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James - I don't mind Rohan's LM, but the fact is that even though it's a limited edition and only 98 were produced, they won't appreciate at all.

Basically, what I'm saying is that it doesn't matter if it's an LM edition or a V-Spec, it's all about the condition. If I were to find a R33 GTR with low low km's and in dead stock IMMACULATE condition I'd pay up to $31-$32K knowing that I am buying a car that won't screw me over.

From what I know about this midnight purple GTR, it's clean, straight and (no offence to anyone young on here) hasn't had any young owners. The current owner is 55 years old. I'm sure you can see my point.

But, I will continue to look around for an R33 GTR (pref a V-Spec) that suits what I want.

No guarantees on a clean stock car not screwing you over... James' old R33 GTR is currently having HUGE problems, very expensive repairs needed.

I'm not sure if you are aware, but the reliability of a car comes down to how you drive it. I bet the youg kid that brought your R33 GTR James, thrashed the living shit out of it hence it has problems now.

If you find a performance car that has had little to no modifications and has had regular servicing, and has experienced a reasonable life + owner then you should be right.

Yes there is the chance that it could be a lemon, but I'd rather take my chances buying from an older owner.

According to the mechanic rebuilding it (very renowned mechanic, definitely knows his stuff), the damage is in no way down to the way it was driven. Was simply a mechanical failure.

Oil pump failed i believe, IIRC

^^Totally agree. Remember that when things go wrong on a GTR (32,33 or 34) they are go in multiples of $1000. If you have the money to maintain and repair it then go for it. If you need it checked over go to XSpeed as they are the experts with these things. No one else in Perth comes close.

Yes i understand that mechanical components on these vehicles do fail, however from a sensibility point of view, things like oil pumps and water pumps should be replaced by the new owners as soon as they acquire the vehicle.

I don't care if the seller tells me they have replaced the timing belt and water pump 5000kms ago, for my own piece of mind, I'd do it again as I am aware it is expensive to fix these cars.

By that reasoning, you should also replace all gaskets, hoses, seals, brake master cylinder, brake booster, gearbox synchros, etc... all of these things are known to go and can cause very expensive problems.

My point is you can't say a stock standard car will be more reliable than a modified car

Yes i understand that mechanical components on these vehicles do fail, however from a sensibility point of view, things like oil pumps and water pumps should be replaced by the new owners as soon as they acquire the vehicle.

I don't care if the seller tells me they have replaced the timing belt and water pump 5000kms ago, for my own piece of mind, I'd do it again as I am aware it is expensive to fix these cars.

Replace oil pump when you buy a car?? lolwut.

It's generally an engine out job unless you have appropriate tools and very small hands, but either way, it's way more labour intensive than a timing belt/water pump.

Yes i understand that mechanical components on these vehicles do fail, however from a sensibility point of view, things like oil pumps and water pumps should be replaced by the new owners as soon as they acquire the vehicle.

I don't care if the seller tells me they have replaced the timing belt and water pump 5000kms ago, for my own piece of mind, I'd do it again as I am aware it is expensive to fix these cars.

As already observed by others, you need to take the engine out on a GTR to replace the oil pump. Nice little expensive job, that one. In general, if the seller has the receipts for the work done and it is done by a reputable garage, then I would be happy to accept that - rather than spend several thousand dollars re-doing it all!

If you need it checked over go to XSpeed as they are the experts with these things. No one else in Perth comes close.

Jonn, by all means recommend a workshop with whom you have enjoyed good outcomes, but don't have a general swipe at all others. All workshops have their pros and cons. The more popular they are, the more diverse the opinions. I can assure you that Xspeed enjoy both, same as anywhere else.

Cheers. :happy:

The seller of the R34 GTR did not mkae up the story about the interstate buyer - so that GTR is now sold. Too bad I say.

I think a 33GTR would be a better option for me anyway.

Jonn - the reason I will use my mechanice is because my brothers have known him for 10+years and I've know him for 3+years, I trust him, and from the presentation of his workshop and the way he treats his customer's & their cars, I know he won't screw me around when we inspect it or service it.

Canute - the reason I say I would want to replace the oil pump is for peace of mind. I have known a few new owner's of R33 GTR's who have had the oil pumps fail shortly after purchasing. Maybe I'm just getting paranoid, maybe not. Either way, I don't want any major problems with whichever GTR i buy.

The seller of the R34 GTR did not mkae up the story about the interstate buyer - so that GTR is now sold. Too bad I say.

I think a 33GTR would be a better option for me anyway.

Jonn - the reason I will use my mechanice is because my brothers have known him for 10+years and I've know him for 3+years, I trust him, and from the presentation of his workshop and the way he treats his customer's & their cars, I know he won't screw me around when we inspect it or service it.

Canute - the reason I say I would want to replace the oil pump is for peace of mind. I have known a few new owner's of R33 GTR's who have had the oil pumps fail shortly after purchasing. Maybe I'm just getting paranoid, maybe not. Either way, I don't want any major problems with whichever GTR i buy.

TBH dude, I would put the money you would spend on a new oil pump towards the rebuild fund and just cross the busted oil pump bridge when you get to it. Replacing an oil pump isn't cheap if you have to get someone else to do it, better off to save for the (inevitable) rebuild.

Have you looked at the BSB one at 45k? (or is it out of your price range?)

Not a VspecII but still possibly a Vspec?

I remember reading something about the rear diffuser being stolen or something...

Maybe be dodge, but its BSB :D

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TBH dude, I would put the money you would spend on a new oil pump towards the rebuild fund and just cross the busted oil pump bridge when you get to it. Replacing an oil pump isn't cheap if you have to get someone else to do it, better off to save for the (inevitable) rebuild.

Bubba why must you assume that my foot will be welded to the firewall at all times :D

Yeah I know it may not be a cheap exercise, but yes you do have a very valid point.

How reliable are the R33 RB26's? I mean say it has a few resonable mods and is either running stock boost or slightly more than factory? And assuming you give it some curry every now and then....

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