Skyline R32 GTR or E34 M5?

[GarglingGas]

Hi Guys

I am looking to purchase either a Skyline GTR R32/33 or a BMW E34 M5. I would like it as both a daily and an occasional drifter. Which of the two would you select for overall satisfaction?

Although they are worlds apart, I'm torn between the two

 

[Stavros]

If you really do want to drift. The M5.
And they're cool as fuck, driven all the options a fair bit, and I still think M5 even when the GTRs were faster (Tuned).

 

[StanceChild7]

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't gtr's awd?
Out of the two get the e34 everyone has a datsun

 

[SteveC200]

I had an E34 M5 a few years ago. It was rusty and well worn. Its the best car I've owned.

 

[SteveDunn]

I drove the same E34 M5 as above for a month or two. It's the best car I've not owned.

 

[FireStorm999]

Why not the e39?

 

[GarglingGas]

Thanks people. I probably will choose the M5. If I bought a Skyline it would have to be the GTR purely for daily driving - however, I've heard, whilst you can pull a fuse on the AWD, engine problems are astronomical in repair bills and can be quite a common problem. The M5 sounds harder and way more reliable.

 

[GarglingGas]

Why not the e39?

Yeah, I've looked at the e39 and really like it. It's more powerful but more expensive to repair. I used to have an e46 M3, when they started to become a little more complex, and learned how small problems can crop up. I think the e34 is a more basic and I like the screaming 6 over the V8.

 

[GarglingGas]

Whilst this is the e28 M5, it has done loads to push me the euro way

 

[Gooly]

E34s can throw big bills particularly if you get one with the active dampers, so read up on them.

 

[SteveC200]

Yes. I discovered that a set of HT leads for the 3.6 lump is knocking on the door of £300.

 

[Mike@TDSW]

That's a good price, couldn't get them for less than £460 myself
Same goes for a maf

Still bloody great car and a definite future investment if you get a nice one.

 

[SteveC200]

That's a good price, couldn't get them for less than £460 myself
.

Really? That price was from a main dealer.

 

[super-tezz]

m5 by far, depends if it is for track or road use too!

 

[LiamE36]

I've never seen or known anyone in the UK use an E34 M5 for skids.

So buy the E34 so I can say I've seen it.

 

[Taze]

I think the choice is clear lol

RIP btw

 

[Radiuz]

E34s can throw big bills particularly if you get one with the active dampers, so read up on them.

Remove, replace with fancy coilovers - problem solved

 

[luke28]

I'm a 32 person .but after seeing that video . Lol

I couldn't be a passenger in that BMW . Mad

 

[brennon]

As people have said the m5 is brilliant but can cost mega money.
Don't buy cheap!

E39 hsd coilovers don't take much to fit and cost the same as a single rear shock!!

 

[Myrddin]

I'd choose the skyline mate, mainly because I'm bias toward jap cars and having owned a r33 I'd happily own another one. I'm sure the beamer is a great car but never owned one.