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Hey bros, this is my very first thread/post here.

Just a little background info, I looked into a Holden VZ Sv6, but my bro has a VE Sv6 and he says it's a boring car coz he can't "fix" it up, so I'm steering away from it. I then looked into a BMW 330Ci, but it seems a bit to elegant for a guy like me... LOL.

So, since I'm in Victoria and can't have a turbo powered car, I have started looking into the Skyline 25GT.

The exterior: perfect!

The interior: needs a bit of work.

Engine bay/speed: also needs a bit of work.

So, what are peoples thoughts on the 25GT?

If I were to get one, I'd slap on a body kit somewhat similar to the Skyline in 2 Fast 2 Furious, change the head unit, install sound system, get neon footwells as well as boot neons, bucket seats, etc.

Any advice/info would be appreciated!

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Go nuts, sounds like a good car for a P plater. Just don't spend anything on "performance" modifications and don't over-capitalise on the car with mods in general, because in 3 years you will no doubt want a turbo model or faster car and you'll have wasted a lot of money on the N/A car that you'll never get back. Also, there's a rule of thumb that goes something like...the nicer the car, the worse off you'll be when you have your first P plater love tap / run in with shit happens. So don't waste too much money, the sooner you start putting away money for your next car the better.

And get some comprehensive insurance :)

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Personally won't bother with N/A Skyline, there's plenty of options out there.

But if you do rally want one, by all means go for it and as Birds said, don't waste money on 'performance' mods, pointless on N/A Skyline.

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I was thinking basic performance mods like cold air intake, etc.

I heard the 25GT isn't the fastest car at all, but it doesn't bother me much, the looks compensate for that haha.

Can turbo's be slapped on to the 25GT's? Or is the engine not capable of withstanding the pressure?

And would there be any other cars you'd reccomend?

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As the other guys said above.

not point wasting on a N/A Skyline.

You will get unnecessary attention especially on your P's.

Have you looked into Honda's range of P plate Legal Cars?

Honda DC2R would be a sweet P Plate Legal Car.

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I was thinking basic performance mods like cold air intake, etc.

I heard the 25GT isn't the fastest car at all, but it doesn't bother me much, the looks compensate for that haha.

Can turbo's be slapped on to the 25GT's? Or is the engine not capable of withstanding the pressure?

And would there be any other cars you'd reccomend?

Yes, it's possible but then you'd have to upgrade brakes and such, money can better spent on buying GT-T in first place as they're similar priced these days.

What about a non turbo Supra?

My mate's getting one and they're pretty quick cars even when non turbo.

Haven't driven one personally (never 'had to' drive N/A on my P's), best for you is to drive both and gauge how you feel about them.

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You will get unnecessary attention especially on your P's.

Have you looked into Honda's range of P plate Legal Cars?

Honda DC2R would be a sweet P Plate Legal Car.

What do you mean by "unnecessary attention"? As in, cops pulling me over? If that's what you mean, I'll deal with it coz my bro gets pulled over all the time in his Holden haha.

Had a look at the Honda DC2R just then, not my type of car man, sorry.

I HATE THESE P PLATE LAWS.

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Money isn't the problem, I have the opportunity to get a 330Ci worth 30k roughly.

Don't think I'm a spoilt kid though, I've worked for my parents every holidays since year 9 holidays and most weekends I work for them too on job sites doing some labouring.

What about S15 Silvia's?

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Get a GTV. for some reason mine feels alot punchier than normal 25gts

Have driven a supra and straight line speed is the same as my GTV, but I left it for dead in the hills today.

As for mods, go for bolt ons that can be removed when you wantto sell and put on your next car etc.

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S15, might be not a bad option, they're lighter to begin with.

Like I said before, test drive and see which you like better, cos you're the one going to drive it all the time not us.

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I was thinking basic performance mods like cold air intake, etc.

I heard the 25GT isn't the fastest car at all, but it doesn't bother me much, the looks compensate for that haha.

Can turbo's be slapped on to the 25GT's? Or is the engine not capable of withstanding the pressure?

And would there be any other cars you'd reccomend?

You can. But you can only run a certain amount of psi (very low). as the compression is different to turbo models

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@ Birds - P plates are now 4 years, not 3 anymore :P

@ maza - I drove a S15 the other day, although it's turbo, it feels so much more nimble and quicker off the line than my R34, although I know my R34 has more power. But I actually wouldn't mind having a S15 for a daily, it's small, light, and fun around corners lol

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Personally, I would recommend to just buy a turbo car. I haven't had any problems for the last 3 years on P's *touch wood*. BUT...I don't want to promote law breaking so maybe consider an S2000 and slap on a nice exhaust, v-tec controller and some deep dish 20's. This can be acheived within a 30K budget.

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