Opinion

"CB" (jrcb) 10/29/2017 at 13:38 • Filed to: Opinions are like Assholes

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R34 GT-Rs are overhyped and overvalued, and it will only get worse when Americans will be able to import them. $115k CAD is hardcore CP for a 15 year old Nissan that was the hero car for five minutes in a crap movie (granted, this is an extreme case, but I imagine other models will be equally absurdly priced).

E90M3 > CB 10/29/2017 at 13:47

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Having never driven one, I wouldn’t know; however, I couldn’t care less about them or Supras for that matter.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > CB 10/29/2017 at 13:47

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The R34 was chosen for the movie because it was awesome, not the other way around.

Not disagreeing with the hype or the overpriced bit, but they were and are still awesome cars, esp given how well their appearance has aged.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB 10/29/2017 at 13:49

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Crack pipe. You can get so many other things for that

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > CB 10/29/2017 at 13:49

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I be happy with GT-T.

HammerheadFistpunch > CB 10/29/2017 at 13:50

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Overpriced. Yes. Overhyped. Maybe. Still great cars worth reverence. Too bad that is already out of reach of people that would really enjoy them for what they are.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > E90M3 10/29/2017 at 13:50

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I felt that way until someone brought a Supra racecar to my track. HOOOOOOLY SHIT it was so fast and nimble

E90M3 > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 10/29/2017 at 13:51

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Fair enough. There usually is a reason these cars are so hyped.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > CB 10/29/2017 at 13:56

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That is an extremely limited production special edition variant of the R34. Total CP, but no different than what people pay for the same type of low number American muscle cars at auction.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > CB 10/29/2017 at 13:58

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Don’t say that. Last time I said something bad about the Skyline on here someone told me to go fuck myself.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > CB 10/29/2017 at 13:58

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But right now would be the best time to buy a R34 before Americans can get their hands on them. Still a CP.

Shift24 > CB 10/29/2017 at 13:59

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You also picked one of the rare ones (1 of 366) with low miles. Any car that’s was the top of the line for a sportcar and 1 of 366 is going to be expensive. The other thing that many have brought up is it’s more of a forbidden fruit. We could get Supras, RX-7, Evo, STi, NSX, and intergra. The car we couldn’t? Godzilla. It might not be as good as the movies show it or as fast or as exotic but we don’t know because we can only hear the stories from other contries.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > CB 10/29/2017 at 14:05

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Sometimes things are hyped for a reason... That said it is a shame they’re beyond the reach of most enthusiasts.

CB > Shift24 10/29/2017 at 14:14

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I mean, the highest production edition of the R34 GT-R was 4,193 out of 11,577 for the V-Spec, and there were sixteen different versions of the R-34. Low numbers, sure, but it’s the sixth most produced version of the R34 GT-R. 

CB > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 10/29/2017 at 14:15

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I’m not going to call the sixth most produced version of the R34 GT-R an “extremely limited” edition, especially since some editions had below 80 models produced.

I’ll agree with you on low production American muscle also being overpriced.

CB > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/29/2017 at 14:16

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I’ve been threatened with death for liking both Halo 3 and Half-Life 2 on other forums. I’m used to people being overdramatic.

CB > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 10/29/2017 at 14:16

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Fair enough.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > CB 10/29/2017 at 14:49

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Now I haven’t driven either, but I could get an R35 for significantly less and be significantly faster lol. I would miss out on the manual, but I think they’re both good looking cars for sure.

Spoon II > CB 10/29/2017 at 14:53

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Half Life 2 is pretty much my favourite game ever, so people be crazy! ...although I wish they’d make a 3rd one.....

not for canada - australian in disguise > CB 10/29/2017 at 14:58

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I actually hope they stay overpriced, otherwise they’ll suffer the same fate the R32 and R33 have as they’ve gotten cheaper.

hillrat > CB 10/29/2017 at 15:02

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I’ll agree with you on low production American muscle also being overpriced.

Isn’t the whole point of limited production runs to pump up hype/value?

CB > hillrat 10/29/2017 at 15:11

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Probably. Doesn’t mean I care for it.

My bird IS the word > CB 10/29/2017 at 17:51

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For a collector car, this is pretty typical. Way more than I would pay but not that unusual as far as these things go.

I try to be (somewhat)logical, whereas collector cars tend to be an emotional purchase. Hence the stupid prices.

RT > CB 10/29/2017 at 18:43

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It’s a fantastic car which is for sale at a ridiculous price. Although, most normal ones go for around £30k here, I’d say those are fair game.

For the record, the movie was a bit rubbish, but that’s just the film - not the car.

Nauraushaun > CB 10/30/2017 at 04:34

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HL2 is a confirmed classic. If you don’t agree you’re wrong. Same with the R34 I guess, but people get a bit more finnicky about cars.

pip bip - choose Corrour > CB 10/30/2017 at 05:19

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https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Skyline-1999/SSE-AD-5062959/?Cr=28

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Skyline-2001/SSE-AD-4808461/?Cr=11

Shift24 > CB 10/30/2017 at 09:22

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Thats actually surprising. When you put it that way it seems Nissan just set the car up for special editions. But I think it still falls back to it was in a movie and we cant get it.

Not exactly the same but Bandit Trans-ams (77-81) are now selling for crazy money. $40k for a clean one, $70s for a rare or low mile. Which is stupid money for them. Maybe 5 years ago you could pic one up for $10k-$15k. I have owned a 80 Firebird, and i can tell you its exactly what you think for late 70s GM, panel gaps, miss matched interior, choked engine, and union quality. But my point is since its a movie car its worth more, i guess.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > CB 11/01/2017 at 11:26

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Cars which define their automotive era tend to bring big money. Think the ‘59 Eldorado, the Corvette Stingray 427/E-Type, the Countach, etc. For the 90's, that’s the Toyota Supra Turbo and this.