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Is that not part of the conversation though?

The status of classic that is.

We all probably agree the Z tune is a classic and that rare examples like N1, 400R, etc will hold some value, but it's not like all XYs are worth 150k.

Likewise I don't see ALL GT-R's skyrocketing, and holding, that value.

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Is that not part of the conversation though?

The status of classic that is.

We all probably agree the Z tune is a classic and that rare examples like N1, 400R, etc will hold some value, but it's not like all XYs are worth 150k.

Likewise I don't see ALL GT-R's skyrocketing, and holding, that value.

On the contrary.

Flow on.

All GTR's will skyrocket in price. Just some more than others.

As for holding value possibly, possibly not. I'd say the rare ones will, but the normal ones will drop off a bit after peaking. But eh. Sell before that happens lol

You'll thank yourself later.

Just get a 33R. And you'll get 50% less wanker factor with purchase.

I'd love an R33 GT-R, I think they look cool (pumped guards FTW), plus Gran Turismo memories. They are also better engineered. But R34 is the dream car, now it's at dream prices sigh.

Anyone wanna swap R32 for R33? lol

Buy nice R31 GTS R, apart from the R32 GTR that would be a nice Skyline to hold on to with the view of making a few bucks in the future, or at least not lose 50% of the cost price.

Much safer bet if you ask me, there may be a demand now hence the inflated prices, what happens in 5 or 10 years, I wouldn't buy a 34 as a investment, yes its the most advanced Skyline GTR but being the most advanced or last model doesn't mean its a worth while investment, a car needs history.

Ask any modern fan boys about their cars, Honda S200, Toyota GT4, Mazda RX7, Subaru 22B, Falcondoore VLXRSS8, every one says their cars will be collectable.

Anyways, keep up the good work.

Disclaimer: I could never keep a car nice enough to be classed as investment quality, some smart bugger once said something like, "Not driving your car is like not sleeping with your girl so she is more desirable to the next guy".

LOL, cars as investments, good luck with that.

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Buy nice R31 GTS R, apart from the R32 GTR that would be a nice Skyline to hold on to with the view of making a few bucks in the future, or at least not lose 50% of the cost price.

Much safer bet if you ask me, there may be a demand now hence the inflated prices, what happens in 5 or 10 years, I wouldn't buy a 34 as a investment, yes its the most advanced Skyline GTR but being the most advanced or last model doesn't mean its a worth while investment, a car needs history.

Ask any modern fan boys about their cars, Honda S200, Toyota GT4, Mazda RX7, Subaru 22B, Falcondoore VLXRSS8, every one says their cars will be collectable.

Anyways, keep up the good work.

Disclaimer: I could never keep a car nice enough to be classed as investment quality, some smart bugger once said something like,

LOL, cars as investments, good luck with that.

If you can buy a car that is not loosing money , you are way ahead :)

I spent heaps on mine, but it looks and drives the way I want it, worth every cent!

"Not driving your car is like not sleeping with your girl so she is more desirable to the next guy".

Cars not much use if you do not drive it, BUT I like the idea of being the next guy :)

Buy nice R31 GTS R, apart from the R32 GTR that would be a nice Skyline to hold on to with the view of making a few bucks in the future, or at least not lose 50% of the cost price.

Much safer bet if you ask me, there may be a demand now hence the inflated prices, what happens in 5 or 10 years, I wouldn't buy a 34 as a investment, yes its the most advanced Skyline GTR but being the most advanced or last model doesn't mean its a worth while investment, a car needs history.

Ask any modern fan boys about their cars, Honda S200, Toyota GT4, Mazda RX7, Subaru 22B, Falcondoore VLXRSS8, every one says their cars will be collectable.

Anyways, keep up the good work.

Disclaimer: I could never keep a car nice enough to be classed as investment quality, some smart bugger once said something like, "Not driving your car is like not sleeping with your girl so she is more desirable to the next guy".

LOL, cars as investments, good luck with that.

With respect, I would disagree with some of your statement.

The 34R DOES have history. Not as much as the 32R in terms of racing pedigree, but more so in Pop Culture.

Look at the major brands who have succesfully made an impact in Pop Culture.

Aston Martin and James Bond

Toyota 2000GT in James Bond

Trans Am in Mad Max

Dodge Charge in Dukes of Hazard

Deloreon in Back to the future

AND

R34 from Fast and Furious.

These cars are worth money in part because of Pop Culture. This will add value in years to come.

I'd like to see a mad Holden Bommodore that is globally recognised in Pop Culture. It's only the Aussie/NZ market that really know about them.

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With respect, I would disagree with some of your statement.

The 34R DOES have history. Not as much as the 32R in terms of racing pedigree, but more so in Pop Culture.

Look at the major brands who have succesfully made an impact in Pop Culture.

Aston Martin and James Bond

Toyota 2000GT in James Bond

Trans Am in Mad Max

Dodge Charge in Dukes of Hazard

Deloreon in Back to the future

AND

R34 from Fast and Furious.

These cars are worth money in part because of Pop Culture. This will add value in years to come.

I'd like to see a mad Holden Bommodore that is globally recognised in Pop Culture. It's only the Aussie/NZ market that really know about them.

Let him go. Structured reasoning and numbers sometime don't work with some people. :)

Conjecture on the other hand....

A world famous car with only 12,000 ever produced going up in price. Crazy talk. Buy an R31. You'll be a millionaire.

With respect, I would disagree with some of your statement.

The 34R DOES have history. Not as much as the 32R in terms of racing pedigree, but more so in Pop Culture.

Look at the major brands who have succesfully made an impact in Pop Culture.

Aston Martin and James Bond

Toyota 2000GT in James Bond

Trans Am in Mad Max

Dodge Charge in Dukes of Hazard

Deloreon in Back to the future

AND

R34 from Fast and Furious.

These cars are worth money in part because of Pop Culture. This will add value in years to come.

I'd like to see a mad Holden Bommodore that is globally recognised in Pop Culture. It's only the Aussie/NZ market that really know about them.

i can 1 up all of those..

AE86.

It's a f**king piece of shit. Look at the prices those things command.

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