Hey guys, you've all got good opinions so far, it would be good to hear more.. But..
I am starting to think the R32 GTR is one of those cars that will always be regarded a classic. like the original mustang.. I believe this is the car that a car company got 'Right'. The r33 is also one of those cars, but is not as raw as an example as the r32.
I am of the opinion that the r33 has a softer, more commercial oriented slant the car company introduced to appeal to more people in general. Like the overall size inside and so forth. It seems like less of a racing car.
A good condition r32 with low kilometers is not rare, but certainly is uncommon due to the cars age. I believe if I treat it like a road registered race car, and lube it with racing oils (like Motul) and service it every 5000km's, it will be in a lot more solid running condition than a large portion of R33's out there.
I think keeping the car close to stock, which, In my opinion is still plenty of power and fun.. will mean my car will be on the road the majority of its life.
If I was going to modify the car up to 600hp, I would get a R33, I intend on keeping my car close to stock performance wise.. no more than an exhaust system and air intake.. the r33 simply wont be as chuckable and fun.
I also believe the ATESSA is still quite good on the r32. It's been improved from the r33 to the r34, it does not mean the ATESSA system on the r33 is shite either.
What do you think?