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Hey i've found a 93 gts-t I like. It drives well and all. I just had some concerns though. It has 155,000km on it. How many km is expected of this engine and transmission? Being driven how most skylines are expected to be driven. Not sure what word to use. Maybe "quick" but not mistreated and redlined every gear change lol.

Its all stock, Just a front mount, short shift and exhaust fitted.

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This is the first private car I am buying. Now the car drives well and all but i'd still like to know what im buying. Was there any companies that offer a vehicle check including compression testing and other examinations? I took a look at racv and it seems they just take a look at the externals of the car which isn't really much help.

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at a genuine 155k then there is heaps left in it if it has not been modified, boosted as well as thrashed and undermaintained.

Definately get a compression/leakdown test tho to be sure (as well as a thorough prepurchase inspection by a garage that knows skylines well). The compression test is expensive on skylines cos of the intercooler piping and coilpacks needing to be removed but its the only way to be sure. (otherwise you can get a diagnostic computer to electronically check for the variance between cylinders. A cheaper and faster but less certain way.)

Otherwise the gearbox should be throw easily n not synchr- clunk from 1-2nd, 2nd to 3rd in the usual/most abused sections of the box.

Make sure maintenence records are somewhat decent and that the water pump n timing belt have been down around 100k kms.

Check to see for excessive corrosion in the radiator/cooling system (common on skylines).

If you dare on a test drive, give her a slide through a corner and make sure the LSD is still hooking up.

otherwise the usual checks on: discs/pads. plugs n coilpacks. bushes n joints. syspension n steering are a must to avoid any nasty post-purchase surprises.

Good luck. purchasing and owning a good Skyline is an utter pleasure.

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They're cheap performance for the price..

A few things to rembember, with these cars getting older.

You may need to replace a few hoses, such as fuel (in the boot around the fuel pump and in engine bay - get a good mechanic to do it if unsure) and power steering hose. Cheap fixes..Power steering hoses go hard and start leaking. Can buy all this from Enzed. Get the proper EFI rates hoses for fuel

The engines and manual trans are strong, but if in doubt get a comp test on motor

The standard turbo units are pretty reliable but could give out with higher boost - cheap fix is a 2nd hand one (about $250) or high flow - about $1500.

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