Kaido_RR Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 very easy! buy a shitter then buy a gtr Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3329469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R DIRTY 3 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 X2your asking for an unbiased opinion from a group of peoplewho are very biased towards their gtr's lol get one and you wont regret it Not really, im a GTS driver and i support the idea of a GTR as long as he can "comfortably" afford it and doesnt go into blind to the cons of owning and daily driving one....especially one thats been modded. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3329478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISZILA Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 You guys bring up so many points for and against the arguement lol. I agree with what you are saying R Dirty 3. Buying a house and owning a GTR is not really something that goes well together. Still a difficult decision tho Going to have to think long and hard about this. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3329499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRgeoff Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I have a 500hp GTR33 daily driver. The costs of running it are no higher than the 2 33 GTS25ts and it is overall a fair bit nicer to drive around. Don't be precious, it is just a car. Get decent insurance, shop around brokers. Drive it and enjoy it or you will eventually regret it. I have a BA XR8 ute with leather and the toss up is to take that or the GTR. At the moment the ute is getting the drive time because it is so comfy. The GTS25ts lost their appeal so that one is a racecar only and the other got sold. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3329778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam5709 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I have a 500hp GTR33 daily driver. The costs of running it are no higher than the 2 33 GTS25ts and it is overall a fair bit nicer to drive around.Don't be precious, it is just a car. Get decent insurance, shop around brokers. Drive it and enjoy it or you will eventually regret it. I have a BA XR8 ute with leather and the toss up is to take that or the GTR. At the moment the ute is getting the drive time because it is so comfy. The GTS25ts lost their appeal so that one is a racecar only and the other got sold. i wish i had a job like yours lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32zilla Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 True, but as a daily driver....I actually prefer my BMW. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztuned Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 go the GTR man Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach 32 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 sell your 33, buy a decent daily driver (something like a pulssar will do it) then save up or whatever and buy a GTR. Then you could do something like drive the GTR evey second day or something. Also one other thing to remember, you can get 33gtr's under 25k imported but you do get what you pay for, i'm not saying that it will be in terrible condition or anything but it may be a better option to get one in very good condition if your likely to use it as a daily as it will be less prone to failure. Just my opion there, but in the end you'll have to asses the pros and cons and your finacial position and then decide. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaido_RR Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 or.... buy a house lol! i think of it this way buy a gtr (depending what type between 30-70k) + mods (20-40k) + general cost (no idea lol ) = could of bought a euro sport car Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noone Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 or.... buy a house lol! i think of it this way buy a gtr (depending what type between 30-70k) + mods (20-40k) + general cost (no idea lol ) = could of bought a euro sport car Or have a heap of fun with the GTR euro ???? sif Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRgeoff Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 i wish i had a job like yours lol What job? I'm retired (39 soon) except for a bit of consulting work that I charge a lot for..... Seriously I started with an XM Falcon ute at 17 when I worked as a Jackaroo and then Corollas and a host of other things. I tried all sorts of things to make various cars something that they weren't. Aside from a few absolutely dedicated race cars, everything was a huge uphill battle to make performance and then chase the problems that created in cars that just were never meant to do it. A GTSt Skyline is highly capable but needs plenty to get to the base starting point of a GTR including decent seats...... My best advice is save time and money now. If you can afford a GTR, then get it and enjoy it, but look after it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
7yphon Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I owned a GTST Sold it and brought the GTR as a impulse, Never have I looked back the GTR is everything you have been told + more. Its not bad to drive eveyday, I get 380 a tank and from what I have been told I have a heavy foot and my other friend owns a R33 GTST and he gets about the same about of K's any how so the way I look at it GTR FTW. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 GTR daily *raises hand* Buts thats only because my Esky needs a new starter motor at the moment. If I only drive to work and back its a 45km per day trip which is a quite low anyway and I am getting around 320km's to a tank and using 600cc injectors. Some mildly modded GTR's see close to 400km's per tank which is what mine used to day with 25 less hp. +1 GTR +1 never look back -1,000,000 monies Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PX29 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Apart from the smartest thing to do (buying a house), I recon it would take a lot of mods to get a Gtst to performe power and handling wise to match a standard GTR - and even then you dont have 4wd, then you got the interior differences.........and the main thing.....the BADGE which signifies a long proud history when it all began in Bathurst....hehehe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brockas Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Whoever asks this question clearly hasn't come out of a corner with their foot planted in a GTR and had the car pull you out of it, or experienced a limiter launch. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRRR Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Sensible or live life now - that's the question. Trust me life is pretty short and there is no point growing old saying I shoulda or coulda but you're the only one who knows what you really want or can really afford. For my money a "good" GTR takes a lot of beating in the smile on your dial stakes but they are not the cheapest gear to purchase or own. I love mine and just don't like the lack of places you can use them to their potential. They are fine a daily driver if you want to use them that way. I'm a sook and don't leave my car in public car parks etc as it seems to drag all the low lifes out for a squiz and I hate the thought of a keying or trolley - but I can afford to be picky as I have a number of cars to choose from. Your call but if you have got the money and the plan I don't think you will regret a GTR in the long run. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3330787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANGN Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 (edited) i was guna buy a 32 gtr but i thought at this stage il get a gtst and see how I go. I think once my new fuel pump in I will be happy with the output of power, its good enough for street as a daily. after i have it tuned right im goign to get a set of bucket seats and get the suspension components and bushes up to scratch and ima leave it.. i have teins with the 45v3 which is a good platform i feel for a street car. Edited September 6, 2007 by BANGN Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3331019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISZILA Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 This is making my choice even more difficult lol. The respsonses have been really good tho. Made me think of a couple of other things too. It would be so awesome to own a GTR tho Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3331537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Insurance is a killer if your under 21 as well. I got my GTR when I was 20 and 10 months old, insurance cost me $2200 when I first got it and then $1100 the next year and it was the same this year. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3331854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANGN Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 insurance for me from just car there was like f*k all dif hey GTR 2200 excess 2500 fire and theft 2800 per year GTST - only dif was like 2400 per year instead of 2800. rest was same. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/183809-tough-decision/page/2/#findComment-3332167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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