Need Help Buying An R34!

[Putty]

Hi all, I'm new to this forum but have been a part of r31skylineclub.com for a while now..

I have a nice loan under my belt to the tune of $20,000 and am looking at buying an R34 GTT. I know a fair bit about 31's, 32's and 33's but the 34 is fairly foreign to me. Could any of you tell me what I should look for in an R34 and where to go for a good deal (I'm in WA).

Tim.

[R33TOM]

i think you should get it imported, although there is a few selling privately, not sure if its selling in WA.

try www.aussiecarcompliance.com.au

hes got two R34's coming in and hes shipped a few skylines to WA before

[eddieneedsboost]

wow didnt know 34 gtt's were that cheap already, seems like good value paying an extra 5k over an r33 for one.

[Putty]

I've seen ads in the Autotrader for R34's selling at $21,000 - $25,000...

What I'm more concerned about is the condition of the car, how to pick if it's still 'good to go', things like AWD over rear wheel drive and turbo or non-turbo and all that other sh*t.

[Zappn]

Talk to Paul at autoworx http://www.autoworx.com.au/ I think the majority of r34s coming into have gone through him, he can do compliancing, importing and also sells cars he imports himself.

I've seen ads in the Autotrader for R34's selling at $21,000 - $25,000...

What I'm more concerned about is the condition of the car, how to pick if it's still 'good to go', things like AWD over rear wheel drive and turbo or non-turbo and all that other sh*t.

[n15m0]

for 20k don't expect too much. You might be able to score a GTT sedan but it won't be manual. Between 25 and 30K you should be able to pick up a better example.

[Putty]

No worries, thanks for that.

So do any of you know much about the R34's? Whether to go triptronic or manual, turbo or non-turbo, AWD or RWD, 4 door or 2 door etc etc..??

[IOWNU]

No worries, thanks for that.

So do any of you know much about the R34's? Whether to go triptronic or manual, turbo or non-turbo, AWD or RWD, 4 door or 2 door etc etc..??

You'd want to go for a 2 door coupe, manual, turbo.

They only come in RWD.

That would be the R34 that is worth the most (after a GTR ofcourse.)

That's assuming you wouldn't mind a non turbo just for looks, an auto for comfort, or 4 doors if you have a family.

Yeah you'd need at least 25k for a manual, turbo, 2 door but it will probably have high KMs and be a bit rough.

Budget for at least, 28-30k i reckon.

Edited March 11, 2006 by IOWNU

[n15m0]

No worries, thanks for that.

So do any of you know much about the R34's? Whether to go triptronic or manual, turbo or non-turbo, AWD or RWD, 4 door or 2 door etc etc..??

Here you go...look through this and all ur questions will be answered. Its called the search function.

R34 topics

[kralster]

I'd get a 4 door.

I really wanted a 2 door one and my dad kept saying i should get a 4 door as more practical and he said they look better.

Now i'm wishing i did get a 4 door. but i'm over it

[noise]

lol 20k will get you a auto sedan.

clean manual coupe that isnt white or silver and is fairly stock expect to pay aprox 30k to get it on road in australia

Edited March 11, 2006 by noise

[Putty]

What's wrong with an auto sedan (it would be triptronic anyway?).

I don't mind paying far less for granny transmission.

[Paradizzle]

What's wrong with an auto sedan (it would be triptronic anyway?).

I don't mind paying far less for granny transmission.

The question is what right with an auto trans? Why buy a sports car and get auto? defeats the purpose.

[Putty]

But It's triptronic, sure it doesn't have the starting line advantage but what about the clutchless shifting..

[noise]

starting line advantage? lol who cares?

only homosexuals and women buy auto sports cars. It's like driving a porsche boxter or a jeep wrangler, its just not right.

I would suggest test driving one at a car yard before making a purchase.

Edited March 12, 2006 by noise

[Putty]

My folks told me about a service the RAC offers; a complete inspection on any vehicle before purchase, maybe I should do that in the car yards to avoid getting a bad deal.

[Modena]

For a coupe turbo R34 you will need at least 25 K for an auto, up to 28 for a manual.

[Modena]

starting line advantage? lol who cares?

only homosexuals and women buy auto sports cars. It's like driving a porsche boxter or a jeep wrangler, its just not right.

I would suggest test driving one at a car yard before making a purchase.

Homosexuals? An AUTO BF typhoon is currently the quickest 1/4 mile and 0-100 KM/H Aussie muscle car available! It beats manuals with more KW hands down... this not only goes for Falcons but for HSVs and even some Euros also! In a drag I rather an auto, with twisties then manual...

Putty, if you want an auto tip tronic then go for it...

[VIK-34R]

starting line advantage? lol who cares?

only homosexuals and women buy auto sports cars. It's like driving a porsche boxter or a jeep wrangler, its just not right.

I would suggest test driving one at a car yard before making a purchase.

Funny the new Porsche 911 Turbo is quicker in tiptronic auto than manual, guess Porsche are aiming at homos and women.

Get over jerking your stick.

[Modena]

Funny the new Porsche 911 Turbo is quicker in tiptronic auto than manual, guess Porsche are aiming at homos and women.

Get over jerking your stick.