Sellign S14 To Buy R33...

[GLENO]

Hey All, just seeking a quick bit of advice...

Bought an ADM S14 S2 a few years back with the intention of building it up as a club car. Since then i have only done basic mods and haven't been to nearly enough events. Anyway, as I loose interest in modifying the car further, mainly due to the costs involved (remembering im not a mechanic doing all the work myself, NOR DO I CLAIM TO BE). I have hatched a plan on how to cut my losses and thought i'd see what you guys think.

Previously i thought id be able to sell the car for at least $10K, but as its reached the 200,000km mark i can see that no one wants to touch it. So the s14's like mine seem to be going for around $7-8K. Anyway my point is that if you search carpoint.com for R33's you will notice that currently there are 774 cars for sale!! Clearly the R33's have been hit even harder in terms of dropping prices, and in relation to supply and demand, there are that many of them for sale you can pick your km's, mods, and colour as you please.

My point is, im not intersted in modifying my S14 further, and even though its not worth much anymore i could sell it and get into an R33 with low KMs and good basic mods for similar money. Even if i sold mine, saved 3-4 thousand and bought a good R33 for $10K I cant see how I'd go wrong. I just figure as mine has hit 200,000kms and i could start fresh with an R33 with 80,000kms and more mods on it, why wouldnt I? Im not an expert on the Specs of the R33 but i know im looking for a post 96' Series2.

I'd be aiming to do a few track days here and there (with a second set of rims and semi's) and the occasisional Deca day.

So what do you guys think, Is there any merit in my plan? And is there anything you think i should look out for when buying a 33? Obviously I'll get it all checked out before i buy it anyway. But also in terms of using a 33 as a club car, any advice? Ive got this same thread going on NissanSilvia.com but the majority of the feedback just mirrors the site name, if you know what i mean.

[(B1) MR_fanny]

both cars are quite different to drive. you're obviously sick of your s14 and have your eyes already set on a 33. I think you've pretty much answered your own question. Mods will cost the same either way. your 80km skyline if you get a genuine one will be due for a 100k service just the same as your s14 hitting 200k's. there are alot of not so great liners floating around and general rule is you get what you pay for really and im not sure if you can get a decent 33 for 10k? then again i may be wrong.

[shaun123]

hey mate, not sure if you can find a nice series 2 r33 for under 10k... but get the one you like the look of better... you can rebuild your S14 or get a R33 (Series1?) with mods, really depends on what you want, if u want a change etc...

Not too sure about S14, but the Skyline has been known to have better build quality than the Silvia platform - the engine / gearbox is pretty tough as far as i know

just as a added bonus, the RB doesn't sound like a fart can

Edited April 6, 2009 by shaun123

[TTT]

dude.

I'll be more than HAPPY to do a straight swap of your clapped out S14A for my series 1 R33 GTST.

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

having owned an s14 i would definately keep that over an r33. much nicer car,

rebuild the motor or put s15 motor in (similar cost to a full build)

and u have a nice street car with low k's and heaps of power.