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After selling my Series 1 R33 NA, I'm now trying to figure out what I'll upgrade to. My budget is $20K and intend to import a car through a broker (Presitge/J-Spec etc etc)

I was initially going to go for a 1997 R33 Gts-t Coupe but have since found that 1998 R34 GT-T sedans (the R34 coupes are way over my budget) go for around the same price (with about 50,000km). Whatever I import, it will only have some minor (if any) mods. I like the shape of the R33, but the updated R34 shape is growing on me as well.

I need some comments - pros & cons of going either way - mechanicals and asthetics.

Also - are R34 Sedans available in manual?

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Can I just ask why you would import through an australian broker?

I've done it with my old R33 and I had a extremely good experience that way, so I think I'll stick to that method. Actually I'm not going to go thorugh a broker as such. A local compliance workshop does the importing and compliance and will be doing it through them.

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Me? I much prefer 4 doors.

looks almost as nice, and so much more practical. Yes, I have to consider passengers.

and as a largley unnoticed bonus, the front doors arn't quite as long, so you don't need so much space to get out.

Now, if only there was a way to apply a shopping trolley forcefield, I'd be set

--ebola

--It's not how much power your engine produces, its how much of it gets transferred to the road.

Me? I much prefer 4 doors.

looks almost as nice, and so much more practical. Yes, I have to consider passengers.

and as a largley unnoticed bonus, the front doors arn't quite as long, so you don't need so much space to get out.

Now, if only there was a way to apply a shopping trolley forcefield, I'd be set

--ebola

--It's not how much power your engine produces, its how much of it gets transferred to the road.

How much are the 34 sedans worth?

Both are great cars. Depending on whether you need the extra space or not. R34s have the Neo 6 although it is still similiar with the RB25DET but it is newer nevertheless IMO.

DennisRB30: I can get you R34 GTT sedans at a cheaper price than $28k :( No offence Rj34GTT. It all depends on the mods and condition of the vehicle.

Ive seen R34 4 door sedans GTT (yes turbo) go for 18-21 grand on J Spec site, add another 1-2 grand for tyres and other hidden costs and you have pretty much a low 20s cheap skyline, the only catch is they are not manual.

1998 Nissan Skyline GT-T sedan

2.5L turbo

Tiptronic

Black

36,000 km's

No major accident history

Power steering

Power windows

Air conditioner

ABS brakes

Dual air-bags

Sunroof

Keyless entry

CD player

Scrape on passenger door

Auction grade 4, good condition

... 975,000 yen FOB .. around $20,900 landed AND complied

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=4349

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=4341

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=4339

yes go 4 doors definately :( on a budget of low 20s you definately only find tiptronic versions...manuals will set you back another couple of grand. I got mine just over 6 months ago for 32k from a dealer but was prepared to pay extra coz it came with sunroof, factory kit, xenons, 99 model and had 30+ks on it only.

Gotta agree with Sir-D on that. Most people will choose Coupes but it all depends on your different needs.

Its prolly because the guys that buy sedans either cant afford a coupe or have family needs to get a four door, I dont see many rich men buy themselves a M5 Bemma and instead get an M3... :(

Saying that I think ill "go" for a sedan too... they are so much "better"... :P

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