wrx or skyline

[boosted30]

Im really not 100% on what car to buy out of an r32 gts-t or a 1999 wrx.

im looking at an r32 wich has alot of work done to it or a wrx with an exhaust and im looking at spending the same amount of money on bothe ($20,000).

the only thing im thinking about is price drop , and value for money.

what do you guys reckon is the better buy out of the 2

[Snowman]

If it was me I'd buy the rex. 10 years younger and still (IMO) a great car.

[Ronin 09]

If it was me I'd buy the rex. 10 years younger and still (IMO) a great car.

agreed... but if you are going to do more work to it, it may be more likely go bang (particularly the gearbox...) but that said I don't know how strong R32 GTst driveline is...

[R31Girl]

the Skyline. the only thing i know and you probably don't care is that whenever we a re dragging of a rex we always win in the r34 gtt

[(B1) MR_fanny]

for that ammount id go the rex too....they are a nice car to drive, keep their value more than the r32 and are newer too.

but then i love skylines so id might be inclined to go the 32 expecially if it had an rb26 in it:D:D

[OKBANANA]

IMO The Skyline.

[krzysiu]

If it was an r33 then yea but not a r32. Go for the Rex

[RBN1]

two very different cars. With the R32 GTS-T its how sideways you want to go around corners....with the REX its all grip around corners.

Its up to you and what you're looking for.

[r32impul]

Is r32 GTST $20,000? that's very expensive. I think it would be around $13-14k max........ so u still have a extra 6k to spend on to it. Unless it got a RB26 in it, it is hard to say.

[inark]

I would go Skyline because it would be easier to modify and more bang for buck and IMO looks better... only one rex i like and thats the old shape 00 before they went bug eye....

WRX driveline is pretty pox and even with my low mods i was able to beat most WRX drivers with exhausts.

As for hold its value more... not really... 00s are now 24k some less for std average condition and as they are all australian imported alot of them have done well over 100k.

My cousin has a 99 WRX limited with full leather and suade interior... to be honest... my old R32 had way more punch and was a hell of a lot more fun to drive....

BUT it is newer... how that makes a difference to its performance i have no idea... technology hasnt changed that much in 6years (93 R32 to 99 wrx)

[Guest INASNT]

how highly modded is the r32?

[Snowman]

WRX driveline is pretty pox and even with my low mods i was able to beat most WRX drivers with exhausts.

Was this everytime or just at a set of lights? How about in a run through the black spur or up the Great Alpine Rd. What about at Rob Roy? Even around Winton?

Horses for coarses. The rex would kick an R32 GTS-T's ass in certain circumstance but not at a set of traffic lights. So what. Performance isnt all about who wins when the lights change. And considering Ni you were considering a mini for these reasons Im suprised you said that.

[predator]

Both totally different cars to drive and different advantages and disadvantages.

Personally, not a fan and drove a modded rex for a little bit and been in a couple of heavy modded ones - but this is a skyline forum after all.

I'd argue a RWD still is awesome fun in the twisties, just requires a bit more thought and knowing of how your car handles.

snowman: inark was getting a WRX, mini, GTR, and ended up with a RB26 Cefiro .. go figure

[inark]

hehehe

exactly... if the car was set up with a decent suspension package it would be able to keep up and possibly beat a WRX around those places... hence i lean towards the moded skyline.

[inark]

ps. snowy even with my minor mods, i did ok keeping up with jack through the twisties on GOR in his GTR.

[makaveli]

I'd go the 32 they are agressive with a sharper shape and replacement parts such as gear box and engine are quite cheap.

On the other hand the wrx will launch better initially but once the skyline gains traction its quicker. The older shape wrx has a weak gearbox too. The 32 gearbox will handle 220ish kw's although you can upgrade to a 33gts-t which is heaps stonger.

What ever decision you make they are nice looking cars that perform well to what they are made for. They will also piss alot of one-eyed v8 drivers off

take care

Mark

[Snowman]

I didnt see you keeping up with me! And Jack drives a fricken tow truck most of the time so what do you expect!

[inark]

lol thats no ordinary tow truck... its got a GTR badge!

+ u werent on the GOR cruise back in march last year

[boosted30]

yeah i think im gona go the r32

its actually gonna cost me 17 and im gona spend the extra 3 on a big turbo and clutch.

its got everything else and should make 220rwkw

thanks for your help guys

[inark]

if its alreayd modified mechanically a fair bit then upgrade the suspension with a full kit