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hey guys, im new to the skyline scene, been wanting a gtr r34 since the first time i played gran turismo waaayyyy back in the day many many many years ago and now i've come to the point where i can consider getting one. So i was just after some quick advice on a few things.

first of all, i've owned a my99 wrx for 4 years and loved it, but its time to get something different, was considering a newer sti, but for the same price i much rather the GTR =)

so, i'll be 23 by the time i buy a GTR in a few months (please no flaming me over my age) and wondering if anywhere here is around my age with a GTR. just curious into the type of insurance they are paying (i plan to go with famous most likely, and will get a online quote soon) as insurance will be a big factor into getting the car, i really wouldnt want to spend more than 4 grand a year on it. living in a pretty nice neighbourhood.

but moving on. i've seen a few stock standard GTR's going for around 45k here in aussie.. is that to cheap for a GTR R34, as i've been told it sounds to cheap by a few people. buying one here in aussie would save the hassle of importing, but if im going to get a much better deal importing thats what im going to do.

which brings me to japan auctions, i've seen a few skylines online including a gtr r34 vspec for 43k with some standard mods (suspension, exhaust, fmic, etc) does that sound to cheap for a vspec? (of course this wouldnt be including the stamp duties and stuff associated with importing)

and last of all.. to vspec or not to vspec.. i seen that vspecs go for a little more, is it worth spending the extra money for a vspec or is the standard GTR pretty good as it is. my budget is roughly 50k (this is why importing looks so attractive as i can get a gtr with all the basic mods done for me)

i would love a vspec II, but my pockets are not that deep haha.

if anyone could offer any usefull assistance that would be great.

thanks in advance

jaydee

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Mate Im 21 and i own 2 R34 GTR'S , My first Car was a 03 WRX , You simply cant compare the Both, THE R34 GTR By Far In My Eyes S**** All over it .

Advice to you. Try and buy one local , I Bought one from overseas and one from here, Too much headaches importing one your better off buying it local spending a bit extra and have a clear conceince . All those Ones you see for 45k Are Rubbish , Ive seen them for myself ,Anything you see Between The 50-70 K Mark will be a good quality car.

Good Luck...

Mate Im 21 and i own 2 R34 GTR'S , My first Car was a 03 WRX , You simply cant compare the Both, THE R34 GTR By Far In My Eyes S**** All over it .

Advice to you. Try and buy one local , I Bought one from overseas and one from here, Too much headaches importing one your better off buying it local spending a bit extra and have a clear conceince . All those Ones you see for 45k Are Rubbish , Ive seen them for myself ,Anything you see Between The 50-70 K Mark will be a good quality car.

Good Luck...

jeez im 21 and i wish i could afford 2 gtr's , can just scrape enough cash together to get a gts-t.

damn im poor

Mate Im 21 and i own 2 R34 GTR'S , My first Car was a 03 WRX , You simply cant compare the Both, THE R34 GTR By Far In My Eyes S**** All over it .

Advice to you. Try and buy one local , I Bought one from overseas and one from here, Too much headaches importing one your better off buying it local spending a bit extra and have a clear conceince . All those Ones you see for 45k Are Rubbish , Ive seen them for myself ,Anything you see Between The 50-70 K Mark will be a good quality car.

Good Luck...

must have large debts :P

Mr jaydee

Just click on my profile and view all the topics I posted in. I am in exactly the same situation and have asked all the same questions last week.

You can save yourself and a lot of other people time by looking at these posts.

Cheers.

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