Author Topic: THE best 90s sports car that no one knew... (Read 861 times)

1K3 · « **on:** September 09, 2006, 05:19:42 PM »

Nissan Skyline GTR (R-32, 33, and 34)

THE best 90s sports car that no one knew... unless you played Gran Turismo or watch online stream videos beating other cars in drag and track besides the McLarren F1:D

I'm thinking about buying the R-32 (they costs less than $15K) and i wonder if they're street legal here in Nevada...

Masherbrum · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2006, 06:52:42 PM »

Lotus Carlton.

I do like the R32-34's though. So of the tuner mags have editors and readers with these in the US. I DO believe modfications are necessary. Hit them up, they'll have better answers for you. But they CAN be driven in the US after a few modifications.

moot · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2006, 07:41:55 PM »

http://www.skylinegtr.com/

Furball · « **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2006, 10:30:21 PM »

No one knew? skylines were popular here.

what about a Honda NSX, Ford Escort Cosworth, Mazda RX-7, Nissan 300ZX?

Maybe not the best but some alternatives to consider?

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #4 on:** September 09, 2006, 11:42:35 PM »

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Originally posted by Furball
No one knew? skylines were popular here.

what about a Honda NSX, Ford Escort Cosworth, Mazda RX-7, Nissan 300ZX?

Maybe not the best but some alternatives to consider?

certainly the some of the best looking cars for 30 years previously and 10 years after.

Furball · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2006, 06:06:40 AM »

or...

http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/carreviews/review.aspx?model_id=432

moot · « **Reply #6 on:** September 10, 2006, 11:11:10 AM »

Furball, in the US the NSX sells, but if I remember right, the models aren't as performant as those in Japan; e.g. the Szero and R aren't available.
The Cosworth I've never seen, the RX7 stopped being imported in 94, and the 300ZX got too fat in its later years.

The GTR's on its way to the US though, I think nearly everyone's heard about it.

1K3 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 10, 2006, 11:58:22 AM »

I give credit to Gran Turismo series for introducing us to Skyline GTR. The Skyline is unbeatable in the game and in real life. The Skyline in real life pwned NSXs, Supras, and 300zx in JGTC in the 90s.
btw did this car competed in Le Mans?

moot · « **Reply #8 on:** September 10, 2006, 12:16:46 PM »

Not that I know of, 1K3..

Furball, aren't there a new Esprit, and a new Europa in the works?

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2006, 02:06:01 PM »

in Gran tourismo i bet qnything my Tuscan speed12 would anihilate any skyline

heck, the Lancia Delta done up to the max will own a skyline on all but the test course ovals.

the skyline has good power but it turns like crap, imo (the game version, anyhow)

moot · « **Reply #10 on:** September 10, 2006, 02:14:55 PM »

You don't say which Skyline, but the GTR with rear wheel steering is easily one of the best cornering machines.
It does anything you want it to, over or understeer, rip traction or stick to it, anywhere into, during, or exiting corners. It does take some getting used to, but do some time trials between it, a RUF RGT, and other cars of that level at the Complex String track, on Sim tires, and you'll see it's like a gecko on crack and steroids.

RTSigma · « **Reply #11 on:** September 10, 2006, 02:36:06 PM »

Best 90s car that I wanted really really really bad? Dodge Daytona.

wetrat · « **Reply #12 on:** September 10, 2006, 11:05:10 PM »

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Originally posted by Furball
No one knew? skylines were popular here.

what about a Honda NSX, Ford Escort Cosworth, Mazda RX-7, Nissan 300ZX?

Maybe not the best but some alternatives to consider?

Nissan didn't sell them in NA afaik... I know they didn't sell them in Canada. You have to import them, and it's something like a 15 year limit to importing here... I saw a 91 skyline on the road a few months ago. I wanna see the look on people's face in a right-hand drive at the drivethru.

1K3 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2006, 12:56:30 AM »

Skyline fans... check this out:eek:

1992 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR GT-R RB26DETT BNR32 Black
GBP 2,500.00 (Approximately US $4,663.75)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1992-Nissan-Skyline-R32-GTR-GT-R-RB26DETT-BNR32-Black_W0QQitemZ110031721535QQihZ001QQcategoryZ18238QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Masherbrum · « **Reply #14 on:** September 11, 2006, 01:04:06 AM »

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Originally posted by 1K3
Skyline fans... check this out:eek:

1992 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR GT-R RB26DETT BNR32 Black
GBP 2,500.00 (Approximately US $4,663.75)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1992-Nissan-Skyline-R32-GTR-GT-R-RB26DETT-BNR32-Black_W0QQitemZ110031721535QQihZ001QQcategoryZ18238QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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