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Can anyone recommend somewhere on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane who specialises in Skylines or other imports?

Im looking at purchasing an R33 auto model with pretty much stock gear. Would I be right in getting one for around 20K? Im not really sure what to look for, but the newer the car is the better.

Any ideas are welcome. Sorry if its been asked before (I couldn't find anything)

Cheers.

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definately the best place is Advanced Auto Imports at Albion in Brisbane.

They have been open almost 10 years, since the whole importing thing started. I have had 4 mates buy cars from there and never had a problem.

speak to barry, he is champion. they will look after you. Pretty sure they have some autos in stock

www.autoimports.com.au

cheers.

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20K you would be gettin ripped off or gettin a pristine condition skyline with very low KM's you should definately shop around, skyline imports in brisbane is as its name a skyline importer, good reputation its always featured in magazines, mine was from wilsons classic cars on ferry rd southport, lots of imports around that street but have to look carefully at them

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Hey BLeR,

I have an '95 R33 Gts25t Auto with stock engine, and great factory options like sunroof, 10cd stacker and geniune skyline floor coverings, plus I've spent another 7 grand on 17" mags, 3" exhaust with dump pipe, tinted windows and a full bodykit.

I imported it myself almost 3 years ago and am only asking $20,000 (registered in QLD)

[email protected] if your interested

Karl

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yeep, you get what you pay for and a 93 model for 14K would be a heap'o'shito! :uh-huh:

I can see it now, cig burns, fogged up headlights, the skyline badge at the back all worn off, 140,000 geniune k's but the clock reads 75,000, power windows that rattle inside the doors when down oh..and lets not forget the trademark 13 year old skyline signature...worn handbrake, and stearing wheel leather.

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