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Hey All,

long story short I own a S13 and it's been a great car to me but times have changed and I'm probably going to sell it and replace it with a 4 door of some kind. The reason why I am after a 4 door is I need something with a bit bigger space and have 4 doors; it's just a constant pain only having 2 doors and not having the room in the car, but I guess Silvia's aren't meant to carry people or have heaps of room either.

I like to stay in the import scene of course; but the only probably is there aren't many 4 door imports out there. I've done some research over this time and have narrowed my choice down to a R34. The reason why I picked the R34 is because I like the style, it's newer compared to other 4 doors, it's in my budget, they are reliable and overall I've heard nothing but good things from them. I did take into consideration the JZX100 because they are probably the best 4 door import out there, but one major problem stopped me, which was the money and I can't really afford it.

My plans for the car are to keep it as a nice street car nothing more nothing less; it is going to be my daily so I don't want to attract attention by the poo poo. I don't want to spend bucket loads on a car because at this point in time I am saving for a house deposit etc.

My question is what is it like driving a R34 4 door, seeing basically they are all automatic would I be able to cope with driving auto daily; I would prefer manual but I really can't afford spending and extra $5,000 just to get it in manual. Do I need that extra power, do I need to get turbo or is a N/A fine just for my type of driving or does a N/A R34 4 door have absolutely no power and I need to spend a bit extra to get turbo?

That's probably it for now; love to know people's opinions on a R34 4 door. I'm open to all people's comments, opinions and thoughts so feel free to post your statement.

Thanks in advance.

Edited by dickie

Turbo's are cheap, so may aswell get one instead of getting a N/A and allways regretting it.

My wife had a 34 4 door as a daily for nearly 5 years, not a single problem with it (did coilpacks, but thats given for a 34). Nice comfy car to drive, the tiptronic is fun enuf, and they go pretty nicely. Quite inside, everything works well and you can take 4 adults, is still a squeze though.

Fuel consumption on long trips isnt bad, we could get 500kms from a tank, around town not so good, but you could never expect it to be.

As a daily, i would recommended them, JZX100's IMO arnt as nice inside, but outside look nicer when done up.

I have nearly bought one on 3 occasions over the last year, main thing stopping me was insurance would be $1200, and Im 27 with good ratings etc.

Just keep that in mind,

Also dont believe the km's on the ODO, a guy rocks up to the export places and changes them for $50, industry standard.

have seen turbo ones for $13,000 on road from a dealership, pretty good price really.

on carsales there is a 4 door with full R34 GTR running gear, mental mods, wants $32,000 last I checked. looks horn!

either get a turbo one or if you want to go NA get a commodore/falcon. perfect for day to day driving, costs bugger all to fix, insurance is cheap, and probably faster than the NA as well, and if it's adult passengers you are carrying, it will fit them in more comfortably as well as the extra torque will handle the extra weight without a worry.

r34 sedans are a great daily as mentioned...i do find that for adults there back leg room is tight thou....get a turbo version for sure.

jzx100 chasers are also great thou... look tough with rims and lowering... my bro owns one and it feels like it goes harder than the r34.. both have basic mods exhaust etc... only let down on the chasers is the interior does look tad old but is definatly more roomy... ;)

Edited by rgr34

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