R33 Gts

[RoD]

Hey all,

I'm looking at getting an R33 GTS, since I can't really afford the insurance or maintainence on a turbo model. Anyway, I just wanted to know what sort of performance I could expect from a GTS, compared to something like a commodore or falcon.

Also, I've got about $15k. Would I be able to get a manual R33 GTS series 2 within this price? I'd rather get it with a warranty from a dealer, but if I have to I'll get it through a private sale.

RoD

[Murry33]

okay, 15k can get your a turbo anyways if you know where to look, dealer is probably the last place you want to look because they add alot onto the price.

insurance is same price non turbo/or turbo

maintanance is more for turbo probably, just hope your turbo is in good cond.

have fun

[RoD]

Thanks for the reply. I got quotes on insurance, and I can insure a GTS for $1406, but a GTS-t is $2231. That sorta make the turbo too expensive. Where are you getting insurance from?

Anyway, if you ignore the turbo, do you reckon 15k get me a manual series 2 in good condition?

RoD

[blackprincegts]

Hey Rod

I have a 89 R32 GTS. You asked what the performance is like as compared to a falcon or commodore.Well obviously my car is only the RB20DE but i can confidantly say that my car beats, even though only by maybe 0.2 of second my mates VT and my other mates AU.. I flog the AU up untill about 120ish then he starts to pull up to me.

My GTS pulls an 8.2 0-100 time on my gtech and my mates AU pulls a 9.1.. so....

I can generally keep with gts's off the line up untill about 80 then they roar past me!!..

Iv never had the priviledge of racing with a r33 gts so i cant tell you if they are much quicker than my gts but my guess is that they would be maybe a car length ahead.

Oh,, and,the aussie tanks have NO chance through the twisties...the GTS will out handle any commodore or falcon stock for stock...

I dont know where you live mate but in Adelaide there are a few places you can pick up s1 and 2 r33gts't' s for 15grand.. Iv seen pleny of GTS's in the trader for 13 or 14...

As for insurance... my car the GTS costs me 100 a month, my wifes GTS't costs me 119 a month... the value on the gts't is also much higher..Not much differnce really..If you want the name of the insurance company PM me.

good luck

[br3tt]

There is a series 2 on eBay (Non turbo) for $12,500

Looks good. White.. Kit. Really nice.

With my R33 GTS I can't give you a dyno sheet or anything, but every person who has driven it has said "this goes really well".

I'm not gonna say I've thrashed every ford and holden i've seen at the lights.. But I think if you're after the Skyline looks, and decent performance, you won't be disappointed.

[RoD]

Hey thanks for the responses guys.

As long as a GTS can beat a commo/folcon off the mark, I'll be happy. I'd love a turbo, if I can find good insurance. I've only called a couple of places, but I might try a few more (although I'm only 20, so I can't really expect too much).

Also, br3tt, thanks for the advice, but I'd be sorta nervous buying a car on e-bay. Has anyone here done it?

Anywayz, that 4 the replies.

RoD

BtW: I live in Perth.

[Guest Xinhua]

Lol don't worry to much about ebay.. always meet the person and see the car..

ebay and carsales.com.au a few have bought from there fine.. no problems

[d00dz]

I got my car from carsales a year ago and havent had much or any major problems with the car.

[RoD]

OK, now I just need to find one.

ebay, carsales, drive, carsguide - anyone know of any other places i should look?

[JUNR34]

Yo rod you can try the autotraders or the papers as well. There are heaps of 33s in Perth so finding a nice clean example shouldnt be too hard, good luck on your search.

[d00dz]

Try SAU for sale threads

[RoD]

Try SAU for sale threads

Yeah, I've looked there. But finding a non-tubo seems to be the tuff part.

RoD

[br3tt]

There are 2 in my local papers ^_^

Carsales will probably be your best bet.

Goodluck man

[gts25t4door]

Post in the Western Australia section, that you want to buy a R33 N/A I am sure that people might have one or would be willing to help you find one. Also what price have you been quoted for Insurance, I am pretty sure it is cheaper getting a N/A insured then a turbo.

Also when searching for a N/A R33 try to find one with 5 stud wheels and the 4 piston brakes (it was an option), because stopping is better then going fast!

Infact look for a GTS that has as many of the GTST standard options as possible.

This is just my opinion hope it helps.

Chris

[Eug]

Also when searching for a N/A R33 try to find one with 5 stud wheels and the 4 piston brakes (it was an option), because stopping is better then going fast!

i know of it to be an r34 option... do you have a site or something for the r33 - sounds interesting.

[gts25t4door]

Not exactly, I have a friend in Sydney that has an R33 GTS that come out of the factory with the GTST wheels and breaks.

[NS2500]

insurance is same price non turbo/or turbo

Please give me contact details for your insurer.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

if your confident you won't be at fault in any accident I would go Third Party Property Damage + Fire & Theft option with just cars..

its around $800 for me, and I'm only 21 !

[Powers Lacking]

N/A is actually quite easy to get insurance for compared to turbo. I am 20 and this is the first time insurance has been under my name and not the parents. I went through Torque and am paying $670 a year fully comprehensive cover, pretty damn cheapo if you ask me.

I spoke to some young girl cant remember her name and she said she had been in the same position as me being at uni expensive quotes etc .... managed to get her down to that mark. Had it been a turbo i would have been looking at betwenn $1200 - $2200 a year. Go figure !

So now the plan is just to turbo my engine. If i do crash, plan is to bring it home and get mechanic mate to take it off asap. Anyways just something to think about ...

[NA power]

N/A is actually quite easy to get insurance for compared to turbo. I am 20 and this is the first time insurance has been under my name and not the parents. I went through Torque and am paying $670 a year fully comprehensive cover, pretty damn cheapo if you ask me.

I spoke to some young girl cant remember her name and she said she had been in the same position as me being at uni expensive quotes etc .... managed to get her down to that mark. Had it been a turbo i would have been looking at betwenn $1200 - $2200 a year. Go figure !

So now the plan is just to turbo my engine. If i do crash, plan is to bring it home and get mechanic mate to take it off asap. Anyways just something to think about ...

I rang Just Car for a qoute. (im 17). and they said. $3500 for full comp a year and $685 for third party.

were are all the other 17 year olds getting there insurance from???