Out of these cars what do u think i should get as my first

[holdens_r_better]

how would a ca18 be faster then a sr20 so ur sayin that a ca18 silvia is faster then an sr20 silvia

[95GTST]

Go the SSS dude, they're good on fuel, easy to drive and best of all they stick to the ground really well! Just make sure if you get one, get the N14, all the rest suck. Go a 94 mod if you can get one for 8k, doubt it though. You can do it up a bit too, and, if you're like a mate of mine, drop a SSS turbo bluebird motor into later on... Depends what your after, but I think that the SSS is a sweet ride for a first car, the only drawback is it's FWD (no burnouts) and gets a bit crowded with 3 in the back. (only my opinion though)

[2fardown]

Originally posted by holdens_r_better

how would a ca18 be faster then a sr20 so ur sayin that a ca18 silvia is faster then an sr20 silvia

the ca18de also has more power than the pulsar sr20de

[holdens_r_better]

ahwell i would prob get caught if i did a burnout

[holdens_r_better]

no but they have the exact same engine

[2fardown]

Originally posted by holdens_r_better

no but they have the exact same engine

What cars? The pulsar SSS and the Silvia SR20? Same ECU's do you think?

You're talking about totally different cars with the same engine.

[holdens_r_better]

They have the same engine dont they

[awill]

They have the same engines yes but the pulsar is detuned for Aus. The SR silvia isnt faster than the CA iv driven both but if you rebuilt the CA and remapped it with a higher rev limiter it'd go harder and atm its quite easy to get a CA, bcoz of the 15 yr rule.

The SR silvia has 103kw and the CA has 97 obviously quoted from the factory. The SSS i think has 93

If you want any info on silvia's look at the silviawa website under n?a performance or the silvia aus site. Both have great info.

Only advantage the pulsar has is 4 doors, but it is also fwd and prob weighs a lil more. Its also cheaper to mod an s13.

In the end find a car for the right price in good condition.

[redline2003]

but if yous had the $$ for a nice car like say a gtst r33 or something in that nature would you buy it for ur Ps?? or would you leave it for later?

[holdens_r_better]

i would rather save for a nice R34 lol. Well thats what im plannin to do ne way.

[legend]

mate, insurance for a silvia is going to be more than a Pulsar simply because its an import....

[siksII]

Originally posted by Greg

thought about a toyota cressida? they're nice cars but hard to find in manual

They only came in auto, if you are talking about the last shape. Although some people have been known to do manual conversions. My friend was gonna do a 2jz swap into the cressida along with manual. Turned out to be difficult, would have been a mad sleeper (in a major way!!)

My parents have a grande. Cheap insurance, expensive parts.

I rekon get an N14.

Although i got a swift gti for my first car ( 18months ago, with the same budget.)

[WazR32GTSt]

if you get an r31 then you have more to put towars the R34 for later...

[R31Nismoid]

mmm... firstly i'd reccomened a little sihtter to thrash the arse out of for 6-12 months.

but if 8g's (maybe take it to around 9-9.5) and you can get an R31 coupe (turbo) no worries in the world.

It'd be stock, but with Zorst (800), boost (80), ECU remap - ECCS engine (500-700) then you'll be laughing if you spend 1500 on it.

Plus they handle exceptionally well.

The IRS is decent for it's age

i've had two already and i'm only 20

[holdens_r_better]

i dont like the idea of a v6 turbo cost to much on fuel n stuff

[floody]

my thoughts are that out of those cars, the silvia or N14 you get for 8k will be pretty much a heap of shit (I'm not 100% sure on the N14 though), and guaranteed to have been thrashed. The Lancers are gutless with shithouse build quality. The celicas are kinda comfy but hell boring.

I'd look at aussie delivered R31s (not the imports) in that price range. Get a 1989/90/91 model manual and you'd have a reasonably quick, efficient and comfy car, with some space, good handling and rwd. You could probably find the "silhouette" model for your money which means LSD, 15" mags and a sporty interior.

Theres even one guy selling an aussie GTS (not to be confused with the jap one) on here for $8500, those cars were built by Nissan's special vehicles division and had bilstein suspension, the LSD, a different body kit, 16" mags, sporty interior with a momo wheel, and an extra 20 or so KW over the basic one. They are acknowledged as one of the most refined and best handling sedans to come out of the 80's. They built two different series (the car had a bodywork facelift hence second one), the first is white on white 16" rims, the second one was red on white 16" wheels and a more aggressive kit (and some extra power). They only built 200 of each, but parts are common to the basic ones so thats no problem.

My one gets 8l/100kms if you are careful and 10-13l/100 if you cane it.

just an idea.

cheers,

floody

[boostimports]

go the TUrbo Celica i say - u can get a good bargain under the new compliencing laws. TUrbo as 1st car is fine! TUrbo or non turbo if u r gonna wrap it around a tree as a crazy driver u WILL.. DRIVE SENSIBILY!