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Dear All,

I owned a 2008 Honda Civic VTi-L and was a Honda fan, VTEC was my world.

But now im converting to an area I never thought I would enter: Skylines.

Anyway before I can claim the title of being a skyline owner I need to get one first, and here is an infiniti skyline i was thinkin of getting, could anyone let me know if im getting a good deal?

Also, I read a lot about the CVT 8 speed problem and the expensive fluid, anyone know in Sydney where i can buy this fluid? I dont mind paying 1.5k (I do mind, but i don't if it means preserving the life of a gear box that would cost me 20k to repair)...

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...=1&__N=1216

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It doesn't cost that much to repair, but it does cost more than your average gearbox. Previously, all our customers who had issues with their cvt8 we would just buy 2nd hand units from Japan and replace them.

We now use a mob from waterloo/alexandria to rebuild them. I can't exactly remember the costs involved as I don't deal with accounts, but I do know it does cost thousands, and most of that cost is dismantling and assembling the damn thing. I saw the g/b all apart once and I was gobsmacked on how complicated they really are.

But apart from the cvt8, they are a pleasure to drive. Incredibly torquey, great build quality and you have enough space to fit a family.

Thanks for the advice all...so in Sydney you can get people who specialise with these V35 skylines or infiniti's or whateva? Do they sell the trans fluid?

Cause if i change the fluid and drive the car in a good manner not flogging it then i dont see a reason for changin the gear box till the thing is as old as anything right?

What new skylines are there arent they like 35-40k?

You don't really have much option if your budget is 20k as the V36 Skyline sedans are double that price.

ok then, all im asking is that if i can buy the cvt fluid in sydney or if anyone knows where i can source it cause i plan to change it once that car reaches 85k's

Im up in brisvegas mate.

I spoke to West Point Nissan, Indooroopilly QLD. They can source the fluid from Melbourne @ $772/ 4litres. Not too bad.

I just saw my mechanic this morning about the fluid as he wanted to check that it was burnt or off before I actually comitted $1500.

Checked it out, good as new. Some people may have actually replaced the fluid properly, you never know.

if you're absolutely certain about a car, get your mechanic to check it out, before you purchase.

Of course youd pay for the check and if it;s a drive then fuel costs if the vendor is happy with it, but big thing is just general check to make sure that every thing is going strong.

In sydney, I beleive that UAS @ Silverwater are pretty decent, and theres a place in west ryde, cant remember off the top of my head.

Have a gaze around the V series section, few boys from Sydney there.

A lot of questions have also been answered, so take a look and theyd be able to advise of people who can deal with the car.

Hope my rant was helpful :)

Cheers,

Tony

I actually want to get a 6MT V36 370GT w/ the VQ37VHR and twin turbo it.

I also have a rough idea as to what costs will be, although saving that sort of cash will take some time :)

But, youd be looking at about 450-500HP. With a good driver behind the wheel, 10s are highly possible :):P :P

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