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Looking at a bunch of skylines tommorow and my friend thats coming with me told me to stay away from any car that has its engine rebuilt because the thinking is once they break they are never the same and liable to break again.

Is this the general thinking about the place.

Peoples thoughts on this ?

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when I was a kid dad used to say stay away from rebuilt engines........which is true if you are getting a cheap everyday car.

but then if you have someone good building the engine with quality parts then i'd go for it anyday over a stock engine

more information on the vehicle youre interested in is biggest asset to you right now. rebuilt engine because...km's too high? then what does that tell you about the rest of the car? maybe engine failure? or is it for motorsport? even then, would you want a car you know was thrashed around a strip/track?

would help your thread if you told us which model skyline you were after champ.

deriq.

Looking at a bunch of skylines tommorow and my friend thats coming with me told me to stay away from any car that has its engine rebuilt because the thinking is once they break they are never the same and liable to break again.

Is this the general thinking about the place.

Peoples thoughts on this ?

When looking at new cars, its best to do so with someone that actually knows what they are talking about - Your mate doesnt, leave him at home.

Most people after spending the money on a proper rebuild or any kind of major surgery to the car will have receipts, ask to see them and don't be afraid to ask what, where and why it was done.

If they don't pony them up or start getting evasive, assume bullshit.

Most people after spending the money on a proper rebuild or any kind of major surgery to the car will have receipts, ask to see them and don't be afraid to ask what, where and why it was done.

If they don't pony them up or start getting evasive, assume bullshit.

Exactly, if they tell you it was rebuilt they should have all the receipts for the work done.

I bought mine with a full forged rebuild and it had all the receipts.

You are better off buying a rebuilt motor, you have saved money already.

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