Why Are R33 Gtrs So Cheap

[Apollo S15]

I've been thinking of buying a skyline and am considering either an R32 GTR or R34GTT as I am not that keen on the R33 shape.

What I don’t understand is why are R33 GTR V specs so cheap compared to R32 and R34 GTRs?

Also how would an R34GTT do for occasional track days, are they to heavy?

[TommO]

What do you mean R33 GTRs are so cheap compared to R32 GTRs? They're more expensive... Make sure you look for a good one, like you can get R32 GTRs for $15k, you can get R33 GTRS for $23k, I wouldn't go near them though...

If you're just doing track days, I'd stay with your S15 mate. If you want a car that's awesome to cruise in / drive everyday, and perform well at the track.... well that's when it gets a bit different

[Apollo S15]

What do you mean R33 GTRs are so cheap compared to R32 GTRs? They're more expensive... Make sure you look for a good one, like you can get R32 GTRs for $15k, you can get R33 GTRS for $23k, I wouldn't go near them though...

If you're just doing track days, I'd stay with your S15 mate. If you want a car that's awesome to cruise in / drive everyday, and perform well at the track.... well that's when it gets a bit different

It seems there are plenty of R33 GTRs even V specs in the low 20K compared to R34 which are 60K to 100K plus. Even a good R34 GTT seems to be in the mid to high 20K.

[Blitz]

You get what you pay for, end of story.

Buy a cheapo R33 GTR, and you will learn a hard and expensive lesson.

[TommO]

It seems there are plenty of R33 GTRs even V specs in the low 20K compared to R34 which are 60K to 100K plus. Even a good R34 GTT seems to be in the mid to high 20K.

Most R33 GTRs start at around $26-27k+, and that's for a 1995 one... sure there's a few exceptions, but as Blitz said, be careful I just did a search on carsales and it said the same price range.... in NSW anyway.

R34s always fetch a higher premium because they are younger and until soon, they've still been the most recent model. I know of a few guys that have brought in R34 GTRs for $45k recently

[funkymonkey]

dunno if anyone's noticed, but the R33 GTR turns 13 this year. 13 year old GTR... 20,000 to 25,000 quid... sounds fair to me.

[R338OY]

If you want some hefty performance i'll add that there's a big difference between a GTR and GTT/GTST. So you'd be getting a great performer with an R34 GTT but it'd be shot when compared to any GTR.

Either settle for something good and keep your car or get a GTT, or fork out the money and be blown away and forever in love with a GTR

[fieds83]

I have owned 2 r34gtt's 1 manual and 1 auto, i now own an r33gtr and its a cut above in every area. The build quality and performance of the r33gtr shits all over the 34gtt everywhere even being the older model.

[Owgasm]

Its the way of all cars. Except for the exotics.

1 comes outs and pushes other one down.

and they can't all stay brand new forever.

Unless parked away

[Dobz]

Thought I would raise this one from the dead.

I've noticed r33 gtr's are dipping into the high teens in price but it seems the r32 gtr is getting more expensive.

After trawling around the net and seeing some nice stockish examples of r33's in the high teen and low twenty area I can't understand why someone would buy an older r32 in the same price range or higher.

I'm just after opinions on why there seems to be this trend whether it's collectability, preferred styling or are people just asking too much money for the r32 gtr?

[Owgasm]

Historic reasons.

R33 will get some rare and clean to appreciate soon.

The middle child is always neglected.

[GTR-N1]

The year is now 2015. As Simon says, the quality R33 GTRs will bounce in value. Even the Non-V-Spec BCNR33s will shoot up in value by 2020 due to the USA 25yr rule.

[Dobz]

So it looks like I should get on this train and ride it all the way to money town.

[GTR-N1]

Yup, enjoy your 1995 R33 GTRs for 5 yrs folks: take care of them for 5 yrs and you'll probably lose nothing (unless there's a recession or you grossly overpaid in the first place).

[r32-25t]

U-G-L-Y 33s ain't got no alibi, they ugly

[junkie]

R32 GTSt are also more pricey than R33 GTSt, even the crappy examples

[Ben C34]

If your after a daily driver then don't get a GTR unless your willing to visit the ATM on a more regular basis. An R34 GT-ST is a great option but the neo motor lacks the reliability of its predecessor in the 33's. It all comes down to how much your planning on modifying the car too.

Lol.

Neo lacks reliability?

And there is no r34gtst.

Other than that its a well thought out informative post.

[OilyMuppet25]

Interesting post, was just thinking the same thing.
Am looking for a Skyline now (no, not a P plater) and am tossing up between the 33 GT-R or a 34 GT-T.
How are the GT-Rs like as a daily? Rubbish aircon? Am more tempted by the 34 to be honest, but I've always wanted a GT-R.

Might keep a 34 GT-R as my midlife crisis car

[GTR-N1]

I'd opt for the R33 GTR. Buy a good one and it'll serve you well. The value may bounce back up. And its 21st Anniversary is next year.

[OilyMuppet25]

Don't say that, I have enough trouble making up my mind!

I'd feel bad about locking a GT-R into daily duties, although that's just an excuse for a track day or two...