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hey guys just after some opinions.. recently blown my turbos gna get that fixed soon but was going to do quite a few things as well in the process. basically atm its got catback exhaust, hiflow cat, os giken twin plate, air filter, suspension & mines ecu. i was gna get injectors/afm/fuel pump/pfc/dumps/cams and suspension/brake work as well in the process of replacing the turbos (hks 2530s/hi flow/gt-ss)... but that will cost me quite abit especially labour work! so came to my mind maybe i shoudl jus fix the turbos (replace with stockies or a cheap alternative) and then sell my car get a R33 gtr?

your thoughts?. the only reason why i hessitate is i've put alot of effort into fixing up the 32 and maintaining it and i dont really wana have to start modding again from a stocker and the fact that 32 GTR's arnt worth that much anymore. ill be pulling out a small loan regardless of whether i build the 32 or get a 33. i mean theres nothing wrong with my 32 other then obviously the blown turbos.. its pretty much given me a hassle free experience owning it. also for those who have taken the step to a 33 is there much differnce for the price? (from prices r32 gtr's are selling ill probaly have to add about 8k)

so help me decide!

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My personal choice would be to keep the R32 - you know the history of the car and exactly what's wrong with it. Buying a new car might bring on a new set of problems. Modifying the R33 isn't going to be any cheaper than modifying the R32. And as far as your R32 not being worth much anymore, at least it doesn't have too far left to fall, whereas the R33 will likely depreciate another $10,000 or so over the next few years...

Of course the third alternative is to fix your R32 up and buy an already modified R32 - with the mods already done you're definitely going to save on labour!

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