Demon Dave

Yeah, it isn't too difficult and get around and find the various places of interest. The TAS '04 crew managed to fit just about everything in AFAIK, including Top Secret Autobacs and the like. Perhaps, given the interest in this, it might be worthwhile putting up a sticky with info on the main attractions in Tokyo, where they are and how to get to them? Dave

and from the source I use: 1998 2.0 GT Sedan 5MT 2.0 GT Sedan AT 2.0 GT Coupe 5MT 2.0 GT Coupe AT 2.5 25GT Sedan AT 2.5 25GT Coupe 5MT 2.5 25GT-X Sedan AT 2.5 25GT Coupe AT 2.5 25GT FOUR Sedan 5MT 2.5 25GT FOUR Sedan AT 2.5 25GT FOUR Coupe 5MT 2.5 25GT ターボ Sedan 5MT 2.5 25GT ターボ Coupe 5MT 2.5 25GT-X FOUR Sedan AT 2.5 25GT FOUR Coupe AT 2.5 25GT ターボ Sedan AT 2.5 25GT ターボ Coupe AT 2.5 25GT-X ターボ Sedan MT 2.5 25GT-X ターボ Sedan AT

Good Point! The late model R34 bumper is very similar to the new V35 one.

I think they also made some changes to the LSD on later model R34's. Definitely better to get a post MY2000 car if you can, though I do prefer the bumpers on the earlier models...

there's always this option for those who want both GTR looks and 4 door practicality

here's a late model GTT interior: and what I believe to be a late model front bumper: Some other changes: The wheels on late model cars are slightly darker in color. The interior has a lot of color-coordinated bits, the gear level and steering wheel, the centre console etc. Engine wise, Nissan tweaked the Neo engine so late model cars have improved torque output. There was another mechanical change too, but I can't recall what is was!

I believe nissan made most of its changes to the R34 range during MY2000. Later model R34's also have the different from bumper to the earlier ones. They also got GTR style silver centre consoles, ash tray and color coded steering wheels...

This one looks pretty good from this angle: but it's a shame about the badging on the rear... a 25GT-TX (?)

I couldn't agree more! But it always seems as though the GTSt/GTT etc are percieved as "lesser" cars to some extent...

This car is a 25GT-X: and another:

I don't recall seeing a 25GT-X badge on the back of a GT-X, so it could be there just badged as a 25GTT. The only time I recall seeing a GTX badge was on this car: which I'm 99% sure is a custom made badge...

probably the same reason people would want an R34 GTR instead of modifying a GTT... The RS four is a great car, no doubts, and I'm really a big fan of the stagea's. But, as I've heard some many times on these (and other ) skyline forums: A GTSt /GTT will never be as good as a GTR. So, I guess it holds that an RS Four will never be a 260RS...

260 RS is a great car, for those who want GTR level performance (kind of) and have a family, maybe dogs too and need to carry a fair bit of luggage about I'm sure Rezz will be able to sort out some vital stats on the 260RS. Be warned though, as Evo Lee said, they're quite rare and fetch a premium...

I don't think the need for English teachers is going to decrease any time soon. Indeed, if anything Japan needs more English teachers. The government always seems to be pushing more English education at schools, with emphasis shifting from reading/writing/grammar to more conversation skills. Everyones situation is different, but from my experience the vast majority of English teachers here stay a year (maybe two) then go home, move to another country or just seem to disappear! I came here, decided I want to stay. Five years later I have no plans to ever go back to England. I'm having too much fun to ever want to do that! Not sure about jobs in Engineering, I guess being able to speak Japanese would help. Evo Lee may have some more insight than I. Dave

The Japanese, particular of the retired type, absolutely love organised tours. They seem to enjoy being herded like cattle around popular tourist destinations, and they pay big money for it too. Go to any popular tourist place and you see masses of ojisans and obasans following some flag waving women around the site... But, so far I've yet to see anything orientated toward the car enthusiast. Hey, perhaps us Japan residents should get together...sounds like a good business venture: Gaijin Tours!

Hehehe. The Mitsubishi Bongo Wagon. The wife actually wanted to buy one, but I refused to drive anything called a Bongo. So, we got a Cube instead!

The worst name for a car...ever: The Diahatsu Naked :) And people actually buy it. And then drive it!

Don't know if it's a Yamanashi only thing, we've got a recycle shop (2nd hand/used whatever) and it's name is Hard Off :) The hard bit meaning hardware since they specialize in buying/selling computers, stereos etc. Their off branch for domestic and household products is called OFF HOUSE! Then we have a clothes store called ON LIMITS - clearly the signwriter/owner got confused with NO LIMITS! There's so many more!

I wrote my first car off within 2 weeks of having it :( So I was really glad it was just an old sh1tbox of a mini! and not a Skyline! Another young driver on here has just written off his GTR, which I understand is the second car he's written off... Of course everyone wants a nice powerful motor for their first car, but be careful... I beleive that statistics show you're way more likely to write off your first car than any other...

LMAO Class, absolute class Justin!

Not knowing any Japanese can be a bit of a disadvantage, but for a short vacation you're not really gonna suffer too much Basically, if you don't know any Japanese you're essentially blind, deaf (and due to a lack of cultural understanding) pretty dumb too! :( But, most Japanese people on seeing a foreigner will assume you don't know the lingo and go easy on you, maybe even try to speak a little English. Most adults can read and write English without too much trouble, but few can speak it well. Don't worry about it too much though, most foreigners coming to Japan are in a similar situation. You'll find that the best recourse is the universally understand language of GESTURES!! Really, a few gestures here and there will help out a lot. Learning to speak Japanese isn't too difficult, and you'll find that you'll pick up common words and phrases pretty quickly. Learning to read and write properly, well that's a whole different ball game...

^^^ what he said ^^^