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I'm suspicious of mine, was 3years old when I got it, only 45,000klm. Now got 86000klm, I've already changed timing belt.

Only mechanical problem has been needing a new crank angle sensor.

And heaps of brakes and tyres :)

i bought mine three years ago with 40,000 on the clock, ive got 125,000, the only things ive changed were clutches brakes 2 times, timing belt and water pump, i can hear noises coming from the diff and driveline, oh well, launching the car all those times over the years its no suprise, my car was 6years old when i bought it

I'm suspicious of mine, was 3years old when I got it, only 45,000klm

I wouldn't worry about that - that's pretty much normal for a a city bound 3 year old car here. I'd say that average KM's for a 3 year old car are around 30 - 50K KM. But, if you're unsure, go by the condition of the seats, pedals, etc...

Got mine last Saturday, 71,000km on the clock, and looks genuine as the interior is immaculate as is engine bay etc.

Only problem is the second turbo decided to call it quits after driving back to Canberra from Sydney, doh :P

But Ive only had it 4 days but love it to death already :P

Got my R33 just over a year ago with 32,000 documented kilometers, just turned 38,000. I hate to see the kilometers rack up so I'm looking at getting a nice cheap low kilometer S13 Q's to drive to work in.

My last car(A31 Cefiro) I bought with 82,000 and got rid of it with 112,000 Kms. Nothing but problems with it, tranny on it was about to die(slipping) when I traded it up for the Skyline. It's great not being nickle and dimed like I was with the Cefiro now, had zero problems with the 25t :P

Reading all these posts got me thinking. Out of curiousity - what do Australians consider to be "high mileage" or "High KM's"?

It's my experience living here, in Japan, that anything over 100,000 KM is regarded as very high. In fact, with the exception of classics and sought after cars, it's hard to find any car for sale above 100,000KM - well, not ones fetching reasonable prices anyway...

A good example was my old R33 GTS. Excellent condition. 2 Owners. 90,000KM. Got a lousy 30,000 yen when I traded it in to buy an R34. (and I had to twist the dealers arm to give me that much for it!!!

BTW - I'm British and as I recall, in the UK 100,000 miles is considered "High". :P

Originally posted by Demon Dave

BTW - I'm British and as I recall, in the UK 100,000 miles is considered "High". :P

We think the same thing in the states. I always found it amazing that the Japanese consider 100,000 KM to be high, that's only 62,000 miles! I guess there is a stigma surrounding the whole 100,000 mark.

my GTS25 has 96000 now. almost...95xxx..not sure exactly

bought at 86 in may this yr.

my daily driver albeit the occasional "whack" in the bum altho dont expect much cause its a non turbo...tho that will change in abit.

:P

going strong...had a slipping clutch...due to launches..changed it and it goes fine now. whining gearbox...god only knows why..

rusty screws here n there but totally immaculate interior...seats and pedals...only started to wear when i got the car...

gee...

;)

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