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Hi everyone, My name is Brittany, aka, Brittz, I used to be apart on nissan silvia when i had a silvia but im currently hunting for a 33. Im having trouble finding a nice clean one, I looked at one tonight which i spotted on car sales, but im going to get it RAA checked, Anyone got advice on stolen, damaged rebirthed cars or any dodgey people selling a car? I have already read the section with information about "buying a skyline" and im slowly learning about it, but im really paranoid after hearing heaps of storys of friends of friends whoms cars got confiskated because their cars were not legit. I have wanted a 33 for a long time... Just wondering are those RAA inspection dudes able to find a legit or stolen car? Like do they ground dig on them? Or is it really going to lenghts to find out yourself? Also, I have a friend (girl) who just brought a gtr and only after 4 weeks of having it its been broken into 3 times, tyers slashed, and badge ripped off, this all happening at the shopping center we both work at, which if i do get a 33 i will be parked. Why are skylines targeted to theft? Thanks, Brittz

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Welcome! Hope you enjoy owning a skyline.

To check to see if it's stolen, get the VIN number, Engine number & Registration. Then go to www.ezyreg.sa.gov.au and do a vehicle securities check. This will tell you if the body or engine are listed as stolen.

As for parking it at a shopping centre, like Dan said, a GOOD alarm is teh only way to go. Remember an alarm is only as good as its installed too, so a $200 alarm from Strathfield ISNT going to cut it.

Hope this all helps

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thanks, I only have the vin number, and his plate number. is that enough? I guess i need all 3.. should i ask/sms him for the engine number? I rang some 131084 number and i had the vin and plate numbers ready and the lady just asked for the number plate and said yes its a r33 white skyline, hasnt been reported as stolen, written off, or defected... so it that the all clear.. seemed too easy, only had to give the number plate info.. not the vin

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Welcome to the dark side, oh wait sorry to many movies

hope you find the car your after have you tried The Iron Chef or Synergy maybe even 101 Imports

yeah an alarm is a big must and must auto arm too doesn't have to auto lock doors but sometime you get home in a rush to see if you have mail forget to put alarm on and I've gone out to my car many times and had forgoton to put my old alarm on but don't get that now :rofl:

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Hey, welcome to the forums. Alot of RAA mechanics dont really no a great deal about turbo performance vehicles "in my experiences anyway". Your best bet is to go to a performance workshop for a once over.

Ryan

I agree. And im pretty sure the price is similar anyway?

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thanks for the welcoming and info, I think ill just stick with the RAA inspection.. hope all goes well and ill have a skyline by the end of the week. Ill come to what ever cruises you have.

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thanks for the welcoming and info, I think ill just stick with the RAA inspection.. hope all goes well and ill have a skyline by the end of the week. Ill come to what ever cruises you have.

Look >>Here<< when you get your line

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Hi and welcome to SAU sa

Just remember, the other rules of thumb. If it dont feel right , dont, and you dont have to go and buy the first car you see.

Check the forum here and check the price and condition of these cars to give you an idea of what you may get for your hard earned dollars.

And yes , an alarm imobilizer is a definite first thing to install if the car hasn't got one.

O , and another thing, There are plenty of fella's or girls that will probably be more than willing to come and have a look at a car if you want some advice before you buy the car you may be interested in buying.

That right fellow SAUer's :cheers:

And the best thing for work is a work car (cheap run around) Save the line for everything else (It's safe then, no vandalism)

GOOD LUCK

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