Choosing Between A Gt-t And A S2 Gtst

[james85]

G'day,

I'm after a 2 door, manual Gtst or GTT. I've wanted a Skyline for a while, but have been trying to get some savings first--just been driving around in an econobox. That was boring me to tears, so I looked into a novated lease, but the only car that I kinda liked was the 09 WRX. Great for practicality (can actually put a mountain bike in there), but pretty expensive compared to a Skyline--about $70 000 after tax to own the car after three years inc. running costs (I'm thinking a Skyline should be about half....but maybe I'm wrong).

Anyway, I'm after something that parts & servicing won't be too expensive for--I'd like to get into track days and not have to worry about how much things will cost to replace.

I'm guessing 34s will be a little more in that department, but I'm a big fan of their looks and maybe they'll be a bit more reliable.

However, I don't know anything about them and am a bit of a noob when it comes to shopping for one. Main things I mean are whether there is a particular year to go for (ie is there a series 1 and 2 in the 34s, or a year model where things were improved).

33 is appealing for the price they are going for, however I'm thinking the 34 could be worth paying extra for (thinking around $20-22000)>

BTW, 09 WRX is infinitely more practical for me--ticks all the boxes in terms of being able to fit all my shite in. I've driven one & it was pretty sweet, however the looks just aren't me. If I bought one it would definitely have to grow on me. +I've always wanted a Skyline...never really dreamed of a Rex, so it would be a bit of a compromise. Can't really see myself taking a brand new $45k car on track days either....

Any advice or opinions would be great. Basically what I'm asking is whether the 34 is worth the extra dosh, and for any tips on what to look for...

Cheers!

[typevu]

In the price range of an R34 GTT you could be looking at an R33 GTR... which hands down is much better than the GTT - AWD, RB26DETT and is a GTR.

[shaun123]

In the price range of an R34 GTT you could be looking at an R33 GTR... which hands down is much better than the GTT - AWD, RB26DETT and is a GTR.

but also older, more maintenance and more expensive parts

[HEKT1K]

and a $20k 33 gtr is going to be nothing short of horrendous

[Yeedogga]

If you've got heaps of crap to cart around why not get a Stagea? That's what they were designed for weren't they?

Edited July 20, 2009 by Yeedogga

[r32line]

In the price range of an R34 GTT you could be looking at an R33 GTR... which hands down is much better than the GTT - AWD, RB26DETT and is a GTR.

If you read his post a bit more closely you would have noticed the following:

I'm after something that parts & servicing won't be too expensive for--I'd like to get into track days and not have to worry about how much things will cost to replace.

R33 GTR that may see some track time is NOT going to be cheap.

and a $20k 33 gtr is going to be nothing short of horrendous

+1

Basically what I'm asking is whether the 34 is worth the extra dosh, and for any tips on what to look for...

I would deffinately say the R34 is worth the extra cash if you can afford it.

[DrewII]

mate the 09 WRX is a fantastic car to drive day in and day out could not ask for anything more in a daily driver. rang off some pretty impressive times in the last MOTOR edition it won best bang for your buck for 2009 beating a big diverse line up of cars under 100k and reeling off a 0-100 in 5.5 seconds, 13.6 quarter and 1:11 around wakefield park IN THE WET !!!

i had a 98 40th anniversary series 2 GTS-T before the rex and from experience i would shoot for the newer model (ie R34). mine was extremely difficult to sell in the end and will be a nightmare for you when you eventually want to move on to a brand new car.

[DarkGT-R]

My R32 GTR has been the most horrendously expensive car I have ever owned. Bar none.

However, every other car that I have ever owned COMBINED has not brought me half as much pleasure as it has. There is a good reason why it has it's reputation.

Even an easy cruise down to the local shops provides a pleasure hard to describe to anybody who hasn't driven one, and my personal opinion is that driving anything else is robbing yourself of that pleasure.

My vote is the GTR, regardless of age.

However, if you wanted to be sure, I would recommend TEST-DRIVING them all, then making your decision. Research will only convey a small amount of a car's true potential.

Edited July 27, 2009 by DarkGT-R