Is It Even Possible To Get A R34 Turbo For Around $15,000 ?

[Mike Citizen]

SO here I am again, trying to decide what to buy for $15,000 this time.

I was thinking R34, manual, turbo as they are newer and just feel 'sturdier' than a R32 (no R33's thanks).

Look on carsales...hardly anything..and same with these forums.

I thought they were cheaper than that?

I guess I thought wrong

I could get a R32 GTR, but to find one in GREAT condition that hasn't been as pounded as Heather Hunter would be pretty hard.

R32 GTR...or R34??

R34 in white or black...hottt, especially with a 'mild' body kit.

someone help!

[Sam M]

you would struggle to get a nice 34 turbo for 15k..

sounds like you dont want something as old as a 32.. so you might have to succumb and get a 33

[Sam M]

btw 32 gtr ftw if its clean.

[JET-25L]

what's wrong with a clean 33 with slight mods and in good condition for 15??

[gersfan]

With your budget I'd go a 33

[pipster11]

stagea? i picked up my rs4s for under that and its factory manual (r33 gtr gearbox and diffs) with the rb25 neo (r34 motor)

just keep an eye out for bargins and look at cars in the price range above yours (i.e. 20k) its amazing how much ppl will drop the price if they have to sell

[GTR-N1]

Whatever you pick up...

December & January are the best months to pick up a bargain...

whether it be from 'private' or 'dealer'.

Notwithstanding that, you still need to do all your homework as you inspect - don't rush!

[Iron Chef]

R34 GT-t sedan MIGHT be possible, otherwise you're dreaming if you want a decent manual coupe. Same with a decent R32 GT-R. If you want something in mint condition, get an R33.

[RodMonsta]

December & January are the best months to pick up a bargain...

whether it be from 'private' or 'dealer'.

Hi Terry, why is that?

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

xmas spirit bitch.. time for giving lol

[Black Widow]

If you want something decent, definitely stay away from an R32 GT-R with your price range. You may be lucky to get a clean exterior one, but more than likely motor will be shot, and there may be other problems, meaning, big $$$.

As others have said, for 15k you'd be better off looking at a 33. Or save for a bit longer and buy an R34 like you want

[Mandingo]

xmas spirit bitch.. time for giving lol

lol

Theres a schmick 5 spd GTT down the road from me at some compliance joint, they are asking 19. Finding a good one for 15 may be time consuming but not impossible.

[gfunkk]

yeah i think r32 gtr is a bad idea, no matter how clean its 20 years old and will always need maintence

[Beelzebub89]

32 GTR at 15k will be a turd. You're in a shit situation really because you're at the bottom end of the market with your budget. The only Skyline that you will find in decent condition for 15k will be an R33 which you don't want. If you haven't already, go out and drive an R33 and then decide. If you don't like the 33 keep saving for a 34 or 32.

[blitz r33]

i doubt you can get a r34 for $15,000 unless there was something wrong with it.

back in the day i bought my r33 for exactly $15,000 standard except the exhaust,always garaged pretty much mint condition not a scratch.

that was until i got caught in a hail storm

[beamstas]

15k will get you a good r32 gts-t with a bit left over to make it go better

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

got any other cars for trade-in? best bet would be to go to a dealer and state you got 15k and that's it.. see if they take it or not.. i'm doubtful, but if you got another car for trade-in then you may be lucky

[usmair]

a mate of mine just bought an R34 GTT with alot of brand name goodies on it for $16,500

PFC

HDC coilovers

Greddy EBC

Greddy FMIC

HKS BOV

Defi Guages

etc

but u get what you pay for cuz as soon as he got it... his tranny gave him problems... his tune is farked we think as the car just stalls when u put it in neutral...

bottom line... save up a bit more and get yr car inspected before you buy because you really do get what you pay for

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

is the BOV atmo? if so, tell him to try the stocker one.. i had problems with stalling when i pressed clutch.. car would stall.. happened after i installed PFC.. due to incorrect readings i think.. worth a shot b4 forking out for a tune

[Mike Citizen]

thanks for the replies guys

Im gonna give R32's a miss, GTR or not.

Having driven a few of them, they actually FEEL 20 years old, and everything rattles, car feels like its gonna fall apart.

I'll either save for a R34, or just by another Rexy and be done with it