle Grand Master

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What's wrong with an auto sedan (it would be triptronic anyway?).

I don't mind paying far less for granny transmission.

The question is what right with an auto trans? Why buy a sports car and get auto? defeats the purpose.

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starting line advantage? lol who cares?

only homosexuals and women buy auto sports cars. :D It's like driving a porsche boxter or a jeep wrangler, its just not right.

I would suggest test driving one at a car yard before making a purchase.

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Modena Grand Master

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starting line advantage? lol who cares?

only homosexuals and women buy auto sports cars. :P It's like driving a porsche boxter or a jeep wrangler, its just not right.

I would suggest test driving one at a car yard before making a purchase.

Homosexuals? An AUTO BF typhoon is currently the quickest 1/4 mile and 0-100 KM/H Aussie muscle car available! It beats manuals with more KW hands down... this not only goes for Falcons but for HSVs and even some Euros also! In a drag I rather an auto, with twisties then manual...

Putty, if you want an auto tip tronic then go for it...

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starting line advantage? lol who cares?

only homosexuals and women buy auto sports cars. :P It's like driving a porsche boxter or a jeep wrangler, its just not right.

I would suggest test driving one at a car yard before making a purchase.

Funny the new Porsche 911 Turbo is quicker in tiptronic auto than manual, guess Porsche are aiming at homos and women.

Get over jerking your stick.

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