What To Buy After R34 Gtr ?

[wobaby]

Yeah i was wondering what people though about , what you goto after a r34 gtr ?

Might be worth mentioning a r35 is well above my price range. sigh

[ONE-VIA]

what is your price range?

do you want exotic/luxury

or want a performance car again?

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

911t my02ish

[FloydWestwood]

bmw z4?

amg mercedes of some sort?

[SS8_Gohan]

if a R35 is out of the price range, about $150k, so we're talking about $100K and down? don't think there'll be any 911t's in the range unless they're old.

Evo9?

or maybe just some luxo cruiser?

economical fun car, dsg GTi?

[Marcus89]

if a R35 is out of the price range, about $150k, so we're talking about $100K and down? don't think there'll be any 911t's in the range unless they're old.

Evo9?

or maybe just some luxo cruiser?

economical fun car, dsg GTi?

is an evo9 really an upgrade on a r34 GTR? I guess it depends on what OP is looking for. What about something like a 370z? Although the question still stands is it really an upgrade on the r34 GTR

[DAN00H]

elise?

[TUFF_350]

Take a dive into prestige world,

2005 M3 competition pack. If i could spare $100k or so, thats where its at for me.

[wobaby]

Im chuffed with the replies.... thanks guys,

All the cars mentioned, i think are great cars.

Starting with the EVO's - Good solid performer - Plenty available also.

Porsche would be awesome, but 911 is also out of reach unless its older

Love the idea of a light weight - like the elise - could see myself actually going to a track in something like that.

DSG GTI are unreal , really good car. I drove a 06 and was very impressed with the dsg.

Luxo Cruiser - i did see a 7 series Beema on car sales for high $30's 02' - 03' i think it was. Very cool car.

Old skool cruiser was my most current though..... plymouth belvedere convertible, cadillac eldorado convertible......50's shapes.

Massive change - but just not enjoying the gtr as much as when i 1st got it.

[Birds]

If it's a fun, not so practical car you're after...get an AC Cobra replica with a blown Windsor or a 427...ultimate weekend warrior and nothing gets looks like them. Convertible, V8 sound, economical, lightweight + trackable, timeless styling...

In the practical place an M3 is where it's at but put aside some cash for issues, these cars often have a hard life and a decade on things start to break.

[DAN00H]

Im chuffed with the replies.... thanks guys,

All the cars mentioned, i think are great cars.

Starting with the EVO's - Good solid performer - Plenty available also.

Porsche would be awesome, but 911 is also out of reach unless its older

Love the idea of a light weight - like the elise - could see myself actually going to a track in something like that.

DSG GTI are unreal , really good car. I drove a 06 and was very impressed with the dsg.

Luxo Cruiser - i did see a 7 series Beema on car sales for high $30's 02' - 03' i think it was. Very cool car.

Old skool cruiser was my most current though..... plymouth belvedere convertible, cadillac eldorado convertible......50's shapes.

Massive change - but just not enjoying the gtr as much as when i 1st got it.

I also like the idea of having an old school bruiser, but in reailty it would only be a monthly car for me. I've become quite accustomed to ergonomics, comfort and ease of use in cars what about an Elfin MS8 streamliner or older (dare I say it) corvette?

ah - just bite the bullet, sell your soul and get the Aston Marten DB9 or DBS

[GTR-N1]

Lightweight?

>>> http://www.drive.com.au/search/buy-used-ca...e/EXIGE/?from=9

'06 model: $70K with less than 40,000km

[Mr Eps]

get some new rims. seriously. consider it. or buy the GTR a present. like a big fat turbo or give it a fresh coat of black paint or something of that nature...

you're clearly not ready to move on. go outside and look at it. see if you're ready to be rid of it!

[GTR-N1]

get some new rims. seriously. consider it. or buy the GTR a present. like a big fat turbo or give it a fresh coat of black paint or something of that nature...

you're clearly not ready to move on. go outside and look at it. see if you're ready to be rid of it!

True!

Sometimes we don't quite realise how much we've got until we take a peek at the outside world and then sigh... saying...

"Aren't I a lucky fellah!"

And this is why you've started this thread... hehe...

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Yeah i was wondering what people though about , what you goto after a r34 gtr ?

Might be worth mentioning a r35 is well above my price range. sigh

A tough choice IMO... Cuz if I had a R34 GTR, I would not sell it.

Just thinking about it...

I was going to say EVO / Silvia / RX7 FC + FD / STi.

I had a chat to Aaron from Import Monster over the weekend and we discussed about his STi vs his R34 GTR.

In his opinion, the R34 GTR is kinda like the 'grew up' version / brother to the STi.

Both 4WD / AWD, Turbo Charged, 2 doors etc... But the R34 GTR was an over all larger car, more top end, which I agree.

(Stock vs Stock) In the ADM at the moment, there is the EVO X / STi / 350Z / 370Z, but I still think the R34 GTR is winner, due to having larger engines to the EVO / STi and being Turbo over N/A to the 350Z / 370Z.

Depending on the market you want to go in I suppose...

Luxury / Performance I would have gone with BMW 335i / M3 / M5 then further up a Porches 911, but that seems out of your budget.

I would have also thought about Nissan V35 / V36, which are pretty much 350Z...

Performance family sedans = 4 door V35 / V36 / HSV / FPV.

Comes down to which market you want to go into / price range / characteristics of which car you prefer to have a change to IMO.

I am kinda particular tho... If I had to change, I would like a 240Z / 260Z / 280ZX or a KGPC10.

A nice JDM cruiser like a Toyota Chaser / Nissan V35 / V36 / El Grand / President.

Any S Chassis or an AE86.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Im chuffed with the replies.... thanks guys,

All the cars mentioned, i think are great cars.

Starting with the EVO's - Good solid performer - Plenty available also.

Porsche would be awesome, but 911 is also out of reach unless its older

Love the idea of a light weight - like the elise - could see myself actually going to a track in something like that.

DSG GTI are unreal , really good car. I drove a 06 and was very impressed with the dsg.

Luxo Cruiser - i did see a 7 series Beema on car sales for high $30's 02' - 03' i think it was. Very cool car.

Old skool cruiser was my most current though..... plymouth belvedere convertible, cadillac eldorado convertible......50's shapes.

Massive change - but just not enjoying the gtr as much as when i 1st got it.

Your GTR is Stock?

Like what Mr Eps, get something new for it.

Mass potential for the Nur you have.

It's just waiting to be opened up!

[Marlin]

Thought of this quite a bit myself.

I honestly don't think anything compares unitl you're prepared to spend enough and/or wait until 996 Turbos are within your range.

[BXAFTW]

Thought of this quite a bit myself.

I honestly don't think anything compares unitl you're prepared to spend enough and/or wait until 996 Turbos are within your range.

^ agreed

with a modified r34gtr, you've essentially reached the limit of mechanical stimulation available to anyone with a budget sub 100k.

if youre car is stock, throwing a little money at it, at the right things should re-ignite any lost infatuation.

but in the long run it may only leave you wanting more, and the point may come when you ask yourself if the money spent on mods along with the value of your r34, would be enough to get that r35 or new m3?

personally, id spend a little on mods for the gtr to bring back the spark and drive a cheap daily most of the time, then just like any junkie youll be itching for that gtr hit, which you can treat yourself to on any weekend.

cheers

Edited May 10, 2010 by BXAFTW

[FrangaR33]

Have you considered modern muscle cars, if your just looking for straight line performance and cruise potential. The newer Mustangs may be in your price range. 65-90k depending on spec.

Links to Mustang Pics

Even a current model Corvette can be had for 90k with the 7.0L LS7 V8

Edited May 10, 2010 by FrangaR33

[PM-R33]

I often discuss this with a couple of mates of what car we would choose for a "realistic" price that has a bit from every category and Japanese imports aside, for a true two door sports car around $100,000 that has good power, fantastic handling, great potential, luxury and class, the 335i to me would be my first choice.