Thread: GTR R32 Skyline
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Old 06-30-2016, 08:56 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by dizzariot View Post
Funny this is posted here.

I'm about to be stationed in Japan and I can't even decide if I want an older car. I've been driving '93 S13s (a white SR'd one that I sold and then bought a grey, KA'd one) for over two years now and my other car is a 2005 Forester. You get to a point where you want to have at least one 'new' car in your stable. At least that's where I'm at. I had a few S13s and an S14 before I left for bootcamp. I bought an FRS while I was in training and really enjoyed the car...until I got back to CA. Community sucks dick (different/same reasons as Zilvia) but I digress...

My point is I've been into 240SXs for quite some time now and I had a taste of a 'new' car for a couple of years. I was stoked to get another S13 but the lack of amenities will start to wear on you...especially if you want a car that's as old as a GTR.

GTRs in Japan are reaching US prices and the NSX is still $30L - $40K. I can't snag anything newer than '94 or I can't bring it back. I don't want to get an S15 and love it only to turn around and sell it when I go.

I talked to Sean Morris at Nissan Jam and he loves R32s. Even with the R33 coming over in a few years he seems like an R32-guy through-and-through. Talk to him and see if he can make you a believer. The R32 wasn't on my radar until I talked to him but even now I'm having a hard time justifying $18K+ for a car that's so old.

To summarize: everything I've been through since selling the FRS has kind of burned me out. I can't fathom spending $20k on a GTR. If you've never looked at one in person or sat in one you might want to do more research before you start the hunt.
Not saying r32 are bad but of course Sean Morris is going to convince you on a r32. That's how he makes money.
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