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predator Grand Master

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jimmy m -- i think importing would be a better choice, like you say.

Hopefully the engine is all good and no problems there, and you can spend the money you have saved for a few mods or making it look nicer. As long as you have a little extra in the bank, sounds all good to me.

The best thing about the R32 is the RB20DET engines and parts are so cheap.. $500 maybe for a gearbox, $1500 for a new engine. So much cheaper than R33 major parts. All are readily available, and there are other options if you want to take them later (RB25DET, RB25DET gearbox, etc).

Good luck!

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yeah as pred said R32 parts are dirt cheap theres containers full of parts coming regularly.

as for the recalls, I know one was to do with the transmission on the first batch GTS4's, and some GTRs had headlight issues. I don't have specific details as that sort of documentation isn't covered in most Jap books on skylines etc for me to read up. I do know there were 3 before 1991 August when the R32 was redesigned (sorta like a S II R33 compared to an Series 1 R33, same car, just with all the bugs ironed out).

One important thing to check with a 15 yr old car is if its had its 10 year major check done. Its sorta like a mega roadworthy in japan where almost all the important parts of the car are tested, and replaced in order to meet the standards. Most road driven 15 yr old cars hve this, so its not a major issue, but you know someones done a thorough check 5 years ago on the car.

Also pay attention to where the car comes from, coastal towns = salt corrosion, mountains = snow corrosion on the underbody.

You're budget seems ideal to getting a 15 yr old R32 GTSt. However most of the bearings and bushes on the car will have a fair bit of wear on them, so keep some cash handy for replacing them as they go.

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I found my car back in May 2003. It landed here in March and unfortunately has had a hiccup after it landed and has been sitting there for 7 weeks. I should finally get it next week sometime. I am a very impatient person and have no idea how I have lasted one year waiting for it. But it will be worth the wait.

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