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Hey everyone,

Im looking for a new car within the next 6 -12 months. ive had afew choices and the r33 and r34 look like a good choice because there a newer car with lots of potential. i belive the r34 GT-t would of course be a much better option but is it worth being in the extra debt for the car. or would the r33 be a good choice because cost less and alot of mods out there?

also does the r33 feel like a smooth ride or age has kicked in and things are wearing out on them?

thanks all.

Julz

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series 2 r33 and you should have some change for a few good mods as well. have seen a few series 2 go for just under 20k recently. the series 2 (mines a 1997 model) still feel great and handle awesome ever after 120,000 on the clock

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if you want value-for-money, the R32 is definately worth it, i think more-so than the R33 (but everyone's opinions differ obviously)

i think having a debt for a car is stupid - especially if you don't have to

my advice:

take what money you have and buy the cheapest model skyline that you can afford without a loan (or with a small loan from a non-bank (eg parents))

Warren.

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without a loan (or with a small loan from a non-bank (eg parents))

My parents would never ever condone or endorse the purchase of a Skyline... the only reason I have one now is because it's been a long hard period of time since I've come out of school!!!

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Depends what you are looking for in a car. Whether you want brute power and killing looks from a cheapish car, where you can spend the extra money turning into a real tough car go for the R32 GTS-T. Or go one step further and get the R32 GTR for a real race bred car. Series 1 R33's are probably a thing to stay away from. Go for a R33 S2 if you want a tidy car with a nice interior or go one step further if you want R34 which I believe beats the R33 in all aspects. Thats just my opinon.

R32 GTS-T would be my thing to go for, however I'm exceptionally biased in my opinon. However you would be happy with one. If you were looking in the area of an R34 definately consider the GTR.

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yeah i do want power and killer looks but i also want a smooth ride, wouldnt the r32 be abit old and rattley? at the moment im drivin 92 model nxr and it has some wear and tear and rattle here and there. that i dont want next car! r34 was considered because its new but r33 is cheaper and r32 even more so. but yea.. wouldnt the r32 be abit old now?

oh yeah, whats the differnece between the series? or is that the type M?

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