This is my absolute favorite car, I’m almost glad I got one when R32 sedans started shooting up in price, wayyy cheaper, more practical and luxurious but with the right mods and suspension conversions it can be just as exciting. Waiting for a tune to finally have real fun with my Cedric, they’re very slept on sleepers, especially with that Vq30det
Thinking about getting a Gloria, how do you find information on this car, I can’t find anything. Or where do you get aftermarket or replacement parts. Just worried about committing to something that I can’t get parts for
No, I'm sorry, dead switches are amazing! Allows you to easily install switches for aftermarket accessories. Lots of useful things come with switches that are a perfect fit there and you can still retain a factory look rather than a hole drilled into the plastic.
this is an insanely late reply but what type of switches would go here that aren't gauges or something? like a fuel pump turn on switch or something? sorry new to cars
I think the Y33 was offered with an RB25 but only in 4 wheel drive. The VQ30DET definitely gives the sleeper feel, my Brougham doesn’t move the way it looks lol
The Skyline was always marketed as an entry-level performance luxury car for upcoming late20s early30s middle class. So, basically... a 3 series competitor in modern parlance. The Laurel was a half step up from that - a more spacious Skyline with "daily driver" towncar intentions, but 90% the same parts. And the Gloria was meant to be a 5-series competitor. That's not to say they're necessarily on the same level of BMW. These cars were cheaper for a reason. But that's what Prince Motors was going for, and what Nissan continued after acquiring them.
Do you know what American Nissan/ Infiniti engine can interchange with either VQ30DET/VQ30DE I'm in the process of buying one but don't know if parts is only available thru Japan or if I can swap from American engines.
@@pineapplejonny5655 The VQ series never had an American equivalent so unfortunately your only option is to order parts for the motor from japan. I would recommend a NENGUN. they carry OEM parts for most cars.
@@OriginImports Thanks I was hoping I could go to my local auto parts store and ask for parts from maxima...300zx... 350z or some sort to save myself the hassle of ordering from Japan. Dam I hope the car isn't hard to work on and it's not expensive for parts of so I think I'll pass on the deal.
If you want a JDM Nissan sedan similar to the Gloria/Cedric consider the Y33 Nissan Cima it's rhd version of the Infiniti Q45 engine options include the VQ30DET or VH41DE it'll be easier to get parts for it
The Gran Turismo is the more sportier version so the most expensive one is the VIP. Also the non Gran Turismo ones had another front. Yes nothing beats cloth seats. Nice that you got an Y33 now. Some years later you´ll review a Y34. Looking forward to it.
The GTU and B VIP are comparable in luxury, but because the GT front end is more desirable they’re more expensive than B VIPs right now, I got mine for 9,494 compared to GTUs selling for 12k :(
On badges... Japan has never had "Infiniti". It's worth noting the Skyline, Laurel, Gloria, and President all came from a different company -- a luxury car company -- that Nissan bought out in the late 50s. Named Prince Motors. The purchase was not b/c Prince was having a hard time. Rather, the Japanese government -- after a scare that Ford almost bought another mfr (Mitsubishi iirc ?) in the early 50s -- forced the consolidation of Japanese auto manufacturing into a Big3 to mirror the US and German competition. Thus, Nissan acquired Prince Motors. And the internal politics of Nissan have never been the same. They did not get along. Until the early 2000s, Nissan dealerships in Japan were very segmented -- I guarantee if you find the dealership this Gloria was originally purchased from it will have the name "Prince" in the dealership branding. To this day, your best bet of finding a Skyline physically at a Japanese dealership is to find the old Prince dealers, ie "Nissan Prince Tachikawa". These internal politics are why we never got any of those 4 vehicles in the US. Because Nissan USA was dominated by Mr. K, who was firmly on the Datsun side of the house and didn't get along with the luxury Prince side. On the other hand, it's also why the Z was created. If we got the Skyline, the Z wouldn't have had a reason to exist. It took Infiniti becoming a brand for us to get Skylines (G35, G37, Q50, Q60), Gloria/Cima (Q45), and Fuga (Q70) -- the Fuga was a forced consolidation (by Renault) of Laurel, Gloria, Cedric, and Cima into 1 car. The aforementioned model names couldn't be used due to internal politics of Datsun or Prince "winning". So the Fuga was chosen as a new start, separate from the politics. The President died on the vine, as Toyota preeminence in the chauffeured market was dominant. Today, only the Skyline (Q50) and its' descendant GT-R continue to exist in the Nissan lineup. Maybe one day they'll bring the Laurel and Gloria back. So long story short... those badges date back to Prince Motors days. And Japanese know that; or at least knew in the 90s when these cars were new. It's a statement that you're not just buying a Nissan, you're buying a Prince Motors car.
Even though this car came out in the 90's, they threw some 80's technology in it. They remembered they had thousands of these TV sets laying on the floor of their warehouse. They were from a model that has been canceled (just a theory but could have been true. Who knows why they made that du_m b decision). That TV looks and reminds me more of the 80's than Miami Vice does. It's so beautiful IMO and probably handles like a dream. I'd definitely buy one if i ever get the chance.
Man i love this car so much but it also hurts me that im 16 yo rn and will probably not have many opportunities to buy this car (I am Dutch and in my country it is quite expensive to own a car, definitely if you look at the crazy infrastructure of public traffic and how cheap that has become, but i think that by the time that i can afford a car lime this they will have sort of died out and become even more expensive like what is happening to skylines rn)
13:15 the Q45 isn’t a Y34, while the US did get the Y34, the Q45 isn’t one, the M45 is, however, the 2nd generation Q45 is actually a Y33, it’s a rebadged Nissan Cima
@@Boknal3still you can find parts .. mostly the maxima 2000 to 2003 pathfinder and nissan safari ... but the exterior u hafto be ware of damaging .. still i can find if u searching
The volume knob in my 06 Honda Element failed not that long ago if I turned it down, it would do the opposite and get louder. A little electronic contact cleaner cleared that up. Maybe this car needs the same thing. What's in that big of a deal in my case as I had the steering wheel volume control.
Bro the nissan gloria you have at first it's not the original the touch screen is added to the car and the 1998 gloria the steering wheel is not empty it got a lot of buttons on it and one of these buttons is used to regulate the fuel amount which the car must not exceed the fuel rate which the car will keep driving on this rate and between the two backseats you can see their's that thing you can lay your hand on in the original gloria it can be used for both lay your hand on it and a computer inside it which controls the radio ac and lot of things also their's a button in the tablo of the car which if you press you lock the car and finally In the trunk there a also a DVD player you can found it in the corner idk if it comes in your car because your car is not the original it's edited
I absolutely love the Toyota chaser, but I think if I had to choose I would choose this or the Cedric because you can get the rb25det with AWD, and me living in Vermont AWD is a big thing especially in winter because of all the hills and mountains. You can get awd with the Toyota chaser but only with the N/A 2.5 and I personally prefer a turbo with the extra punch. So I choose Nissan Gloria/Cedric rb25det AWD!
@@duyg.4938 so that means it will consume a lot of petrol, no problem ofcourse but at the moment with these prices, I’m paying 2.40euros for 1 liter petrol, absolutely ridiculous
This is my absolute favorite car, I’m almost glad I got one when R32 sedans started shooting up in price, wayyy cheaper, more practical and luxurious but with the right mods and suspension conversions it can be just as exciting. Waiting for a tune to finally have real fun with my Cedric, they’re very slept on sleepers, especially with that Vq30det
Thinking about getting a Gloria, how do you find information on this car, I can’t find anything. Or where do you get aftermarket or replacement parts. Just worried about committing to something that I can’t get parts for
@@skips4960 Join FB groups. That’s how I find things out. About to manual swap mine using a guide written on FB
i want to buy one it’s so cool
This is literally Nissans version of the chaser ❤
@@CDN296no the nissan laurel is
This guy is gonna blow up on youtube his reviews are amazing. Seriously man keep it up!!
My FJ's dead switches are amazing though
No, I'm sorry, dead switches are amazing! Allows you to easily install switches for aftermarket accessories. Lots of useful things come with switches that are a perfect fit there and you can still retain a factory look rather than a hole drilled into the plastic.
this is an insanely late reply but what type of switches would go here that aren't gauges or something? like a fuel pump turn on switch or something? sorry new to cars
Gives off a little bit of a luxury version of a skyline vibe I'm sure it couldn't be further from the truth but I get that vibe from it
I think the Y33 was offered with an RB25 but only in 4 wheel drive. The VQ30DET definitely gives the sleeper feel, my Brougham doesn’t move the way it looks lol
The Skyline was always marketed as an entry-level performance luxury car for upcoming late20s early30s middle class. So, basically... a 3 series competitor in modern parlance.
The Laurel was a half step up from that - a more spacious Skyline with "daily driver" towncar intentions, but 90% the same parts.
And the Gloria was meant to be a 5-series competitor.
That's not to say they're necessarily on the same level of BMW. These cars were cheaper for a reason. But that's what Prince Motors was going for, and what Nissan continued after acquiring them.
Not the only production Nissan with a VQ30DET. Cima, Cedirc, and Leopard platforms all had this engine in the Y33, Y34 and Y50 generations.
Do you know what American Nissan/ Infiniti engine can interchange with either VQ30DET/VQ30DE I'm in the process of buying one but don't know if parts is only available thru Japan or if I can swap from American engines.
@@pineapplejonny5655 The VQ series never had an American equivalent so unfortunately your only option is to order parts for the motor from japan. I would recommend a NENGUN. they carry OEM parts for most cars.
@@OriginImports Thanks I was hoping I could go to my local auto parts store and ask for parts from maxima...300zx... 350z or some sort to save myself the hassle of ordering from Japan. Dam I hope the car isn't hard to work on and it's not expensive for parts of so I think I'll pass on the deal.
@@pineapplejonny5655 did you end up getting it? I’m considering importing one.
@@cameronarko8296 I got a Gloria with a vg30e motor in it
If you want a JDM Nissan sedan similar to the Gloria/Cedric consider the Y33 Nissan Cima it's rhd version of the Infiniti Q45 engine options include the VQ30DET or VH41DE it'll be easier to get parts for it
Quite a cool car indeed, also I agree with you on the R32s it's crazy
Note: the Y34 Glorias/Cedrics are the '02 Infiniti M45.
Who needs a, big expensive Bentley when you can get this cutie pie
I saw the front lights in instagram and began to research about it. Totally worth it, I like this car already
👀👀👀yes vq. Jesus you really hitting some legends cars lately. Love it. keep it up homie
The vq30 is so underrated especially with the 5 speed, I’m jealous this is rwd the i30 is fwd
Check for the Linkin park CD in the CD changer!!!
The Gran Turismo is the more sportier version so the most expensive one is the VIP.
Also the non Gran Turismo ones had another front.
Yes nothing beats cloth seats.
Nice that you got an Y33 now. Some years later you´ll review a Y34. Looking forward to it.
The GTU and B VIP are comparable in luxury, but because the GT front end is more desirable they’re more expensive than B VIPs right now, I got mine for 9,494 compared to GTUs selling for 12k :(
Y34 is already in America. It’s an Infiniti M45
@@Wrong_Hand_Drive I know.
@@Wrong_Hand_Drive its not basically
Love the cup holder redaction lmao
You can unlock the trunk with your key as well, little blue button on the right hand side if the fob
That's "Bus Seat" cloth on the seats. Ugly but will last forever.
On badges... Japan has never had "Infiniti". It's worth noting the Skyline, Laurel, Gloria, and President all came from a different company -- a luxury car company -- that Nissan bought out in the late 50s. Named Prince Motors.
The purchase was not b/c Prince was having a hard time. Rather, the Japanese government -- after a scare that Ford almost bought another mfr (Mitsubishi iirc ?) in the early 50s -- forced the consolidation of Japanese auto manufacturing into a Big3 to mirror the US and German competition.
Thus, Nissan acquired Prince Motors. And the internal politics of Nissan have never been the same. They did not get along. Until the early 2000s, Nissan dealerships in Japan were very segmented -- I guarantee if you find the dealership this Gloria was originally purchased from it will have the name "Prince" in the dealership branding. To this day, your best bet of finding a Skyline physically at a Japanese dealership is to find the old Prince dealers, ie "Nissan Prince Tachikawa".
These internal politics are why we never got any of those 4 vehicles in the US. Because Nissan USA was dominated by Mr. K, who was firmly on the Datsun side of the house and didn't get along with the luxury Prince side. On the other hand, it's also why the Z was created. If we got the Skyline, the Z wouldn't have had a reason to exist.
It took Infiniti becoming a brand for us to get Skylines (G35, G37, Q50, Q60), Gloria/Cima (Q45), and Fuga (Q70) -- the Fuga was a forced consolidation (by Renault) of Laurel, Gloria, Cedric, and Cima into 1 car. The aforementioned model names couldn't be used due to internal politics of Datsun or Prince "winning". So the Fuga was chosen as a new start, separate from the politics. The President died on the vine, as Toyota preeminence in the chauffeured market was dominant.
Today, only the Skyline (Q50) and its' descendant GT-R continue to exist in the Nissan lineup.
Maybe one day they'll bring the Laurel and Gloria back.
So long story short... those badges date back to Prince Motors days. And Japanese know that; or at least knew in the 90s when these cars were new. It's a statement that you're not just buying a Nissan, you're buying a Prince Motors car.
Looking into one right now, from Japanese classics. $12k. Shipping from Virginia to Chicago around 1k 💀 I can finance $13k for 84mnths
Buy it, they’re only going up in price. And quickly. I paid $15,900 for my Y32 Type X in December and was just offered 20k and 22k
@@Wrong_Hand_Drive Exactly like the 240sx it was around 3000$ in 2015 now for a rusty one is about 8000$
Nice review mate👌❤️
Even though this car came out in the 90's, they threw some 80's technology in it. They remembered they had thousands of these TV sets laying on the floor of their warehouse. They were from a model that has been canceled (just a theory but could have been true. Who knows why they made that du_m b decision). That TV looks and reminds me more of the 80's than Miami Vice does.
It's so beautiful IMO and probably handles like a dream. I'd definitely buy one if i ever get the chance.
Man i love this car so much but it also hurts me that im 16 yo rn and will probably not have many opportunities to buy this car
(I am Dutch and in my country it is quite expensive to own a car, definitely if you look at the crazy infrastructure of public traffic and how cheap that has become, but i think that by the time that i can afford a car lime this they will have sort of died out and become even more expensive like what is happening to skylines rn)
13:15 the Q45 isn’t a Y34, while the US did get the Y34, the Q45 isn’t one, the M45 is, however, the 2nd generation Q45 is actually a Y33, it’s a rebadged Nissan Cima
That’s so sick time to look for one and find out I’ll never be able to buy it😂😂😂😂...🙁
It this car and the c33-c35 laurel are my dream cars
Thanks Man..I just got one..straight from japan..y33 96 gloria
Sorry I was just wondering where could you find parts for these cars? I’ve been thinking about purchasing one.
@@Boknal3still you can find parts .. mostly the maxima 2000 to 2003 pathfinder and nissan safari ... but the exterior u hafto be ware of damaging .. still i can find if u searching
The volume knob in my 06 Honda Element failed not that long ago if I turned it down, it would do the opposite and get louder. A little electronic contact cleaner cleared that up. Maybe this car needs the same thing. What's in that big of a deal in my case as I had the steering wheel volume control.
Gorgeous car
I WANT ONE!!!!
Actually the power mode on the trans should locks the lsd in the differential.
U r so lucky to drive ethis😭
loll was jus about to lyk about the cup holder thing then I heard you show where it was xD It took me a few times over to find it lmao
Beautiful car! ❤🔥🏆
I’m mad I didn’t get a touchscreen 10 years later
Do a y34 bro..all the best
Beautiful car
I wish they kept the analog clock for the y33
AMBATAH CUUUUUHHHH
This car is more comparable to the infiniti M45 2003-2004
I wonder if there are any good examples of the nissan cefiro a31 in the us
Taylor Ray has one!
Very cool
One of the best car ever made. I have one. Mind is a Cedric y33 gt. If you wanna sell it. Hallo
I always wondered why all the writings on the buttons wern't in Japanese ? If the car was sold in Japan?
Most of the 90s hondas and toyotas came over on a boat don't have Japanese anywhere
The Japanese buttons were Japan only options I believe, they’re for the GPS controls, which Nissan and Infiniti in the US didn’t have at the time
To 05:57: I have a Juke and the same Problem. I dont know, why this happens.
Does anybody know the production number for these? Cannot find them anywhere at all
Does the Gloria have cruise control?
I found one for 10k should i pull the trigger
Yes. They’re only going up in price. I paid 16k for mine in December and was offered 20 and 22k recently
How much are they selling for
Bro the nissan gloria you have at first it's not the original the touch screen is added to the car and the 1998 gloria the steering wheel is not empty it got a lot of buttons on it and one of these buttons is used to regulate the fuel amount which the car must not exceed the fuel rate which the car will keep driving on this rate and between the two backseats you can see their's that thing you can lay your hand on in the original gloria it can be used for both lay your hand on it and a computer inside it which controls the radio ac and lot of things also their's a button in the tablo of the car which if you press you lock the car and finally In the trunk there a also a DVD player you can found it in the corner idk if it comes in your car because your car is not the original it's edited
Does anyone know where I can get a starter? Alternator? Or important parts for the Y33 in usa or online?
Check Be Forward from japan..
Opinions on Toyota Chaser JZX100???
I absolutely love the Toyota chaser, but I think if I had to choose I would choose this or the Cedric because you can get the rb25det with AWD, and me living in Vermont AWD is a big thing especially in winter because of all the hills and mountains. You can get awd with the Toyota chaser but only with the N/A 2.5 and I personally prefer a turbo with the extra punch. So I choose Nissan Gloria/Cedric rb25det AWD!
I think it's funny that there's a Nissan Altima and also a Nissan Ultima, kinda
Want AF.
This is more like the i30T vq 3000 jus turbo charges an big plastic cover. ..
Is this car good as a daily driver?
150km each day
It’s perfect for a daily driver. Like owning a Bentley
@@duyg.4938 so that means it will consume a lot of petrol, no problem ofcourse but at the moment with these prices, I’m paying 2.40euros for 1 liter petrol, absolutely ridiculous
@@manohar226 lol not what I meant but yes this is THE daily driver
Yooo!!!
Паренек ты слишком болшой . В России эта тачка не так популярна как МАРК 2 ТУРБО
Больше скажу, здесь такая тачка ОЧЕНЬ редкая
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