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ian_and1

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Not sure if this is the right section to be posting this up but oh well :D

Basicly looking at getting a new car that would a good daily driver, pretty good on fuel but still have the power there when i need it, I'm looking at either a S15 or R34 GT-T

Basicly what i need to know is like the specs of each car, power, fuel consumption all that sort off stuff had a little look around on the internet couln't find to much. :/

Also if you own either a S15 or R34 what have you found good or bad about the car :D

Any help greatly apreaciated :D

Posted this up on NS and pretty much everyone said the S15 and about 2 - 3 said the R34 just wanting to know if any-1 has a diffrent view

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Howie Grand Master

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Hey Ian... this is probably the 101st thread on R34 vs S15. Probably a good idea to do a search before posting.

btw.. it's the skyline forum, so long as it has an RB i'm sure everyone would vote for it.

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GDay Ian,

U R looking at 2 very nice cars. And may I add, you'd probably be happy with either, not having the traffic probs that we have on the mainland.

As a daily, I'm wondering about whether or not you are going to ever take more than 1 passenger. If so, the R34 has a little bit extra room for the person's toes & I think that perhaps he/she won't be sitting so low either.

Suspn: perhaps the S15 will be a bit harsher and it'll also depend on the existing setup

Cornering: both real good. S15 may be a bit more controlled when it steps out I think

Power: both real good

Depreciation: don't know about Tassie but I'm probably leaning towards the R34 here

Hope my little bit helps...

Tez :D

r32line Mentor

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I'd be pretty sure the s15 will be better on petrol while still performing very well. With just an exhaust and some boost combined with the fact that it is a fair bit lighter than the r34 it can have quite a fair bit of shove but still be good on petrol.

I know a mate that had the same 2 cars in mind and at the time I tried to push him towards the r34. After he got his s15 and I drove it i think he made the right choice. Its fun to drive and can look very nice but the main thing that turns me off them is the sr20's sound. They can make great power and are very impressive but just sound like a fart... I thought about these cars also but went with a 32 GTR in the same price range instead.. could not be happier!

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thanks for you imput guys :P

Im 6"7 so wouldn't mind some extra room i was *cozy* in my S13, it's not often i do have a car load usually me and 1 passanger, The only really thing that puts me off the S15's are the SR20 as you said sound like a fart. Had a Rb20 in my silvia and loved the sound of it. Only thing that puts me off the R34 is fuel consumption :D

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Hey Ian... this is probably the 101st thread on R34 vs S15. Probably a good idea to do a search before posting.

btw.. it's the skyline forum, so long as it has an RB i'm sure everyone would vote for it.

Also Howie thanks heaps for that topic you wrote up about fuel consumption in your R34 found it very helpful :D

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Really depends...

Given your height - R34

Fuel economy - S15

Cornering - S15

Power - R34

Cop attention - S15

More unique - R34

Depreciation - Not really 100% sure but i would say the R34

So overall they're both pretty even it really comes down to your taste mate. We cant really make a decision for you there..

Good luck

scathing Grand Master

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Posted this up on NS and pretty much everyone said the S15

I can't think of a better reason to buy an R34 than "NS.com told me not to".

That said, if I was facing your choice I'd get the S15. I don't like the sound of the SR compared to the RB, but it is a lighter and more nimble car.

At your height, however, the bigger car might be more comfortable.

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S14/S15 are both more cramped than an S13 as I found out (im 6 foot 5) but still driveable :) I actually found r34 gtt's to be the most cramped out of the lot, far less room then a s13 but still manageable

stock for stock an s15 will handle better and will respond to suspension mods a little better however rb's are easier to get power out of

go the best of both worlds with rb26 s15 :)

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Those are the 2 cars I was making my choice from, and I went with the R34. Very happy indeed!

As for fuel consumption, I have 180rwkw and get about 500-550km out of a tank or there abouts so imo not too bad.

And the R34 just shits all over the silvia looks wise as well :D lol

All in all Im sure you would enjoy either car.

RB FTW!

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on the issue of room, i'm 6'6" last time i checked, and imma fat c*nt to boot, and i genuinely found the S15 more liveable than the R34, although i dont think either is a realistic option, but i dont have that much money anyway :D

i drove the cars at different times, and drove other cars in between, so my review might be slightly flawed, but it felt as though the S15 picked up quicker. its a bit lighter, plus 6 speed box with shorter ratios helps there. car felt a bit lighter on its feet, and was more eager to be pushed through corners, although i didnt really thrash it much (was test driving for a mate) and the S15 *MAY* have had a set of coilovers in it

R34 with be easier to get bigger power out of, and gearbox is tough as nails, S15 will still get you plenty of power for a daily, but you may have issues with the top end and the gearbox

drive both and see what YOU think

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Those are the 2 cars I was making my choice from, and I went with the R34. Very happy indeed!

As for fuel consumption, I have 180rwkw and get about 500-550km out of a tank or there abouts so imo not too bad.

And the R34 just shits all over the silvia looks wise as well :P lol

All in all Im sure you would enjoy either car.

RB FTW!

well after a long debate, i have decided to for with the R34 i found one at a fairly good price :P just like the look of them a little better and found for my size the R34 looks after me a little better :) Head up to NSW on tuesday and pick it up :) thanks for all your opions guys :)

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