Just a little buying help Please

Teaz · #1 06-15-2005, 05:03 AM

Hey guys, so I finally made it to Japan. I'm here in Misawa and on the hunt for a R33 Skyline. Of course I wanted the GT-R, but they're asking 17,000. I was thinking about the lesser GT-S model but I'm not sure on the differences. The R32 is within grasps however I don't like the body style. Some of the post here say the R32 is stronger or better. If I can't afford the R33 GTs then I'll have to go with the R32 GTR. I'm just asking for some consolidated info on both the R33 GTS and the R32 GTR or GT-S4so that I can make a better buying decision. Thanks in advance.

Teaz · #2 06-15-2005, 06:00 AM

ok well it looks like the only way to go is th GTR R 32 and that no other R33 model other than the GTR compares. Am I right?

gsxtasee · #3 06-15-2005, 02:38 PM

You should have no problem buying 17k car on a military salary. I had ~4-5 cars at a time when I was in the Air Force... of course, I have upgraded to ~7 now :-( not enough space or money to work on all the toys

Skyline69 · #4 06-16-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Teaz

ok well it looks like the only way to go is th GTR R 32 and that no other R33 model other than the GTR compares. Am I right?

Yes you are..........just go with the R32 GTR.....If you're not willing to spend the money for the R33 GTR

SkylineUSA · #5 06-17-2005, 01:53 AM

I would take a R32 GTR over a R33 GTR anyday. But, thats me. They are easier to work on, and lighter.

Teaz · #6 06-17-2005, 10:10 PM

I can afford a $17000 dollar car but the banks don't offer a used car loan for anything older than six years. If I get anything newer than a 95 MotoRx is going to kill me on the conversion cost. Are the R33 GTR and R32 GTR worlds apart or pretty evenly balanced? Also the R32 GTR and GTS4 are also completely different right? The body style of the R33 is beautiful but the R32 cannot be denied. I also noticed that in one of your polls most everyone placed the R32 as most favored and I was just curious as to why? Is it simply because its more obtainable? Thanks for the info guys

Dragon GTR · #7 06-18-2005, 02:09 AM

I looked all around for a 33 GTR before getting a 32 for the same reason's you listed. My suggestion to you is stay away from broadway motors by the airport. Try Hachinohe, Sendai, Aomori, or Morioka. I paid 10 gs for my GTR and it is worth every penny. As far as the difference between the 33 and the 32 go. Think about this same motor same power but the 33 is way heavier. But I agree it is the better looking of the 2. If you can afford 17gs for a car get a 32 for cheap and put some money into it you won't regret it.

SkylineUSA · #8 06-18-2005, 02:57 AM

The R32 is a hands down better buy. Like Dragon mentioned, same drive train for less money. Plus you can 2wd with a flip of a switch, you cannot do that with a R33

Teaz · #9 06-19-2005, 10:26 PM

I'm glad you mentioned Hachinohe cause thats were I got the family car. It's hard to trust someplace without recomendations. Thanks for the great advice and for not flaming me. Hopefully the next time I post it will be with some great pics of my new street demon. I diffenitly like the 2WD switch option. Thanks again!

Skyline69 · #10 06-23-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Teaz

I can afford a $17000 dollar car but the banks don't offer a used car loan for anything older than six years. If I get anything newer than a 95 MotoRx is going to kill me on the conversion cost.

Hey man check this out. First of all, you're probably in the military......so let me give you some advice.....the longest you'll be in Japan.........6 years........don't buy a 17,000 car...........why you may ask.......BECAUSE YOU CAN'T IMPORT IT

.......NO....NO SKYLINES......NONE. Sorry, don't mean to sound like a jerk but Motorex is gone man.......talk to some of the guys who's cars have been sitting at Motorex for almost 2 years.........I really hope you took that into consideration before buying your car

Skyline_BNR34 · #11 06-24-2005, 02:09 PM

Yea no more importing Skylines... Only 2 cars came in and got imported last year so sorry to have someon tell you that, but your screwed unless when you get out of service they will be imported again...

slideways... · #12 06-24-2005, 02:21 PM

speaking of this, any idea when RB motoring will take the reins?

and yeah the R32 is lighter, overall better performance, and any r33, r34 upgrades are easy enough to buy seperately

i do like the r33 styling though, but i would not have that as my ONLY reason to buy a car.

i would go find a kpgc110 skyline! those ROCK!

Teaz · #13 07-02-2005, 02:15 AM

Are You F*King Kidding ME! I'm sorry for the late response I've had to go to the library for the internet. MotoRX is done?! That really sucks. Are you sure they're not importing any more Skylines? It's not just a slump? I'm glad you told me. I'm just shocked right now.

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