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Ive been wanting a R33 OR R34 GTR for some time since I sold the gts25t.

Then came across the RX7 series 8. Has anyone compared the 2 cars. Not fussed about fuel economy, more so the difference in power delivery, driving pleasure and handling.

Im aware the gtr is more powerful, but in the real world is it actually faster?

Anyone had any first hand experience with problems with the rotary engine?

Im really undecided any help appreciated.

Cheers

Oz. :D

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Drive them both first. Personally i'd prefer the RX7, they are said to be absolutely addictive. Plus it'd be a more practical daily driver(more luxuries etc) and would be just as quick as a GTR in everything except 1/4 mile sprints(and how often do you do that anyway?).

Depends on the level of modifications..

I believe the S8 has the oil problems sorted with the TT setup by then.

If you're looking at limited modifications, they're both going to be very reliable.

I've had a big hp 13BT before and they're definately a good thing, just need to look after it very closely. Im still a nissan man tho, which is why I still drive a GTR :D

If you are serious about your track performance, I'd go the RX7

BlackRobin: Don't feed the trolls... it is school holidays, just ignore him.

I would go the R34, simply for the extra interior room. The FD is tiny inside.

My head touches the roof and I am not that tall!

I could never drive it with a helmet and that means no track days which means arrrrghhh!

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