RE: Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33): Spotted

[ambuletz]

Car not in Midnight purple, do not want.

[blade7]

I wouldn't be interested in an R33/34 unless it was running big power, and that probably devalues them. Don't they rot too ?

[Guvernator]

I'm glad I had my time in a couple of GT-R's before they became "fashionable", brilliant car and the RB26 would easily get in my top 10 engines list. The way it pulled to it's 8000rpm+ redline and the noise it makes, especially for something with two turbo's bolted onto is unreal. Modern turbo engines could definitely learn a thing or two from this legendary engine.

Would I consider one now, not on your life. Oh they are good but not £50k+ good

[ss1985]

Hello all...my first ever post after being a daily lurker

My UK spec R33 GTR which is also a Series 3.

This is how a standard car should look like...

[ambuletz]

^love it. needs a clean though esp the front wheels. my favourite mk of skyline.

[aaron_2000]

ss1985 said:

Hello all...my first ever post after being a daily lurker

My UK spec R33 GTR which is also a Series 3.

This is how a standard car should look like...

Very clean, you're a lucky guy. The double edged sword for a Skyline is the RB26DETT. It's a very strong unit that can take mega power, but this means that most of them now are taking mega amount of power which makes standard ones very rare. I think I'd be more into an R32 GT-R or an R31 GTS-R.

[hondansx]

ss1985 said:

Hello all...my first ever post after being a daily lurker

My UK spec R33 GTR which is also a Series 3.

This is how a standard car should look like...

I was just about to post to say the R33 is unloved for a reason - it is the ugly sister. But this one looks pretty good.

But, for me the R32 looks great on BBS whilst a R34 Z Tune is a thing of dreams.

[kusee pee]

I'd never fancied a gtr of any kind but a random test drive really impressed, they have much more character and presence than I'd given them credit for. So I picked up this mnp R33 earlier this year. Underrated cars imo, the ownership enjoyment is a grower as I learn the car's behaviour and limits. The looks have also grown to the point that I prefer the R33 to either the 32 or 34.

Edited by kusee pee on Thursday 10th August 22:24

[MikeGoodwin]

KarlMac said:

I've taken the gamble, although mine is far from standard it's a pretty desirable spec for anyone wanting to go for big power. I'm not looking to retire on the profits but I'm hoping in a few years it will cover what its cost me while I get to own one of the iconic Japanese supercars of the 90s.

Gratuitous pic inbound

I spent many an hour looking at p45fta awful number plate btw. Perfect spec. The r33 is overpriced for that it is now. The s14 will be next in line to inflate to these ridiculous prices.

[KarlMac]

MikeGoodwin said:

I spent many an hour looking at p45fta awful number plate btw. Perfect spec. The r33 is overpriced for that it is now. The s14 will be next in line to inflate to these ridiculous prices.

Bit of a strange post lol. I assume you saw it when the previous owner had it down in Kent? The plate is the one that was issued to the car when it was imported, it's not a private plate of mine or the previous owner. I've kept it because it's a digit short and fits in the smaller Japanese recess a bit neater.

Back on topic. The OEM wheels are really nice, but an inch too small. They look lost in the swollen arches, especially on the V Spec with the deeper front splitter

[samoht]

There's an impressively dedicated R33 owner's blog here http://www.r33gt-r.com/
The similarities between R32, R33 and R34 are such that I can't see the prices staying that different - they're all basically the same mechanical package. So I agree, we must be approaching 'last call' for RB26-engined cars at reasonable prices.

RX-7 is a different sort of car with its own pros and cons; IMO it's not a very direct alternative. In an ideal world I'd have both (plus an NSX)

[KJH]

Go to Omori Factory and get a new R33:

http://www.nismo.co.jp/omori_factory/factory_line/...

Dino did a nice write up of what refresh upgrades Nismo offers to bring it up to the 2010s:

http://www.speedhunters.com/2017/07/nismo-grand-to...

[SarGara]

KJH said:

Go to Omori Factory and get a new R33:

http://www.nismo.co.jp/omori_factory/factory_line/...

Dino did a nice write up of what refresh upgrades Nismo offers to bring it up to the 2010s:

http://www.speedhunters.com/2017/07/nismo-grand-to...

Wow that is amazing and i had no idea Nissan/Nismo even offered that. Nice one thanks for posting it.

[TommoAE86]

AmosMoses said:

Shhhhh! I really bloody want one so dont push the prices up

Yup, everyone cover your eyes & mouth and buy the other ones, I'd love a GTR to compliment my R33 GTS-T

[davidcharles]

blade7 said:

I wouldn't be interested in an R33/34 unless it was running big power, and that probably devalues them. Don't they rot too ?

no more so than any other car from the late '90s

suspension tops in the engine bay can be a particular point to watch and as usual the rear wheel arches.

imported jap cars are normally spotless and virtually rustless (if thats a word?!!)

[CrisW]

blade7 said:

I wouldn't be interested in an R33/34 unless it was running big power, and that probably devalues them. Don't they rot too ?

Car with high BHP tend to cost more than equivalent cars with OEM set-ups. The only exception to this are the very special editions and perhaps the super low mileage cars.

R33/34 seem to rot more than the R32s but they are no worse than other cars and better than many. As is often the way the wheel arches can go and on the R33/34 the front suspension turrets go. They have a multi layered design which traps water. If they look rusty they are typically done for underneath. On the plus side the cost to repair isn't too silly with places like Zealou5 offering excellent outcomes.

[TommoAE86]

You can underseal them too which helps, mine was undersealed by the importer and it's fine. Thin paint is annoying as small stone chips have made my paintwork look tired already

[EarlOfHazard]

Having driven both an R33 and R34 gtr, there really is little difference in how they both drive. Maybe you'd notice on a track, but in the road it's negligible. I'd say the r33 feels better put together, with fewer squeaks and rattles.
The r34 seems to be a great investment though- not where I'd put my money, but can understand why people do.
I would really like a go in an r35, to see how the gtr story has evolved.

[culpz]

I've always thought that the R33 was the ugly-duckling of the group. However, over the years, i've really started to like them and knowing the much lower values of them makes them look much more appealing.

Anyone who's after one should get in quick because it won't stay this way for long. I'm sure they will eventually follow suite with the R32's and the R34's once people realise this and horde them.

[smilo996]

Always liked the relatively understated version of the GT-R. Just not in white.