R32 Or R33, Gtst Or Gts?

[Guest Xinhua]

I'm looking for a non turbo 32 2 mate i've got to the point where i'm buying a blown engined or non engined late model 32 and putting a N/A 33 engine in it... cost ya less then $10 grand if your smart... good luck mate

[Veeedka]

I'm looking for a non turbo 32 2 mate i've got to the point where i'm buying a blown engined or non engined late model 32 and putting a N/A 33 engine in it... cost ya less then $10 grand if your smart... good luck mate

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oh man... are you going to put the engine in it yourself?

Bit of a job doing that... good luck.

I'm now looking more at the nicer r33's now.

I've got one in mind, but we'll see what comes of that... might get an NRMA inspection done soonish if I can warm to it.

It's nice, though, just niggly bits are ticking me off.

We'll see

[Eug]

Oh man... are you going to put the engine in it yourself?

Bit of a job doing that... good luck.

I'm now looking more at the nicer r33's now.

I've got one in mind, but we'll see what comes of that... might get an NRMA inspection done soonish if I can warm to it.

It's nice, though, just niggly bits are ticking me off.

We'll see

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

keep at it dude.. there's seriously so many out there.

all you need is patience - just wait and find the one that is "the one" and you wont regret it knowing this is the best one you could find.

rush into it and buy that one which is "just okay" and you will always kick yourself in the butt.

[Guest Xinhua]

I'm getting anthony (2GU UP) to install for me, hes a mechanic.. plus hes going out with my cousin LOL..

umm as for Eug's reply.. i 100% agree with that... you don't wanna make that mistake.. just be sure it's the right one..

cheers

[Veeedka]

I'm getting anthony (2GU UP) to install for me, hes a mechanic.. plus hes going out with my cousin LOL..

umm as for Eug's reply.. i 100% agree with that... you don't wanna make that mistake.. just be sure it's the right one..

cheers

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ah, awesome

And yes - I have vowed to keep looking.

As long as it takes with this one

Also, what do you guys think about the GTS-4?

[Habler]

um...around 10 grand. I have no idea what they are worth these days but i dont think i could part with it for much less. Its just too damn nice to give away for nothing.

Im in victoria so i doubt you would be interested but its a 1993 model and when its clean and neat it gives a automatic boner.......i guess i just love 32's a bit too much.

Its funny because everything your saying is what i went through. Looking at cars and just being dissapointed in small stupid stuff but trust me, when you see the car you want those small things wont seem so stupid. The car should just suit you and when you drive it make you feel like you belong in that seat hugging you. Everything will just fall into place.

When i found my 32 it was preety special feeling, especially because i was gonna settle for a shitty front wheel drive.

GOOD LUCK MAN!

[ebola]

And yes - I have vowed to keep looking.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Also, what do you guys think about the GTS-4?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

keep looking. if you *do* want that push in the back feeling, rb25de has almost as much top end as rb20det.

in an r32, 160kw is.... sweet.

i have a gts4. its no gtr, but i don't have to worry about getting it sideways (unless i disable the awd...... look out)

r32 gts25 - didn't know it existed, but it sounds sweet.

good luck with the search, whatever you get.

and don't get no degreased rattly try to cover up all the problems car either. you should be able to get a decent one.

as was said, you will have a pretty quick opinion of what car you want. and bring a (more) mechanical mate with you if you can. knowledge is power

[Veeedka]

um...around 10 grand. I have no idea what they are worth these days but i dont think i could part with it for much less. Its just too damn nice to give away for nothing.

  Im in victoria so i doubt you would be interested but its a 1993 model and when its clean and neat it gives a automatic boner.......i guess i just love 32's a bit too much.

  Its funny because everything your saying is what i went through. Looking at cars and just being dissapointed in small stupid stuff but trust me, when you see the car you want those small things wont seem so stupid. The car should just suit you and when you drive it make you feel like you belong in that seat hugging you. Everything will just fall into place.

    When i found my 32 it was preety special feeling, especially because i was gonna settle for a shitty front wheel drive.

GOOD LUCK MAN!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Haha, I'm still looking at a '95 R33 in WA right now... So Vic ain't too far

Ah, I wish I lived closer to there.

I've considered going over to check it out, but if I didn't like it and if the guy held firm on his price it'd be a waste of $500.

Pity though, it's almost exactly what I want...

Edited February 12, 2006 by Veeedka

[-{danny}-]

hey bro , i recommend u go 4 a r33 with rb25de engine

i would try and stay away from the 2l engine in a r33 due to the weight of the r33 compared to the capacity of the rb20de

in my point of view r33's are much morre stylish

i have had mine for 5 weeks and its been a dream

it has no guts up 2 bout 3800 rpm but then after that when u start playing with the car and step on the gas it has a bit better punch also the handling is crazy and mines still stock suspension no strut braces or nuffin and the car just takes sharp corners like there nuffin and u will love it wen the turbo cars are slowing down for the corner and for the middle of the corner and u will be long gone outta it

try and buy from an importer the cars from jap have low k's and pretty good order and u leave out the middle man so it saves u money

[Veeedka]

hey bro , i recommend u go 4 a r33 with rb25de engine

i would try and stay away from the 2l engine in a r33 due to the weight of the r33 compared to the capacity of the rb20de

in my point of view r33's are much morre stylish

i have had mine for 5 weeks and its been a dream

it has no guts up 2 bout 3800 rpm but then after that when u start playing with the car and step on the gas it has a bit better punch also the handling is crazy and mines still stock suspension no strut braces or nuffin and the car just takes sharp corners like there nuffin and u will love it wen the turbo cars are slowing down for the corner and for the middle of the corner and u will be long gone outta it

try and buy from an importer the cars from jap have low k's and pretty good order and u leave out the middle man so it saves u money

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks Danny, I'm totally in agreement with you there

I'm not even really considering the 2L R33, I'm trying really hard to stick with the RB25DE in an R33.

What I'm ideally looking for now is:

R33 GTS

1994 - 1995

RB25DE

Non-Turbo

Manual

Black/White/Wine Red/Maroon

Nice rims

Sunroof (optional, but it'd be niiiice)

Really, really clean

$8k-$11k

That's what I am ideally after right now

[-{danny}-]

has importing crossed ur mind

have u got a mate with an import licence

importing saves u thousands if u can do stuff urself like compliance and on road cert stuff

importers would buy a r33gts for like around 4 grand and thats how they make there profit

i imported my car from envy imports in manly

i got

r33 gts 1994

m-spec body kit

16" aftermarket rims

MD cd player

87'000 kms

for $12000 all together $13500 to get it registered and on the road and transfered etc etc i think i got a nice car for an alright price and im happy with that for now cause im only 16

the importing thing is just a suggestion

[ebola]

ha ha ha.

you tell half a story. Yes, I got my car for 5k in japan....

shipping and import duty 3k....

compliance was cheap (900), rwc was costly, needed new tyres, and then there was stamp duty with the rego, and finally insurance. got a turbo timer to wire in, need to buy and fit an immobiliser, and get the air conditioning regasseed (degassed in japan)... and its not even modified

You need SEVS to get an r33 in, and the compliance workshop has to do all the work...

r32 has a few left over import models sitting around... but not many, and not for long (and compliance is cheaper on 15yr import law than for sevs)

and lets not mention the time involved...

nah, stick to Australia. Thats what I think, anyway.

[Eug]

i'd have to agree with danny here...

when mine came in about 2 years ago it was around 16k all up (back then gtst's were going for 23-25)

first owner, really clean, 60 thou km, STOCK everything.

never a problem, obviously u get ur odd stone chips and everything.

however there is the downside of the wait, and other possible mishaps - but that said you'll find that most are in a far better condition than those here in aust. unless you find a real fussy driver.

cheers

eug

[LO_R33]

Thanks Danny, I'm totally in agreement with you there

I'm not even really considering the 2L R33, I'm trying really hard to stick with the RB25DE in an R33.

What I'm ideally looking for now is:

R33 GTS

1994 - 1995

RB25DE

Non-Turbo

Manual

Black/White/Wine Red/Maroon

Nice rims

Sunroof (optional, but it'd be niiiice)

Really, really clean

$8k-$11k

That's what I am ideally after right now

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Are you awake man? Or are you still dreaming...

I sold my non turbo R33 RB20E for $12000 mate! EVen that is out of your price range, it was a 1995. Though it had rims on it, it had high kms, (150,000) though atleast they were genuine, new clutch, 18's, in car tvs etc etc. But seriously... if you think your going to get a REALLy really clean r33 gts25 for 8-11k your kidding yourself. For that price i know of one going in melbourne for 9500 but your going to be stuck with a non m spec, automatic, peice of shit really.

Danny, your cars automatic though man, theyre worth alot less then what a manual non turbo is worth, remember that. Ideally Veeedka you should probably look at an automatic or a r32 for that price range. An r33 gts25 (because of the high demand now cause of restrictions) sell almost as much as a turbo, upwards of 12500 for a decent example anyway. Specially if its not a 1993 model.

Goodluck with your battle on finding a skyline on that budget, mine sold within 24hours of advertising it :lol: And many others were interested too.. so it seems to me that maybe i infact even under priced my car.

Dayne

[BreathLess]

I wouldnt say a Gts25 is out of his price range as i just had my valuation done and the market value is only 8G which is what i paid for mine a little while ago.

Mines been great no problems the only thing it had wrong with it is the peeling dash.

[Veeedka]

Are you awake man? Or are you still dreaming...

I sold my non turbo R33 RB20E for $12000 mate! EVen that is out of your price range, it was a 1995. Though it had rims on it, it had high kms, (150,000) though atleast they were genuine, new clutch, 18's, in car tvs etc etc. But seriously... if you think your going to get a REALLy really clean r33 gts25 for 8-11k your kidding yourself. For that price i know of one going in melbourne for 9500 but your going to be stuck with a non m spec, automatic, peice of shit really.

Danny, your cars automatic though man, theyre worth alot less then what a manual non turbo is worth, remember that. Ideally Veeedka you should probably look at an automatic or a r32 for that price range. An r33 gts25 (because of the high demand now cause of restrictions) sell almost as much as a turbo, upwards of 12500 for a decent example anyway. Specially if its not a 1993 model.

Goodluck with your battle on finding a skyline on that budget, mine sold within 24hours of advertising it :lol: And many others were interested too.. so it seems to me that maybe i infact even under priced my car.

Dayne

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm still looking at a '95 R33 GTS25 in WA in black, with 17" rims and a sunroof for $11.5k...

And if I leave it for a little bit, SEVS prices will get cheaper 'cos they'll be bringing more R33's into the country, and as yard prices go down, so will private sales.

I'm giving myself 3-6 months to find what I want, or build up the cash to get everything I need at a slightly higher price.

I think I'll get what I want, for how much I want

[-{danny}-]

for sure dude 3 - 6 months is a good time period for looking and i think u can find wat u want because ur giving urself time good luck try to have fun in the holden nova for now

[LO_R33]

at the end of the day, you be a cheap arse, your car will be cheap. when i was looking for cars, i was looking at them 2000 less then what they should of been, and guess what they were all rust buckets and had been flogged. at the end of the day, your going to have 2 fly over to wa to inspect the car, and come back which will be minimum 1000 even if you make the purchase, so why dont you add that 1000 to your price tag and buy one locally worth 12500. i went to sydney the other weekend to look at wrxs, and seriously the amount of skylines along paramatta road was unbelievable. if you up it to this range, you have a better chance of finding one you can perform all the tests in the world you want on, and if its not the right one you havent just wasted a 1000 plane ticket there and back. just something to consider.

and also, a r33 gts25 type S for 8000, god damn you got a bargin! They are devaluing as much as a ford falcon does these days, im so glad i got out of mine when i did... before it lost too much value.

Dayne

[Veeedka]

You make a good point, Dayne.

Ideally, I'd like to have it within that price range... but, as I'm going to give it a couple of months, I think I can save up an extra few grand to cover the full costs of it.

However, if someone wants to tell me what I want for less, then I'm not going to be one to complain

[342Four]

umm i dont think the 94-95 r33gts25's had rb25de's i think they were just rb25e's

if u want twin cam get late 95 (build date around 11/95) or above

that is if im correct

i no one of my frendz sisters got a '96 r33 gts25t (which wasnt a 25t, just a gts m-spec (did the gts ever come out in m-spec?) with a gts25t sticker on it) in WA for around 15 if i remeber rightly (maybe even more)

very very nice car - very clean inside and out - looks really good