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Hi everyone, :action-smiley-069:I just joined the forum. (I hope i posted this in the right area.)

So, my dad and I are looking into a buying a R34 Skyline sedan. (Dream car) It will be our family second car, and a semi-project car, to do a few mods on, quality time with dad. (thinking about buying from edward lees), and we were told that we get either a manual AWD or RWD. My question is for a NA car, (so i can drive it l's) which would be better, the AWD or the RWD. (Please give a reason why you think either one is better). Also for the AWD, is it like the GTR Attessa, or is it permeant AWD. And please correct me if im wrong, but the AWD version is the GT-Four and the RWD version is Gt, GT-V.

Any other information about either cars will be appreciated.

Thankyou

Josh

http://www.cars-directory.net/specs/nissan/skyline/2000_8/

Its going to come down to what you will want out of the car later on down the track.

Non turbo versions are a bit boaty and sluggish.

The above link gives you all the info you need on the differences in model types.

25GT - Non turbo model with non turbo options.

25GT - Non turbo model with turbo options.

25GT-FOUR - AWD variant.

Good luck, I've fallen in love with the R34 but would very much rather a turbo version.

If it were me - I'd go for a GT-FOUR, stick out your L's/P's and when ready, drop in a Stagea NEO 25DET. Quality project, low difficulty, and you'll get to know a lot more about the car piecing it all together.

You could always go 26 if you're more adventurous :devil:

Go the GT-FOUR. They're all non turbo, so it's good for your L's/P's and then gives you room to modify and learn while you're at it.

The AWD system is and works the same as the GT-Rs, although the GT-R may have different diff ratio's (I know this is the case with R32s).

Keep in mind that AWDs are heavier than their RWD variants, and that the GT-FOUR will have the same running costs as a GT-R (extra diff, transfer case, etc) without the GT-R performance, so you're inclined to get onto the performance mods/engine swap as soon as you can :P

4-door R34 GT-FOUR with RB26DETT, wolf in sheep's clothes.

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