Dillema? Which Skyline To Choose

[Mike Citizen]

Hey dudes... time has come to get a Skyline, as I don't plan to drive the STi's around all that much (modding one for track work, etc..other to keep stock). Now...the dillema I have is this: I have two options/opportunities at the moment.

One is for a R32 GTR in very nice condition with quite a few mods and lots of power. Other is a R34 GT-T, great condition, almost stock, standard power. While I like the look of the R32 better, and the fact that driving one feels like youre driving an overpowered go-kart, i cant go past the fact that the EXACT history of a 20 year old car can be very hazy, and for all i know car could be on its way out a week after I drive it. The R34 on the other hand is newer, interior (this is a big, BIG thing for me) is newer, usually cleaner, the car still looks good...but obviously without external enhancements (front lip, spoiler, etc..) and more power it will look like every other Skyline on the road. Being that they're priced roughly the same....bite the bullet and get the R32 GTR becouse...well...its a GTR and a much better car, or get the R34, something newer, more reliable, etc...? Please note, I am only weighing up these options as they're very similar in the price range. Car will be driven to and from work, to shops, etc... I am not looking for a state of the art GTR for $35,000. Both will be cheap, every day cars ( maybe minus all the repairs for the GTR )

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

Maintenance etc will obviously be higher, also the fact that your only looking for a daily..

but on the other hand it seems like you want the 32.. in that case you can just find one that's clean, get it checked by a mechanic (one that knows what they are looking at) and get a leak down, compression test done... will tell you the condition of the engine.. check for signs of wear, abuse.. you'll find a nice one for the price you get a GTT for..

i'd go for the GTR but only cause it looks like thats what you really want

[Bunta]

as a daily the GTT is probably better, it would cost less to run and maintain

[Mike Citizen]

**edit**

wtf...I wrote p!gs and spelt out cops?? lol

makes sense I guess..

Are R32's petrol p!gs?

I drove a series 5 RX7 for a month and had to take out a mortgage to keep fillin it up

Edited February 10, 2010 by Mike Citizen

[GTR-N1]

Caveat Emptor

Considering the R32 GT-R is not without risks.

PLUS* = Depreciation from here on for a good specimen is very minimal.

Check its history by looking at "VINS Fasted" on this forum as you don't want a car from Hokkaido or N. Honshu (due to hidden rust).

Go over it with a mechanic + panelbeater friends if poss. with a fine tooth comb.

If you're patient and get a great one, boy will you be happy.

And the R34 GT-T is still a good car.

[l_uk3y]

GTR - Higher Excitement. Higher Risk of something going wrong that will cost up big. Got the "awesome factor"

GT-T - Newer, probably less history, more comfortable, much nicer interior. Slower but in theory cheaper in the long run.

If I was after a toy and had a daily I'd go for the gtr in a flash

If I was after a daily driver I'd go the GT-T

[Mike Citizen]

GTR it is

and now the hunt begins

(one I was looking at turned out to be a bit...ehhhhhh)

[GTR-N1]

Good! - Where are you situated?

Are you looking at what an importer can bring in for you?

Car Yard? There are those with good reputations and those that are not worth mentioning.

Carsales? People sell them there if there's something wrong with it too; which means I'd firstly look at Private Cars F/S on SAU.

Take your time > Be Picky!

[Mike Citizen]

thanks guys

I'm in Melbourne

and yes, from the looks of things on carsales, every 'cheap' GTR on there looks battered

gotta have patience

[Mike Citizen]

BTW...can someone recommend some decent importers in Melbourne I can speak to?

I don't remember if it was on here or elsewhere that I saw a MINT R32 GTR, freshly imported from Japan, with something like 40,000kms on it and it looked like it just rolled out of the showroom.

Interior was MINT!

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

Kristian (Iron Chef) is a member on here.. will be more than helpful to get what your after.. im sure he'll find this thread soon enough too...

EDIT. Forgot to mention though he's in Adelaide but more than worth it..

Edited February 11, 2010 by .:: GimpS-R34 ::.

[Mike Citizen]

I've made up my mind

R34 it is

Will start hunting for a nice example right now

black or white, manual, turbo, with preferably a nice body kit, decent wheels, etc...

and so it begins

How much do you guys pay for insurance?

Rating 1

no claims

no speeding tickets

clean driving record

used to pay $1200 for the STi with Shannons

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

GTR or R34... you stated both lol.. insurance also depends on age.. but i'd say you'll be looking at round the same.. also depends on mods etc

[Mike Citizen]

Word up.

Got a quote from Just Cars... $1100 for the R34

not bad at all

will try GIO as they are pretty excellent

and then Shannons

[GTR-N1]

GTR or R34... you stated both lol..

So will the pendulum swing back again??? lol

[Mike Citizen]

34 definately

saw two 32's today...GTR's that is

way too old and I just don't have the time for restorations and things going wrong.

[The Bogan]

Wish I had got a R32 GTR, hindsight is a bitch.

I got a GTST boat which is worth $8,500 -$10,500 red book, a GTT is just another boat only uglier in my opinion which is worth $16,400 - $19,000 red book , a R32 GTR will never be a boat and you can pick up some nice ones for <$20 000 red book for JDM $13,000 - $15,900.

A R32 GTR ADM is a bit more pricey, LOL.....

Resale for any of the above ?

Wish I got the 32

[NISSAN GTR]

34 definately

saw two 32's today...GTR's that is

way too old and I just don't have the time for restorations and things going wrong.

If you do pick an R34 gtt you will regret it , why tip toe around like a little school girl , get yourself some balls and get a GTR 32 , you will not rergret the looks and drive of the original godzilla , half the fun is finding one .IRON CHEF IMPORTS

[GTR-N1]

If you do pick an R34 gtt you will regret it , why tip toe around like a little school girl , get yourself some balls and get a GTR 32 , you will not rergret the looks and drive of the original godzilla , half the fun is finding one .IRON CHEF IMPORTS

^^^ No question about talking to Kristian!

[Deano 1]

Get the r32... just wait and find a decent one. I paid 20k for mine. And its MINT. perfect paint, Perfect inside and out 312awkw. and its a Nismo Edition. I waited 6months to find it but.