$17k cash - what will it get me in an r33?

[spdrcr]

Hello.

My brother has saved up $19k cash and wants to buy a Skyline in the very near future.

I've told him that he should get something with at least driver's airbag and ABS.

He doesn't really care much about mods.

He would prefer white or silver but will consider other colours.

Must be manual.

Prefer lowest k's possible.

Will $19k get him into a series II?

He is in Brisbane and I'm in Sydney so either Brisbane or Sydney sellers can reply (if they are willing to sell their car for the price mentioned).

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[A.D.I.D.A.S]

have a look at carpoint.ninemsn.com and follow the prompts. its a great site just for checking that sort of thing out.

[redline2003]

hmm 17k prob wont get u a series 2, 19-20K will though, it will get u an r33 thats for sure, also i find carpoint to hav inflated prices and alot of car yards advertising, dont buy from car yard as they run to make a profit, and thats it

[Merli]

Jeff?

It's Andrew with NOS-25T (which I've sold now)...

Your brother would do very well for himself to get into a Series 2 for $17k... Last time I checked, stock standard, decent condition Series 2s were still going for around $22-24k, and if your brother is anything like you are, he wouldn't be happy with an accident damaged, crappy example.

Actually, I believe cars sell for quite a deal cheaper up in QLD, so it's probably best to look up there.

[Spook's_Skyline]

i wouldnt bother with airbags or abs myself

[Blade]

I picked up my 1995 skyline with mods last month for 17k... exc condition

Just keep a look out and wait for the right bargain like i did

[Merli]

Blade, a 1995 skyline is a Series 1.

There's about a $4-5,000 premium to move upto a Series 2.

[Ouch]

so what are the big diffs between series 1 n series 2??

[paulr33]

updated interior. driver and passenger airbag standard. updated bodykit. updated front spoiler. abs standard (as far as i know). turbo compressor wheel is ceramic, series I is metal? (unsure). seats have different trim. dash has updated look.

[paulr33]

search and theres an entire post dedicate to series I vs series II r33

[Blade]

Blade, a 1995 skyline is a Series 1.

There's about a $4-5,000 premium to move upto a Series 2.

Funny...i was told late 1995 = series 1.5

Ive got airbag and abs

[Kaido_RR]

spdrcr, i Got myself a 93 Gts-t for 17k

87,000km

Aftermarket Trubo

Hks Full Super Dragger exhuast

Hks Super SSQ BOV

Trust Dump Pipe

Air Filter (trust) + cold air box

Nismo Front Bar

400R Side

Gtr Pods

S2 Wing

Amp/Sub/Deck/Speakers

Aftermarket streeting wheel/shift stick/racing pedals

umm i think thats all it had , i got a killa deal as the dude was a member of SAU and was in a hurry 2 sell and really nice

[spdrcr]

Hi Andrew + others.

thanks for the replies.

We've decided it's definitely got to be a series II so I'm going to lend him the extra to get his budget up to around the $19k mark (hopefully this will be enough).

Anyone in Syd / Bris who is desperate to sell, please contact me on 0414 843 674.

[predator]

You're going to be looking for a while..

Why pick up the lowest possible priced s2 you can find (cheapest for a reason!), when you can get a good s1 for that price? I think its silly buying and the differences are hardly worth it, but its your money.

[Brody]

How bout a nice r32

[akeenan]

Why pick up the lowest possible priced s2 you can find (cheapest for a reason!), when you can get a good s1 for that price? I think its silly buying and the differences are hardly worth it, but its your money.

I agree with pred

I actually know a good s1 for sale at the moment a rather rare one too check my sig!

Id drive it up to sydney for you as well for the price mentioned on my website .

[benm]

Funny...i was told late 1995 = series 1.5

 

  Ive got airbag and abs

Ditto.

  I think its silly buying and the differences are hardly worth it, but its your money.

I agree, the differences (pfft what differences) are so minor that the extra $4-5k could be put into a bodykit + wheels or a decent amount of engine mods.

[Elithrar]

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au has a couple of R32 GT-R's for $16000; if your brother is interested in one, act really quickly.

[supahiro27]

Yeah, it really depends on milage you'll be happy with.

I have a pristine 93 M spec with 36,000 genuine klms (I have Japanese service history) and other proof to verify this.

really nice 17 inch wheels, trust boost controller, pod, pillar gauges, timer, alarm etc...

Considering other 93's with nearly 100,000 k's are going for near $20 with less parts, I am confident that mine is worth $22??? or there abouts.

Like I said in another post, you get what you pay for!!!

I 120% agree with Predator - pay peanuts and you get monkeys...

Learn this lesson with clothes and food, not cars - can be very expensive... and dangerous!!!

[Merli]

Funny...i was told late 1995 = series 1.5

Ive got airbag and abs

Well............ I suppose that's ONE way of labelling it. Nissan however didn't call it a Series 1.5...

Airbags were introduced around December 1994 (although I've seen several earlier 1994s with airbags).

If I remember correctly, ABS was an option throughout the entire R33 range (1993 onwards), with it turning to standard equipment in Series 2, although I've seen one Series 2 R33 without ABS!!

The usual and accepted differentiating years are:

1993-Dec 1995: Series 1

Jan 1996 - End: Series 2 (Facelift model with passenger airbag and all the updates mentioned in PaulR33's post)