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had enough of my rex, was a fun ride while it lasted but i believe i've come to the point where i just want to try something different.

i've sold the wrx, guy is coming tomorrow night to pick it up

i've got 17k from that, and i've saved up another 5k

22k to play with..

i've been looking around for R32 GTR's and can't seem to find one that meets my personal criterias but i'll keep looking...

few questions i wanted to ask you fellas:

1) how different is the power delivery between a wrx and a GTR?

2) how much work/money would be needed to get a gtr into the 300kw mark?

3) i realise r32's are getting quite dusty these days, what do i look for when i go to inspect one?

i also am really fancying a twin turbo MKIV supra, if i cant find a clean decent r32 gtr, i might save up a bit more and head down the supra track...

so convince me fellas!

Cheers and thanks in advance :(

btw happy easter!

EDIT: i'm not after an already modified example, my main concern will be the state of the engine, i'd rather a stock GTR rather than a modified one (which will be very difficult)

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You gonna need a steady income to keep a GTR. The buying part is cheap now but the maintenance is what kills you. You wouldnt believe what it costs to replace engine parts on the things. Saying that you want 300kw, be preparred to hand out some serious money to keep it reliable.

Head down the Supra track, much more fun to drive... and a hell of a lot easier to mod

had enough of my rex, was a fun ride while it lasted but i believe i've come to the point where i just want to try something different.

i've sold the wrx, guy is coming tomorrow night to pick it up

i've got 17k from that, and i've saved up another 5k

22k to play with..

i've been looking around for R32 GTR's and can't seem to find one that meets my personal criterias but i'll keep looking...

few questions i wanted to ask you fellas:

1) how different is the power delivery between a wrx and a GTR?

2) how much work/money would be needed to get a gtr into the 300kw mark?

3) i realise r32's are getting quite dusty these days, what do i look for when i go to inspect one?

i also am really fancying a twin turbo MKIV supra, if i cant find a clean decent r32 gtr, i might save up a bit more and head down the supra track...

so convince me fellas!

Cheers and thanks in advance :)

btw happy easter!

EDIT: i'm not after an already modified example, my main concern will be the state of the engine, i'd rather a stock GTR rather than a modified one (which will be very difficult)

1: Power delivery:

Much more linear in the GTR, almost feels like an N/A at times. Ofcourse, the power delivery is much more "push you back in your seat" as well, accelerates hard all the way.

2: 300kW?

If you're happy with 300kW, the cheapest turbo upgrade you can get are n1 turbos. Add in supporting mods, you're looking at about 5k. I was quoted this much from my mechanic, with a 10,000km warranty on the work.

3: In terms of dusty 32s there are a few outhere. Just get the car checked out by a mechanic with a brain and you'll be alright. Compression test, check for rust is a must. Try and find one that's already had a rebuild.

The Supra track is also a good track to go down. BUT, although you might get the power quicker than you would in a GTR, you won't get it to the ground and that's where the difference lies. The GTR will still be a quicker car. So it depends on what you like.

If you prefer RWD action, go the Supra.

If you prefer the AWD launch and quicker car, go the GTR.

Edited by IOWNU

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