Importing A R34 Gtr

[milanr34]

Hi all,

In the past I've had the 31, 32, 33 and 34 Skylines (GX, Gtst, Gtst S2 and GTT), now its come the time to buy a GTR.

I could get the 32 and 33 however being almost 2m the cars are way too small for me (I was smaller when i had the other versions).

Now i know the 34gtr will still be a tight fit, but ill also make sure to extend/replace the rails that are OEM on the car so the car is comfty on those weekend drives.

Bascially speaking when i buy it, it will be kept until the last of my days.

What I wanted to know is - what is a better option to go with GTR, VSpec 1 or 2?

I know what the general differneces are of each model, but if you were in the situation would you just buy a nice clean example of a VSpec1 and give it some TLC? or get the basic model and upgrade the brakes and put the diffusers in?

Im looking to spend about $50k so any advice of some experiences owners would be great.

Thanks all

[Whoa Black Boaty]

I'd go vspec2 if you can find one for that price in good cond. But if you can't find a clean vspec i'd look at the normal gtrs.

If I was you i'd rather have an immaculate gtr than a destroyed vspec2. but you can always fix issues up as well.

But by the sounds of it, you're more experience than me. You'd know more.

[GTR-N1]

With a budget of $50,000 Milan you are already at the upper or upper-middle end of what V-Spec BNR34s are going for now.

So ignoring the idea that you might ferret a budget for modifying, I'd go for the V-Spec.

The V-Spec II at the lower end of the spectrum might go for about $58,000 and up.

The hard time to sell is now, so you might be lucky.

If you're prepared to wait a few months after buying one in Japan at auction, you might be able to squeeze a good V-Spec II within your budget.

Y4,000,000 + AUD$10,000 for exporter/freight/freight insurance/port storage/importer/Aust Gov't/compliancing/registration

[MrFijiGold]

Always bringing sound advice with facts & numbers to back it up. Kudos to you Terry!

A V-Spec is what I would choose & if the budget allowed, the next choice would be a Nur..

Milan, all the best in your search for a BNR34

[milanr34]

Thanks for the reply guys.

From what I can tell the extra $ you are paying for the Vspec 2, its better to spend on the Vspec 1 and make the furthrer changes you want - brakes/disks and cosmetics.

Im in talks in J-Spec (Im located in SE Melb and if you have any other reputable importers im more then happy to talk to) about importing a nice model I dont mind the wait or if the car has done some mileage as it will be a weekend car to be worked on and driven not much else. I've imported a Nissan Lauren C33 from NZ (family car we owned since it had 101kms o the clock, until it finallly died at 309,000kms.....amazing car) and unless you know the process or the right people it was a head case. So im after an importer that knows what they are doing and will finalise the docks-registration phase.

Some of the immediate mods are bigger radiator, bigger oil cooler (not sure if its needed but always good to have for those hot days) discs/brakes and good old service. Then down the line maybe some more performance based stuff - but thats down the line.

I could push the budget to $60k, however I wanted the max to be about the 40-50k mark and have ample funds spare for some mods. Thanks again all - apprecaite it.

[sinistaGTR]

I would seriously buy one with the best chasis you can, forget the model.

A clean car chasis is getting harder to find.

As for the models:

GTR: Lightest car with mechanical diffs

VSpec: Front and rear diffuser

V-Spec ii: Black interior and carbon bonnet

Australians have this obsession with v-specs.... they arent better, only car that is significantly better from factory is a nur.

Also look at something that has mods already (will save you a MASSIVE amount), and be prepared to rebuild at some point (15k for the motor).

Edited December 28, 2014 by sinistaGTR

[mxfly]

I agree. Ppl here for some reason have an obsession with vspecs and tend to overlook the non vspecs. They are essentially the same car.

[niZmO_Man]

Diffusers and carbon vented bonnet... mmm.

[Gts-t]

Is the 4wd programming better/more aggressive in the vspec models?

Or is it better to use an aftermarket controller anyway

[sinistaGTR]

The processing of the attessa i slightly faster (not noticble)... but mechanical diffs are far better than the electronic ones lol

[milanr34]

I've been in contact with some importing businesses and a few individuals on their 34 GTR's and taking into consideration my financial status - its easier for me to buy a 33 gtr and spend the extra money on the mods.

34 - will be around $50,000 if I'm lucky, where as the 33's can be picked up from 25-35k and can spend the rest of some mods.

Any thoughts?

[Gts-t]

Yeah the situation sucks if u don't like 33s lol. You pay a premium not just the week before race wars but all the time with 34Rs

[milanr34]

I just loved the look of the 34 Gtr's and always wanted one, but I wouldn't mind having a "sperm whale" as they say.

There are differences between the two however its still a GTR and you can make them look nice and clean.