IS AN R34 GT-R WORTH THE MONEY?
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2021
- Does the R34 GT-R live up to the hype? In my long term road test, I compared to my 7 year old R35. My verdict might surprise you.
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More than you can afford pal, GTR
I’m gonna cry now
🤘🏽🔰🤘🏽🔰
Yeah and more then you can afford pal Toyota and gtr 34 💝💝😈😈😈😍😍😍😎😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
😂😂😂😂
Guy in a Civic with laptop : "Smoke him"
"When all was right with the world, gas was cheaper, everyone knew what gender they were"
had me falling out of my chair 😭😭😭
Just making sure we are paying attention...
"Like dating a stripper"
LOL Jesus Christ this man is a gem
“Everyone knew what gender they were and noone needed a safe space because of a tweet” 😂 YES CRAIG!
Those are the days I miss. The early 2000s were so much better. I remember not being allowed to have a MySpace so I’d hover over my cousins shoulder and watch. That and the music, and the cars. I remember when the ss silverado came out. That truck was badass
He cut that part out :(
@@samuel96f boooo lol
@@Firestorm.aiRClan wait nvm I found it
@UCrKGf0Dow0LzgDZPsAtGKtw at 5:20
To brainwashed fanboys like myself, yup lol
CRAIG! ANYONE!! Someone just stole a bayside blue Skyline R34 GTR from a driveway in South Norfolk, England. Stolen at 3am 29/07/21 reg: GM51 FXB, drivers window smashed to gain entry.... MAKE THIS CAR NOT WORTH STEALING... You never know where it might show up...
Objectively? No. Absolutely fucking not. It's the price of a house for a 25 year old nissan econo-box with a turbo and a body kit. There is no rational argument that could be made to say it's worth the money.
That said, If I had the money I would buy one.
Based, sadly the market dictates the price.
Yeah but because of fast and furious people here in the states are just all over it and here I am still saving up and I don’t think I’ll ever get one.
The price of a house 🤣🤣🤣
You’re absolutely correct, these cars are Butt expensive and it’s ridiculous, not to mention the modification prices, since I doubt anyone buys an R34 to keep it stock.
At this point, an R34 is really just a classic car to the industry. The prices sure act like it. People aren't buying it for the luxury and commodities. Just the coolness that a rare car provides. Great video Craig.
I'm 34 years old, from New Orleans, Louisiana.
And he is correct, I clearly remember that in the 1990s that "everyone knew what gender they were". Lol
The good old days for sure…
@@speedingpenguin "old"? Lol the "old " is still "new" or new.
When used R34 GTRs were around 50-60k it was a obtainable dream car for me. I had every intention of throwing money at one in 2024. However after money printer started going brrrrr like crazy in 2020 and 2021 that dream is more or less dead, especially when you consider they'll cost 140k+ for a high miles example by then. It's not even remotely worth it to me at that price.
I'd love to see what you think between the MK4 vs MK5 Supra too.
I agree. I can buy one right now, but why? Its old….. the chasis is what scares me, people drive these hard as hell & Id basically burn the car if i found out it came with a fucked up chasis in an undetectable location…
"If you run over a condom you'll be able to tell if it's used or not" xDxD Craig you're seriously one of the coolest dudes ever. I wish I could ever have a beer with you and just talk about cars!!!!!!
Short answer: yes but not really lol
I love how not PC Craig is. It's refreshing.
it’s beautiful, wish more would follow
it's simple, get off Twatter and TikTok and suddenly all the PC cock goblers disappear, because even the average gay people aren't like what Twatter makes them look like.
Craig is completely right on video games never getting the RB26 sound right. Even videos don't always do it justice.
Best sounding rb26 are the Na versions
3000GT VR-4 was also way ahead of its time.
The good ol days when ignorance was bliss.
You can get an immaculate one for like 40-50k (imported). I say its a steal compared to the other cars aside from the rx7
@@nashidaperv2351 Yeah but when VR4 breaks down, even god won't help you cause that thing's got electronics stuffed literally everywhere
I prefer Legnum VR-4
Craig is SO politically incorrect! and i LOVE IT SO MUCH!
Craig: No video games ever got the sound just right.
Stock Underground 2 R34: Am I a joke to you?
He talked about realistic sound, not 2F2F
Forza motorsport 4 had it perfect on every car
100% Agree, nfsug2 was the closest to getting it right when stock. I'd always leave the engine stock in that game to hear the sound
The r35 needs a major facelift, it’s been too long. Love it for what it is, but it’s just not a special car anymore. Every rich tech mogul 21 year old douchebag makes it their first “cool” car. Also, the headlights look more 370z than gtr.
Agreed!
All the dash readouts in the MFD of the R34 were designed, from layout to font, by Polyphony Digital, the creators of Gran Turismo. Which helps to explain why this car was such a Godzilla in their games. They helped make it. That’s why it seems to be something straight out of a video game. Because it is.
misinformation. They helped design the R35 interface, not the R34
@@fix24311 I could have sworn they did the R34 too. Maybe it’s because the R35 is so old now that I got them confused.
Man, this guy's jokes are so good.
“Do you want it soft or do you want it hard?” That’s a little sus 😂
5:05 just earned my sub.
A 34 has been a dream car since I was a child. I'm curious to see how much manual 4 doors will cost when they get here?
To know that I'm going to leave this plane of existence one day and never get to drive an R34 or R35 shatters my soul.
Capitalism ruins 99% of people so 1% get to live a great life
Why can't you drive a R35 one day? They aren't incredibly rare or unachievably expensive.
@@markjmarkjack Because I'm a wage slave with no financial freedom lol, I drive an 07 350z and I'm extremely grateful to get that far
LOL poor people and their dreams.
@@Dynamic1312 Being broke is a choice. Work for your shit. Revolutionize. I don’t deny people take advantage of the system but there have been many throughout history who have achieved big things from nothing.
when Craig was talking about anatomy parts, funnily enough I was expecting one that wasn't mentioned 😂 😂
You could say the same about 60-70s chargers really too. Dudes be paying 50k just for a half rust eaten empty shell from one
Man, this channel is such a gem.
We need more people in car community who can be objective like this and simply provide information based on the stats and numbers
didn't need his video to know the r35 is way better when it comes to performance but no cool points. and the r34 being pretty good but 10/10 cool points
@@TomeiARC there was no R35 even mentioned in title so I didn't even know he was gonna compare the two
dudes buying R34s for the price tags are really on a knifes edge especially when the market flips, its like the ultimate fools gold.
Basically, wait until the market crashes....then get the vehicle which the price drops.
It will come down, but it wont "crash" in the sense that itll be worth 50k (r34 gtr anyway). It'll come down by 20-40k once the hype wears off. There's not enough r34 gtrs on the earth for the price to drop significantly.
So worth the money! These cars are a unique experience, and provide just as much joy to drive as any Lamborghini, Ferrari, etc. I'm speaking from authentic personal experience. And more also give more nostalgia than almost anything else of the 90s/2000s. We need to thank you guys for putting these in 2Fast2Furious... and I know people who think prices are high now will be absolutely SHOCKED at what prices are in 2025. I predict double their already high current value =)
Fuck no
Imagine putting gtr in the same sentence as a ferrari
Craig is that cool uncle you wish you had when you were a little kid
ain't that the truth
Yes indeed
This is why B is for Build is doing the best body swap restoration in history. R34 body swapped onto an R35 car. Can't fuggin wait!
When craig did the first two gas and furious movies, Paul drove Craig's cars. Now craig is driving Paul's car. It's amazing to see things come full circle.
“Just like dating a stripper: lotta satisfaction, lack of refinement!” 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
“When everyone knew what gender they were” 😂😂😂
The R33 is that red headed stepchild no one really cares about but the R32 and R34 are the ones everyone wants. So the R33 is cheaper but even those are going up in value. So if you want a 90's early 2000's Skyline you better have a good job and or saved a lot of money.
Im glad because i also love the r33.
I love the r33
Wrong. R33 is getting to R34 level prices. It is the next available GTR in the US. Low supply, high demand. Even though R32’s are somewhat obtainable still, they eventually won’t be.
@@willthenismoman4854 Hell, some trim levels of the '94 BNR32 Skyline Gtr are going for six figures now.
My answer , no ..unless it's your dream car . No . The hype is not worth the price . Money wise you can buy and build a far more capable car . If it's your dream car , and that's what you want to work towards then yes . I seen one here in NZ for about 200k from memory . Was tidy . But that's too expensive in my opinion.
@Essentialist yes you in aus or nz ??. I'm in NZ so yeah I hear ya . There's a fella here that has an 800hp rb awd a31 ceff . Also another guy with a R34 4 door with a 2j . Like so many options over a gtr
They rust like shit, but they look so good.
I had an R33 GTR Vspec. I sold it in regards to purchase an R34 GTR. I had a friend that had one that let me drive it and it felt the same. What I hated the most is the skyline community, in a way, kind of like the supra community, is the toxicity, insecurity and jealousy from the tuner world. Really was a put off. I ended up getting a Gen 5 Viper.
I want an R34 GTR as much as the next guy, but for a clean one, your over 200K. I’d rather get an Gen 5 ACR viper for that price
"Gas was cheaper and everyone knew what gender they were" 🍿🤓
Oh man God. You just spoke an absolute truth, and it hurts. We're in a effed up reality. 😢
@@emperor002002 just quoting Craig
@@emperor002002 As a Independent, we got to vote Republican
And he is right.....as a 35 year old(just turned 35 this past 31st of August) I remember when gas in the 1990s was around a 1 dollar something.
growing as a kid in the late 90s and early 2000s, have 3 childhood dream car.
mits 3000gt GTO, mk4 supra tt and r34 gtr. make 2 came true, but ill probably nvr own that last on as the price rising through the roof and out of reach.
At this point yes, if you want an investment, no if you wanna thrash it.... If you're rich enough to not care, I hate you... lol
The biggest problem with the R34 is the over-hype it gets nowadays. It was a great car for being more or less a Japanese BMW M3: fast but practical and unique and interesting but not a full blown exotic and all sold for a reasonable price. The reasonable price aspect has been blown out of the water, now you can get a Porsche or Ferrari from that era for less money, so what the hell is everyone doing paying so much for R34s?
I just said fuck it and got a motorcycle, I'll destroy almost any car and it only cost me $5700 for a pristine used one. It's actually hilarious, so far I've had Porsches, Teslas, and even a Lambo once line up next to me at a red light and "suddenly need to turn right" because they know they'd get embarrassed. You don't feel bad riding motorcyles hard, either, because they're way more serviceable than cars and if you somehow blow an engine a nice used one off of eBay is like $2k max because there are so many out there from totaled bikes.
@@nunyabusiness896 i get what you're saying but its probably better more a stand alone comment... I.e re read my original comment...
These cars, like it or not, are now "future classics", investments or collector pieces, which is a great representation of the love we have (had) for them!
How tf are you only at 180k subs? You're the reason I love cars so much
The r34 is way over price now. Bout a year or two ago you get get them for a decent price but nowadays you would have to sell your house in order to afford one. The price of them now is really not worth getting one
Everyone in Japan smokes, >throws up clips of Bunta. Accurate,
To me the R32 GTR should be the most highly valued. Since it was the original Rb26 car and it has a lot of rich racing history in Australia and abroad. But the R34 has all the hype becuse of Fast and Furious.
Don't forget need for speed underground.!
I see your point, but did you know there are more R32 GTR's made than all the R33 GTR and all R34 GTR's combined? The r34 does seem to be a bit overhyped though.
Imo the R33 GTR gives the best bang for the buck, ive driven all 3 generations and owned the R33 GTR V-spec for 10.5 years.
It is better driving than the r32, got almost all the tech of the r34 chassis, while also providing the most interiour space. And if you desperatly want a 6th gear or mfd, you could retrofit both. And all that for 1/3rd of the price
@@gtrulez I am aware of production numbers. I have been looking to sell 1 of my 240z's to buy an R32 or R33 GTR. But I'm still not sure I really want to do that. For me the R32 GTR has slightly more appeal because I remember it racing at Bathurst in the early 90s. I agree the 33 is more refined, but I find the styling a little bland (probably because you see so many R33 GTSTs about). However I do like the series 3 R33 GTRs and the 400R is an amazing machine. But I also have a Nissan Stagea 260rs (99 model) which as you probably know has an Rb26 and is the perfect family hauler. So I feel I've kind of scratched the itch of a GTR. Plus they only made 1,700 of those!
I've always kind of preferred the Rx7s and I'm in the process of getting my FD back on the road now. I feel the GTR is a cool JDM icon but it's more muscle / GT car than pure sports car. Where as the FD is as pure a sports car experience as you can get.
I heard it somewhere there is a huge inventory of pristine condition R-34s stored away somewhere in Japan waiting to be sold in the US when they become legal in a couple years.
Dude, tons of people have been keeping a few in storage for the past 10 years but recently in the past 5 years more and more people are hoarding them. I remember back in 2010 you could buy an r34 v spec 2 for 35k all day in Japan. Now it’s getting hard to find a good condition one.
"Loaned me his car for the summer." Y'all that's a true homie right there!
Although considered "huge " I always found the R33 the best looking skyline
It's really not big at all, the R34 looks bigger in person, honestly. It had a slightly longer wheel base than the R32 and R34, which made it a little worse on tight circuits but also more stable on fast stretches of road/track. The biggest drawback is the 5 speed vs. the 6 speed manual.
Even how much u modify a r35, it won’t look as nice as a R34
In my humble opinion, the R34 is worthless in terms of performance when you compare it to the R35. But the nostalgia feeling the R34 has is indeed priceless. The price of an R34 will go up in value yes but in terms of costs, the R35 is a much better buy in terms of super cars. You got nearly double the horsepower and torque in the R35 at half the price of an R34.
Agree , and if you want the nostalgia affect , I think the R32 takes the spot over the 34
I bought my R33 out of the bottom of my heart. I was in love with it when I first learned about it. Already going stupid with my money on it, but cost of parts is not the issue for owning these cars, it's finding the parts.
Nobody:
Craig Liebermann: CONFESSION
Cool video keep them coming man
No it’s 100% not worth $100,000 or $70,000 especially for only 276 horsepower cars like the mk4 supra and this are only getting sold for iconic value if you ever spend $100,000 on a car make sure it can actually get to 200 mph and over and has at least 500 horsepower
Not just about speed buddy
This guy is great. I've watch some of his F&F vids, but those little comments in this one are gold.
As much as I love the R-34, it's realistically not worth the current prices compared to alternatives (especially since they're starting to become SUPER inflated in price. But it's still one of those cars you'd want to drive at least once within your life time, no doubt.
You can't help but trust this guy. He's so credible and knowledgeable.
Great video Craig !!!!!
He said old guys like himself. Me thinking this guy is 100 times cooler and more younger than me at his age and I just got my license.
5:20 😂 bruh he’s a man of culture
Mans is speaking facts 🤣
@@avalanche450 honestly I like that he speaks his mind 😂
@@nef_226 for real, that’s why I started watching his videos. He’s pokes fun at today’s world, and if people can’t take a joke from him that’s their issue lol.
I’d say no from my experience but it’s not just the R34 GT-R all of these 90s JDM cars people fan girl over hard are not worth the money of modern day. I’d rather have something that does not need to be built to be competitive and to have fun in. But it’s good for me regardless because the more people feed into the hype and overpay on these cars the higher my chances are of selling my R34 to get into a Gen V Viper 😂
Vipers are way cooler then any skyline or supra in my opinion
Every 90s Japanese car has become an emotional purchase decision rather than logic and more people need to realize this
Of course that's when people who wanted those cars finally make enough money to actually contemplate buying one.
Thanks for the videos Craig! Enjoy watching these
short answer: yes
long answer: HECK YES
my savings account: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Craig has the best dad jokes
Finally someone finally brings the 34 down to earth. Thank you!
Great review Craig! Spot on!
This was an awesome review, all your little jokes were hilarious. You should do more reviews
18:34 This is the first time I heard the expression "It's still as tight as a frog's butthole".
Hey Craig, did you see what that red 7k mile Supra sold for? 201k $.. that's nuts!
As a detailer and having clients and friends who were financially stable to buy and modify all sorts from around the globe.... my personal opinion is that off.. if you can afford it and you want it the buy it.
Having sat in the passanger seat of a few i can say that there is a great thrill but it does wear off rather quickly when you consider most of the people who own them will never push the limits of the gtr never mind pushing it on a b road.
The best fun ive ever had was in an old supercharged 1380cc mini.
The only other thing that could compete for overall noise/feel and overall experience was an austin ruby converted to a single seat running a a small turbo t25 duratec built to accelerate as hard and as fast as you dare to push it.
With the price of these cars now id be looking to retromod something older and make it unique and built with purpouse.
Car culture is getting choked out, that early 2000s creative expression car culture was a cool time. Sure, not everything was great but it was a time where so many people got into tuning and modifying cars. Regulation has started to catch up and it's getting harder to find good cars and manufacturers are not as bold in the sport market. No new, integra, s2000, Silva, mazda rotary, lancer, fto etc.
"No one needed a safe space because of a tweet" bwa ha ha ha ha
6:30 - 6:53 gave me chills, he's right all the way.
Excellent take Craig! Really enjoyed the video.
Glad you enjoyed it
I totally get why my dad loves the C3 Corvettess now. Where I'm from they're rare(ish). When he was growing up they were cool looking, decent performing sports cars. They hardly great performers now, but they're super fun to drive.
My 2011 (mildly modified) hot hatch is probably faster than a stock R34 GTR. But I still want one soooooo badly. They're just cool.
Nissan should sponsor you for this.
The coolest part of the r34 is it was beating all the lambos, porsches, and ferraris of its time. It’s the equivalent of a new wrx sti beating huracans around a track
At this point the lambos and vipers are owning everything on the streets
"It sounds like 1999 baby."
What a legend.
The R35 GTR MFD was designed by Polyphony who design Gran Turismo
That's my dream car despite the crazy price tag
Facts
There was a time where R33 GTR's were going for £8-10k. People could actually afford them. Now collectors clocked on to the hype and have started hoarding them.
Love the video! Awesome details, love the technical aspect and love the jokes sir!
The R34 is an awsome car. But growing up the R35 is my dream car hoping that I can afford one in the future. At the moment I got an 350z and like to call it my baby GTR
Same chassis as the Skylines i think, at least you a part of the dream
Great car ? Yes, worth 150k + ? No, i would pay 80-90 and that's already pretty insane. Yes it's a childhood hero blablabla but people need to chill the F out with this car.
Yeah but you need to understand the concept of supply and demand here. That is the biggest reason why these cars go up in price. Of course Paul and the F&F franchise play a big roll in it but it has a lot to do with just supply and demand.
@@user-ck2qq5ue5c I do understand it tho, no worries about that. I'm just saying people should try to be a bit more rationnal sometimes. I know 9000 cars left is not much, but there are so many better cars in America you could buy for that kind of money (i don't live there).
But i guess people always want what they can't have, and get mindblowingly irrationnal.
The sad part is many people who will actually buy one, will only do so to brag at car meets or on instagram
Id just get the gtt since its cheaper
@@user-ck2qq5ue5c supply demand is the used car market in general, this bubble is going to pop and once it does alot of people is going to be under for buying cars for a high price. the car market is like the stock market you must know when to buy and when to sell, if you are a speculator the R34 GTR is the worse car to buy.
@@superstreetking95 You may be right, but about the R34 i don't know. It's no air cooled 911 because they didn't make a zillion of them, 9000 cars isn't much to satisfy the demand in America.
It was however enough to supply the rest of the world, 2-3 years ago i have the chance to buy one at 60k, didn't and now i'll regret it to the grave lmao.
Craig your a savage for the throwback comments😂 👍
Did anyone else notice the other dream car off to the right @ 8:00?
Also, Craig, you are a man after my own heart. B7 RS4s are in my opinion, the best of the RS4 line.
I love the R32, that’s my favourite GTR.
Craig is seriously one of the coolest dudes on earth.
You missed the #1 difference, you can get a 35 for about half the cost of a 34. If I could afford a 34 I'd just get a Hakosuka
That BMW M3 GTR replica at the back thou 8:00
I really enjoyed this episode Craig.
Finally a really good daily driving review of the R34 and R35.
I love my HICAS system, I know people hate in it but if you take the time to learn to use it to your advantage it is heaven in the twisties.
Best work yet
this was a great vid. love the comedy sprinkled in.
Great production! I really enjoy your story's bud.👍👍
Not worth it IMO for the current asking prices. I think a S15 RB26 swap would be close enough to an R34 and be a lot cheaper.
I miss my r32 GTR, but I wouldn’t a buy another, for me the price is out of control... and the amount of work to get a safe 800hp out of an RB is a lot more work then the 2jz.
Ah, the days of Apexi Power FC tuner on the dash. I had the Mk4 Supra for 11 years and always had a soft spot for the R34. But as you said they have been surpassed in performance these days but as far as looks goes they still hold their own. Cheers.
Comparable to Jay Leno’s garage. A true car guy. Spitting facts. Experience. And passion 🤙👌