Buying A Car :)

[GTR_Jason]

Hey guys!

i'm looking at buying this car

http://carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/de...du&trecs=13

What do you guys think

[mxfly]

That donkey is claiming his car to be V Spec but it's got no Brembos. And also the non standard bayside blue colour..

I'd be cautious.

[GTR_Jason]

yeah, i thought the brakes part was a bit weird..

and the car had rear damage in japan some time ago... which i will be getting a better look at.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

V-Spec's came out in 1993 and V-Spec II's came out in 1994, both with Brembo brakes.

Thats a 1992 model.

Its says aftermarket intercooler, I just take a closer look, can't really tell from that pic.

"Garret GT2530 turbos with HKS actuators", I'd take your mechanic along just to make sure and ask the sell if they can prove...

[Crans]

Way to cheap especially with those turbos and paint job

[GTR_Jason]

Ok i will ask about the Garret GT2530 turbos with HKS actuators to see if he can prove it and where he got them from.

and i think the price is not bad... there is a few GTR's at that price

and he said he got is serviced at nissan i have asked for log history

Quote :"I get it serviced at a nissan dealership, so they've had their diagnostic computers on it and the standard engine management seems to be coping ok."

*Also, the car does need a tune for the new turbos...

so i will be getting it dynoed and tuned.

Edited January 27, 2009 by GTR_Jason

[Beelzebub89]

Be very wary of cheap GTRs they are cheap for a reason. It could easily end up being 14k + 10k for a rebuild so make sure you get everything checked by your mechanic. If it has nothing wrong with it then it would be a decent buy.

[shepo]

i agree with beelzebub89, if you buy a 14k gtr you will get a 14k gtr.

it could well be the buy of the century... but just be carefull

[mxfly]

Honestly, servicing at a Nissan dealership doesnt mean they did a good job. In fact, there was only 1 dealership who did specialise in R32's but they have pulled the plug as far i know. (Hornsby Nissan)

[GTR_Jason]

Yeah thanks for the warning guys i will be sussing out everything before i buy it (sates road)

but if you have a look on carsales there are a few gtrs around that price tag...

any other advice on what i should do i will appreciated

(ps. i have read through the buying a skyline thread so i have an idea on what i need to look out for)

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

R32 GTR's are coming down in price as the years go by.

You can get a R34 GTR for as low as $40 000 + afew grand for compliancing, Road worthy etc...

But you pay for what you get, but still if this GTR is $14K and your mechanic and state roads checks it all out and is fine then you got yourself a bargin.

Bare in mind tho, its a 18 year old race car, things will need replacing.

[GTR_Jason]

Yeah, well his quite happy to take the car to checked out at EAS performance

and i even't said if the car is going to cost over $600 would he be willing to give me a refund

(answer : Yes)