I Need Some Advice

[Black gtt]

Hey everyone im a new member to SAU. Been reading for quite some time and decided to join the forum. Well my question is should I buy an r34 Gtt or be patient and wait a year or two and but an r34 GTR? I currently own a mitsubishi lancer in tip top condition limited edition so that will bring me a penny or two. Only thing is that im scared of buying a skyline because my brothers r33 Gts-t got stolen and he was uninsured (idiot i know). His car had alot of bad luck with 3 hit and runs on his driver side . I get my full licence in half a year and am still considering what im going to buy.

[Kinkstaah]

Hey everyone im a new member to SAU. Been reading for quite some time and decided to join the forum. Well my question is should I buy an r34 Gtt or be patient and wait a year or two and but an r34 GTR? I currently own a mitsubishi lancer in tip top condition limited edition so that will bring me a penny or two. Only thing is that im scared of buying a skyline because my brothers r33 Gts-t got stolen and he was uninsured (idiot i know). His car had alot of bad luck with 3 hit and runs on his driver side . I get my full licence in half a year and am still considering what im going to buy.

R33 GTR

(imo)

[Black gtt]

R33 GTR

(imo)

They are waaaaaaay too ugly!

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

They are waaaaaaay too ugly!

this from a guy that owns an 02 yellow LE lancer...

[Black gtt]

this from a guy that owns an 02 yellow LE lancer...

Im currently on green p's, no turbo. Definitely getting a skyline when on blacks

[hylian]

Wait till you see a 33 GTR screaming past you, crouched down on all fours on the highway. Not everyones cup of tea but they have a great street presence.

You said you're looking at a 34 GTT. This makes me think you've got around 20k to play with. My advice would be to save another 5 - 10k, buy a 34 GTT and spend the rest on the things you'll need to fix up, insurance, alarm and a few mods.

You can't compare the 34 GTR and the GTT, hell you can't compare any GTR to a GTST/GTT they're worlds apart. The GTR's attract more attention but provided you've got insurance and a good alarm system in place and it's in a safe neighbourhood you should be okay. Having said that, if someone wants to steal it, they will there's no stopping them.

EDIT: I should also mention that the maintenance and spare parts costs of the GTST/GTT's and the GTR's are miles apart. If you want something you can drive every day and all you want to do is pay for the petrol each week and occasionally tires then buy a GTT.

Edited January 24, 2011 by hylian

[Touge Kyousou]

Way to go for a newbie to the forums...make enemies of half the members haha

Plenty of info if you search re insurance, running costs, purpose/intents etc etc. GL

[Black gtt]

Thanks hylian much appreiated help. I didn't mean that the 33 gtr was crap, it's just not as good looking as the 34. I still respect it's sheer power. Theres alot of skylines being stolen around my area and it is a safe neighborhood :s

[Cowboy1600]

this from a guy that owns an 02 yellow LE lancer...

...and is considering buying the red headed stepchild of the Skyline family, a 34 GTT.

Get a 33 GTR.

[Black gtt]

It's mainly the age issue that's the problem

[PSI-FED]

Im guessing your still 18 seeing as youve got 1 and a half years to get your fulls? How on earth does an 18 year old even contemplate purchashing a car that will set them back minimum $60,000+ after purchase, insurance, mods etc (34 GTR).

IMO Keep your feet planted for now and take it as it comes, id personally get a 32 or 33 GTR if the budget permits so you learn to respect and appreciate the fact that your driving a performance machine (something you know nothing about coming from a LE lancer) before splurging all your finances on a 34 only to ruin it.

[Black gtt]

That's true I've thought about it and I'm 20 about to get blacks. Always been around skylines my whole life. I think I'll start with the gtt then move onto the gtr when I gain some experience driving a performance machine.

[RB25PWR]

If it's the "age issue" between 33/34 then just get a 97 Series 2 GTS-T. Set you back 10 grand, then you have 10 grand on mods. Or buy a GTS-T for $13-14k with all the mods done to it and you're also set.

But on the other hand if it's the style... imo the 33 wins hands down. How anyone can say it's ugly beyond me, 34 GTT's make me wanna hurl. But then again none of this really matters does it? It's like asking someone what their favourite colour is, does it really matter if it's different to yours?

[Black gtt]

I agree rb but I can't bear to get a 33 cause my bros one was targeted all the time, stolen twice and probably rebirthed by now. I'll make the gtt sexy with nismo body kit

[mad082]

don't expect too much from selling your lancer. most 'limited edition' lancers were sold by the thousands and are nothing special. unless it's turbo'd it isn't worth much.

[Black gtt]

I got an offer for ten. Considering I bought it a year and a half ago for 12 I'm gonna take it. Is that as low as you were thinking?

[Nee-san]

Way to go for a newbie to the forums...make enemies of half the members haha

Plenty of info if you search re insurance, running costs, purpose/intents etc etc. GL

Dude, he insulted 33 owners, he just made enemies of 95% of the forum hahahaha

Ill clarify my statement that if your going to buy a GT-R save up till you have enough for a neat 34, then buy a tidy 32 and turn it into a monster

Edited January 25, 2011 by Nee-san

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

either way... a well modded 33 looks better than a stock 34....

31, 32, 33, 34, they all aint that great looking till you put work into them, and then, they are all as easy as each other to make look good

[Black gtt]

Exactly, nee all I have to say is pump up princess haha I love 33 gts-t's

[GTR-N1]

Have you driven a really good R33 GT-R?

Do not compare with your brother.

Whilst you learn from your bro' and get insurance, you can already breathe easier. Insurance premium sucks at your age, but you just need decent income.

We're talking (arguably) about the 1st production car that ever went around Nurburgring in less than 8'

And the new R35 has cut off less than 3/4 min off that.

Best Motoring footage of Kurosawa going around the 'Ring in the R33 GT-R and fall in love!