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My names Luke, Im 21 and I live in Cairns Queensland and Im looking at buying my first skyline.

Ive owned Honda's, an Alfa Romeo and currently have a XR8 ute, which is good at towing the boat, cruising and hooning (if your into burnt rubber smell, which isnt my thing) but it doesnt have the fun factor.

My father has a rather quick 300zx that ive spent many hours working on (and swearing at). Its a hoot to drive, hence im looking at turbo nissans. Ive always liked skylines and beleive they are easier to live with then 300's, GTO etc.

The skyline would be my second car/toy, hence Im on a budget. I want something that is capable of being a daily, weekend cruiser, and fun car. Big ask I know. Would prefere to buy something that is already quick...ish. But willing to work with a stock car if need be.

IMO I should be looking at 95 onwards R33 GTST's? Theres 3 or 4 in FNQ that have caught my interest. Im fussy with cars and bikes but can 'tidy up' most things.

What should I be paying for an average R33 with the basic bolt ons? Obviously every car has to be judged on its own merits, and there are alot of POS cars out there, but roughly what is a reasonable one worth?

More importantly is there anything in particluar with this model I should be checking?

Thanks and I look forward to being part of the community.

Luke

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That's a pretty hard one to answer but there is a buyers guide on here that will give you a big advantage when shopping for one.... Your best bet may be to fly to Brizzy and drive one home as there isn't many up there (was talking to a guy recently from Cairns and he said the scene is still pretty quiet for imports)....

Do your research on what to look for and u should enjoy the purchase )

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Thanks mate, appreciate it.

There is barely a car scene up here, let alone an import scene. There are a few of us around that enjoy cars but there is no events or anything. We have a social scene with the roadbikes though.

Ill go and find the buyers guide.

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They didn't do tuning or anything back then as I was the only mechanic lol so can't help u there mate!

A skyline is still just a car, hope the guide was helpful? Make sure they have a RWC etc

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Was definetly helpful and yep wouldnt buy one without a RWC, although I have before.

Have a mechanic that is more than willing to put cars on a hoist for me so thats a big help.

Ive seen so many piles of junk 300zx's when we were looking for Dads 300 (3 year search), I guess im expecting the skylines to be similar. Will see how I go.

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Hey guy.

I skimmed your thread and noticed a distinct lack of pictures.

Please post some.

Thanks.

Of what the xr8.... Quad cam cast iron nastiness, alloy ftw bro ;)

I'm just messing I love my fords

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Haha 3 boats including the Ute :P was hoping the skylines would handle well? Looking at a series 2 gtst tomorrow. Owner says it has a t3 turbo, aren't they t3 standard? Wolf ecu etc tuned locally. But it doesn't spool up until 3500 to 4000rpm which is silly for a street car imo. Also doesn't idle/run properly with the AC on so no doubt needs another tune as that would annoy me. There's also a stocko one for the same money which may be a better buy. Will see

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Sure he didnt say GT30? 3500-4000rpm sounds like a bigger turbo like mine and yes that sort of lag is normal! BUT post images, reciepts and any info like dyno graphs etc here so we can let you know...

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Thanks mate, definitely said t3. Even says so in the gumtree aSF. The owner admitted he doesn't kno a whole lot about engines, he's only had the car 2 months. All work was done before he purchased it. At what revs should a t3 be starting to make boost? I'm expecting it to hit pretty hard when it does eventually go.

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