Is Going From 34gtt To 32gtr Upgrade Or Downgrade

[danieltangtc]

Hi guys,

Just wondering what people think!

Cast your votes!

[R31Nismoid]

I tell ya now its gonna be downgrade with the most votes

[Col-GTSX]

Why go back in years???

I voted downgrade... As nice as a GTR is, id prefer the comfort and the modern bits and pieces the R34 GTT has to offer...

However if you question was should i get a Series 2 or 3 R33 GTR then it might be a different story...

[32vspecII]

i had a triptronic gtt b4 this

i would say upgrade

[DECIM8]

tiptronic is tip-crappy... Manual is 100% better.. Drove both now own manual ...

Drove a GTR and didnt have the same handling or feel as the GTT.. abit of a let down in the R32 .. R33 set me straight tho!

[Adriano]

having driven heaps of both, an r34 gtt, is a nice new car, which goes well. 99% r32 gtr's show their age, its the little things that count, paint fade, squeaks and rattles, a/c not working, dash bubbles, if you can afford to get a really good one then they are a better car by far, but the running costs, maintainance and repairs(remember its more than 10 yrs older)will be 10 times that of the gtt that probably just needs servicing and tyres. Both great cars in my opinion.

[gambel]

sorry dude definate downgrade as col-gtsx sais as nice as a gtr sounds r32 are a bit to old an r33 gtr would be a wise value money decision even better stick with r34 and go the gtr can pick them up $55000 on the road, why not spoil yourself.

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[Godzilla32]

Any GTR is better than a lesser model in my opinion. If you pay the right price you will get a decent example in good condition. People expect to get a great 32 GTR for nothing. Just wont happen, you gotta pay for such a great car. I wouldnt own any other model of skyline other than a GTR. There is something about the R32 GTR that gets me in, aside from the facts on paper, potential, and the visual appeal.

Deren

[jazza08]

I had the choice and went a 34 gt-t, the 32s are just too old which presents in everypart bein that old which means problems everywhere. If you can find a built one they are worth a look, but the 34 was the best choice in my case. Much nicer car to drive, look at and much newer in age.

[markimak]

seeing i own both.

uh the GTR kicks its ass in accel, turn in, exit, grip, braking, comfort.. and head room. i also prefer the GTR driving position. as the GTT is sitting higher. wher as the GTR is low seated and has proper buckets which support.

GTT is a GTST in a nutshell. no way near the same power levels no mater what it says on paper. and thers something about an RB26DETT reving to 9000rpm...

[jazza08]

Id disagree on the brakes of a 32 gtr bein that much better than a 34 gtt and CERTAINLY comfort. The 34 is all over the 32 in that regard, no competition at all, the 32R is much more of a race car while the 34 gt-t much more of a cruiser.

[markimak]

u serious about the brakes..

hmm Group A racing machine Vs comfortable old mans car.

believe me when u own both and drive them. ull realise what a shit box the R34 is compared to something real.

in regards to comfort. i like the seating position in the R32 GTR. its far better. its lower and seated better. feel like ur in a car rather than on top of the R34. the steering wheel on the R34 is better. but nothing flash. the dash and surounds are PLASTIC. and the door handles are cheap and nasty.. 47000kms and they are peeling. GTR 100,000kms perfect!.. the interior is also more flimsy.. the passenger window switch is uin a akward place. as well the center console is higher than in the GTR.

the seats in the GTR are far better quality!..

and please dont get me started on the rears.. a plus for the GTT is the 5 seat belts..

THE RB25 is inferior in power despite claimed 206kw

the rear diff is a viscous compared to the 2 way mech in the BNR32

the gearbox is good. the auto is shit. the tip is a step up. but is laggy and quite dull.

and they mounted the battery in the engine bay again..? why? the R33 was in the back?

the boot is deeper but smaller in the R34. and gas strut boot is wasted weight.

the aluminum guars and bonnet on the GTR is far lighter. as well as the standard GTR suspension is far stiffer.

GTR sway bars are thicker. blah blah blah.

i still fail to see anything that stands out in general appeal.

206kw please.

also a XENON headlamp dip on the R34.. who they hell uses that.. wasted weight..

GTT dnt look as good bore like a boxy KE70

the BNR32 is a fat machine and the best looking skyline ever.

enough said.

have fun in whatever u do.

whats funny is my 1991 GTR is 8years older and shits on it still.

GTR POWAH

[Beer Baron]

well despite both being skylines and both being around the same price they are two very different cars. for the money a 34 GTT is excellent value. good RWD chassis. nice engine. modern (if somewhat bland and boring) interior, cheap maintenance. BUT a GTR is a lot of car for that money. RB26DETT. AWD. flared body. lightweight panels. much more racy looking interior and exterior. huge amount of brand cache. and an amazing driving experience. the catch is you MUST get a good one. if you get a bad one you will be stuck fixing things on a car that may never be right. with a 34 GTT it's a little less crucial. they are not so complex. not so exotic so buying and fixing one up is not out of the question.

Personally I think a GTR is a much better choice for a real enthusiast. in fact they wouldn't even need to ask. it's a much better car than a GTT. BUT for average joe who just likes skylines and wants something fast, and looks nice and doesn't want to spend shitloads looking after it a GTT may be a smarter choice.

so my answer is: "it depends..."

[markimak]

well despite both being skylines and both being around the same price they are two very different cars. for the money a 34 GTT is excellent value. good RWD chassis. nice engine. modern (if somewhat bland and boring) interior, cheap maintenance. BUT a GTR is a lot of car for that money. RB26DETT. AWD. flared body. lightweight panels. much more racy looking interior and exterior. huge amount of brand cache. and an amazing driving experience. the catch is you MUST get a good one. if you get a bad one you will be stuck fixing things on a car that may never be right. with a 34 GTT it's a little less crucial. they are not so complex. not so exotic so buying and fixing one up is not out of the question.

Personally I think a GTR is a much better choice for a real enthusiast. in fact they wouldn't even need to ask. it's a much better car than a GTT. BUT for average joe who just likes skylines and wants something fast, and looks nice and doesn't want to spend shitloads looking after it a GTT may be a smarter choice.

so my answer is: "it depends..."

for once u havent disagreed with me. lol

u also have to be weary of the GTT in aus. i got mine 3.5grade. and i went to yards looking for the right GTT and saw a nice claimed 4.0G and look underneath to find corosion galore and rust everywher. lefted that import yard.. one in springwood that sells dodgy things and offers silly 15k for a real GTR.. wtf..?. PM me and ill let u knw.

but generally its easier with the GTR as u wont hardly find a real one with under 100kms. wher as GTT fall in the 10-120kms bracket.

and if u judge by condition rather than paper work ull find the best.

[PHATR32]

in my opinion:

r34 is an upgrade in comfort etc

r32gtr is and upgrade in performance and handling

i prefer performance and handling over comfort. the r32 gtr is a pain in the ass to drive as a daily driver, but when put your foot down around a corner its all worth while. (assuming you dont loose it )

steve

[R34GTTSKY]

i voted 34's

dont' get me wrong 32 and 33's look great but i like the look of a 34 it's more rarer

in ma opinion the GTR's are just one of the nicest street performance cars aro und but yeah age does show on them a bit and with the 34's they're newer so prob wont' need as much attention to them

i had a choice to go 33 Gtr or gtt went for the gtt as i found that there were alot of 32's n 33's

but choice is urs dude:)

[CEF11E]

R32 GTR FTW. all you have to do is drive them both and the decision will be made.

[gun32gtr]

Any GTR is better than a lesser model in my opinion. If you pay the right price you will get a decent example in good condition. People expect to get a great 32 GTR for nothing. Just wont happen, you gotta pay for such a great car. I wouldnt own any other model of skyline other than a GTR. There is something about the R32 GTR that gets me in, aside from the facts on paper, potential, and the visual appeal.

Deren

took the words out of my mouth. if your willing to look and tke the time to find a good r32gtr it will be alot better car,faster,handle better plus 4wd. in my opinion look for a good and i mean real good 32gtr and youll be surprised...UPGRADE TO 32GTR

[sinistaGTR]

Gtr all the way the original godzilla, better in everyway except maybe a touch of comfort but thats what you get in a budget supercar.....who cares about a bit less comfort when you have the gtr driving experience....

[jazza08]

Each to their own i guess, i wouldn't go back to an r32...

The things like traction control, abs, airbags etc then theres the hoses are aren't splitting and electrics that aren't falling apart due to the approx 15 year age of the cars.

Plus every rb26 that hasn't been built tends to pop in the older r32s when pushed at all, again due to them bein race type cars they are used that way! And ive seen this time and time again, if it isn't built or absolutly factory mint condition i wouldnt touch it.

I agree performance wise the gtr will out-do a gtt, thats obvious thats why its a GTR not a GTT (or GTST) but take the whole lot into account and im glad i chose the 34 gtt. After ownin a 300+hp 32 gtst the awd and few extra's of the gtr didn't seem enough of an upgrade to stay in that age bracket esp not when in WA you can drive down the road and see 10 sh*tter 1989 gtrs cruisin around... im not sure what its like over east but 34s are alot rarer here.

Im only 20 but ive still gone the "old mans" choice hahaha