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Hey guys,

I am interested in purchasing a R33. . Just wondering if anyone knows of a mechanic or a place where I would be able to take it for them to do a full check on it for me (maybe compression and leak down test as well).

OR

If there are MOBILE turbo specialists.

Around the bankstown area only please and ONLY THOSE WHO MOSTLY DEAL WITH SKYLINES

Thanks

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I don't know of any mechanics around that area.. but i know of an awesome car that's just come up for sale... PM Marsss off the forums, his car is immaculate!!!! Before you commit to this 33, take a look at his!

just ring nrma mate, a cars a car.

if you want to know some common things to look out for, i think there is a sticky called "what to look out for when buying a skyline" or similar in the tutorial/faq section

Edited by jeffworld2

im from bankstown and there really isnt anyone around who specialises in skylines. you might want to go to gcg and see if they have a decent mechanic in there (eldrigde rd) and there is No Limit Spares on Cottam ave off canterbury rd. (i cant vouch for those guys, ive never dealt with them) thats all i can think of in bankstown. CRD are on silverwater rd, only 15mins away. advan are also good with skylines, also on silverwater rd.

nrma do good inspections so fork out the $150 or whatever it is and you'll get a rating. good thing about that is if something seriously stuffs up on the car after you've bought it and it is not mentioned in the nrma inspection then i think you can make the nrma liable (dont quote me, im going off what i hear).

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