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Hey Guys,

My 86' Celica has served me well but like all old things it is falling apart and I need something new. I have my eyes on two cars at the moment I know you'll probably think this is preety gay. But im looking at getting a 4 door, Automatic ECR34. I've got two choices, I can either move towards a 2000 model four door silver one from Power Rd Motors in Dandenong, or a 1998 Black ECR34 from SEI motors. Can anyone help me make up my mind. The stats are as following.

SEI MOTORS BLACK SKYLINE

Price: $14,900

Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN SKYLINE R34 25GT

Body: SEDAN

Colour: BLACK

Transmission: Automatic

Kilometres: 90,110

Engine: 6 cylinder Petrol Multi-point injected 2.5 (2500cc)

Reg Plate: UNREG

VIN: 6U90000ER34005814

Stock#: 005814

The steering wheel seemed a bit worn, and the black tape crap on the side was slightly peeling, and one the rear light just above the keyhole on the boat was slightly worn. Bill the guy who owned the store, told me he'd give it to me for 16,300 with all on road costs.

Price: $15,990

Vehicle: 2000 NISSAN SKYLINE ECR34

Body: SEDAN

Colour: silver Metalic

Transmission: Automatic

Kilometres: 54,000

Engine: 6 cylinder Petrol Injected 2.5 (2498cc)

Reg Plate: AS91

VIN: rb25 375449a

Stock#: AS91

Extremely tiny rusted dent in the middle of the bonet, impossible to notice. Everything seemed to be in perfect condition, the leather on the handbreak seemed slightly worn but other than that it looked great. Just don't like the front bumper reminds me of a bloody Ford BA or something.

PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE GUYS

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Yeah im leaning towards the Power Rd one.. I cant be stuffed manuel man.. The amount of people and driving I do.. gigs i have to go too.. A 2 door manuel would be sweet.. But i gotta think economically also.. :S.. The amount of instruments and people i will stuff in it.. Oh gosh..

given the number of cars for sale out there is there a reason you're choosing auto and 4 door?

do you care about resale value later? i think a lot of people who choose auto either convert it or sell it to move to manual

that VIN with the rb25, isnt the vin at all.. thats the engine number

considering the age of both.. and the km's, they shouldnt have any wear on the steering or hand brake.. id take a closer look @ both under the hood. get it on a hoist and go over it with a fine comb..

my gtr has 121k on the clock and the hand brake looks like its been used for 121k.. not much wear at all.. beacuse u only use to when u park.. same with steering wheel.. not much wear at all.

my mates S15.. 2000model. no wear at all on steerin wheel or hand brake. has roughly same km as those skyline examples. keep lookin champ!

i wouldnt go near those 2 and u dont want rust ANYWHERE on ur car

wait til ur 21 and buy the turbo version. youl eventually wanna upgrade it. dont make a silly mistake

Agreed...

Get yourself a cheap clean 5K car now whilst ur on ur P's and save up for a GTR when ur ready.

Thats something i wish i had done....sooo many years wasted without a GTR i'll never get back :down:

^^^ 110% true. Just get a commie until you are ready to go turbo + manual.

Also, for something like that, you aren’t going to get much benefit performance wise compared to the cost of upkeep and repair. The reason people get skylines is the power, and the reason alot of people get rid of skylines is the cost and difficulty of maintenance. In the equation you aren’t even getting the power so why not go for something like a semi new commodore which offers good comfort, easily available parts and easy maintenance as every mechanic and his dog knows them.

Buddy, without reading anyone elses replies except for your original one, I'd have to say the second car seems a bit better in terms of the low km's and considering there is f-all difference in the price......Dont know why you'd even ask...Oh yeah, as long as you can be sure the meter readings are all genuine. :rofl:

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