Evo Or Gtr

[CHO50N]

Hi Guys,

Selling my V35 and looking to get back into something more powerful / trackable

Have had a R33 GTR V-spec before, Had a few problems with it (mainly blowing the Turbos after owning it like 2 weeks) Just wanting to know what the reliability is really like on these GTR's as they are getting pretty old now. I would be looking at a 98 R33 GTR series 3.

If I was to go EVO it would be a EVO 6 TME or a EVO 7. From what I hear and read these cars are very reliable, can take a punishing and handle very very well. ( my mate has had a EVO 6 for 3 years and only done a clutch)

Just wondering what you guys would go for and why. This car will probably end up being a daily driver and also used for a bit of track work / hill climb.

Thanks.

[Skyrin3]

Evo, Like you said more reliable and bits arent expensive 4cly so fule wont be uber expensive if u choose to granny it

[DAN00H]

my mate was considering the EVO, but decided it was too povo pack inside (it is a based on the 17k lancer...)

if going a lancer, the evo 8 is the one to get as it has better handling over the 6 & 7 (yes, he drove all and did a lot of review work...) decided to buy an Audi S4 instead.

essentially, both are very different cars - EVO fun point to point & chuckable, but without the appeal of the GTR.

I've driven some evos, but would still go the GTR for using DD and track car. drive both.

[CHO50N]

I have driven both but it is very limited what you can find out from a quick drive.

I have also done alot of research and the EVO 6 TME seems to be the best evo around track etc due to its light weight, stiffer suspension and titanium wheeled turbo. (will take more boost and comes on earlier)

[DAN00H]

depends on what your needs are. both are going to be easy to live with daily and huge fun on the track on stock to mild form - which won't cost you a lot of dosh.

Do you need 4 door? what do you prefer styling/ comfort wise? afterall, you have to live with the car, not everyone else here... have you checked insurance?

I'd say that most drivers only need that sort of level + when you start to go to crazy with mods it is no longer good to live with daily.

ECU, Pump, injectors and turbos on the GTR will see 300 at the wheels - this is heaps for daily and the odd track run. I reckon some nifty shopping can get the parts with change for $3.5k (even the stock exhaust will do).

evo you will spend about 1k less from my (limited) knowledge. check out the evo forums for more detail.

[CHO50N]

Mate practicality is not a problem, car only needs 2 seats and 2 doors. Last car was a show car that i drove every day and we had a huge stereo set up in the back seat.

Only thing that is scaring me is that I have already had what was suppose to be a good stock 57,000km GTR die on me. Ill admit I do drive cars pretty hard but this is the only car that has ever shit its self. After seeing how my mate treats his EVO and its still going they must be a strong package.

What im getting at is was my GTR a complete dud (i think it was) or are they a little fragile when being pushed.

[MRGTR911]

I Have owned a Evo 7 Before , Now own a R34 GTR , I will never look back , GTR Is simply King of the road !!!!

[Tomek]

Talk to Tommo on these forums... (or search his posts)

He had an EVO 8 (im pretty sure) and now has a ser lll 33 GTR.

This should help a bit.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Bu...&hl=evo+gtr

Cheers Tomek

Edited June 27, 2008 by Tomek

[Bok boK GuN]

Quote from a friend.

'The gtr is like an old man wanna piss. You take it slow & steady but the joy feels so good'.

'The evo is like a kid who wanna piss. Take a fast pee then zip up'

'But what happens when an old man takes a viagra?'

drove bros 6.5 for a few months before switching to my current car. Personally feels that the evo would be a better day-to-day car. but the quote above says it all

[sloutch]

Quote from a friend.

'The gtr is like an old man wanna piss. You take it slow & steady but the joy feels so good'.

'The evo is like a kid who wanna piss. Take a fast pee then zip up'

'But what happens when an old man takes a viagra?'

drove bros 6.5 for a few months before switching to my current car. Personally feels that the evo would be a better day-to-day car. but the quote above says it all

LOL...what does taking a viagra gotta do with taking a piss?? All viagra does is to make the old man's erection last longer.

Evo or GTR really depends on what kind of car you want. Tommo has discussed this topic pretty clearly in that thread which Tomek highlighted. Coming from someone that owned both cars before.

[Tomei_33]

my bro has an evo 7 and i have a 32 gtr, both a great cars but in their own way - u probably heard that people say that evo's drive themselves, this is because they handle so well and is difficult to spin out in. They make one really good car for circuit, even for beginners.. they are new and great, never had a problem with the thing..

now gtr's are older, and tend to have more problems then the evo, how ever they are more fun to drive and have more potential, they are wicked fast at the track, but it does take some skill to handle them. evos tend to have better response on the street though (due to their close ratio box?)

heres the easy way to put it - if u wanna modify it, get the gtr - if u wanna keep it standard, get the evo :

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[Tomei_33]

oh yeah, for day to day driving, go the evo!

[R31Nismoid]

TME 6 all the way for a street car over the GTR. Lighter, more responsive = faster.

GTR's are money pits, end of story. EVO's are SO much car for the money, forget the 7. TME is the better car.

[CHO50N]

Guys sorry it has taken so long but the decision has been made!

I purchased a 2000 EVO 6 TME the other day.

Car is pretty stock except for the following. Monster motorsport Carbon airbox, Monster motorsport alloy cooler piping, Exhaust and turbo timer.

Thank you to everyone for their help.

[ras1983]

Go the evo mate. Its a newer car and will be just as quick (if not quicker) on the roads. GTR's aren't all they're cracked up to be.

[CHO50N]

Thanks mate, they feel quick on the road (very quick) think its just because of the fact it is such a big turbo on only a small motor. Not as gradual as the GTR set up.

[r32line]

I have driven 32 GTR and EVO 7 (with coilovers, boost, exhaust, intercooler). They are both great cars. If you can afford to get an r34 GTR (which are down below $50k in some cases for a nice clean example) then I would DEFFINATELY take that option.

Otherwise the EVO is a great car, very nimble and responsive and fun to drive. But it feels a much cheaper car, there is no hiding the cars origins both inside and out.

Whichever you get post up some pics and specs after.

[r32line]

Guys sorry it has taken so long but the decision has been made!

I purchased a 2000 EVO 6 TME the other day.

Car is pretty stock except for the following. Monster motorsport Carbon airbox, Monster motorsport alloy cooler piping, Exhaust and turbo timer.

Thank you to everyone for their help.

** Edit - Sorry, I just saw this post, ignore my previous post.

Show us some pics?

[jonn]

Evo = Hairdresser car

same same

[TommO]

As tomek said, my thoughts can be found in this thread: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ev...html&hl=evo