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Hi guys n gals i just joined this forum in hope of getting some answers from people who know skylines :D

Im looking to buy a new car for daily driving and atm its going between R32 GTST, R32 GTR and R34 GT - T. I have about 25k to spend.

So heres what I want to know. Regarding the 32s how often do things go wrong with them? I've read a few topics and most say that a GTR is not practical for a daily driver. Ive seen a lot of dodgy GTRs on my strolls through the car yards but theres still the odd gem amongst them. So i guess the question is. Is there alot of problems even with well maintained GTRs and GTSTs?

How much more reliable are the 34s compared to the 32s? Really im leaning toward getting a GTR just because the history and reputation that car has I figure its in my price range so why not have the best eh.

Please gimme your thoughts on this, educate me lol :P

Thanks

Coxy

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Hi guys n gals i just joined this forum in hope of getting some answers from people who know skylines :D

Im looking to buy a new car for daily driving and atm its going between R32 GTST, R32 GTR and R34 GT - T. I have about 25k to spend.

So heres what I want to know. Regarding the 32s how often do things go wrong with them? I've read a few topics and most say that a GTR is not practical for a daily driver. Ive seen a lot of dodgy GTRs on my strolls through the car yards but theres still the odd gem amongst them. So i guess the question is. Is there alot of problems even with well maintained GTRs and GTSTs?

How much more reliable are the 34s compared to the 32s? Really im leaning toward getting a GTR just because the history and reputation that car has I figure its in my price range so why not have the best eh.

Please gimme your thoughts on this, educate me lol :P

Thanks

Coxy

Hey mate,

Welcome, there has been heaps of discussion on this all over the forums, but the long and short of it, is 32 GTR's are quite old cars now, with the youngest being ~18yrs old. In most cases these cars are owned by people who know what they are and therefore drive the pants of them. The 34's are much newer, and on that alone you could argue that it owuld be a much more realiable car. If I was looking for a 32 GTR in today's market, I would aim for one which has already had a rebuilt engine, and the owner has evidence to show what and with what parts was done.

Alot of people also mistakenly think low km "fresh" imports from Japan are the go. In 99% of cases the K's would have been wound back, and believe in japan they drive the cars just as hard as you or I would over here.

But the best advice is prepare to pay for a good example if you want a nice 32 GTR, and whatever you budget for the car, makesure you can afford another 10k at the drop of the hat for maintenace. should you need it.

Hey mate,

Welcome, there has been heaps of discussion on this all over the forums, but the long and short of it, is 32 GTR's are quite old cars now, with the youngest being ~18yrs old. In most cases these cars are owned by people who know what they are and therefore drive the pants of them. The 34's are much newer, and on that alone you could argue that it owuld be a much more realiable car. If I was looking for a 32 GTR in today's market, I would aim for one which has already had a rebuilt engine, and the owner has evidence to show what and with what parts was done.

Alot of people also mistakenly think low km "fresh" imports from Japan are the go. In 99% of cases the K's would have been wound back, and believe in japan they drive the cars just as hard as you or I would over here.

But the best advice is prepare to pay for a good example if you want a nice 32 GTR, and whatever you budget for the car, makesure you can afford another 10k at the drop of the hat for maintenace. should you need it.

R32 Gt-R's were built until late 1994. So the youngest of them is 13.

I own one, so I would like to think I know what they are. (It is my 4th). Consequently I look after it well. If it needs fixing it gets fixed properly. I certainly doesn't get "the pants driven off it". It doesn't have a rebuilt engine, nor does it need one.

If you are looking at a budget I would suggest $25k for a late model, relatively stock example. Buy a nice one, not a cheap one. Don't get too enamoured by the mods, the car itself has to be good. There are plenty about locally to the extent that I wouldn't bother importing one yourself unless you know people in Japan.

A good R32 Gt-R will probably be the best car you will ever own.

R32 Gt-R's were built until late 1994. So the youngest of them is 13.

I own one, so I would like to think I know what they are. (It is my 4th). Consequently I look after it well. If it needs fixing it gets fixed properly. I certainly doesn't get "the pants driven off it". It doesn't have a rebuilt engine, nor does it need one.

If you are looking at a budget I would suggest $25k for a late model, relatively stock example. Buy a nice one, not a cheap one. Don't get too enamoured by the mods, the car itself has to be good. There are plenty about locally to the extent that I wouldn't bother importing one yourself unless you know people in Japan.

A good R32 Gt-R will probably be the best car you will ever own.

My bad on the years, screwed the maths up.

Completely agree with everything you've said which what I was getting at.

Pay for a nice example. There are a lot of 32 GTR's on the market for ridiculously cheap asking prices which to be honest I wouldn't buy with someone else's money.

The reason I mentioned a re built one is simply because in a lot of cases these cars are selling for similar prices, and there is nothing wrong with a freshly built engine if it was done right.

I've got a 93 gtr which is my daily drive and has been since i brought it over 5 years ago, I service it every 5000 kms and have not had to many problems due to daily driving( rebuilt alternater ) other then that its just wearable parts like clutchs ( 5 ), tyres, brakes etc. Track use on the other hand 2 engines ( 1 my fault, 1 unknown).

Like Djr81 said a good R32 GTR well be the best and most exciting car you well ever own for that price range. :D

Thanks guys this is what i needed. Djr81 of your four GTRs what kind of problems have you encountered with maintenence and things going wrong?

Thing that went wrong:

Battery went flat when I didn't shut the door properly.

One had a small oil leak from the rear turbo that fell into the too hard to fix category.

Ventilation systems are a bit random in their function (Common to alot of Skylines)

Maintenance.

Front suspension bushes aren't brilliant.

Bit hard on brakes as a rule.

That is it. Alot of what I have had done is because I am a fussy prick.

Like I said, buy a good one & you will be happy. Buy a dog & you will be in a whole world of pain. So if you unsure of anything, best take along someone who really knows their Skylines (Not just a mate, in other words.)

Infact in an unsolicited reference, have a look at Beer Barons R32. That is the sort of thing I would recommend whole heartedly.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...=183345&hl=

Thing that went wrong:

Battery went flat when I didn't shut the door properly.

One had a small oil leak from the rear turbo that fell into the too hard to fix category.

Ventilation systems are a bit random in their function (Common to alot of Skylines)

Maintenance.

Front suspension bushes aren't brilliant.

Bit hard on brakes as a rule.

That is it. Alot of what I have had done is because I am a fussy prick.

Like I said, buy a good one & you will be happy. Buy a dog & you will be in a whole world of pain. So if you unsure of anything, best take along someone who really knows their Skylines (Not just a mate, in other words.)

Infact in an unsolicited reference, have a look at Beer Barons R32. That is the sort of thing I would recommend whole heartedly.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...=183345&hl=

holy shit thats a nice GTR lol. too bad its sold.

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