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Hi guys,

I'm starting to look for a new car and have decided I want an non-turbo R34 GT, ( I'm a P-plater)

I just wanted to ask a few questions;

Whats the average price range for a fairly 'stock' one of these? I'm not looking for a car with heavy mod's as I said i'm on P-plates, so just a legal car for that?

Can they fit a baby seat? and if so is it a comfortable fit for a toddler in a forward facing seat?

I've heard that sometimes its better to import skylines directely from Japan, what are peoples thoughts on this, and also whats the average price range for an import?

Sorry for the stupid questions, I'm new to this and just want to sus it out before I spend the money lol.

Thanks in advance (:

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Welcome to SAU :)

- Can they fit a baby seat?

I'm pretty sure they can all fit a baby seat, also they have baby restraint added during compliance (when it landed in Aus from Jap)

- and if so is it a comfortable fit for a toddler in a forward facing seat?

I wouldn't see why it would be any difference to any other cars? lol. But might be a hassle getting the baby in and out (2 door)

- I've heard that sometimes its better to import skylines directely from Japan, what are peoples thoughts on this.

Yes and no.

Yes - it might be in better condition and has less K's (could be wound back)

No - it's not worth importing a R34 GT/GTT from Japan, because there are so many here in Aus, so many to choose from, it's not worth spending extra money just to import one for the sake of importing one. I'm pretty sure there are a few good ones out there. Or better yet, pay a little more and go to an importer that's already have imported it, that way you get to see it in person before buying.

- also whats the average price range for an import?

Not sure the price on the car but shipping from Japan, compliance, importer service fees etc could be about 7-10k. Although the car itself could be 5k+ (not too sure).

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http://www.uniquecars.carpoint.com.au/portal/alias__uniquecarsau/tabID__203009/ArticleID__8634/DesktopDefault.aspx

read that , they all have baby seat bolts as per compliance requirements . baby seats fit , but it's not a falcodore so don't expect too much room back there . My suggestion is to go search through a couple car yards in your area that would have one , suss it out to see if it's what you want :)

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I picked up my 25GT Coupe for about 12K,

There are 3 Child seat restraints in the back, which I think is a bit excessive for a coupe....but they were added when going through Compliance (They also destroyed one of the speakers when installing them :().

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Good advice with the above post in my opinion. I just wanted to pop in and say welcome to the forum- It will be great seeing other skylines with the baby seat in the back!

Cheers :D

If I was to have a baby, I'd keep my R34!

I picked up my 25GT Coupe for about 12K,

There are 3 Child seat restraints in the back, which I think is a bit excessive for a coupe....but they were added when going through Compliance (They also destroyed one of the speakers when installing them :().

R34's aren't that expensive anymore. Depending on what you want, 2 or 4 door, manual or auto.

An auto sedan is like 8-10k, where as a manual coupe is anywhere between 12-15k

Not sure where you are, but if you are in Melb, I can definitely suggest places for you to check out / drive some R34's.

But for a Skyline... It has to be a coupe :P

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Thanks guys,

I'm looking for a coupe definetely, as you said Charles89, if its a Skyline it has to be a coupe :D

From what i've seen around 14k is a decent deal for what i'm after (either semi auto or manual), and buying local seems a lot easier I'd just been told its cheaper/better to import, but it does seem like a lot of hassle.

Thats perfect that they can fit a baby seat, and the whole getting them in and out of 2 doors wouldn't bother me, i'm still young and fit/ish :happy:

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Well.. Because R34's have been depreciating a lot in the last year or so, I don't think it will be much cheaper (if cheaper at all) to import one.

And to import, you are putting all your money and trust into an importer, as they will be the only people that will have access to the car in Japan and only they can check it out for you, you can't do that yourself.

Tiptronic coupes can be as cheap as 10k, while manual coupes will be a couple of thousand more. But at the end of the day, make sure you get the car checked out by a well skyline-educated mechanic before you buy it... Or else you could end up with a lemon.

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