Is it Worth Getting the Nur?

[JKay]

Hi All

After reading DarkChilds really good post, I jyst have a quick question, do you think its worth buying and paying the extra for the Nur or can I get just as much pleasure out or a regular GTR34? Also how much should I expect to pay for an unreg car (Nur)? I know prices fluctuate but waswndering what people here have paid in the past as a rough guide for me?

Also, how to check if its a REAL Nur (apart from gold coloured VIN plate and the 3d badge)? Any way of typing in the chassis no and finding out like you can with BMW's?

Thank You

 

[DarkChild]

Yes, you can type the VIN no in Nissan FAST system to check. For those who don't know, Nissan FAST is a parts program used at dealerships etc.. It's also a handy program for decoding VINS etc...

Put it simple, if you are an enthusiast and you don't mind paying more for the Nur as it is a newer car (2002) then it is worth it. If you are going to get a BNR34 simply for a full out modification purpose, then I suggest you get a basic V-Spec and go from there because you are eventually going to swap out parts anyway and, the gold Vin plate is just a comfort for you knowing you have a Nur or in other cases, a luxury and form of bragging right to say you have a genuine Nur.

As you can see, there are plenty of "V-Spec II Nur's" running around KL. One even modded his "Nur" to look like a black GTT. Another modded his "Nur" to look like a Z-Tune.

 

[JKay]

Hey DarkChild

I tested the Nur today. Apparently its 1 of only 3 in Malaysia according to the salesman. It had a very light gold(almost looked silver) coloured VIN plate, and the engine casing also looked like light gold/silvery colour. However, the rear badge wasnt a 3D one, looked like a regular badge to me.

It didnt seem all that fast to me? For some reason, the standard Subaru STi V9 I drove last week seemed faster. That are asking for RM320k before discount.

BTW, how do I access the FAST System?

Cheers

 

[DarkChild]

A stock Nur would feel pretty much the same as a normal GT-R 34 but much smoother. After some light mods, should be much quicker. The thing with GT-R's is you do not feel the pull and the speed as much as the lighter cars. Trust me, it is quick. Ask any GT-R owner here. I feel the same way as you too.

As for the car you were looking at...
Is it a V-Spec II Nur or an M-Spec Nur?
What color is the car?

The car engine should look like this.

The speedometer should go up to 300kmh like this picture.

The 3D cast badge should look like this but these can be bought easily.

This is roughly what the interior should look like. Black interior with grey stitching. However, the later models have these as well (the ones which comes with the silver VIN plates instead of the blue VINs).

Here you can clearly see the color of the VIN plate.

As for the Nissan FAST system, you can google it and download it.

I hope this helps.
Cheers.

 

[JKay]

Hey Dark Child

Yes the engine looked very much like this pic

The speedo also goes up to 300kmh, and IF I remember correctly, the stitching was also grey on black seats. Last thing to do is type the VIN into the FAST System, but its looking very promising so far.

As for not feeling the pull as much as lighter cars, thats probably why I felt it was not that fast. I remember 2nd gear saw me doing 110km/h, but it didnt feel like it. It just didnt fel ferocious getting there. This is the only GTR I have driven, but have been a passenger in a V Spec II a number of times (and that felt faster as a passenger)

The car is white, and completely standard V Spec II Nur, which is also very good for me.

There is also another one for sale here, been told its a factory tuned Nismo GT-R34, and produces around 450 bhp. This one is around RM50k less.

I know its all down to personal opinion, but if it were you, which do you think you would go for, ie the Nur or the Nismo for RM50k less (assuming both in excellent condition)

Cheers
JKay :)

 

[arsenalboi]

must check. dont get cheated by playing nur price for a non nur gtr. how much is it btw?

 

[rossifumie]

hi JKay...

if im nt mistaken ur the same person frm BMWClubmalaysia,rite?

i thought u wanne get M3? hehehhehe

changed mind already ? ....ahahaha...

trust me...if penny is nt a probs for u pls go for NUR...

Darkchild are right...

if ur a hardcore modder who wish to rape ur GTR to the max pls get dont get NUR...its only gonna wash out your cash and time....

may u get ur dream machine soon....happy boosting...

p/s;just my 2cent....

cheers

 

[JKay]

Hey ROssiefumie

Yep thats me. Well E46 M3 has always been my first choice, but I went in my friends GT-R34 a few times and really liked it as well, and then at the same time I found out about the 2 units here for sale, one being the Nur, one a Nismo tuned one. The Nur asking price is RM325k.

Lovely M3 u have there btw

 

[arsenalboi]

if u can afford it get it!!!

 

[JKay]

if u can afford it get it!!!

I know this sounds mad, but the Fairlady I drove last week(M) felt so much better to drive, power wise. The Nur just felt like it cmpletely lacked power to me, even high up the rev range when the turbos kicked in.

I dont if it was me, or the car, or thats just how they are. When I sat in my friends GTR34 V Spec II, it felt much faster from the passenger seat. The Nur is the only GTR I have driven.

Therefore, I have gone off the idea of one, and think I can get much better value for money in a Fairlady aka 350Z based on my test drive

 

[BLaCkHoWLiNG]

350Z? more powerful than GTR? u sure? sometimes based on 'butt' dyno or instincts it may not be that accurate. For power wise, how car can u go with 350Z compare to GTR? what's your objective in buying this? looks? or power? u wanna keep it stock or u wanna go 'further'?

 

[eyong]

About the Fairlady, I think you may be confused with the response. Being 3.5 liter, NA and FR, you get alot of instant wheelspin/sideways, and take off response compared to a regular take off from a GTR (then is unless you do a revved launch from GTR).

It may feels faster on these aspect being NA and high capacity with instantaneous response but if you really put both cars side to side on hard launch and rolling start, you will see the differences.

Both are great cars, but it depends what you want. Personally, I think comfort wise and everyday use, Fairlady are more practical (apart from being only 2 seater), but if you op for power, and handling (got to be alittle more cautious for "young" user here), GTR's are the go ...

 

[joethurr]

ditto to what eyong said.... There is quite a huge gap in terms of power difference of the 350Z and the GTR...

 

[JKay]

ditto to what eyong said.... There is quite a huge gap in terms of power difference of the 350Z and the GTR...

I think maybe it was just the particular car I test drove or something.

Even when I accelerated in 2nd gear until high RPM, it just felt kind of slow, but I do understand that the GT-R34 definately more powerful than 350Z.

However, I have seen a 350Z I like, white with Nismo kit, Manual.

The purpose I'm buying a car is to have a fun car to drive. I already have a diesel daily driver which is excellent and practical.

So at themoment, I think the 350Z can offer me this for nearly half the price (RM175k compared to RM325k for the Nur), and even tho I will lose out to a GT-R34 in a race, I wont be trying to race, but just have fun and enjoy the car with friends

 

[joethurr]

Cheers bro... no doubt the 350Z is a beauty... with the huge price difference I would go for the Z as well.. specially since u r not looking to mod the car and keep upgrading its power...may you have fun with the Z..

 

[JKay]

Cheers bro... no doubt the 350Z is a beauty... with the huge price difference I would go for the Z as well.. specially since u r not looking to mod the car and keep upgrading its power...may you have fun with the Z..

Thanks bro!

Just drove the Z again, had to see if it could come up my driveway into my house. She is a beauty, but then again, so is the GTR.

Both beauties IMO, but just in different ways. Plus, at that price, I cant argue :proud:

 

[maxaudio_08]

Z is 2 seated, no doubt GTR is very pack at the rear ,but still able to carry 1 or 2 ppl.

Z is 3.5 high road tax, and the speed also still not great as turbo car......

on the road..it is huge diffrence to decide drive FR or AWD. hope you get wat i mean.

no doubt also, GTR is an old car compare to Z. but NUR is limited, in future you got money also cant buy it again.......NUR they also improve lot in the engine and chassis, even stock also enough to play small performance.

no doubt the price is huge difference, just decide you willing to spend the money on the unique or NUR or not.

actually it is very easy to decide, you want to woo gal......go for white Z. haha......!!!!! just kidding here.

frankly, you got to consider when you trash your car.........all you get back is normal stock GTR part, all your treasure part is .................(Not to curse you, it is true, scare you bo song when you cant fix your car well in future)

 

[JKay]

Z is 3.5 high road tax, and the speed also still not great as turbo car......

on the road..it is huge diffrence to decide drive FR or AWD. hope you get wat i mean.

frankly, you got to consider when you trash your car.........all you get back is normal stock GTR part, all your treasure part is .................(Not to curse you, it is true, scare you bo song when you cant fix your car well in future)

One good thing about Sabah is we pay cheaper road tax, think the road tax for Z 1 year is around RM1,500 :D

As for AWD or Rear wheel drive, I actually prefer rear wheel drive. Even tho AWD is more steady, I just like the feel of rear wheel drive and how you can get the tail out if you want to.

Right now, I think that if I compare both cars ignoring the money, GTR is definately better, and also, its something like a legend in my eyes. However, seems like I will be able to get what I currently need from a car right now with a Z. Just hopefully I wont regret if I get the 350Z

 

[maxaudio_08]

sound like you more prefer Z, since you dont like to tune up for speed, i think Z is more suitable for you. turbo car must be fast ,loud n fierce only nice to drive, by that time the loud engine sound might be very annoying for you. turbo car more suitable for people aim for speed.

 

[JKay]

sound like you more prefer Z, since you dont like to tune up for speed, i think Z is more suitable for you. turbo car must be fast ,loud n fierce only nice to drive, by that time the loud engine sound might be very annoying for you. turbo car more suitable for people aim for speed.

I love speed, but I guess I was let down by my Nur Test Drive. Z felt faster, even tho the GTR is actually faster