bmw or skyline?

ChubZz · #1 (**permalink**) 09-08-2008, 02:33 PM

hmm i drive a bmw 325is and maybe next summer upgrade to a e36 m3 but i cant make up my mind on the m3 or..a r32 skyline gts-t or maybe a gtr not sure..can any of u guys tell me what ones the best choice. i love the m3 but i know it cost alot to turbo and tune and get it to be superb. i just cant make up my mind whats ur oppinions on this topic?

92318is · #2 (**permalink**) 09-08-2008, 06:37 PM

If you're worried about the cost to turbo an e36 m3, then you should probably steer clear of a skyline. It'll cost you at least $30,000 (dunno what that converts to in Canadian money) to get a skyline in good condition, probably more. Yeah, the skyline will perform better and be faster than an e36 m3, but its gonna cost you a lot more money just to buy one, not to mention if something breaks down the parts are going to be expensive and so is the labor. Of course the same is true for the m3, but your initial cost will only be about $15,000, give or take a few grand for a well maintained e36 m3. In short, I would go with the m3

ChubZz · #3 (**permalink**) 09-08-2008, 07:44 PM

30 000 for a skyline are u kidding me lmao where are u getting this price from?

moonpie_murders · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 01:14 AM

it's 30k in the US. straight from florida.

why don't you try not being such a jerk to someone that's replying and giving their input into your question.

MADEURO · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 06:26 AM

I'm from Australia, but what type of Skyline are you aiming for with 30k? surely not an R32 gts-t?... R34? or a clean R32 GTR? are prices pretty high over there

Anyway, I would chose the M3 mate, such a nice car...a car that is pretty different to a Skyline however. Its all about what you want from the car, and what type of car you would want to own in the end

T-O-M · #6 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 10:58 AM

Skyline or M3

same question aka blonde or blackhair babe! M3 is about handling, fun, N/A engine which like high rpm, this is the charm of this engine. On the other side is Skyline, the turbo monster. I dont see any good reason for turbo set up for M3, sorry, I know that you boys from USA like it. If you like boost, buy Skyline, easy way for more horsepower.

moonpie_murders · #7 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 01:41 PM

it's more expensive in the US because of all the crap you have to do to get it here. first is the import cost (which if it's comming directly from japan, it's insane). then comes the paper work of actually getting it legal here. you have to change a good dead of the emissions and stuff like that. you also have to try and get it registered. see, you can't register a skyline in the US. when you purchace one here, all paper work will say Nissan 240sx. it's the only way around it. so because of the import cost, emissions red tape, and the paperwork process, the price is jacked up for us here. sucks.

RacerJames666 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 05:01 PM

The problem is Skylines not being a federaly legal car. The best way is to send a chassis minus the parts, then send the parts seperately. Assemble in the united states as a kit car, thus nulling the emissions requirement.
However, you being in Canada, skyline is legal to import to your country, so by all means, get an R32 for me! (My bosses R32 is UNREAL)

These are US legal, DOT bond released Motorex cars , two for sale

PM me if interested (seriously interested)

92318is · #9 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ChubZz

30 000 for a skyline are u kidding me lmao where are u getting this price from?

Well...I did say in the U.S....even if it is legal to import a skyline, I'm sure a skyline will still have a higher initial cost than an m3, considering the skyline costs more brand new.

Oh, and btw, try not being a jackass next time.

ChubZz · #10 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 92318is

Well...I did say in the U.S....even if it is legal to import a skyline, I'm sure a skyline will still have a higher initial cost than an m3, considering the skyline costs more brand new.

Oh, and btw, try not being a jackass next time.

sorry had to laugh...first off a r32 gts-t cost about 8 to 10 grand...a gtr r32 costs 14 to alomost 20 grand..the r34 u cant get in canada yet and the cost for one of those is around 40 some people say 60 who knows cuz there not to be sold here and depending on the condition of the car..theres a 15 year import law and i think takes affect with the states as well so u cant buy a bran new skyline in canada..not 100% sure about the US

ChubZz · #11 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RacerJames666

The problem is Skylines not being a federaly legal car. The best way is to send a chassis minus the parts, then send the parts seperately. Assemble in the united states as a kit car, thus nulling the emissions requirement.
However, you being in Canada, skyline is legal to import to your country, so by all means, get an R32 for me! (My bosses R32 is UNREAL)

These are US legal, DOT bond released Motorex cars , two for sale

PM me if interested (seriously interested)

oh i thought u can import r32s and r 33s to the states just like we can well i guess this proves my point that u cant buy a bran new skyline in north america

ChubZz · #12 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by moonpie_murders

it's 30k in the US. straight from florida.

why don't you try not being such a jerk to someone that's replying and giving their input into your question.

ps if u talking about a r32 gtr and saying its 30k..thats way over priced i have freinds that got theres for 14 and 18 and there practicly mint..30k would be for one thats already modded. dont u guys have any import dealers that will import cars for u privetly id never order a skyline from north america lots are over priced and majority are bagged to shit

ChubZz · #13 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MADEURO

I'm from Australia, but what type of Skyline are you aiming for with 30k? surely not an R32 gts-t?... R34? or a clean R32 GTR? are prices pretty high over there

Anyway, I would chose the M3 mate, such a nice car...a car that is pretty different to a Skyline however. Its all about what you want from the car, and what type of car you would want to own in the end

if i were to buy a skyline it would either be a gts-t or gtr..the gts-s is cheaper and cheaper to fix wich is sweet the gtr is a little more expensive so if i choose skyline..ill hava another choice to make gts-t or gtr? hmm well thats comes later i still love the m3 but i also love boost ahh decisions

92318is · #14 (**permalink**) 09-11-2008, 11:03 AM

No, you can't legally import a skyline to the states. Well, I guess I shouldn't say that, you can, but you have to get it delivered here, and then it has to be DOT legalized, if it is even possible to do so. Either way, here in the states, they are pretty expensive.

RacerJames666 · #15 (**permalink**) 09-11-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 92318is

No, you can't legally import a skyline to the states. Well, I guess I shouldn't say that, you can, but you have to get it delivered here, and then it has to be DOT legalized, if it is even possible to do so. Either way, here in the states, they are pretty expensive.

It has to be imported as parts, then you can put it together as the end user, thus dodging emissions requirements & the DOT altogether. If you just imported a Skyline, if (which there was alot of crushed/deported cars not too long ago) it got through customs, the Department Of Transportation wouldnt bond release the vehicle. There is ssomewhat of an exemption on R33 95-96 model year. No OBDII requirement, and these cars had the DOT necessary dual airbags installed.
But I didnt say it would be cheap

Or like I said, there is some of the Motorex cars still around, and they are 100% legal.

And the US has a 25 year wait before exemption on emissions/DOT regulations.
Canada's got it good! R34 in 2023