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I'm nearly a full licensed driver and I have a budget of $28,000 to buy my next car. I did own a R32, but I want much more power.

I have decided to either get a manual R34 GT-T or a manual S15 Silvia. The problem is which one? I know that the R34 has a bigger engine (2.5L compared to 2.0L) but the S15 is lighter and would probably make up for this.

Has anyone driven the two and noticed that one is more powerful then the other? Does anyone have stats on 1/4mile and 0-100 for these cars stock?

I need your help!!

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i have driven both and would have to say that the s15 would be a better thing to drive, but seems no where near as powerfull...

why not settle for an R33 GTR? And when you say you owned an R32, im guessing this was a GTS or a GTST etc...

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i have driven both and would have to say that the s15 would be a better thing to drive, but seems no where near as powerfull...

why not settle for an R33 GTR? And when you say you owned an R32, im guessing this was a GTS or a GTST etc...

In what ways was the S15 better?

I really want a 1999 or older, plus isnt the R33 GTR over $30,000?

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I am Skyline fan, but specifically only a R33 maniac (so a hundreds of my friends). When I hear Skyline, I automatically think of the R33 as the beast that will start all, end all. If you look hard enough, you can find a R33 GT-R for around $30K or slightly less even.

Don't go for the R34, looks wonky, boxy and is way too heavy. If I had to choose between the two, I would go S15 as it does have a nice shap, light as and is pretty powerful in it's own right.

Hope that answers your question.

No offense intended to R34 owners, just don't like the way they handle and look!

Maxx Veteran

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had a s15 and drive a r34 now

the r34 is a lot more refine, but s15 is a lot more exciting

assume u are young, who can live with the harshness of s15

s15 is definitely a better car

remember they win PCOTY 02? That explains a lot how great they are

And once u driven a 6 speed u don’t want to look back :P

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What about room inside the cabin.....??

What about shape modern or ancient?

What are you going to use it for...??

For myself..it was a choice between R33GTR and R34GTT...2 years ago they were the same price...$35K

You have the luxury of choosing between R34GTT and S15...I would choose GTT..lots of style and

with some small modes...cant see a S15 catching it...LOL

Darren83 Community Regular

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This is perhaps the most informative thread on the dilemma between an r34gtt and s15, as most experiences are from first hand owners and have either owned or driven both. Im probably in the same position now, owned a r32 and selling it now :P and are contemplating either 34gtt or s15 that will make a better car. Interior exterior, i think the s15 wins hands down and in terms of power the sr20 is very potent too. Would be a very hard choice, even for myself now, but the pick probably would be the r34gtt.

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I was 50 / 50 myself till last weekend. I drove a lot of S15s and S14s (heavily modified) and yes they can be really fast and really fun. Great cars overall, but I found myself a 1998 GTT Manual Turbo that is in show room condition for $18500, and I cant say that I am disappointed. The car is really refined and clean. I love the mod cons too like traction control. For me it came down to the quality of the individual car rather than a choice between a S15 or a GTT.

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R33 GTR's

for under 30k

see the link

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/searc...e&andor=AND

my choice:

R33 GTR

R34 GTT

S15

R33 GT

May I also point you to:

Toyota Chaser

Ford XR6 Turbo might be an more family friendly car

or a WRX

My 2c

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I am Skyline fan, but specifically only a R33 maniac (so a hundreds of my friends). When I hear Skyline, I automatically think of the R33 as the beast that will start all, end all. If you look hard enough, you can find a R33 GT-R for around $30K or slightly less even.

Don't go for the R34, looks wonky, boxy and is way too heavy. If I had to choose between the two, I would go S15 as it does have a nice shap, light as and is pretty powerful in it's own right.

Hope that answers your question.

No offense intended to R34 owners, just don't like the way they handle and look!

No offence but you dont have taste..

And r34's are 20kg more than an r33 so what are you talking about when you say they are way too heavy?

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well this topic has been asked about 50 times ..

However.. S15 is a sexi ass car.. Interior is nicer and with mods can easily match a R34 .. However the R34 being a straight 6 with simple mods puts out heaps more Rwkws..

R34 has more torque for sure .. I think boosted to 12psi it runs somnething like 500nmi which is pretty zippy off the line.. I struggle to keep my wheels from spinning on my semi stocker running something like 175rwkws..

s15 shits on the r34 suspension .. the s15 handles and feels like a performance car .. but $1000 on a r34 suspension for coil overs and anti roll will set you to the same standard.. Of course an s15 with these mods will be just as good as the 34..

R34 is kind off dull inside where as when you pop in a s15 your greeted by new design and cleaver features but it isnt that great in there but does have alot of kewl buttons.. the s15 you also set deeper where as the r34 seems to be driving a higher car even though it sits alot lower than most on the road just seems that way .. but shit damn seats are so comfy

Yes s15 is lighter but the 2.5 Neo in the r34 like I said before gives it the edge..

I went through the same gut wrenching decision .. came out with a 34 .. couldnt be happier.. s15s are common r34s arnt and everyone looks at it .. with some mods the r34 also looks alot meaner (cosmetics) but I have to say some flaring on a s15 and some 10" rears will set you up nicely with a PHAT look..

Hands down to the 34 in my mind.. s15 is good but seriously you cant beat a SKYLINE... sleek sexi and powerful.. If you can get one in bayside blue which is very very hard to do your in with a winner :woot:

Pm me if you need any other info

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ur a smart man .. r34 for the win .. dont pay for than 25g for one tho unless you buy that filo34 on the forums .. damn thats shit hot and in red.. do you know how hard that is to get RED!!!

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