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"The R-33 is widely regarded as the most practical GT-R for use as a daily driver, but it lacks the excitement of the R32 or R34" <_<

This was the quote from the "Feral Hun" review the other day.

As I am looking for a 'daily driver' but would prefer an R32 for styling reasons I am looking for any comments by protagonists on either side of the argument.

In other words - anyone out there using an R32 as a daily driver ?? Or should I spend an extra $10 grand and go for an R33??

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:) Wouldnt u buy the car according to your own preferances/tastes?

If having an R33 is more practical for you then it would be better, but i cant see how much more an R33 would be practical to a 32......10k worth???

If u prefer the 32 go with it and save urself 10k!!!

Think what u could do to the 32 with that 10k ;)

All the best!

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Just quickly - don't expect that you'll be "saving" $10K when you buy an R32 GT-R. 99% of them going around it seems needs an immediate $10K spent on them to get the engine running soundly again.

But as far as practicality goes I can't see any difference. I think they are all non-practical for a daily driver! lol

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"The R-33 is widely regarded as the most practical GT-R for use as a daily driver, but it lacks the excitement of the R32 or R34"  <_<

This was the quote from the "Feral Hun" review the other day.

As I am looking for a 'daily driver' but would prefer an R32 for styling reasons I am looking for any comments by protagonists on either side of the argument.

In other words - anyone out there using an R32 as a daily driver ??  Or should I spend an extra $10 grand and go for an R33??

Did they forget that the 33 broke that Nurginburd ring ( <--spelling ) record back in 1995 i think!

All gtrs are nice, easy daily driving well unless you're planing to run 400kw@allfour otherwise its all good.

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also if you are going to buy an r32 buy it off an enthuiast not a dealer coz there is alot of crap going around atm. and i know plenty of guys who drive there r32 gtr's as daily drivers if you need any info on anything just pm me

cheers

Thanks for the offer - will take you up on it next year when my time comes.

It will be mine - yes it will ;-)

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get a 33, as snow said.

most 32's the motors are tired.

33/96 model or there abouts should still be fine for a good 4-5 years if treated nicely before replacement bits start to be needed.

most 32's are just flogged. The updated 33 is better for many reasons.

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If u prefer the 32 go with it and save urself 10k!!!

Think what u could do to the 32 with that 10k

- yeah.. fix it so that it's running like it should!!.. :P.. just stirring..

Personally - drive each - work out what you want.. most R33's will not need many repairs.. meanwhile you could end up with a R32 that's in need of some engine fixes..

cost will probably end up being closer - don't forget a 33 will be almost 7 years newer than an R32.. that's quite a bit of time and possibly lot less km's..

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