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Hi

I have been looking at getting a HR31 GTS X, and have recently found one that I like..

They are reasonably old, this one in particular is a 1986 model.

I was just wondering what peoples perspectives are on the HR31.

Are they too old?

Are parts hard to find in terms of suspension, exhausts, interior bits?

Is it worth just spending that little extra and just getting a R32 GTS-T?

Any feedback would be great, thanks!

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Do you want a CLASSIC or just another Skyline is what you should be asking yourself?

If Classic is the answer you have no choice except for which HR31 you get, but if it's just another Skyline, well the skies the limit in R32's. It has been said that an RB25DET in an R32 is the ultimate Skyline.

How old is old?? My KHR30 is over 20 years old and still without cancer, so age shall not weary a good one.

And red tops suk, they have a problem over 5000 but some of the R31 people can elaborate more on that.

Cheers, D

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have you ever driven one???

i have driven R30, R31, (including the HR31) and R32....

the R32 was so easy and loved the corners,

the R30 was similar, just not as much power, but very well balanced, absolute shitloads of potential

and the R31.... mate these things are a boat... it was like driving a massive falcon or something... now even with a turbo R31 they are good in a straight line, but are actually difficult to corner predictably/in total control.

just find one and drive it, if its what your after great! but i know what i would get if i had the cash....R32 with RB25det fo shizzle

i ended up with a kik arse RM30 as it was $400 and i couldnt pass it up...

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personalyl if i were to go from the start again .. sadly i woudlnt get a HR31 coupe like i did 4 years ago....... but wit hthat said.. with some TLC .. and some money thrown here and there..... HR31s are quiet a good car.

HICAS disabled and some better suspension.... its worlds apart from stock.

hence ive still got mine.

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