noise Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 yo In about two month I will have 20k to spend on a car. I am almost solid on a skyline, but im not sure what would be the best deal i can get for that. Should I go for something stock and do a few mods myself? I was thinking the car might be less thrashed if i did that. Or should I get something with a stereo and some mods already? I want turbo and manual, pretty much my only requirements. Got any advice or opinions or do you know someone selling in a month or two? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 20 k will get u a good car- start looking now a modded v8 may mean its been thrashed but a modded skyline means someone has spent a lot of money on it. just get it checked if you go stock have fun spending $$$ on it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-644015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 mines for sale shortly for around that mark. Brand new paint. new rebuilt engine. I am just running in the engine and need to get a HKS camshaft fitted then it's for sale. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-644326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB20LagWagon Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Kidd Are you saying that just cause its a modded skyline its not thrashed, but a modded v8 is definately thrashed? oh please, that could be the most ignorant thing ive seen on these forums, and there have been lots of ignorant things said here. As for the question, either stock or modded condition can vary and be a bit of a lucky dip. Id probably get one with mods that are intelligently done and can be improved on. expensive stuff like coilovers and mech lsds are important or ecus, stuff like bovs and wheels can be bought later Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-644583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 i say get one thats already modded up - get it rac checked if your buyin local to be safe. And ull save money on parts u wont have to buy that are already on ther.. Stock ones might just have their original parts put back on and sold the aftermarket parts to make a bit extra. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-644687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Kidd Are you saying that just cause its a modded skyline its not thrashed, but a modded v8 is definately thrashed? oh please, that could be the most ignorant thing ive seen on these forums, and there have been lots of ignorant things said here.As for the question, either stock or modded condition can vary and be a bit of a lucky dip. Id probably get one with mods that are intelligently done and can be improved on. expensive stuff like coilovers and mech lsds are important or ecus, stuff like bovs and wheels can be bought later yes all modded v8's are thrashed read my post again :cuss: anyway good luck with yr purchase Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Kidd Are you saying that just cause its a modded skyline its not thrashed, but a modded v8 is definately thrashed? where did u read that :confused: what i meant 2 say is if u find a skyline with a lot of work already done like the ones for sale at c-red u get stuff tht will probably cost u half of what the car is worth if u try build it yourself. i wont comment on v8's again cos i dnt know much about them except tht they r good 4 burnouts/donuts Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33 Impul Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 It's always cheaper to by a modded car than to buy a stocker and do it up yourself. So I'd go a modded one, my 2c Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanda Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i say get one thats already modded up - get it rac checked if your buyin local to be safe. or you could just give $300 to the homeless woman on the corner. She likes money for jam too, and she'll probably give you better service than RAC. but both are useless at telling you what condition the car is in..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fane Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 take it to steve or ken, like zanda is saying, what do RAC know about imports? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raasclaat Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 thats how i read it too....you said v8=trashed but skylines not. almost as dumb as your comment in another forum on this site that if you respray your car to a different colour people will think it has been in an accident when u sell it. Kidd Are you saying that just cause its a modded skyline its not thrashed' date=' but a modded v8 is definately thrashed? where did u read that :confused: what i meant 2 say is if u find a skyline with a lot of work already done like the ones for sale at c-red u get stuff tht will probably cost u half of what the car is worth if u try build it yourself. i wont comment on v8's again cos i dnt know much about them except tht they r good 4 burnouts/donuts[/quote'] Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fane Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 buy raasclaat's car... its hawt! plus you can get it for less than 20k and it will also slap around a stocker work is already done Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raasclaat Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 20 k will get u a good car- start looking nowa modded v8 may mean its been thrashed but a modded skyline means someone has spent a lot of money on it. just get it checked if you go stock have fun spending $$$ on it nah thats how i read it too $20k V8 = trashed ??? $20k import = good?? Seen just as many of both that have been thrashed. Thats almost as stupid as your comment in another thread on this forum that if you respray your car to a different colour people are going to think it has been in an accident. :thumbdwn: Get Hyperdrive to check it out - these fellas have a lot of experience behind them. hyperdrivems.com.au Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanda Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 haha. raasclaat really didnt like that post... he's flamed it twice! with the same insult! go son! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 the purchase of a modified car can sometimes save you a few dollars, then again it can cost you alot more in the long run as well. The majority of modified cars often have 'owner chosen' modifications which for the most part are poorly selected and the result is a vehicle which performs poorly for the money spent.In this case you need to go back and fix the previous flaws. For those vehicles that are well sorted you need to consider that with the extra power comes some extra breakage and wear. There is a point at which a very highly modifed car will become a most expensive little pet if you intend to actually drive it. The last point to consider is this. You will always be happy with the new found power....but You will never be satisfied. This means you keep spending money like it's the become the new law of gravity. Talk of 'saving money' therefore on performance cars is actually very silly (although not pointless). The left over money just finds it's way into another part of the car Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-645904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raasclaat Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 haha..kept getting "cannot find page" results when pressing POST.. so i gave up after that.. maybe i should insult the post one more time for a hat-trick haha. raasclaat really didnt like that post... he's flamed it twice! with the same insult! go son! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-646022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
summoner Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 best deal would be to buy my 88 cefiro which is in the forsale section *nods* $16k and its yours Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-646095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 :shake: hey raasclat u r a bloodklat anyway rev210s advise seems like the most practical here Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-646418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 the colour thing is an argument that nobody can win, guess its preference of whos buying Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/32056-best-deal/#findComment-646443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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