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Hey guys.

was never a fan of the coupes i saw in pictures when i first bought my four door and registered here. But after last weekend seeing one in the metal, im in love.

so, as happy as i would be with the four door, i thought id start snooping around for a two door. not fussed on weather its a gts x or r replica etc, as long as its got two doors and power windows grin.gif

im after somthing relitivly cheap, not as in i expect somehting in great condition for no cash more so somthing that doesnt run, or is close to breaking down. dodgey paint job doesnt matter so much, would like a reasonably straight body, dents on bumpers etc(easily replacable) parts are no biggy. main thing is im hoping to find somthing with a decent interior. ive got an engine and gearbox to put in one, not after anything special stereo or handling wise or expensive rims etc etc either in the sale.

To sum it up im after somthing that needs work, but is not a complete lost cause and its price is reflected in that.

i know these kind fo cars dont come up in this kind of condition often, but im in no rush and happy to wait for the ellusive bargain.

cheers,

Pat

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Hey guys.

was never a fan of the coupes i saw in pictures when i first bought my four door and registered here. But after last weekend seeing one in the metal, im in love.

so, as happy as i would be with the four door, i thought id start snooping around for a two door. not fussed on weather its a gts x or r replica etc, as long as its got two doors and power windows grin.gif

im after somthing relitivly cheap, not as in i expect somehting in great condition for no cash more so somthing that doesnt run, or is close to breaking down. dodgey paint job doesnt matter so much, would like a reasonably straight body, dents on bumpers etc(easily replacable) parts are no biggy. main thing is im hoping to find somthing with a decent interior. ive got an engine and gearbox to put in one, not after anything special stereo or handling wise or expensive rims etc etc either in the sale.

To sum it up im after somthing that needs work, but is not a complete lost cause and its price is reflected in that.

i know these kind fo cars dont come up in this kind of condition often, but im in no rush and happy to wait for the ellusive bargain.

cheers,

Pa

I dont know how much you are willing to pay but the coupes are getting very hard to find I just got one after shopping around for years,to find the right one,If your after one that still has a red top,high kms,auto $4+6g is what you probly the cheapest and one with a silver rb20/rb25 and a few mods,around $6+$15,and almost all of them will need paint if not done allready.its a good time to start collecting these cars as they are nearing the 25 year mark,and to me I reckon the 31 coupe looks shit hot.If you havnt allready go to r31club.com and keep an eye out there.good luck.

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