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Hey people, i used to drive a 1986 bmw e30 and on the w/e it got written off by some damn f*wit

anyway nrma said they wont fix it, so i have about 15-20G to spend on a new car, i was thinking maybe a skyline and thought the best place to come to find out about them is here :D

so anyway ur opinions and comments would be appretiated, eg. what model to get the differences etc. as i know nothing about them.

I was thinking something that looks good i.e has some wheels kit, or if not then something for 15G so i can put a kit and wheels on it, by the way how much are kits? ive done all this for bmw's but nevr anything else

cheers

kirk.

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15-20g hey..... well u could get a nice 1994, 1995 mabye, R33 GTS-T, they have 2.5ltr, 6cylinder, Turbo engines. Produce 187kw at the engine, i think. 0 - 100 in about 6.2 seconds. So a pretty capable car.

Um... the R33 model has 2 series, i only really know the cosmetics differences. The Series 1 rear spoiler is very low in height, and is rounded, as in if u'r looking at the car from behind it has a slight arc to it, i u get catch my dorfito. Series 2 spoiler (which i think is an awesome spoiler) is slightly higher and a has sharper lines, as in goes straight up for a little bit from each side, then goes straight across to make the cross beam bit.

Front bars are also different, Series 2 are slightly more aggressive style front bar. Also the bonnet on the Series 2 lip over a bit more, as in the bit in between the 2 headlights comes down a bit more, and doesn't just stop at the top of the headlights. The headlights of hte Series 2 are also a slightly different shape (or are they positioned slightly different??)

In terms of interior and performance, well meggala.com will have the answers, i don't know of the top of my head. But i'd imagine there would be some updates between the 2 series, maybe a bit more torque for the Series 2 car, but i'm only guessing.

U could also think about a R32, 1989-1994. Smaller car, had 2ltr, 6 cylinder turbo's. Could get a VERY nice one for 15k, but u can also find a nice one for around 12K.

Both R32 and 33's have 4WD models, the R32 4WD drive model is turbo, and the R33 is non-turbo. Oh yeah, and u can also get non-turbo R32's and 33's in the same respective engines. 2ltr non-turbo's for the 32 and 2.5ltr non-turbo's for the R33. There are a few other variations of each model, but they are the basic, basic ones.

I don't have a skyline myself, but from all accounts and the why Skylines Australia is so big is because they are GREAT cars, very capable and very reliable as the RB series of engines (used in Skylines, eg. RB25DET 2.5ltr turbo) are i think cast iron blocks, so heavy, but reliable.

But compared to meggala's site, this post ain't got nothing. Just thought i'd give u a quick run down and also contribute to the forums, cos i was in the exact same position a little while ago (not knowing anything about skylines), and these guys have answered a lot of my questions :)

cheers

Make sure u leave some cash spare for insurance...

Im not sure wat sort of premium u were paying b4 with ur Bmw but depending on ur rating and risk (prior offences etc) it might be too expensive so id check out insurance first....

Guest 2flyby

thanx yeah well insurance ill put it into my mums name :P plus the crash wasnt my fault etc.

i just have to figure out which car is the best for the buy, seeing i had a 86 bmw (heavily modded) im thinking even a r33 gts-t with not many mods would be better than a older model like a r32 gts-t with a few mods...

how are these cars for reliablity etc. ?? i have never had a turbo car and think it would be nice to get one but how is it in regaurds to wear and tear? do these things break down more easyily and in your experiences how much am i looking for in parts etc? even if i go for a n/a skyline is it prone to stuff breaking,

cheers

I have had my 33 for for 18 month now and have done 30000k in that time including two Bris-Syd runs. Have yet to have any mechanical failure. All the money I have spent is on good stuff so I am happy.

For parts, I think with any car its the same, once you find a good supplier you won't have a problem. I have never had a problem finding the parts that I have needed, just look around to find that supplier, as prices can vary dramatically. But again that is pretty much the same with any car.

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