Skyline buying advice
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Thinking of changing my Scooby next March for a Skyline, budget dictates an R32 or R33, ego dictates a GTR!
Ideally I'd like to do some reading up on the differences between the two and get some opinions on wether the RWD GTS-T is worth bothering with. Also common problems and things too look out for when buying.
Can anyone recommend a decent buyers guide/owners club?
Thinking of changing my Scooby next March for a Skyline, budget dictates an R32 or R33, ego dictates a GTR!
Ideally I'd like to do some reading up on the differences between the two and get some opinions on wether the RWD GTS-T is worth bothering with. Also common problems and things too look out for when buying.
Can anyone recommend a decent buyers guide/owners club?
liner33 said:
I've had both the R33 GTST and the R34 GTT. The R32 gtst is rarer and harder to find a good one. As for GTR vs GTST a very average GTR 33 can be bought for about the same as a very good GTST , I prefer the 2wd versions I think they are more lively on the road and feel lighter and more nimble but the standard GTR is a far superior machine , better suspension, brakes, interior etc. I would expect residual values to be about the same Skyline values are going up at the moment , possible the "Paul Walker" effect.
As said before rust is by far the biggest issue, 99% of cars will have some rust unless its already been repaired , the strut tops are the major point but also the arches and a good check underneath is required as these cars are not undersealed from the factory
Driving the cars the 34 does drive a little better, the RB25 Neo engine is a significant improvement over the R33's RB25 , its smoother and starts to boost quicker and holds it for longer up to about 5000rpm it makes more power than the RB26 GTR, its also marginally better on fuel 1-2mpg than the RB25, the NEO version is widely considered to be the best RB engine produced. The brakes and handling are also better on the 34 , the interiors are similar but I prefer the 33 seats
Fundamentally the 33 and 34 do share a lot of parts, some of the suspension stuff is different as the 34 has a wider track but most of the service stuff is the same , and these parts are fairly cheap , they are both easy to service at home for the DIY'er.
I dont think mileage is a huge issue , always , always , always by on condition and history , a well loved enthusiasts car with a folder full of receipts is preferably over a low mileage fresh import at a garage imo.My 34 had over 100,000miles but still drove very well and didnt use any oil.
Both are about the same to modify and the 34 ecu came be mapped unlike the 33 ecu which requires an aftermarket ecu to be properly mapped.
Fundamentally great cars if you get a good one and a total horror story if you get a bad one so choose wisely. Spend more to get a good car than one that needs even minor work.
If you cant afford a good Skyline you certainly cant afford a bad one !
My R33 started like this
and ended like this with over 450hp
My 34 was bought cheaply needing work but was from a well experienced forum owner
Bought like this
ended like this
The best place for info etc imo is the SOC they support both 2 and 4wd Skylines http://www.skyline-owners-club.com/forums/forum.ph...
Exceptional post, thanks for your help. As said before rust is by far the biggest issue, 99% of cars will have some rust unless its already been repaired , the strut tops are the major point but also the arches and a good check underneath is required as these cars are not undersealed from the factory
Driving the cars the 34 does drive a little better, the RB25 Neo engine is a significant improvement over the R33's RB25 , its smoother and starts to boost quicker and holds it for longer up to about 5000rpm it makes more power than the RB26 GTR, its also marginally better on fuel 1-2mpg than the RB25, the NEO version is widely considered to be the best RB engine produced. The brakes and handling are also better on the 34 , the interiors are similar but I prefer the 33 seats
Fundamentally the 33 and 34 do share a lot of parts, some of the suspension stuff is different as the 34 has a wider track but most of the service stuff is the same , and these parts are fairly cheap , they are both easy to service at home for the DIY'er.
I dont think mileage is a huge issue , always , always , always by on condition and history , a well loved enthusiasts car with a folder full of receipts is preferably over a low mileage fresh import at a garage imo.My 34 had over 100,000miles but still drove very well and didnt use any oil.
Both are about the same to modify and the 34 ecu came be mapped unlike the 33 ecu which requires an aftermarket ecu to be properly mapped.
Fundamentally great cars if you get a good one and a total horror story if you get a bad one so choose wisely. Spend more to get a good car than one that needs even minor work.
If you cant afford a good Skyline you certainly cant afford a bad one !
My R33 started like this
and ended like this with over 450hp
My 34 was bought cheaply needing work but was from a well experienced forum owner
Bought like this
ended like this
The best place for info etc imo is the SOC they support both 2 and 4wd Skylines http://www.skyline-owners-club.com/forums/forum.ph...
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