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hey guys a really nice looking R32 Gts-t Poped up for import for about $11000

and i'm thinking about Buying

1991 Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M

Built in May 1991

2.0L turbo

5 speed manual

Pearl blue

131,000 km's

No major accident history

Power steering

Power windows

Air conditioner

Aftermarket suspension

Aftermarket exhuast

SSR 17" wheels

Recaro driver's seat

ARC air filter

Sub box and amp

Cusco strut tower brace

Blow off valve

Aftermarket MD/CD player

Timing belt has been replaced

Repaint condition is good, door jams and trunk have been well done, spoiler holes have been properly coverd, etc.

Body is very good with no significant scratches or dents

More photos are available - please ask

... available now for 390,000 yen FOB .. around $11,000 landed and complied

thinking about Setting up for a nice Day Driver with a bit of power for Drift

I was going to buy something for about 25k but now i ain't to keen to borrow money

i hoping it has Coilovers and good brakes

How do R32 Gts-t Drive

i never been a Fan of Rb20s worried it will shit itself

How much will it cost to put a Rb25 in it if it does Half Cut is about $4500

I want about 160 to 190 rwkw is that easy to get from a Older Rb20 motor

Body looks really clean and i like the Paint Job and Seat and coilovers if it has them

what u guys think i should do

i had a gts-t R33 b4 with 150rwkw and that was ok but i want a little bit more power and a better handling car

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To be honest mate, I only skimmed over your post but the jist was = going to spend $25k but don't want to borrow now so going to settle for a model you haven't even driven before!

My advice not knowing your financial status = Borrow and buy an S15 silvia for $20-25k from a "GOOD" importer. Awsome bang for buck car that you don't have to settle for and you won't be dissapointed if you mod it. Heaps better than a skyline and newer to boot.

And yes you can import the early ones even though they're sold in Aus.

I love my R32 but they're old, most these days are trashed and not worth anything because of the huge influx of them being imported in the last year so any mods you do you will also see no financial return.

If I hadn't impulse bought i would have gone an S15 for sure

Alternatively if your willing to search you can pick up a warmed over R32 for considerably less than $11k and don't get me wrong, skylines are great cars but the markets fallen out of the arse for them and the potential for the S15 is much bigger for about the same out lay modification wise

Only my opinion so don't have a go at me :P

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Than an R32 is ideal as they are very reliable (if driven respectfully) and if you can find a clean example with suspension, breathing and cooling mods you'll have a top streeter! should be able to find one for under $10G IMO. Thats what I'm forced to do now as I payed way to much for mine to resell. Like good japanese tuners do with the standard turbo retained, make an awsome streeter but thrifty!

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