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@Dezsta2007

2 ай бұрын

Got a r34 Gt love the drive

@dvdemon187

2 ай бұрын

Well, money must end _somewhere,_ eh?

@Forde40

2 ай бұрын

With the rarity/exclusivity/production numbers vs demand, I think they're properly priced. There are faster cars for the same money but none will capture the hearts and attention of our generation like these do. I saved for many years to achieve my 22 year long dream and I wouldn't have it any other way. They feel amazing to drive, unlike anything else I've driven, and I an not wait until it's in my garage!

@shazarakk

2 ай бұрын

I don't have 150000 pounds. That's what I make of it.

@Slaphappy1975

2 ай бұрын

I think 150 grand will be dirt cheap in 20 years.

Overrated? No. Overpirced? Absolutely.

@DuBstep115

2 ай бұрын

Overrated? Yes If we compare it to the R32, it has the racing heritage, first one to have RB26 and the name Godzilla belongs to R32

@kitvexed8229

Ай бұрын

actually it's overrated.. pretty boring to drive stock as it's essentially the same drive train as an R32 +200lbs..

@djnes2k7

Ай бұрын

Not it’s not overrated. It meets expectations. Thats literally the definition of not being overrated. No one that drove, sat in, or even just saw. Walked away thinking….someone lied to them…

@kitvexed8229

Ай бұрын

@@djnes2k7 i did. they're not worth 6 figures. Go sit in a Porsche and tell me it's remotely equivalent lol

@BETAsin

Ай бұрын

@@djnes2k7 its an understeery e46 m3

NFS helped in making the GT-R an icon too, when underground came out, every kid fell in love with the cover R34

@UwaisQarni8683

2 ай бұрын

don't forget 2fast 2 furious init..😄

@la-li-lu-le-lo9444

2 ай бұрын

Which is where NFS:UG was drawing from lol, that's the real injection into American pop culture​@@UwaisQarni8683

@ooferrell

2 ай бұрын

​@@UwaisQarni8683exactly 2F2F is my reason for liking this car.

@Kev27RS

2 ай бұрын

Yea, but before that, it was GRAN TURISMO 2 in late '99. That’s the GRAN TURISMO title where the Skyline GT-R R34 first appeared.

@danskyl7279

2 ай бұрын

I felt in love with the R34 Skyline with Gran Turismo 2, I used to pick the yellow colour, now Blue is the go 2. By the time I got to NFS or Fast Furious, I was already deep in love with the Car.

No its a great car and all but 150k is just crazy

@ThePerfectOwnage

2 ай бұрын

Over here, there is a mk4 Supra for sale with 60.000km for €160.000. The kicker is, it's an automatic. Just insane lol

@EstebanDVO

2 ай бұрын

It all depends on your wallet really. If I had a mil in the bank, I'm buying one no debate. For now I'll stick to my Subaru Outback Wilderness though.

@brianrainey2739

2 ай бұрын

Market value. Watch the auctions. You will see 70 and 80 year old guys paying six figures for Chevelles, 442s, GTOs, and vintage Corvettes. Those were their dream cars. These are ours.

@Gone_Rogue300

2 ай бұрын

I agree it's just not worth it. Way too overpriced. Beautiful car but I'll never pay that much for one. 20-30k yeah even 40 yes but 150k plus nah.

@colinscutt5104

2 ай бұрын

too true, sierra Cosworths have gone the same way , Now they're almost too valuable to drive properly now which is Heresy they are ment to be driven hard or whats the point owning one

I think the real reason the R34 is so much more valuable than the R32 is for two reasons not mentioned: 1. because of how it looks, its one of the coolest looking "tuner" cars of all time. 2. Its much rarer, there were almost 44,000 R32s built and fewer than 12,000 R34s.

@samuelgarrod8327

2 ай бұрын

So why is the rarest, the R33, so unpopular?

@Patient_Lion_BS

2 ай бұрын

​@@samuelgarrod8327 Styling, proportions etc The R34 literally looks cool, FnF movies helped move the prices we're seeing today too. I'm not justifying the absurdity of it all, just my opinion of how it came to be

@NamelessGlasses

2 ай бұрын

To be fair, the holiest of grails in Skyline circles are still the 400Rs which of the R33 gen. The OG cover car of Gran Turismo was the LM which was a 33 as well. Safe to say that R33 enjoyers simply have less mainstream tastes

@samuelgarrod8327

2 ай бұрын

@@NamelessGlasses It's entirely subjective. I'd rather have a Z-tune.

@markmac9225

2 ай бұрын

I've always really liked the look of the R33 to be honest, not sure why it's not got more of a following

Yooooo, the 580bhp Red (AR2) VSpec at TorqueGT is mine! If ever you want it for a feature, let me know - would love to see it on the channel more! happy for them to pass my details onto you if you ever want to get in touch. 🔥 If you want my opinion, the car is definitely worth the pricetag. Does it drive like other, more modern options at that price tag? No. - That said it is a lot more raw of a driving experience, the sounds, the turbo lag, the boost... oh man the boost. I was lucky enough to get in before the prices soared, though at the end of the day price is just indicative of desire & passion to own such a gem of a car. There is definitely argument to own an R32 *and* R33 GTR for the same price (or even less) but there's just something about the R34 man. An engineering marvel, so modifiable, so rare (AR2 only 61 made with VSpec package, 121 total R34 GTR in that colour). There's a reason people know R34 and RB26, the same as they know Supra and 2JZ. These are the powerhouses of our childhoods, they don't make cars the same anymore (cliche, i know, they definitely do - the 90s-00s just hit different.) & as we step into an electric future, we may never see cars like it again. Just clocked my PS13 in the background too at 8:27 😂full garage feature in this ep, my word what a day haha

@LeHazy

2 ай бұрын

How's the S13 set up? Looks to have a widebody.

@Kiingtong

2 ай бұрын

​@@LeHazy Car is still pretty much as imported - full Rocket Bunny V2 kit, paint matched/smoothed engine bay, tubbed arches, SR20DET conversion - wheel specs i'm unsure of, definitely 18s, tires i think are 265, maybe 275?, recently became road legal & has had a new set of Tein coilovers, needs a Link fitted and a trip to the dyno to see what power it's making!

@LeHazy

2 ай бұрын

@@Kiingtong If you did that work in the UK I'm kind of disgusted but impressed, but if it was that way imported then that's just plain sick. Cheers for the response! May I ask why the large power number for the GTR? Is that more a capability thing and you run it lower or do you actually drive with that much?

@Kiingtong

2 ай бұрын

@@LeHazy Depends on the day & the mood, it's got a 3 way switch. I'll usually drive it in low or med boost.. high is reserved for ride alongs, sending down on ramps & making nice noises. It's a very capable car but 580 is just way too much for UK roads (and insurers). Too many potholes, speedcameras & people who would complain given the opportunity. It's a priviledge to own such a car so I try to be as respectful to everyone in my town & on the roads when driving it, wouldn't want my joy to be someone elses annoyance.

@NSKREZZOT

2 ай бұрын

Remember seeing your 34 in Barnstaple Halfords couple years ago when me and the missis were on holiday in my old.ratty bus 🤣

Iconic - Yes £150k - No

@Desert_Spec

2 ай бұрын

When you've actually driven one, then lets talk.

@denishogan

2 ай бұрын

@@Desert_SpecI'd agree with this sentiment. An icon, definitely, but no way they're worth €50k. I drove an R34 GTR for a few days in Japan in 2019 - honestly, I wish I hadn't. They were always a hero car for me and on the list of cars for my dream garage. It was a fine car, but it was completely underwhelming. They say you should never meet your heros... true in this case unfortunately.

@irs4486

2 ай бұрын

@@Desert_Spec drove one, felt slow, very slow

@BLAZINGINGPHOENIX

2 ай бұрын

​@denishogan your suppossed to drive a highly modded one on track lol

@denishogan

2 ай бұрын

@@BLAZINGINGPHOENIXAaaaahhh! I was doing it wrong. :D So I'll buy one for £250k and drop another £150k on modifying it... that there is the key to happiness!! :D Actually, I would love to drive a track oriented one.

I see loads of comments online about how JDM legend cars are only famous because of movies and games, however what most people don't realise is they were in loads of games and movies because they were already popular. I am old enough to remember life before the fast and the furious here in Australia and everyone already knew about skylines back in the day. For me, the reason the R34 is worth the most, is because its easily the best looking but also has the best tech as well.

@ThePaperRobotChannel

Ай бұрын

Well in all honest Australia is a special case when it comes to GTRs because they made Skyline GTR what it is. It was Australian nissan team that perfected the R32 GTR and made it dominant race car.

@GarageSupra

Ай бұрын

@@ThePaperRobotChannel ya not wrong at all there

No but it's incredible. 50k feels like a steal

@BionicSammich

Ай бұрын

I remember seeing your video of when you bought yours. All I could think at the time was "Dang, these were like 30-35k last time I looked". If only I could have convinced myself to do it! I did buy an R32 GTR about a year and a half ago, but my desire for the R34 will always be there until I make it reality.

I couldn’t imagine buying a 90s GTR for more than a brand new GTR.

@alexanderreay-glover6970

2 ай бұрын

I’d be fascinated to know if you are a 90s kid or a pre-90s/2000’s kid. Your opinion is fair either way I’m just curious if you grew up with it or not. For me I know the R35 is a better car in every way but there is still no contest (90s kid😂)

@axe2grind244

2 ай бұрын

I absolutely can and absolutely would as would most Americans in their 30’s or 40’s. And even though rhd is without question the most idiotic and obnoxious thing ever I’d still drop 150 on an R34 just because it’s a manual.

@jasonrogers1960

2 ай бұрын

​@@axe2grind244 your comment about rhd is idiotic and obnoxious

@Desert_Spec

2 ай бұрын

What about people paying GTR money to just get a Porsche GT3 allocation? When people want something and clearly have plenty of money, its no object.

@Fortunes.Fool.

2 ай бұрын

@@jasonrogers1960 The whole conclusion of this video was about the American market that's about to explode for these cars, and yes, RHD is a problem in America.

In a world of boring, over tall cars and SUVs, interesting cars like this will keep increasing in value, unfortunately.

@axe2grind244

2 ай бұрын

And as long as rich Americans will pay whatever the cost, values will keep increasing.

@Kev27RS

2 ай бұрын

@@axe2grind244Exactly! "Supply and Demand" unfortunately…

I once made the choice between a supra and a gtr, both around 10k at the time. If I had known that they would be worth as much as they are now, I would have been more economical with my supra. but I enjoyed it.

@Orcawhale1

2 ай бұрын

You made the right choice.

Fantastic video on the r34, one of the best reviews, really well done

The R34 was never my dream car but the fact that is has a cult following, I have to respect it because you could say the exact same thing about the BMW e30 M3 and I am completely on that hype train.

Back when they were 15 years old, I met someone who imported a white vspec for $45k usd into my country (Canada). It was not a trailer queen but a decent driver that he’s been slowly restoring and afaik he still owns it. I know he will never sell it but I can’t image what it’s worth today.

The stylized graphics at 11:40, well done team.

I own an r33gtr midnight purple ( I prefer the look to r34) and don’t underestimate the adrenaline and smile they bring. 150k is too much especially for a standard one like in the video, if it had 30-40k spent on the engine then maybe it would be worth it. Standard they are quite mediocre in performance. I’m about 700bhp currently and have well and truly gone down the rabbit hole spending on it but nothing I’ve been in has ever come close to the thrill and sound it makes. Low 3s to 60 is addictive with its old school turbo whistle and you can treat it like you stole it and it still remains so reliable.

@Kev27RS

2 ай бұрын

Nice! I prefer the R33 GT-R. Looks really nice, especially 100% original with its double 5-spoke wheels!

@idokwatcher2062

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for not being detached from reality like some other wealthy owners in the comments. BMW makes twin turbo straight six with a lot more horse power from factory and a lot less money today, right now, the only difference is hydraulic steering versus electric steering but is it a 100 thousand euro difference for a blue collar working man that dreams of a sports car? I don't think so.

@gav240z

2 ай бұрын

I'd say a well tuned FD3S is more awesome than a GTR. In terms of thrills. Something about that rotary engine and light weight car.

@jammysparks1359

2 ай бұрын

I’m an electrician in uk so blue collar. Financially a struggle to get and keep one but love it to bits.

@Und34d_R

2 ай бұрын

I own both, and the R34 is the objectively better car.

Cheers from Far East of Russia, where most cars on the roads are made in and imported from Japan! Great video and points! Fun fact cause of weak rubble almost all Skylines GTR, I mean R32, R33, R34, all were bought back by Japanese and re-imported back to home Japan. That's crazy and now I see why, it's all about 25 year wall from US and the game to make money. BTW great watches TISSOT PRX am I wright? 🙂

Having recently completed my 6th decade of life, I really enjoy your channel and others like it (Jay Leno's Garage in particular). I started my career life in my dad's race engine shop in the late 1970's. He passed on in the mid 90's. I have been working with car nuts ever since. I believe the R-34 has favor over the R-32 because it is the more mature realization of the idea born in the R-32. The R-34 has a more refined appearance, more power, easier upgrade options, better driver/creature comfort, better handling, and more refined systems. It's maturity as a product has attracted more enthusiasts to it as the preferred vehicle to own. The publicity from Gran Turismo would not have worked without the R-34 already being the more desirable specimen on it's own.

Kudos to the host knowing his stuff! Drive Tribe is such a treat.

Paying mint and keeping them stock is nuts. The golden age of tuning cars is where these JDM icons made their name - affordable & easily tuned platforms, from braking, handling to power. HKS, Mines, RE Amemiya, Spoon, Amuse, Top Secret … the list goes on…. Nobody dreamed of owning a museum piece!

Excellent finishing statement. I’m from the US and just purchased a 2000 Skyline GTR r34 V-Spec - Bayside Blue.

@oWR3CKL3Zzo

Ай бұрын

Thank you for ruining all GTR prices

@hungryalien

Ай бұрын

@@oWR3CKL3Zzo where were you when they were much cheaper? 😁

@oWR3CKL3Zzo

10 күн бұрын

@@hungryalien I was 12 😂😂

I think I see what you were trying to evoque with the last shots of the static car and the music. Nice work.

Even by your standards, this was a fantastic video! Well done DT team!

Not overrated. Overpriced.

@reverywallace1652

Ай бұрын

Not over priced it's worth it always remember that

I love that PlayStation jacket you are wearing in this video. Very appropriate to the whole Gran Turismo theme.

Surprised Dustin Williams wasn’t mentioned 😮 Fantastic video!

Epic video! Loving the PS bomber jacket

The R34 GTR is a hugely competant and capable car, with 4 seat and respectable luggage capacity for everyday use. It (almost) ticks all boxes and everything after is personal preferences. I personally love the R32 best though xD

@Nemoticon

2 ай бұрын

@@justrandomstuff84 Meh, people don't buy cars because of the N'ring times.

@Kev27RS

2 ай бұрын

@@justrandomstuff84I prefer the R33 GT-R but people don’t really care about Nürburgring lap times.

You forgot to mention Paul walker as a huge reason why it's this expensive

Haven't watched this yet, but the answer is YES! Over and over many times yes! Not only is it a weapon , but it looks beautiful and it's a Walker auto.

Great video. When are you going to do a feature on a classic Subaru Impreza Type RA STI?

NFS, fast and furious/paul walker made the R34 an automotive icon. Myself being 27 Years old, I grew up with cars like this. So cars like R34, Supra, RX7 etc will never be over rated for me, despite prices going nuts

Just because they are hyped up, or have not reached "peak hype" yet like you mentioned in the video, does not answer the question to whether it is overrated. A well though out answer to the question would have left the hype bias aside, and objectively evaluated if the driving experience if worth 100k+, or compared it to other sports cars you can buy for the same money...

@BNR_248

2 ай бұрын

I never fully understood the argument that "you can buy a better car for the money". Of course you can.. Its like me saying "hey why buy a Ferrari F40 for 2.5mil when you can get an SF90 for 800k - which is a better car.." Same situation here. R34 GTR, only 11,000 units made, high racing pedigree, it's been a hero JDM car for decades, plethora of aftermarket support. The R34 GTR isn't lacking in anyway either, still a timeless design, turns heads, has a lot of road presence, most non-car enthusiasts wouidnt even think its 25 years old and its great fun to drive. Plenty of Aussies also breaking records with them. It's also not that far out of reach considering how much Modern-classic cars from other brands are fetching...

Tony Anderson on the soundtrack in the beginning on the presentation. Nice one!

Loved these when they came out - especially in that blue. I remember in S1 of Top Gear, Jason Dawe (who remembers him?!) saying this was a ‘PS2 on wheels’. But personally, for me, it’s all about the R33 imo. Awesome review, scary how these will become leagues with the RS500 etc in terms of pricing (if not more)

For me this is a tricky one. It’s definitely not worth 150k But if I could I’d buy it immediately.

I’ve driven a couple now through work. For me, it didn’t really feel that special. Sure the statistics and figures are amazing, I just didn’t really care for it. Found the same with the Supra to be honest. If it wasn’t the main car in 2 Fast 2 Furious, I don’t think it’d be as valuable as they are today. But that’s the thing about cars like these, they are art. Art is subjective.

Informative yet entertaining

I managed to have half an hour in one in 2019. I remember getting out of it disappointed that the engine felt slower than I thought it would but was shocked with how planted and stable it felt and how quick the rack was and agile it felt in slower corners. Power delivery was very linear which I wasn’t expecting.

Biggest reason R34 "is worth" 150k, is that until resent years it wasn't legal in US so collectors couldn't get it legally and it was hyped by "influencers".

@jmike8934

2 ай бұрын

I think you mean weeks, not years. The R34 has only been legal in the U.S. for less than a month. I know there are a few running around but they technically aren't street legal in a permanent sense

@terot8341

2 ай бұрын

@@jmike8934 yeah weeks for R34.

@longboardguy

2 ай бұрын

This 100%. No one mentions this but this is exactly why the value went up. Canada has a 15 year rule, we could get them 10 years before the USA and the prices then were decent. I wish I would of bought one. They were going for about 50-65k cad dollars in 2012. Now it’s an easy 100+

@axe2grind244

2 ай бұрын

For sure, but even if social media didn’t exist there would still be the same amount of rich Americans who have always wanted one and will pay whatever for one. There were no influencers in the late 90’s early 2000’s but there’s countless 16-21 year olds who now have the means to buy a car like this in their 40’s.

@wilbo_baggins

2 ай бұрын

I guess I'm lucky living here. I see them every now and then since I was a kid 20 years ago.

Non of these JDM cars are worth what people are asking for them. We’re literally paying the “hype tax” and people forget that these are supposed to be everyday affordable sports cars. Unless its a very limited special edition, it should be no where near 6 figures. This is coming from someone who has JDM Toyota MR2.

@PetrolTaster

2 ай бұрын

Yes, Its a 1600KG car with roughly 320 HP and a trick for the time AWD system. It's a nice car and I get that classics go up in value, but you can get cars far more exciting to drive or much faster. Nothing about them stands out to me as being really special, but I guess there's all the limited editions, but the Japanese brands all do that and it's the same basic car. You could buy something like a Lotus Exige and a Porsche 911 GT3 for that sort of money.

@AJS86

2 ай бұрын

But you'd buy one if you really wanted one.

@TheDeisasori

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I agree with how the cars are meant to be originally. I'll happily pay quite a bit for one, especially with the limiter disabled, but a hundred and forty thousand is just too much. I would rather have a 2017 GTR, Lexus LC500, or Vauxhall VXR220 instead.

@CRFLAus

2 ай бұрын

I always come back to the saying that a car is worth what people will pay for it, and yes it's silly but true. It's not about worth of the car, it becomes about worth to the owner.

@Noble713

2 ай бұрын

As an owner of a JDM Supra that I bought for the equivalent of $775 here in Japan, I completely agree with you. For a 150k quid I'd rather build an R34-like kit car from scratch.

The "Silvia" is just as beautiful or even better...love the looks of every variation of the GTR.....supercar

Short answer: No Long answer: No but longer

@UmarTheGreat10

2 ай бұрын

You obviously don't understand why certain cars are worth so much. Is it a 150k driving experience, especially in stock form? Of course not. But its nearly mythical status, tuneability, rarity, and its cemented place as one of the all time great JDM cars has increased its value accordingly

@Sebbe40

2 ай бұрын

Nostalgia will never be priced reasonably, they’re selling for the prices they’re listed at so obviously they’re worth the money

@seagullsays5831

2 ай бұрын

@@UmarTheGreat10 Increasing its value accordingly is one thing, selling it for nearly 60k over MSRP even accounting for inflation is another.

@GMRmode-

2 ай бұрын

​@@UmarTheGreat10 Its nothing special mate, if it was never in 2F2F nobody would even care about it. RB26 is nothing special, you're better off building an rb30, its far cheaper + bigger displacement.

@Und34d_R

2 ай бұрын

Source: Can't afford one and is mad about it.

The Hakosuka will always be the king for me.

Thank you so much for making this video about GTR r34.

I stooped watching at 32 glad to see the legend continues

An r34 gtr will never be over rated! ❤ one of the stand out features is the looks - once you see one in blue with the nismo bodywork and the sun reflecting off it you'll understand why.

@tesznye6992

26 күн бұрын

I never liked the way the r34 looked, it kinda looks like a brick. The r32 and r33 look a bit better in my opinion. None of them are worth anywhere near the prices they're going for nowadays though.

I remembered driving one around on the test track on grand turismo. It was The Mine's version.....Christ I would push my speakers on my telly, and Dad's ears to the verge of all destruction haha!! !

I really like the Ducks hat you've been wearing, I'm not an Anaheim fan but it's nice to see someone from the UK wearing NHL apparel.

Great car but overvalued, They're a 50 - $60,000 car at most unless it's one of the rare models

@maxnaz47

2 ай бұрын

Lol, you wish... And so do i... but that's not how it work, value is based on what people are willing to pay and so far, a lot of people are willing to pay far more for their dream car...

@valiantthor_

2 ай бұрын

@@maxnaz47 Obviously but I just mean if you look at the car itself logically without market influence it's 50 - 60, People will overpay for everything especially housing

@user-ue6iv2rd1n

2 ай бұрын

@@valiantthor_ You have no understanding of anything.

@Kev27RS

2 ай бұрын

I totally agree!

It is a very great $15k-$30k car.

@Und34d_R

2 ай бұрын

They were roughly $70k new, which inflation adjusted is $125-130k by today's standards. They've barely appreciated.

@lukedardo9406

19 күн бұрын

@@Und34d_Rthey were 45k new*’ which inflation adjusted is 70k.

Loving the Tissot PRX on your wrist!

If this channel is my only link to the entirety of my childhood watching Top Gear and The Grand Tour.. So be it! Thank you from Boston Massachusetts!🙏🏼🫡

Please no AI generated thumbnails, I like this channel, and hope to continue liking it

@GloomGaiGar

Ай бұрын

leaving something you like over ai, how trivial

@MrMacroJesseSky

Ай бұрын

@@GloomGaiGar did I say I’d leave?

At $175k USD+, yes, it's overrated.

@scottmatthew9605

2 ай бұрын

These will be $250k by next year

Had a neighbor who has an R34 GTR he uses it as a daily. I asked him once what it's like. He said it was really nice, he takes it to work, to the grocery store, dates etc.

Amazing? Yes.$140k? You're smoking rocks.

I saw this at 1998 Motorshow at the NEC. It blew my mind as a 18 year old. Always wanted one since

It was Gran Turismo and EVO magazine issue 009 featuring a silver R34 on the cover that did it for me.

A few years ago, I checked the prices online and found some offers for GTRs for ~50k€ and I thought wow, I need to hurry up saving money to get one - and now we are here.

Some of the shots in this film are incredible.

I loved this car when I first got grand turismo on my psp feels like yesterday and it's probably over 12 years ago now 😮

I feel so called out... I never even knew of the Skyline before Gran Turismo. But everything about it in the game made it one of my favorite cars ever. The look, the performance. Out of the entire lineup up to the current GTR, my favorite is still the R34 just by the looks. The one competing it is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

My love for this car definitely comes from Gran Turismo, but to me it's also the best looking Skyline. It's just a gorgeous car. I've seen them live only a few times, they're smaller than the design made me think, but so, so beautiful.

Ordered mine Fall 2020... it arrived June 2021. Literally before prices went from fair to overinflated 😅 Worth the money. Now it just a question of Passion vs. Money to how badly do you want one.

Tissot PRX Quartz, stylish but sensible, nice one Mike

I remember being 5 years old watching Brian O’Connor drive to a race in the silver r34. The sound blew my mf mind been my dream car ever since

Literally just started the video and I can say YES it is worth it. Never owned one but still

Those 4 back lights man I wish I could own one was the main car I drove in Nfs Underground.

I just love sound.. the sound is all we need

I had a business years ago and part of it was importing the odd car from Japan. I remember being able to buy these cars and they would have cost around £18-£20k landed and would have retailed out around £25-£27k at the time for an average example. Great car but not worth over £100k in my opinion but maybe that’s just because I remember paying a lot less for them 10 years ago. I don’t think they are any better than a mk4 supra twin turbo which arguably has a stronger engine out of the box.

Old is always gold ❤ it's not a car... It's an emotion

Aussie watcher here. Back in 2005 I was about to pull the trigger on a grade A import R34 GTR Vspec II white and the dealer wanted $38,000 AUD and I thought I was getting ripped off!! hahaha how I wish I bought it then. Not for resale value, but to be able to have one at a $38,000 AUD instead of $199,000K AUD in 2024...lol Hindsight is a bit$h..

So iconic and soooooo....is the cost because of the cult clamor yaaaaassss love them

Oh drivetribe just to add. Besides its bloodline’s motorsports feats and championships, the R34 Gtr is considered by the Japanese GTR enthusiasts as the “modern R32” (they also quite hate the R33 back then), thus it became the favorite Gtr. Production numbers too are lower.

Just seen my first r34 in the wild here in LA a couple weeks ago parked at a mechanic shop. Prob was getting checked out after delivery

Back in the 80s and 90s Nissan was a beloved brand ❤ they made unique sports cars that beat everything on the road!!! So when I play Grand Turismo in the late 90s early 2000s.. I picked the GTR I never heard of it and it was exciting and I loved the Nissan brand and 34 looked the part!!! Now New Nissans sells nothing but junk how times have changed ugh!!!

Looks better than everything new being made and of course….it’s iconic in multiple franchises

Hello Drivetribe...would love to see Mike's opinion on the Lexus LFA...Hope he gets the chance to review one

I remember when they bottomed out here in Australia. $39,000 for a black, totally stock V spec, no more than 20 minutes from my door here in Geelong... Ughh.. With that said, I think they're an awesome car (Should have sold my JZA80 and JZZ30 to buy it). But not worth what they're going for now, considering what else that cash buys you.

It looks like a Tissot PRX on your wrist... a beautiful car and a beautiful watch

I once had a chance to buy an R34 Gtr from my mechanic for 18k AU about ten years ago. Still regret that I didn't do it.

I was born in 99 so as a kid in the early 2000’s it was watching fast and furious and. Need for speed, it was always the boss car and the last car to unlock. Many other factors buy the way it looks and especially the way it’s sounds with a single turbo conversion 😩. I could go on and on

Awesome. Thanks dude.

I just picked one up at an auction in Saltash, Cornwall for £18,000. 92k on the clock and its stock completely stock

500 points on the promo not 750 just a heads up for zen market, great video

@bleachit42

2 ай бұрын

he said 750 yen which is $5

DriveTribe never disappoints! Brovo! Love this car! Love the presentation! I want one of those cars so bad my soul hurts! ❤

some of us don't get to see any of this stuff in real life... thank you so much for sharing 🙌

The guy with a smile from one ear to the other... " does it worth it ? " 😂

Gorgeous car, perfect proportions

I have a business restoring these. Been involved since 1992 with GTR. I predicted this hike over 15 years ago when we were importing them for 16k a go. Currently we have over 30 skylines in restoration. Awesome!!

@ve2430

2 ай бұрын

Can I have one for a discount please?

cant look at a skyline without these 3 things coming to mind, Gran Turiusmo (mine was purple), 2 fast 2 furious and Need for speed Underground 1

I never played GT, I didn't even knew of it's existence 20 years ago or what a PlayStation even was. 90s japanese cars are just beautiful and peak design: R(32,33,34), Mazda RX7 and Acura NSX are the best looking cars ever made, they're pure art in my eyes.

This and the NSX-R are probably some of the most sought-after JDM cars of their era. The factory Z-Tune is rare, but the NSX-R GT is more so.

You know what you did with the title! :D

Forever and ever this is the 2Fast2Furious car in my head

The fact that you could get the R34 and then go bank tons of cash running circle tracks for hours in GT4 made them iconic...

"You've got to use those oversquare pistons" 😂 You've got to run your script past a responsible adult before you release it in to the wilds.

@peterbett3076

2 ай бұрын

Didn’t you know oversquare pistons are wider than they are tall? Unlike most pistons that have the proportions of a rolling pin obvs

@JDMlegacySpecB

2 ай бұрын

That and describing a mk4 supra as “pointy” and “feisty” when it’s an absolute barge in stock form 😂

@angusnewman7782

2 ай бұрын

Im guessing they meant oversquare engine, can't say I've heard of oversquare pistons either!

@mambastu

2 ай бұрын

@@angusnewman7782 I hope so. Oversquare pistons (rectangular ?) which are taller than they are wide would make a very odd engine 😂

Can you make a B-roll only video version of this please?😊