GTR R32 Skyline

[dizzariot]

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.

[LoneStarSilvia]

Originally Posted by dizzariot

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.

If I could break you off a piece of advice as a military guy exiting Japan, try out cars you either would never consider owning in America because of price, or something they never made in America.

Worry about importing something when you're about a year out from leaving.

I've had 8 cars since I've lived in Japan and the prices I got them for are simply criminal compared to America.

1st was an Evo III for $5500.
2nd was a '99 FD for $7000.
3rd was an Altezza I traded the Evo III for (there's a story behind it).
4th was R34 GT-T for $4500.
5th was a 1st gen Forester for $1800
6th was a super lower mileage AP1 S2000 for $8500.
7th was my 20B Cosmo for $10,500
8th was a turbo/auto MKIV Supra for $7500.


See my point? There are so many cool cars in Japan, and very reasonably priced. I consider the FD and Supra cars I'll never purchase in America just because of the HUGE price difference, but I'm damn glad I had the opportunity to own them when I could.

[iStayBroke]

Originally Posted by LoneStarSilvia

If I could break you off a piece of advice as a military guy exiting Japan, try out cars you either would never consider owning in America because of price, or something they never made in America.

Worry about importing something when you're about a year out from leaving.

I've had 8 cars since I've lived in Japan and the prices I got them for are simply criminal compared to America.

1st was an Evo III for $5500.
2nd was a '99 FD for $7000.
3rd was an Altezza I traded the Evo III for (there's a story behind it).
4th was R34 GT-T for $4500.
5th was a 1st gen Forester for $1800
6th was a super lower mileage AP1 S2000 for $8500.
7th was my 20B Cosmo for $10,500
8th was a turbo/auto MKIV Supra for $7500.


See my point? There are so many cool cars in Japan, and very reasonably priced. I consider the FD and Supra cars I'll never purchase in America just because of the HUGE price difference, but I'm damn glad I had the opportunity to own them when I could.

I agree with this. Grew up in Japan and remember these kinds of prices for pretty decent cars (add a S14 Ks for $1k to the list), and it makes it hard to justify $20K for another 25 year old car because of blind demand from a market that has no experience with said car.

As far as the RHD stuff, I've been dailying my RHD Z for a while now. Only real difference I feel is your blind spot is on the other side, so you check over your shoulder in the other direction you normally would. Though I will admit I've been moving back and forth between America and Japan most my life and started driving in Japan so RHD feels more natural to me.

[garagelu]

Originally Posted by dizzariot

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.