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Hi

I have never had a performance car before... I want to buy an old Skyline and learn how to drive fast before I buy something better!

There are many Skyline variations and I know some are much better than others. I want to spend about $12,000. Can someone advise me which model to get... um my GF only has a license for an automatic but then again she doesnt have to drive it...

Also I live in Brissy... where can i go to drive it? I mean are there any racetracks you can go to for the day, how much does that cost or are there any free places or big roads with no cops!! Will i look like a tit turning up in an old $12000 banger.. when everyone got the latest and modified skylines!

How can i get into this??? Im still trying to understand all the specs etc

Thanks

Please not too many flames for the newbie we all gotta start somewhere!!

P.S I am 31. No car crashes or insurance claims yet currently insured with AAMI with my old Camry lol... how much am i looking at for third party insurance? Ive had a car in Australia for the last year.

Also are Skylines expensive for maintainance?

Thanks

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i suggest you do some research.. 12k would get you a r33.. if you just wanna go fast.. then you'll end up losing something quite quick..

start with a stock car and go from there.. you won't (shouldn't) lose control of a stock r33 gtst.. check out the events in the queensland section for places to go, meet ups etc.. for insurance, find the car you're interested in and call and enquire about third party..

in terms of maintenance i'd say it all depends on how you drive it.. so far i've only had service costs (2yrs in r34, but i drive prob once or twice/month

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