Was Thinking...

[SLYNE]

Currntly have a 33 GTS-T with minimal mods etc..

will be going into the workshop to get a makeover engine wise

then i was thinking about selling my car adding the cash that i would of spent on the engine work and buy a 32 gtr

[SLYNE]

one other thing.. if i decide to buy a 32 GTR i was thinking private sale or does anybody recommend a dealer?

[~R33AzzA~]

Id try out Kamikaze motors in nunawoding. My lil brother got a 4 door r33 gts-t auto from them and the thing was the cleanest un-modified r33 iv seen. They have some realy nice cars try to talk to sean if you can he is pretty helpfull.

[Al]

If you're thinking about a GTR, then don't bother spending money on a GTST. I lover my rear wheel drive GTST, that's why i kept spending money on it .

[R31Nismoid]

r32 GTR's are cheap... and cheap for a reason basically.

If you cant afford the rebuild + parts (over 10k), then dont buy a GTR. Simple rule many fail to respect.

[Ruffels]

thats a fair generalisation ash!

by saying that youre saying all R32 GTR's are gonna need to be rebuilt after you buy them!

i would think its not an easy choice to make... AL makes a good point about rwd, but you really have to think about what you want the car for.....

i know its not the same ... but when i went from my r33 gts-t to an R32 gts-4 .... sure it handled alot better round corners with the 4wd ... but comfort wise it wasnt the same! by sitting in the drivers seat of an R32 you dont have the same comfort and luxury feel you get when your in an r33,.... the smooth flowing dash and comfortable seats of the R33 are missing from the R32 i felt.. when i sat in my R32 i knew i was driving an OLD car, not to mention a few more ratles and shakes, but i think the r32 is alot more ... "raw" then the r33.

but then again it really depends on what your looking for in a car... we can't sit here and tell you "yup, go for the GTR" or "nah stay with the 33" because at the end of the day, what i like in a car and what you like in a car, are potentially two very different sets of variables...

[R31Nismoid]

Ye i basically am saying that

The number of "cheap" 32 GTR's on the market at the moment is doing nothing more than making engine builders & tuners rich

Most people are being attracted to the sub 25k pricing of R32 GTR's and being caught out by their problems.

Also add to the fact the people purchasing these cars are generally younger than the people who would have been buying 32GTR's 3-4 year ago, and hence they are taking a flogging on the street which further enhances the soft point of a 15-20yr old RB26.

The number of RB26 rebuilds ive seen is just going up and up, its certainly not dying off by any means

[DNGRUS]

Personally I like r32 GTRs, and would definantly take that over the r33 GTST

[saff_cossie]

r32 GTR's are cheap... and cheap for a reason basically.

If you cant afford the rebuild + parts (over 10k), then dont buy a GTR. Simple rule many fail to respect.

Spot on the money. Having come from old (late 80's) performance cars before the Evo that are the same era as the 32, this is generally the case. They may not need doing immediately but is definately something that 15+ years on of performance driving, needs to be budgeted for. Factor in people who havent cared for them before (not everyone has the money to maintain one properly) and the chance is increased of it needing work.

That said, ones that have been worked on, there are some stunning examples out there with several I can think of in the club. I looked at getting one instead of the Evo as the 33 GTR was top end of my budget but needed it for a daily driver and didnt tick enough boxes.

Personally, I would stick with the GTST unless you can get a really good example that has been checked out by a specialist.

[SLYNE]

thanks for the comments and votes...

would it be that hard to find a good example of a GTR

because rebuilding an engine once i buy a car is that last thing i want to do straight away....

wouldnt mind enjoying it abit first

[saff_cossie]

thanks for the comments and votes...

would it be that hard to find a good example of a GTR

because rebuilding an engine once i buy a car is that last thing i want to do straight away....

wouldnt mind enjoying it abit first

The car will not need to rebuilt within the first week unless you are very unlucky or drive it very hard but it is something that needs to budgeted for. Cars of that age will be tired in general, suspension, bushes, components so be prepared. All things wear out eventually and on a car of that age, this is compounded.

There will be good examples out there but they won't be cheap and just because the engine may have been rebuilt, doesnt mean attention has been given to other areas.

[montgomery]

I was at kamikaze on saturday (15th) - i go and have a look every few weeks

from memory they dont import r32's anymore nor the series 1 r33's due to the fact that they are not worth selling because of their age

and the fact that all kamikaze cars have a 3 year warranty - 3 year warranty on a 32 gtr to them is just not worth the hassle

[SLYNE]

The car will not need to rebuilt within the first week unless you are very unlucky or drive it very hard but it is something that needs to budgeted for. Cars of that age will be tired in general, suspension, bushes, components so be prepared. All things wear out eventually and on a car of that age, this is compounded.

There will be good examples out there but they won't be cheap and just because the engine may have been rebuilt, doesnt mean attention has been given to other areas.

ye i know it wont need a rebuild in the first week, suspension, bushes, brake's etc will be changed regardless to get a smoother/safer ride as I've done on my 33. Mods never stop on any car if your into it

things that need changing will be changed, things that don't need too much attention upfront can be left for a while eg: engine - until i get over it and then start playing with modifications

I just don't want the engine to pop after 6 months, if i can find a decent example i will go ahead and buy a GTR if not then my car is booked in for the 7th Jan for some engine work.

Edited December 16, 2007 by SLYNE

[eMsta]

keep the 33, save up and then go up to a 34gtr (plenty on jspec for around 50k now)

[SLYNE]

emsta2003: even that is an option...

My head hurts dont like to make decisions like this...

Im in two worlds atm the poll says 1 thing, comments say another mmm

i will decide at the end of the week.

anybody have or know of any GTR's R32 for sale

[abu]

emsta2003: even that is an option...

My head hurts dont like to make decisions like this...

Im in two worlds atm the poll says 1 thing, comments say another mmm

i will decide at the end of the week.

anybody have or know of any GTR's R32 for sale

CARIZMA on the forums has a white R32 GTR for sale.

Its a 1993 and seems pretty clean, also has rims. $15,000 landed + compliance and on road costs I think they are asking..

If I find the link I will post it up for you.

Edit: fk the R33 off and go with an R32

Edited December 16, 2007 by abu

[abu]

emsta2003: even that is an option...

My head hurts dont like to make decisions like this...

Im in two worlds atm the poll says 1 thing, comments say another mmm

i will decide at the end of the week.

anybody have or know of any GTR's R32 for sale

well unfortunately its not for sale anymore: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/19...tr-t190513.html

If your looking at getting a clean R32 GTR let me know, I can recommend someone who can get you exactly what you want.

[jenkies]

ill back my my poll answer with comment for clarification. i bought my bnr32 3 months ago it was imported from japan 6 months ago and complied. 88,000 and the first thing i did was take it to grayham west workshops for a proffessional opinion. full survice, timing belt and water pump were done in my first 1000 kms then an apexi power fc followed by grex oil cooler and brass button clutch...... all up car plus work = 25,000 its now reliable and blowing minimal smoke (expected for any turbo car done 60,000 kms plus. ive never been happier with any car and dispite its age... no rattles and the 32 gtr interrior is extremely practical and made for a purpose... simplicity, driving and its neat. seats are beautiful and it stil has the original floor mats.

i wish you all the luck in the world and if u come across a mint unthrashed 32gtr i put my word on it that you will not be dissapointed if u like winding roads e.g. hills. this is the car for you..... my atessa system is untouched and with 255's all round i have no trouble getting sideways flat foot untill front cuts in and flings me forward.

friend has a 33gtst with 220 atw mine is only pulling 200 atw but with the extra torque of the rb26dett i still manage to pass happily!

good luck

[R33silverS2]

stick with the 33. It's a newer car and will generally just give you less hassles. As others have said the old rb26 in 32's is likely to need a rebuild sooner or later and in general many parts and components show thier age. Rubber bushes start to wear out, suspension leaks, and bits and pieces which cant be avoided that have come about pureply from being old. Dont get me wrong there are some great 32 gtr's out there, which have been restored and rebuilt to mint condition and look hawt, but the owners will be the first to tell you thay spent numerous $$ getting it that way. I say keep the gtst for a bit and save for a newer GTR if you really want one. my 2 cents worth...

[DogKnight]

The 32 will cost you more to run and maintain full stop. My best mate had a R33 gtst and went to a R32 GTR. While he enjoyed the power and handling, it was his daily driver. And R32's arent necessarily 'easy' cars to drive. They are mean cars on the track and have a lot of power, but driving with a heavy duty triple plate clutch in peak hour is tiring after a while. I drove both cars and while the R32 was fun, it wouldnt be my choice for a daily driver. Plus the costs of just replacing parts over time isnt small. Keep in mind you can be comparing a car from 1989 to a car from 1997. R33 gtst parts are cheap and easily available in comparison. Also as said, the R32 will 'feel' like an old car. The R33's are much more comfortable and nicer looking inside.