Differences In R34 Gtr Versions

[ash_d]

Hi,

I'm currently looking to buy an R34 GTR and I'm just wondering what the differences are between a non-vspec, a vspec I and a vspec II. I've had a bit of a search around the site and the net and haven't been able to find this information. The only thing i've picked up so far is that v-specs have better suspension. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Ashley

[Swink33]

There is not a whole lot different between the V-spec/V-spec2's and non V-spec. V-spec's were made from 1999- October(ish) 2000 then V-spec 2's were released until production was ended in 2002. V-spec/V-spec 2's have a viscous LSD as opposed to mechanical. V-spec/Vspec 2's have harder suspension and underbody air diffusers front and rear. They also have intake and exhaust temperature displayed on the dash screen. There is no real difference between V-spec and V-spec 2 except for a bonnet vent on the v-spec 2. V-spec 2 was released to coincide with a minor facelift given to all GTR's from October 2000 on. The facelift included: black interior instead of grey, clear indicators, stainless steel pedals, larger rear brakes and a few different paint colours.

My father is currently selling his GTR - http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/priva...|1&trecs=21

[ash_d]

Thanks heaps for that feedback steve. I thought there'd be more features than that ... Your dad's car is really nice, but i'm dead keen on a bayside blue one ...

[sewid]

There is no real difference between V-spec and V-spec 2 except for a bonnet vent on the v-spec 2. V-spec 2 was released to coincide with a minor facelift given to all GTR's from October 2000 on. The facelift included: black interior instead of grey, clear indicators, stainless steel pedals, larger rear brakes and a few different paint colours.

V-Spec II bonnet is carbon fibre with the NACA duct. V-Spec, and M-Spec bonnet is aluminium.

Series II BNR34 pedals are aluminium on rubber not stainless steel.

There are more differences as well regarding a couple of cost cutting decisions Nissan made when it came time for the series II BNR34. For example they deleted the rear wiper plastic under-cover in the series II, the radiator end tanks are plastic in the series II as well.

These kind of things are in keeping with Nissan's usual strategy of doing things cheaper later in a models lifecycle to fit improvements in such as the carbon fibre bonnet and slightly different rear rotors.

[sewid]

Also the V-Spec II suspension is stiffer than the V-Spec and M-Spec suspension. The M-Spec having probably the best suspension for street out of all the GTR's.

M-Spec also obviously has the exclusive colors and the leather interior making it overall the best pick of the bunch. Unforuntately for us it also commands a huge premium at auction in Japan . Usually over the 4.5million yen mark.

The best value if you're after a GTR is a V-Spec. The standard GTR's lack the agressive look of the V-Spec since they lack the second front lip. The missing rear diffuser kinda sucks too as they look much tougher from behind with it.

V-Spec II would be the next best in terms of value. You get a newer car but you pay a decent amount more for the privilege.

[ash_d]

Cool. Thanks again.