Keep R33gtst or sell & buy 89 R32 GTR

[zymotic]

I'll start by stating that my 95 gtst is in tip top shape. Auction grade 4.0. Stock apart from mods in my sig.

+ Yes I know i have to rationalise it myself and make a decision. Swapping my car +cash for a local GTR would be a good option but don't think many would want to go back to a T after an R?

My car is worth $18-20k based on its good nic. Figure I need $23-25k for a good 89 GTR (imported under 15 yr rule).

Pro's

GTR faster, attesa, more special, still look great, 15 yr rule ends 1 Jan 2005, I get to own a supercar before my life changes drastically (see below)

Con's

Going back 6 years in car age, older style, more $ to mod/fix, need to borrow $5k or so, should save for house and baby (I'm 29 and my GF is on my case),

Need help on pros vs cons to make good decision. I did search but no good hits.

[Remix-]

You only live once. Buy the GTR.

[DJ984]

Man, I have a GTR and yeah... GTS-t has NOTHIN on it eh.... makes the GTS-t feel like a Civic!

That answer you're question?

[Steffo]

Personally I'd stick to the GTS25t R33, but then, I have a personal bias toward that paticular model, so, it may not be the best advice that could be given.

[25GTT]

I think your decisions are already made up for you... just by looking at your sigs....

1. Zymotic - you say your not too sure about which car and yet you are looking for a set of mags for your gtst... that sums it up for me ........

2. DJ984 - (now before i say this i don't know you all at all but just from a third party point of view for all i know you could be a car salesman..) You say how good your GTR is but look at your sig "R32GTR for sale "

observational points thats all gents.....

[zymotic]

1. Zymotic - you say your not too sure about which car and yet you are looking for a set of mags for your gtst... that sums it up for me ........

Point taken. Have modified my sig. Its not a decision I'm taking lightly I will not be jumping in I have already weighed up the economic side of things. But theres more things to consider than just those anyway.

Anyway I'm open to rational arguements for and against. I know my desision best but constructive thoughts from others particularly those that have owned both cars would be useful in the DM process.

[Blade]

depends if u want an older car?

The only thing putting me off from purchasing a 89gtr is that it is 15 years old...

And i cbf spending money fixing the bloody thing

[WLD747]

If i had the same option it would be the 89 gtr. But it would need to be black and be cut and polished until i could see a reflection. :wassup: Now that is mint. See below pics, how can u say no to that

[benm]

Zymotic I have the same thought atleast once a week. I have a '95 GTS-t that is in mint condition, in purrs everyday of the week and only gives me an issue when I really push it (ie; Drag racing, Circuit racing - tyres, clutch, fluids). Apart from that it has never seen a mechanic for any issues in the 50,000km (18mths) that I have had it.

The biggest thing stopping me is I don't like the idea of having a 15yo car, and I also don't like the interior of the R32 GTR. I think the styling of the R32 GTR still looks quite tough when in good condition with good paint, the styling also hasn't changed from 89->94 so nobody would know that its an 89GTR just from looking at it. A 15yo RB26DETT could need some attention regardless of how it has been treated in the past, it's an R32 GTR... you don't buy them to putt around all day regardless of where you live.

To buy a good condition, local, later model R32 GTR (92-94) you are looking at $30-35k which is about $10-15k more than you can pickup an imported 89 model. That leaves a solid $10k for engine problems, paint, interior etc which is a fair whack of money for parts. Hell if the engine dies you could put an R33 GTR RB26DETT engine in for less than $10k which is still going to be in better condition than the later model 92-94 GTR engines.

The more Prestigue R32 GTR emails I receive the more I want an 89 model, the more I hear of the bad points that people talk about in buying such an old GTR the more I stear clear of the 89's.

If I could trade in my R33 GTS-t for an R32 GTR I would tomorrow but it's simply not that easy.

[zymotic]

If i had the same option it would be the 89 gtr.  But it would need to be black and be cut and polished until i could see a reflection.  :wassup:   Now that is mint.  See below pics, how can u say no to that  

I could say no to that cos im after a grey or possibly original blu, black would be no.3 on my color list. Besides I've seen that one on prestige too and when theres examples like

this for approx $24k on the road here I can definately say no to that one.

If i do decide to take the plunge it will be with something similar <100k click with proof log books type thing.

[zymotic]

Zymotic I have the same thought atleast once a week. I have a '95 GTS-t that is in mint condition, in purrs everyday of the week and only gives me an issue when I really push it (ie; Drag racing, Circuit racing - tyres, clutch, fluids). Apart from that it has never seen a mechanic for any issues in the 50,000km (18mths) that I have had it.  

The biggest thing stopping me is I don't like the idea of having a 15yo car, and I also don't like the interior of the R32 GTR. I think the styling of the R32 GTR still looks quite tough when in good condition with good paint, the styling also hasn't changed from 89->94 so nobody would know that its an 89GTR just from looking at it. A 15yo RB26DETT could need some attention regardless of how it has been treated in the past, it's an R32 GTR... you don't buy them to putt around all day regardless of where you live.

To buy a good condition, local, later model R32 GTR (92-94) you are looking at $30-35k which is about $10-15k more than you can pickup an imported 89 model. That leaves a solid $10k for engine problems, paint, interior etc which is a fair whack of money for parts. Hell if the engine dies you could put an R33 GTR RB26DETT engine in for less than $10k which is still going to be in better condition than the later model 92-94 GTR engines.  

The more Prestigue R32 GTR emails I receive the more I want an 89 model, the more I hear of the bad points that people talk about in buying such an old GTR the more I stear clear of the 89's.

If I could trade in my R33 GTS-t for an R32 GTR I would tomorrow but it's simply not that easy.

Haha I'm not the only one then

Later models are out of my reach for the forseable future.

No its not easy but people do it.

As above reply I if i take the plunge I will be patient in waiting for a good one.

I see poorer interior as an acceptable trade off for the performance. Exterior wise I love R32, 33 and 34 as long as they are in good nic.

I took the plunge with the gtst and it paid off big time. I'm willing to take the plunge again on a 89 GTR provided it checks out good as far as I can tell from here. Prestige and Jspec seem pretty reasonable in their assessments of car condition and I have already imported through the former with no nasty surprises just nice ones.

Yes I agree though the chances of a flogged car are higher being 6 yrs older and a GTR but I'll try to minimise the risk. I'd be happy with a 100% stock one so long as relatively low provable k's and apparent good condition (age considered).

[DoughBoy]

Man, I have a GTR and yeah... GTS-t has NOTHIN on it eh.... makes the GTS-t feel like a Civic!

That answer you're question?

Heh... wanna run?

[Lepperfish]

Be happy with what you got and keep the 33, if your going to be buying a house ect soon theres no point getting into to debt for a car, ANY car, you can live in your house but not your GTR..

[zymotic]

Be happy with what you got and keep the 33, if your going to be buying a house ect soon theres no point getting into to debt for a car, ANY car, you can live in your house but not your GTR..

Commonsense and Dreams don't mix do they. :confused:

[rev210]

Well if you can afford a GTR, you are the best one to know if this is the case or not, buy one you will love the car.

I have done the trade up to the R32 GTR from a good 95 R33 Gtst. There is a great deal more about the gtr to enjoy. If you buy a car for the joy of spirited driving then it's no contest.

[rev210]

zymotic,

if you are talking about buying an investment property (one you don't live in) and you are keen to build your finances then sure put the GTR off for a little while. With the right investments over time you might be able to afford an R34 GTR in the future.

If it's a case of buying a house to live in then there goes your youth. A home you live in is a luxury not an investement.

[zymotic]

joy of spirited driving

That's hitting the nail for the biggest positive I can think of on the head.

Did u import? If so an 89? How much if u don't mind me asking? Good

condition for it's age?

Yes it's a house to live in. Not an investment per se.

[EnricoPalazzo]

Hmmm ive been seriously thinkin of this aswelll. Ahhhh wat to do... Do i buy a big ass turbo for my 33 or buy a 32 GTR?

[PurpleR32]

women come and go, but a GTR is forever.

your GTR wont leave you for another GTR.

you can thrash the crap out of your GTR and it wont put an AVO against you.

You know whats wrong with the GTR and can fix it for money

you can treat your GTR like crap and it will keep coming back for more

there are so many Gtst's that they are becoming as common as taxies

looks like the i's have it

[zymotic]

Hmmm ive been seriously thinkin of this aswelll. Ahhhh wat to do... Do i buy a big ass turbo for my 33 or buy a 32 GTR?

Nice avatar, they still look great in 2004 if they are in good nic. I mean I've only had the 33 for 8 1/2 months only a few mods and I am already thinking of moving on. Is it that I want more of the good skyline thing or am I just greedy?