1997 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR 3.0 twin turbo from Australia and New Zealand
Summary:
High performance
Faults:
Blew the turbo at 25000kms, and received a canary for the noisy muffler.
General Comments:
Reliable if you treat it right.
Very sporty and attractive.
Picks up the chicks.
Very reliable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th April, 2001
8th Jun 2002, 13:57
The engine size is wrong. The Skyline GT-R has a 2.6 litre twin-turbo, not a three litre. And while plausible, it's unlikely -- hm, perhaps plain "unlucky" is the word -- that a turbo blew at just 25,000kms. Having owned two GT-Rs, and having come into contact with countless GT-R owners, the mechanics are pretty indestructible even when chipped. If you're thinking of buying one, this really ain't the norm.
5th Jul 2003, 11:07
The R31 had a 3.o litre engine.
14th Nov 2004, 05:15
Skylines are good cars with solid performance. I owned one for 2 years, but when I got dragged by a Saab 9000 Carlsson I traded it in on one two weeks after and the difference insane. the Saab Carlsson handles better and is quicker than a Skyline GTS-T in a strait line. The Saab was also cheeper at $8000 au and I had enough to buy a Citroen BX 16 valve as well.
21st Jan 2006, 00:34
The R33 GTR is a great car and quite reliable. I drove own one that I hardly drove for many years, then I had to drive it daily for 1 year and found it very reliable except for the front upper control arm bushing which wears out. A Toyota would not have this problem, but then again, there is no Toyota that performs like this car and is practical enough to seat 4 six foot adults in comfort.
26th Jul 2010, 09:45
The RB 30 engine is 3.0L.
18th Aug 2012, 06:11
Mate, have you heard of a Supra TT 6 speed?
8th Jun 2002, 02:48
The R33 GTR V-spec as well as the R32's and R34's are 2.6litre engines. No Production Skyline GTR has ever been released by nissan with a 3 litre engine. An RB26DETT can be stroked to 3litre capacity with different crank, con-rods, and a cylinder sleeve, and most likely a block spacer.