R34 GT-T V's R33 GTR Pros and Cons?

[Darren_lateshift]

im wanting to buy a skyline and was jus wondering if some could tell me which way to go R34 gtt or R33 GTR? i love the look and the fact that the R34 gtt is RWD ( more fun! ) or do i buy a legendary GTR? Maybe some pros and cons would help?

Thanks Darren

[seraphyn_r33]

all comes down to preference really. if you buy a r34 your buying a newer car, with the best incarnation of the rb25, the neo rb25. so its definitely no slouch, plus you have rwd which can be more fun and in my opinion, r34s look more pimp, lol. but then u got the gtr, a motoring legend with the iconic rb26, the infamous car that strikes fear into other car enthusiasts, haha. it depends on what you want in the car?? im not too sure but im guessing the r34 has more safety features since its a bit newer?? so i guess thats a plus, and where im from anyways, you see r33s all the time, whereas you rarely ever see a r34. thats just some pros and cons from my point of view anyways

[ferni]

I went through the same choice when i was looking, everyone i asked said without thinking twice 'GTR'...

As mentioned R34 will be newer, and looks different - up to you if you prefer the R34 GTT look or the R33 GTR look. But if you want performance then you can't go past a GTR.

Keep in mind the GTR may cost a little more to maintain/mod.

Go see some nice examples of both in person, drive them and see which one you like better - thats how i made my choice.

[Tommyk]

I had the same dilemma

I chose a 33 gtr

Theyre about the same sort of money - the GTR is really only 3 years older than the first incarnation of the GT-T in 1998. For that, you get much better performance and handling.

Choice is yours. While there may be a fair few R33 GTS-T's around, there are far from few GENUINE GTR's

[n15m0]

I had to make that decision too a couple of weeks ago. At the end of the day $$ was the deciding factor. Yes they both cost roughly the same to purchase but interms of running costs, maintainence and insurance...the R34Gtt would definately win hands down...being on a pretty tight budget, I opted for practicality as I use it for work a lot. So unless you have a decent budget in mind...i'd go for the GTT....my 2 cents.

[kralster]

Yeah i went the GT-t as well. Just a newer car, better chassis, in the gtr versions of r34's the chassis is 150% stiffer than that found in r33 gtr's, so i guess the GT-t would be stiffer as well.

The quality of build in the GT-t is better imo. Just looks alot fresher then the R33 which first came out in 1993. There's just something i love about my r34.

[leech_]

can someone explain why a 33 gtr is that much more maintence over a 34 gtt if you get a s3 what they finished production 97 ??? gtt's came out in 98 didnt they so its really maybe 1 - 2 years on most of the gtt's also i know parts will be a little more $$$ on the gtr but unless u are abusing the hell out of it i would have thought either one will be just as costly to run. personally if i had the choice i would go a 33 gtr

[kralster]

can someone explain why a 33 gtr is that much more maintence over a 34 gtt if you get a s3 what they finished production 97 ??? gtt's came out in 98 didnt they so its really maybe 1 - 2 years on most of the gtt's also i know parts will be a little more $$$ on the gtr but unless u are abusing the hell out of it i would have thought either one will be just as costly to run. personally if i had the choice i would go a 33 gtr

Well gtr's are a little more complex than a gt-t so i guess things like servicing would cost more as there's more to inspect. There's more to go wrong with them with the complexity of the 4wd system and twin turbo setup. They are tuned more highly so they wouldn't last as long in terms of wear and tear. Just look at the old BMW M3's they had lots of problems with the old models with engine damage. The engine was making such incredible power they were tuning them very closely to full potential, which meant they had more chance to have things go wrong. And don't say beemers are crap cos i'd take a new m3 over my gt-t anyday. And it would outhandle any skyline.

And other stuff. I think the running costs of my gt-t would be less than a gtr.

[n15m0]

twin turbo, twin everything = higher maintainence/replacement costs. being 4wd + twin turbo puts the drivetrain and GB under a lot more stress than a Rwd as well....a couple of years does make quite a difference in Kms wise...furthermore...regardless of how stock a GTR comes when it lands from japan, you can bet your left nut that it would have been thrashed or pushed hard in their lifetime...and rightfully so because that was what they were built for!

[ferni]

Yeah as already said, a few things are extra on the GTR , TT, 4wd etc... but general maintence like oil changes/fuel etc... are going to be similar cost...

[ecl]

yep

drive both and decide what you like

[RyanN]

A GTR for the features and power (and the badge of course), however GTRs are really expensive and are a rare kind of car expecailly the vspec models so you would need to treat it as such by keeping the kms low and keep it tip top condition, the r34 gtt however would be newer, lower kms and alot smoother ride not being a rare car you wouldn't have to worry too much about the kms or condition.

The GTR would be a rough track car (harder racing seats, lower/harder suspension but a hell of lot more power) that i wouldn't drive everyday (however a friend of a friend owns an r33 GTR Vspec and he took it for a long trip which he said was quite comfortable even though its been lowered with HKS susp), more of weekend kind of car, thats why i went for the r34 gtt sedan, a hi performance family car (even though i don't have a family - of my own) and the extra room is always is great for carrying mates.

[Tommyk]

The GTR really isnt that bad.

But a lot of people have loud exhausts, stiff suspensions.

My Vspec suspension on my 33 isnt that bad. Its stiffer than my GTS-T factory suspension, but its still comfortable.

Ive been up on long journeys down the highway and the thing is so comfortable.

More so than even my GTS-T. The seats are buckety, but they are still comfortable

[RyanN]

the skyline GTR suspension i would have to admit is alot better than stock height Supra suspension, a Supra was my last car and that thing was so god damn rough that it was unbelievable. My first reason for selling it. That and that it was non-turbo.

[nsm034]

I also had the same choice. I chose 34 because 33 are like arseholes - everyones got one!

[LANFOH]

Easy answer......R33 Gtr=RB26DETT

[slow13dude]

Easy answer......R33 = Ugly

[rukus]

R32 GTR

but im going for an R34 GTT as it will be my everyday car.

[RyanN]

slow13dude, i think the r33 gtr looks alot better than stock r34 gtt, however the r34 gtr would have to be best, most aggressive looking car made. Just looking at it makes you scared of the power its got.

[Burto]

What are you after in a car? Thats probably what you need to look at. This question has been asked a number of times in the past. The best answer is R34 GTR!!!

I owned a standard R33 GTS-t for 2 years (not a R34 GTT, i know, but similar performance) before upgrading to my GTR. I found upgrading to the GTR to be as big a step up as when i first started driving the GTS-t.

As for comfort, the suspension is firm but the seats make up for it, passengers used to always falling asleep in my car on the highway and i have no air con (however, now i have Tein HA suspension!)

I use my GTR as a daily driver, its around 300awkw at the moment and never had a problem with it, i dont find the costs with it any different than with the GTS-t, slightly poorer fuel economy but i still manage to get around 13L/100km compared to 10-12L/100km.