350Z vs various GTR's ?

[J4CKO]

I find myself looking at R32 GTR's, of all the Skylines I think it is the purest and most purposeful looking, just something about that stance.

I was thinking I might change my 350Z for one but they are pretty old, plus how much more engaing to drive are they ? is a standard R32 vastly quicker than the 350Z in a straight line ?

What is the consensus on GTR prices, R34's dont seem to be dropping, R33's and R32's seem pretty good value in comparison, was the R34 a quantum leap over the R33, and the R33 over the R32 ?

Was thinking if I spent up to 15 grand on a nice example, would it lose any money ?

[TommoAE86]

The R34 has the neo RB26DETT engine which is widely considered the best engine for Skyline's with it's robustness and reliability even when pushing out monster figures. I think their newness/rarity/engine/film association is reflected in the prices.
Evo 196 did a big review of all the GTR's from the 32 - 35, have a read and see if that helps?

I only have a GTS-T R33 so RWD and single turbo and it's still great car and I love driving it.

R32's have the HICAS 4-wheel-steering which is hydralic compared to the R33's SUPER HICAS which is ECU controlled.

[LivewareProblem]

I think it depends on how long you intend to keep it for

If you buy a nice, clean R32 GTR and keep it that way, I can't see it loosing you too much money

I'm hoping to get one this summer as its a car I've always wanted and looking to keep long term (10+ years)

Another thing to remember is that the R32 GTR are starting to get to 25 years old, which means the USA can import them a lot easier, give it a few years and I think prices will start to rise as Europe will be fighting USA on the Japanese auctions. (this could also be total bks, but that's what I'm telling myself to justify one now rather than later)

Edited by LivewareProblem on Wednesday 1st April 13:50

[Oh Behave]

Jacko, have you looked at Newara imports - they sell top spec R32s but you pay a premium. They also do an option for a Robson interior refit which I think is a must as it really freshens up the interior, unless it's originality you're after. Every time I see an R32 I want one, nows a good time to buy I think. It's a small but captive market

[Vincefox]

There's a guy on here with a mint r32 gtr thread, can 't remember his name unfortunately.

It's the oldest, least technically complex of them all but every single pic of it is stunning. A truly game changing, important car.

[J4CKO]

Oh Behave said:

Jacko, have you looked at Newara imports - they sell top spec R32s but you pay a premium. They also do an option for a Robson interior refit which I think is a must as it really freshens up the interior, unless it's originality you're after. Every time I see an R32 I want one, nows a good time to buy I think. It's a small but captive market

Yes, been looking at their stock, the interiors is a weakpoint on the R32, the seats generally look minging even by Japanese cloth standards but I do sort of like the businesslike nature of it, no pretence, just there to do a job.

[TommoAE86]

I've found them to be overpriced when importing. I used Torque GT when getting my GTS-T, and I've only ever heard good things about JM Imports too.

Andy616 has the most lovely looking R32 GTR I've ever seen... so much want