R33 Coupe Or R34 Sedan

[MearCat]

After selling my Series 1 R33 NA, I'm now trying to figure out what I'll upgrade to. My budget is $20K and intend to import a car through a broker (Presitge/J-Spec etc etc)

I was initially going to go for a 1997 R33 Gts-t Coupe but have since found that 1998 R34 GT-T sedans (the R34 coupes are way over my budget) go for around the same price (with about 50,000km). Whatever I import, it will only have some minor (if any) mods. I like the shape of the R33, but the updated R34 shape is growing on me as well.

I need some comments - pros & cons of going either way - mechanicals and asthetics.

Also - are R34 Sedans available in manual?

Edited October 20, 2005 by MearCat

[paulr33]

r33 series 2 coupe is my preferred option vs 4 door, they 4 door shape looks odd

[Skyline-man]

get R333333!!!!

[noise]

Can I just ask why you would import through an australian broker?

[MearCat]

Can I just ask why you would import through an australian broker?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I've done it with my old R33 and I had a extremely good experience that way, so I think I'll stick to that method. Actually I'm not going to go thorugh a broker as such. A local compliance workshop does the importing and compliance and will be doing it through them.

Edited October 20, 2005 by MearCat

[predator]

the R34 sedans are a great bargain if u ask me at the moment.. even if you do have to spend a couple of $k more...

to me they don't look too bad really.. same appointments, etc as the coupe - just $10k less!

[ebola]

Me? I much prefer 4 doors.

looks almost as nice, and so much more practical. Yes, I have to consider passengers.

and as a largley unnoticed bonus, the front doors arn't quite as long, so you don't need so much space to get out.

Now, if only there was a way to apply a shopping trolley forcefield, I'd be set

--ebola

--It's not how much power your engine produces, its how much of it gets transferred to the road.

[DennisRB30]

Me? I much prefer 4 doors.

looks almost as nice, and so much more practical. Yes, I have to consider passengers.

and as a largley unnoticed bonus, the front doors arn't quite as long, so you don't need so much space to get out.

Now, if only there was a way to apply a shopping trolley forcefield, I'd be set

--ebola

--It's not how much power your engine produces, its how much of it gets transferred to the road.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

How much are the 34 sedans worth?

[Spook's_Skyline]

4door4lyfe

[Rj34GTT]

How much are the 34 sedans worth?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

depends if its the turbo on non. i picked my 4 door Gt-t for $28 G'z

[BL01]

Both are great cars. Depending on whether you need the extra space or not. R34s have the Neo 6 although it is still similiar with the RB25DET but it is newer nevertheless IMO.

DennisRB30: I can get you R34 GTT sedans at a cheaper price than $28k No offence Rj34GTT. It all depends on the mods and condition of the vehicle.

[Abo Bob]

Go 4 doors.

[RyanN]

go the 4 door, cheaper insurance and you dont have to get out to let someone in the back

[dezz]

R33 2 door

[Modena]

Ive seen R34 4 door sedans GTT (yes turbo) go for 18-21 grand on J Spec site, add another 1-2 grand for tyres and other hidden costs and you have pretty much a low 20s cheap skyline, the only catch is they are not manual.

1998 Nissan Skyline GT-T sedan

2.5L turbo

Tiptronic

Black

36,000 km's

No major accident history

Power steering

Power windows

Air conditioner

ABS brakes

Dual air-bags

Sunroof

Keyless entry

CD player

Scrape on passenger door

Auction grade 4, good condition

... 975,000 yen FOB .. around $20,900 landed AND complied

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=4349

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=4341

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=4339

[n15m0]

yes go 4 doors definately on a budget of low 20s you definately only find tiptronic versions...manuals will set you back another couple of grand. I got mine just over 6 months ago for 32k from a dealer but was prepared to pay extra coz it came with sunroof, factory kit, xenons, 99 model and had 30+ks on it only.

[Modena]

At the end of it all 9 guys out of 10 will secretly crave a coupe

[BL01]

Gotta agree with Sir-D on that. Most people will choose Coupes but it all depends on your different needs.

[Modena]

Gotta agree with Sir-D on that. Most people will choose Coupes but it all depends on your different needs.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Its prolly because the guys that buy sedans either cant afford a coupe or have family needs to get a four door, I dont see many rich men buy themselves a M5 Bemma and instead get an M3...

Saying that I think ill "go" for a sedan too... they are so much "better"...

[autorenegade]

go da r33 2 door