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Hey everyone,

I'm new to this whole forum thing, so I've got no idea really what i'm doing. Guess i'm just tryin to find my way around.

One thing is i know basically next to nothing about cars. That is, the insides of them, like engine specs and all that. So, if anyone can give me a run-down of what all the fancy terms mean, then that'd be nice.

If any1 has any pointers 4 me about forums (this 1 in particular obviously) then it'd be greatly appreciated.

Also, I've got around 17-20k for my first car. Any suggestions?....Doesn't matter what. Doesn't have 2b a Skyline necessarlily.....but preferably, of course.

Anyway, thanks heaps.

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if u arent really concerned about what car u get then you should just consider the economic and use factor, will u use it everyday, how far will u travel etc. Skylines do tend to be a bit heavy on the ocket for petrol, specially if u just lurrrve pushing that accelarator. i suggest sum front wheel drive toy, good fun, handbrakies are good fun too hehe

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ok cool......thanks for that everyone....that kinda gets me started in the right direction. At least i've got some idea of what to look for now.

I'm still not sure how much i'll have to spend, cause i'll have to wait as the olds are tradin' in mums 2001(?) pulsar +, so i'll have to just see, but that's the rough amount.....

And i'll definately be asking about what some terms mean, cause my friends know their car jargon, but like i said, i've got no idea, so thanks heaps for that as well.

Also, what's the easiest way to tell the difference between the R33 and R34 Skylines?

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