Ruxis Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hey guys, Just wondering if anyone else has major concerns for the japanese car scene. I'm about to become a tradesmen as all new tradesmen consider is Western Australia to haul the big bucks. So I was think hmm I'll be pretty well off whiledoing it and seeing as I don't go out drinking much anymore maybe I could upgrade my gtt to a 34 gtr which I've dreamed of having since I was a boy. But I got thinking, do I really want to spend 50,000 dollars on a possible 12 year old car? So I got looking and thought hmm maybe an evo 9, fast, 4wd which I'd like, looks good. But it just doesn't have that same trophy/weekend car that the gtr would have in a garage. I've looked at mps (fwd ), wrx (to popular, same problem as evo) r35 (I'm Not a millionaire), Honda integra, (not showy enough and I like turbos) What's happened to the r34 the rx7 the supras the s15s even?! Does anyone with an unbias opinion think a r34 gtr is worth the amount of money when you could get nearly 2 evo 9s for the price?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 R34's are priced the way they are because people are still willing to pay that price in general you don't buy imports on common sense alone, you buy them because you enjoy them. I'd get an R34 GTR over 2 evo 9's any day of the week just because I prefer them, you can throw any amount of money on either to go fast but at the end of the day a GTR will put a bigger smile on my face than an evo. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6106841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Could buy 2 r33 gtrs for the price. IMO they are over priced Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6106843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruxis Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Because theres nothing to replace it Yeah but you could get a 09 r35 for 110k although that's 10 year difference not 3 haha. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6106848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruxis Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Plus very true yo yo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6106852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmyR32gtr Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Nothing compares to a GTR skyline. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6106870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 1) Production Numbers of the R34 GT-R are much less than other GT-Rs. 2) Strong Auction Prices in Japan of the R34 GT-R dictate what importers can sell them for here. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6106969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longz Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 You put a R34 GTR next to any other JDM import car then tell me what you think. You then drive by another JDM car and tell me what you think again. cause when i had my GTR every car i put it next to i would think , im so glad i got a GTR and when you boost pass the other cars in your GTR you will see how slow they are. --- P.S don't kill your self. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Im a Toyota convert. but seriously my near standard 1JZ soarer will stick with a near standard R32-34 GTR in a straight line. It cost $7500, is much comfier to sit in, is immune to the wrong attention, sure the brakes aren't as good standard and lacks 4wd etc but imo a 34 GTR isnt $40k better, however if I had $50k to spend on a car a 34 GTR would be on the list (I would buy a 2001 model Supra though ) But dont buy one thinking it is king of the road. you will be embarrassed at the lights by an SS commodore, embarrassed at the track by a mild S13 Buy one because YOU want one, never buy an enthusiast car thinking you can sell it for what you paid, you will ALWAYS loose money. Perfect example I paid $16.5k for my old 33 gtst back in the day...I sold it for 1500 bucks after spending 10's of thousands on it Only you can decide whether paying 50k for a 12 year old car is worth it or buy a 13 year old GTR for half as much Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored33 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have a 34 gtr I have gate I have women I have a good life Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have women you lie! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored33 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 oh noes! busted Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruxis Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 You all make pretty good points, I would buy one knowing those things zebra because of what longs said. But I don't think I could justify buying a 13 year old car for that amount. Why couldn't they make them a little later!! Or make a replacement for it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Im a Toyota conartist. but seriously my near standard 1JZ soarer will stick with a detuned R32-34 GTR in a straight line. It's worth $2500, is less comfier to sit in, is prone to the wrong attention by true enthusiasts, sure the brakes are inferior standard and corners like a dog etc but imo a 34 GTR isnt $60k better, however if I had $62500k to spend on a car a 34 GTR would be on the list (I would buy a 2001 model Supra though as plan B ) But dont buy one thinking it is pawn of the road. 'Tis king! Any SS commodore will be embarrassed at the lights, and any S13 will be embarrassed at the track by a mild R34 GT-R Buy one because YOU want one, never buy an enthusiast car thinking you can sell it for what you paid, you will NOT ALWAYS lose money. My bad example: I paid $16.5k for my old 33 gtst back in the day...I sold it for 1500 bucks after spending 10's of thousands on it. I was a fool. Only you can decide whether paying 50k for a 12 year old car is worth it or buy a 13 year old GTR for half as much * Grammar fixed - but QFT Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatz Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 yup 34's are overprice for a 12 year old car supply and demand i guess but still overpriced Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 but imo a 34 GTR isnt $40k better, however if I had $50k to spend on a car a 34 GTR would be on the list (I would buy a 2001 model Supra though ) you will be embarrassed at the lights by an SS commodore Buy one because YOU want one, never buy an enthusiast car thinking you can sell it for what you paid, you will ALWAYS loose money. Perfect example I paid $16.5k for my old 33 gtst back in the day...I sold it for 1500 bucks after spending 10's of thousands on it Only you can decide whether paying 50k for a 12 year old car is worth it or buy a 13 year old GTR for half as much Yeah I should have added these kind of points to my original post, you get an R34 GTR because you want one & are willing to make the investment of time, mods & money, replacement parts, all adds up so if you do it, you need to be prepared to have it for the long haul to make it worth it imo oh & my car doesn't get embarassed by even VE ss commos, I doubt it would an embarass even a stock standard R34 GTR oh noes! busted aww you can have some of my leftovers if you want, but be warned they have abandonment issues after being with me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweety bird Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 well you've got two options. 1)get settled buy house then buy gtr. 2)buy gtr, then sell gtr to pay for house. if you don't beleve me, look on car sales and see how many gtrs are for sale because the owner wants to buy a house. besides when you buy a house you might be able to buy a r35 by then. have a think about it, you are the only one who can make this decision. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berk Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Buy your GT-R, have your fun now. We will all be fighting the Chinese in 10 years. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruxis Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 haha well house is coming mid next year so i guess im gunna have to settle with my GTT. i guess ill be one of those old men that has the car they wanted as a kid haha. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oweban Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 after driving fappy's 34 today i want it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/382821-whats-happening-to-the-car-scene/#findComment-6107706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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