View Full Version : R33 GTS-T v Scooby WRX
I have narrowed my (long) search down to the above models.
both 93 models and both running around 300BHP.
I've had a scooby before and LOVED it, but never owned a skyline. Any thoughts on either/both?
The skyline is about £500 more expensive - both done around 60k miles. Both black, very nice looking blah blah blah!!
(the skyline does need a new electric window motor and fuel gauge isn't working which puts me off a tad)
....gone off the N/a Supra idea as just think i'd miss the power too much after my BP TT ;)
if it were me, I would go for the skyline as I reckon they're better looking, a little less common and would be a change as you have allready owned a scooby :)
Plus the skyline has a lot more potential ;)
cheers mate....however do you think getting the leccy window regulator fixed and fuel gauge is likely to be pricey?
Get the seller to do it, or knock a couple of £££'s off the price.
tooquicktostop
15-05-08, 23:22
The GTS is like the NA of the Skyline world, only get a GTR if you go Skyline, I have had a big power R32 and they are great cars, I have also had a WRX STI and they are also very good but the GTR is in a different class IMO
The GTS is like the NA of the Skyline world, only get a GTR if you go Skyline, I have had a big power R32 and they are great cars, I have also had a WRX STI and they are also very good but the GTR is in a different class IMO
oh really? im not too clued up in skyline world!!
so the R33 GTS-T is a slower version of the R33 GTR? But the GTS-T that i'm looking at still has over 300BHP!!
tooquicktostop
15-05-08, 23:30
oh really? im not too clued up in skyline world!!
so the R33 GTS-T is a slower version of the R33 GTR? But the GTS-T that i'm looking at still has over 300BHP!!
VERY different cars
The GTR is a twin turbo with the RB26 engine and a 4 wheel drive the GTS is single turbo, rear wheel drive and the RB20 engine, worth a look on the GTR owners for all the details as there are many other differences as well, including insurance ! :D
including insurance ! :D
yeah i bet the GTR is a killer - SKY wouldn't even quote me for the scooby but got a good price off A-Plan.
thanx mate ;)
they still have a lot of power but they lack all the tools of the GTR,
Slower ofc but its still a fast baby.
Subaru's on the other hand are totally poo just my opinion:p
Subaru's lack power even for turbo cars. N/A's can beat them unless its a special edition.
tooquicktostop
15-05-08, 23:34
I would get a WRX then if I was you
The RB26 powered GTR is very tunable and is a great car though
Mine :innocent:
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/7/18516594949.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/5896727)
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/7/18516594619.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/5896726)
Subaru's lack power even for turbo cars. N/A's can beat them unless its a special edition.
Ha - i dont know about that mate - my old one was running about 320BHP and was like a go-kart on steriods.
they are rapid and personally i couldn't imagine an N/a keeping up too well..... could be wrong though.
Mine :innocent:
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/7/18516594619.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/5896726)
hubba hubba :blink:
Ha - i dont know about that mate - my old one was running about 320BHP and was like a go-kart on steriods.
they are rapid and personally i couldn't imagine an N/a keeping up too well..... could be wrong though.
Well i raced a Subaru today and it was level pegging until about 85 then i pulled away from him.
A few of my mates have Subaru's older ones like M P reg's and 85+ my car pulls away
tooquicktostop
15-05-08, 23:39
Couple more if you like :innocent:
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13518372845.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/8151240)
Click here to watch R32-49 (http://media.putfile.com/R32-49)
aahhaa - the R32 - what do you think of this - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/513193.htm
:)
Well i raced a Subaru today and it was level pegging until about 85 then i pulled away from him.
A few of my mates have Subaru's older ones like M P reg's and 85+ my car pulls away
wow - good effort.
i think though i'd use it more for nippyness and sub 99 MPH due to the fact i have 2 small kiddies and also need my licence for my job!!!!
tooquicktostop
15-05-08, 23:52
aahhaa - the R32 - what do you think of this - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/513193.htm
:)
Nice looking but not for me mate, would feel slow after no time at all, and no MOT, why I wonder
Nice looking but not for me mate, would feel slow after no time at all, and no MOT, why I wonder
yeah - @230bhp it prob would.
that what i like about the scoobies is they seem so light that they feel bl00dy fast especially low end up to 70 ish...
I have narrowed my (long) search down to the above models.
both 93 models and both running around 300BHP.
I've had a scooby before and LOVED it, but never owned a skyline. Any thoughts on either/both?
The skyline is about £500 more expensive - both done around 60k miles. Both black, very nice looking blah blah blah!!
(the skyline does need a new electric window motor and fuel gauge isn't working which puts me off a tad)
....gone off the N/a Supra idea as just think i'd miss the power too much after my BP TT ;)
Go for the skyline, you'll regret it though, eventually.
Go for the skyline, you'll regret it though, eventually.
eh? buy it but i'll regret it - why's that fella ? :search:
eh? buy it but i'll regret it - why's that fella ? :search:
Because the quality and comfort is not as good as the sup. The interior is also a bit drab.
What about a Nissan S14a? Just as tuneable and practical (ish). Mines is putting out 300bhp. For your budget you will get a good one and a lot younger than a 1993, will be able to get a 1999/2000.
2 reasons why I never went for a scooby is common as muck, and the wife said "no" ina ver convincing way. lol
personally id steer well clear of http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/513193.htm
far to played with for my liking and far to much to go wrong, brothers got a skyline 2.5 turbo id not say it was slow his came with the nismo computer dash etc so not standard but its a very nice car
yeah i wasn;t interested in that blue one - pretty good job but not for me.
the one i like is an R33 GTS in black ;)
What about a Nissan S14a? Just as tuneable and practical (ish). Mines is putting out 300bhp. For your budget you will get a good one and a lot younger than a 1993, will be able to get a 1999/2000.
2 reasons why I never went for a scooby is common as muck, and the wife said "no" ina ver convincing way. lol
lol - sounds similar to my wife!! :innocent:
yeah i have been sniffing around the 200sx/S14 ones but to be honest i cant find any that are my taste - i am a fussy bugger i'm afraid.
Your one is LUSH though my friend! :D
lol - sounds similar to my wife!! :innocent:
yeah i have been sniffing around the 200sx/S14 ones but to be honest i cant find any that are my taste - i am a fussy bugger i'm afraid.
Your one is LUSH though my friend! :D
Yeah, they moan all the time. She moaned about the supra not having enough space for to be practical but I got my ear bent when I sold it.
Now I am considering selling the 200SX to buy another supra ;), She loves the supra but not keen on the 200sx.
The Supra (TT) is the ultimate machine in my eyes.
However for my limited budget both these 2 options are very appealing - i just hope i can sell mine before they get sold!!
R33 GTS-T,no dought about it, you have so many to choose from now and are likely to get a very good deal on one, I'd personally go for a series 2, and the R33 GTS-T is a 2.5 single turbo, the R32 is a 2.0 single turbo, both imho feel very sluggish in stock form but the rb25 is much easier to get to around 300bhp but I prefer the drive of the R32.
Also to note that the R33's suffer much more for rust than the R32's, normally the rear arches and the turrets so keep a look out for that.
a nice suspension set up and your good to go, I had an S2 R33 last year and it was really really nice to drive and so easy to control on and past the limit and it drove far better than stock r33 I also had.
R33 GTS-T,no dought about it, you have so many to choose from now and are likely to get a very good deal on one, I'd personally go for a series 2, and the R33 GTS-T is a 2.5 single turbo, the R32 is a 2.0 single turbo, both imho feel very sluggish in stock form but the rb25 is much easier to get to around 300bhp but I prefer the drive of the R32.
Also to note that the R33's suffer much more for rust than the R32's, normally the rear arches and the turrets so keep a look out for that.
a nice suspension set up and your good to go, I had an S2 R33 last year and it was really really nice to drive and so easy to control on and past the limit and it drove far better than stock r33 I also had.
thanx a lot mate - i have found a lovely R33 GTS-T down the road from me - its perfect (for me) and running @ 350bhp.
i just have to hope its still available once my cars sells (on sunday hopefully)
any idea when the cambelt is due a change on these? the other GTS-T i am looking at is on 60k miles but the bloke said it doesnt need to be done yet - i am sure i read its 100k km or 62k miles???
:)
sidewaysdan
17-05-08, 20:24
mate get the skyline ive had 2 scoobys a wrx and a sti ra and 2 skylines and the skyline is much better and faster i got 426bhp frome a stock engine on the skyline with ecu+turbo
yeah cheers mate i am pretty sure i'm gonna go for a skyline now - got a bloke coming to see mine tomorrow so hopfully we be able to pick up one of the black ones i've seen early next week. :D
sold the Beemer y/day so off to see a Skyline tonight - will keep ya posted :)
cheers mate - quite excited to go and have a butchers late rnow!!
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