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Are you comparing stock vs stock?  Only way to do this comparison fairly.

Yes!!! stock vs stock.

I posted up this thread in order to also find out a little more about the cars as i have come from a vl commodore so any infornmation id appriciate.

Thanks to all whom reply.

Its a matter of opinion. But the facts R33 is roomer and has a better more powerful engine, r33 is 100kgs heavier but still quicker in a straight line. Ive heard R32s handle better but im unsure on that one.

I prefer the looks of the R33, inside and out. R32's are starting to look a bit dated.

yeah zactly it all comes down to personal preference, everyones biased towards the car they drive, so your gonna get alot of opinions that will end up confusing you, only way to determine is find one of the two YOU like and buy it. :)

personally, R33 all the way, updated ex/interior, and jst looks alot better. :D

I love the 32s with my heart. for me they are a much nicer looking car, I don't even mind the interior.

BUT my head loves the 33s. they are slightly newer, slightly better interior etc.

BTW, i'm talking GTRs. 33 GTSTs do not float my boat.

 everyones biased towards the car they drive, so your gonna get alot of opinions that will end up confusing you

That is exactly what i thought when thinking about posting this thread but ended up doing it neways to hear what 33 drivers like over the 32 and vis versa.

Some intereting stuff has been said and helps.

Myself i like the 32 look over the 33 but again as another member said it comes down to what takes ya fancy.

Not sure about the 90's rolla though INASNT lol

32's are better.... In my opinion. Don't mention fuel economy on this forum! I don't bother checking anymore, it isnt that great. I don't know what has been done to my 32 besides zorst & pod, but it wastes my mates 33. His is stock as tho, but mine has had very little done to it as well. I prefer the look of the 32 GTSt. 33 GTR looks alright tho.

R32 My friend. I have one. Out of my group of friends, 8 of us have R32's and only one has an R33 (and for good reason) haha. I personaly don't like the look of the R33, not in stock form anyway.

R32's are cheaper for parts although due to their age, parts are a little harder to find (compared to R33)

It all comes down to personal opinion. If you want a boat, but have outright power, go the R33. If you want nimbleness and outright good looks, the R32 is the way to go (4 door especially hehe).

Don't get me wrong. R33's are great, especially when kit-ed up and NO WING! But I'll always be a 32 man... different strokes I guess.

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