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Rekin

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Mr. Oizo Grand Master

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Pics as requested :P

Could not find any scratches or dints on the car (excluding the bonnet) due to new spray.

That white R32 is real nice, might consider it :D

Aftermarket steering wheel will be replaced with stock and the big boost gauge will be removed and a small one will be placed near the drink i think.

- Patrick

Honestly, I'd pass on that one

Justin O Community Regular

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People on carsales are dreamers, you can get a R33 series 2 in good condition for $15k, an R32 should cost around 10k

When I imported my 32 it ended up costing me $15000 on road.

Expensive, nah one of the cleanest 32's I’ve seen, no dints, no scratches the interior was mint, it was stock but I wanted to do my own mods.

Yeah the average 32 goes for around the 10k mark. But most of the time you pay for what you get.

In fact the 32 has held its price, 33's are getting cheaper every day.

Interloper Veteran

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Dr Drift :D take it to a proper mechanic, cost less unless you go to a Performance workshop (you wouldnt need to).

A test drive and inspection is a MUST.

Good luck mate.

Dr Drift no good? care to elaborate?

But i agree, 13k and its ok provided that there in no accident damage to suspension etc...

Justin O Community Regular

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Dude please dont get me wrong.

I'm not saying Dr Drift isn’t any good; his chips sure seem to work well.

Sam isn't a qualified mechanic, he's a computer programer.

But id take it to a qualified mechanic, there are quite a few good workshops around that area.

Rekin Grand Master

Rekin

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Seller states the car comes with kyb shocks and springs but is unsure.

The ride did feel really bumpy, but have not been in a clean r32 to benchmark againts.

I'm actually considering that white R32, although $15,000 is a bit too expensive at the moment.

Would also need to include insurance ($2500~)

So it would add up to $18,000 to get it on the road...

Even if he drops it by $1000, thats still a hefty price.

I could probably get the black R32 down to 10-11 if i pay in cash or half loan the white r32.

Decisions hrm..

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Dude please dont get me wrong.

I'm not saying Dr Drift isn’t any good; his chips sure seem to work well.

Sam isn't a qualified mechanic, he's a computer programer.

But id take it to a qualified mechanic, there are quite a few good workshops around that area.

maybe, but he knows what problems to look for when it comes to thrashed skylines/slivias.

most mechanics even if they are good may miss something such as a problem that is model specific.

sammus Grand Master

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mate you need to check out every r32 you can even if you don't think you're really interested in the car. you say you're a noob well go look and ride in 20 gtst's and get aquanted with how they should look, feel and work.

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For me, i'm lucky that i've found my 1st car that i truly am feeling good about, an 1993 R32 GTS-t Type-M (pictures attached). 99% stock with an auction grade of 4.5 for $12,000 complianced and RWC, then i've got warranty(optional), stamp duty, registration and insurance to put ontop of that, but i'm happy with what i've found - It's a risk i am willing to take with importing.

that one sure looks clean inside! original steering wheel looks mint :O

Ronin 09 Grand Master

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no offence mate, but you've asked for our opinions and we've basically all told you to pass.

however, you seem to have your heart set on this car.

I personally wouldn't buy a car that hasn't be sprayed properly - I hate 2 colour resprays where the boot/engine/door jams haven't been done. All that says is cheap respray to me.

Alot of these guys have seen alot of 32s, so trust them.

Don't let emotion cloud your judgement... if you stand back you'll see that this is a pretty ratty 32 that may take 3-4K to get to good condition.

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I would definatly not buy that.. at least not for that price.

Did anyone notice that those 1st two photo's have been photoshopped with that filter?? I forget what it's called.

As Sam said, keep looking at 32's so you get a feel for the average condition of paint, the common problems, and the average market value ect ect..

for the price they're asking, I think you could get a much much cleaner example

As ronin said, don't buy this car because you have your hear set on it.. stop imagining yourself driving it, or having it in your driveway.

good luck though, whatever you decide to do

Russman Grand Master

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Why the bad word on Dr Drift?

He knows nissans better than anyone I know. A normal mechanic will not know the specific things to look for!

He would tell you straight everything that needs doing and he's a good bloke on top of that. Wouldn't rip you off.

Dr Drift :thumbsup: take it to a proper mechanic, cost less unless you go to a Performance workshop (you wouldnt need to).
Rekin Grand Master

Rekin

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Thanks all for your input.

After reading the opinions and looking back on the inspections. I'd rather wait until a better one shows up.

What i was originally after was a 1993 gun metal r32, but thought the black one was a good deal.

In the meantime, i will postpone the searching until the semester hols in which i will have my license.

Regards

- Patrick

Mr. Oizo Grand Master

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Why the bad word on Dr Drift?

He knows nissans better than anyone I know. A normal mechanic will not know the specific things to look for!

He would tell you straight everything that needs doing and he's a good bloke on top of that. Wouldn't rip you off.

what do you mean 'normal mechanic'

sam isnt a mechanic

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