s2k2

My friend is thinking of getting one. Heard they're fast cars. Out of interest which can we beat (stock s2k) and which ones should we not bother even trying 2? Has the 34GTR been approved for australian roads?

naishou

I see a lot of (grey import) GTS-Ts on the roads. You can get one about 4 to 5 years old for maybe 25k. I don't know how quick they are standard, but almost none of them stays standard. Like all Nissan turbos they are "dial a horsepower" and can be very quick (and are RWD). All the GTR models seem to still be very expensive.

wilch

The R34 is very expensive.
When considering one of these you should be considering a brand new Porsche.

2nd hand R34's can sell as "cheap" as $145,000!!!

The engine's in these car's are good. Strong internals, and excellent for building a fast drag car with.

R33 GTR's are around the $45,000 - $50,000 mark. R32's are around the $30,000 mark.

here are some specs of standard cars:
R32 GTR: pwr: 206kw, 353 Nm
0-100km/h: 4.73sec
400m: 13.02sec

R33 GTR: pwr: 206kw, 368Nm
0-100km/h: 4.94sec
400m: 13.19sec

R34 GTR: pwr: 206kw, 392Nm
0-100km/h: 4.92sec
400m: 13.13sec


impressive huh... BUT, I liken driving these cars to driving a modded Holden Commodore. They feel as heavy and big. When inside the car you feel as though you're driving a sedan (with the exception of the R32)

I personally like the Toyota Supra twin turbo much better. Has a better interior. More sporty and such.

wil..

Bernie

S2K2

I had an R32 in the early nineties. I was one of the 100 buyers of the small number which Nissan bought it . Believe me, it bears no resemblance in feel or handling to a sedan. I had some fairly heavy conversion work done on the vehicle and it was awesome.

Handling on the vehicle was exemplary. The R33 and particularly the R34 are better again. Even my grandmother could drive one of these quickly.

I wanted an R34 and would have probably settled on one eventually if I had not gone for a test drive in that damn S2000.... The S2000 is a bit of a toy compared to an R34 but boy, it's a lot of fun!

The R34 is not cheap but the problem is a lot of people don't quite realise how good it is. If I remember correctly, Wheels rated in the best two or three handling cars in the world in the last year. I don't think I will comment on whether it it similar to a Commodore. The Wheels rating should answer that.

wilch

The R32 and R34 are exceptions to the rule.

Personally though, I do think the R33 is very much like a sedan inside. Not as sporty/confronting as an S2000 or the R32, or R34.

I would seriously consider buying an R32 for fun . I saw one really, really nice one: Big, dished, nismo wheels, lowered nicely, and still very shiney.

The R33 is very much like a sedan inside though.. needs a pair of recaro's atleast to liven it up a little. Plus the airbag wheel looks like a stock standard non sports wheel. None of these niggles occur in the R32 or R34.


wil..

Bernie

I've never driven an R33 so I honestly can't comment. Somehow, that model just seemed to pass us by in Australia and then before you know it, there are a heap of grey imports around.

I have to admit I'm a little protective of the R32 simply because it set the standard when it was released. I'd never had a car before (nor have I had one since) that was so surefooted and competent on the road. About the only area where the R32 needed a little work was that the stock brakes could be stronger. With that addressed, the car was incredible - especially if you had the stage two or three conversion done on it.

It sure wasn't the prettiest car on the road though in black, it had a certain kind of brutal appeal. Mind you, in the early nineties, one got many open-mouthed looks in the R32 as everyone recognised it as the king of the mountain.

2kturkey

Not sure I agree Wilch. A mate of mine has an R33 GTR-V, very sporty inside and out. What I don't like is the claustrophobic feeling you get because the glass area is so small.

It is a seriously quick car - he paid around $80k for his 18 months ago. I don't know if your $45-50K refers to the GTR-V or just the "standard" GTR.

So what happened to your much loved Godzilla, Bernie?

bayarea408

too expensive for me

2kturkey

Yeah, well just remember how lucky you guys are to be paying such low prices - not just for cars but for just about everything. On top of that you pay about half the taxes we pay here in Australia.

Is it any wonder us Aussies get crapped off when we hear US owners whinging and complaining about high prices when what is to you a high price would be the bargain of the year to us.

Taipan

Any idea how much it cost to insure a R34 and R33 GTR and how about maintaince costs