10k Enough?

[benny_TE]

Hey everyone

i'v got about 10k to spend on a car, i was wondering if that is enough to get me into a decent turbo manual skyline ?

It doesn't need to have any mods, i'm just looking for a car with decent k's and in good condition.

What do you think i would be looking at ? R32gts-t ? R33gst25t?

all replies are appreciated !

[NISZILA]

You won't find an R33 for that price, but you might find a decent R32. They are getting really cheap these days.

[Dani Boi]

Yeah around the $10-$12,000 mark for a 32. As with all imports dont get hopes up about km readings, judge the amount of wear and tear on both the interior and engine bay to the odometer display. Also trying to find a 32 with no mods is quite low as most skylines have some sort of mods done to them. Best bet is to try car sale sites.

[SKYRYAN]

Yeah can't see you getting a decent turbo manual R33 for 10 grand.. maybe a non turbo R33.

Your looking at an R32 for that money.

[R DIRTY 3]

Did you not post a thread similar to this only a few months ago? I know i remember seeing one very very similar.

General sensis was you will get an R32 or Silvia.

[phenline]

maybe a auto r33 like older model

[benny_TE]

maybe a auto r33 like older model

ok thanks for the replies guys, i quite like the shape of the r32 so it seems like the go ! If any of you guys know of anyone wanting to sell or anything like that, please give me a yell!

Cheers

[NISZILA]

Check our carsales as well as the for sale section on here. You're sure to find something. Otherwise look at importing... always another option.

[Sklyn]

Do a search at www.carsales.com.au and uniquecarsales there are a few which may interest you and it will also gie a good idea of what you will get for the $$$. As said above will not be many in stock form. I rekon get one with only basic mods, like exhaust, fmic. I just had a quick look and there's a couple of R33 GTST's for 10k.

I have bought a few cars through carsales and never had a problem. Just make sure to do the research first and have the car fully inspected before paying anything.

Good luck.

[R338OY]

R32, 200sx, 180sx for 10K. All good cars.

14-15K will get you a good turbo R33

[32vspecII]

import your own 33 man turbo for 10k . much more choice in japan

[big col]

Don't forget you need to pay for insurance + rego aswell.

[QWK32]

i've noticed tht the price of 33's is dropping quite low. don't know about over in WA but over he in QLD i've seen ones with mild mods, (exhuast, rims, fmic, bov, etc) go for as low as 11k.

[R338OY]

Personally i reckon with a little patience you can just go for an R33. I waited SIX months from when i wanted one til when i bought it.

In that time i researched EVERYTHING about them, saved 10 G's cash, got price estimates for the car + insurance + transfering rego etc etc. I also attempted importing.

I ended up with a neat R33 for a few grand more than what u wanna spend and it's NEWER than an R32, more POWERFUL than an R32 and arguably BETTER LOOKING too. Also it's mechanically newer and that's important repair-cost wise.

My 2c is wait a little longer and get a better car (though not to bag the excellent R32) that you can keep for a while longer and really enjoy.

Good luck

[SKYRYAN]

The R32 owners are gonna have a whinge now hahah. I like the shape of the R32 but the R33 just has more room inside and nicer interior/dash etc plus yeah all the bits are newer

[ENEMIE]

i no u said u wanted manual but if u want a r33 i have 2 turbo auto ones for 10k 1 4 door 1 2 door then maybe u can save some more cash and do a manual conversion

[Flash89]

there is a R33 for 9800 in thornlie, forest lake area. prob NA tho

[benny_TE]

Yeah I would go for an R33 if I could but, since I am only 22, I think I need to keep aside at least 2k for insurance and all that stuff.

And also I can't really be bothered buying a new car only to convert it from auto to manual or from NA to turbo or whatever, but thanks for the reply anyway.

All replies are appreciated !

[SKYRYAN]

I'm 22... turbo 1997 manual R33 is closer to 1 grand with Just Car

[BANGN]

could get a nice tidy old school 31 with redtop