Comparison: R33 GTR compared to R33 GTST

[wildboy]

My r33 gtst was great fun, back end out when ever you want, reliable, only around 320bhp but felt quick.

Be careful in the wet, they don't like road signs!

[monkfish]

ive had 2 r33 gtst's one stock and one around 300hp and an r34 gtt with around 330hp. all great cars but i dunno theres something i like more about the gtr i have now but i think thats more to do with the fact that its a 32 as it feels more (and i hate using this expression as everyone else says it) raw....if youve driven one youll know what i mean......33 gtst are great cars and yes feel a bit more floaty when things get sketchy but there great and when you look at all the car you get for a fraction of the outlay then they really make sense.

mind you this depends on what models as a 34 gtt will be a bit more obviously than a 33 gtst.

but yes costs wise the only real price savings to really speak off is in the initial purchase of the cars. insurance didnt make any noticable difference.

[bignath4607]

i have driven both and was what led me to my current car granted its a gtst but its got the nice parts from a gtr ie the brakes and engine but with the right suspenion components and tyres it really does stick well its all about what you do with it sure the gtr has the big name and 4wd "saftey" for want of a better term but i find that like for like mine is every bit as good as a gtr just without the badge weigh up the costs of what you want to do with the car and go from there also if the op is in or around my area feel free to come have a blast

[R322]

Generally which is more reliable at similar power? Out of the R33 GTR and R33 GTST.

[bignath4607]

Reliability comes with how well you look after your car my friend

[R322]

Surely there is less to go wrong in a gtst?

[Marky_GTSt]

Originally Posted by R322

Surely there is less to go wrong in a gtst?

Not really, Mine doesn't have ABS, 4 wheel drive and has one turbo less, but the rest of the GTSt is the same or very similar to the GTR. And the reliability of a car depends on a lot more than being simple.

[Trev]

Originally Posted by bignath4607

Reliability comes with how well you look after your car my friend

I agree, it also depends on who you get to tune the car.

[TheD]

I think I'm possibly going the way of another manufacturer. As much as it pains me!

[ShanGTR3318]

I agree with the comments above. Reliability depends on who really has touched the car. If it was someone who knew what he was doing and looked after it then the car can be very reliable. On the other hand if someone has been messing about with limited knowledge then the car may not be as reliable.
If possible try to find a completely factory gtst in good condition