P-Plater Buying A Skyline

[W1ldcard]

I'm in the process of buying a Skyline, Just shopping around a bit, And I was wondering about the regulations when it comes to modifications. I'm on my Green P's, And I've got 2 different car's that I'm looking at. One has no mods, The other is this one: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/nissan-skyline-1995-11940016?vertical=Car&cr=1&eapi=2&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294963846%204294963593%20904%201622%204294678014&distance=25&silo=Stock&Range=Price:Min,Max~1|Mileage:Min,100000&sort=~Price

Am I going to be able to drive it legally?

[mikeyR33-T]

I'm in the process of buying a Skyline, Just shopping around a bit, And I was wondering about the regulations when it comes to modifications. I'm on my Green P's, And I've got 2 different car's that I'm looking at. One has no mods, The other is this one: http://www.carsales....000&sort=~Price

Am I going to be able to drive it legally?

depends on the laws in WA, but most states are now strict on P platers driving high powered cars, i.e ANY THING TURBO, V8, especially imports - massive NO on that one. most ppl wait till they are on Full license before buying GTST or just buy a GTS for the time being.?

- people try to use the EXEMPTION rule, but you wont get one for a skyline, as it has no purpose in the work force unlike some V8 utes.

GOODLUCK

oh plus these things below are defectable in most states:

-Turbo timer

-Apexi Electronic Boost Controller

- pivot oil temperature, boost gauges

-APEXi Power FC with controller

Edited February 11, 2012 by mikeyR33-T

[W1ldcard]

Yeah, I thought as much. Just figured I'd make sure before wasting any money or time. Thanks.

[Alkatraz]

Pretty sure there are still no restrictions in WA. I see p platers in SS utes every day, saw a p plate 911 the other day.

Someone correct me if i am wrong

[10 4]

Yeh you'll be fine but thats one expensive S1.5 R33 gtst...

[adamskill]

you can get r33's for much cheaper than that.

[W1ldcard]

Where are the best places to look for them? I've only checked carsales.

Speaking of, I seen this one. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/nissan-skyline-1993-11949219?vertical=Car&cr=4&eapi=2&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%20904%20245%201622%204294963846%204294963593&distance=25&silo=Stock&Range=Price:Min,15000~1&sort=~Price

Is that one good for value?

Edited February 12, 2012 by W1ldcard

[Teiresias]

Sorry, what state are you in?

[DC33VN]

Where are the best places to look for them? I've only checked carsales.

Speaking of, I seen this one. http://www.carsales....0~1&sort=~Price

Is that one good for value?

neons = gay

[10 4]

This is more realistic for a R33.

http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Skyline-R33-Series-II-W0QQAdIdZ333203623

Being me, I'd up the budget a tad and get a GTR though

http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Nissan-Skyline-R32-GT-R-W0QQAdIdZ352784923

To the haters: I learnt manual on a R33 GTR and I'm still around

[W1ldcard]

It's not about the Neons, I thought those were illegal anyway.

That GTR was actually one of the ones I was looking at. My biggest problem was making sure that I could drive it as a P-plater. Don't like the idea of being unable to drive it.

What's the difference between the 2?

ALSO I'm in Perth. I think I got everything this time >_>

Edited February 12, 2012 by W1ldcard

[Tai1or Made]

It's not about the Neons, I thought those were illegal anyway.

That GTR was actually one of the ones I was looking at. My biggest problem was making sure that I could drive it as a P-plater. Don't like the idea of being unable to drive it.

What's the difference between the 2?

ALSO I'm in Perth. I think I got everything this time >_>

Difference between a GTST and GTR???

[W1ldcard]

Yeah, Between those. If there isn't much difference, Then the extra couple of thousand would only be worth it since I've wanted the R32 since forever. Hence the question.

[Tai1or Made]

Click

[blind_elk]

Pretty sure there are still no restrictions in WA. I see p platers in SS utes every day, saw a p plate 911 the other day.

Someone correct me if i am wrong

Even with restrictions, such as in VIC, you still see P-platers driving restricted vehicles. All the P-platers on SAU driving R33 GTSts, for instance. And you see them driving SS Commodes, XR6T Falcoons, etc. So don't assume that P-platers driving high performance / power vehicles means no restrictions.

[W1ldcard]

*Sigh* I googled Skylines and ended up on a forum(This one) which is apparently specifically FOR Skylines. I then asked the difference between 2 types on said forum, and your solution is to google it again? Where do you think I'm going to end up?

I don't need specifics, Just a general overview of the differences. Any proper answers would be appreciated.

[Alkatraz]

Even with restrictions, such as in VIC, you still see P-platers driving restricted vehicles. All the P-platers on SAU driving R33 GTSts, for instance. And you see them driving SS Commodes, XR6T Falcoons, etc. So don't assume that P-platers driving high performance / power vehicles means no restrictions.

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20424.asp

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20626.asp#20650

If there are any car/power restrictions they would be written there. I cant find anything that says there are restrictions in WA, I think that there DEFINITELY should be but dont think that it is currently the case.

[W1ldcard]

Yeah, That's what I thought. I tried looking around for it, But I think the best I can do is go to the licensing center and ask them.

[10 4]

No laws on P plate restrictions in WA [yet].

[W1ldcard]

Cheers mate