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Hi all,

Just joined, so do forgive me if posting a 'hello' post is not allowed or if I'm doing this in the wrong section.

Anyway I joined as I'm a Sydney-sider looking to buy an R32 GT-R and (in addition to everything I've already read here) any advice is more than welcome.

I've also seen several cars for sale here but the threads have since gone cold, so I'm hoping to be around for the next one that pops up and grabs my attention.

Mechatronic engineer - F1 aficionado - former F3 mechanic - motorsport purist.

Cheers,

James.

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Thanks gents,

Either is fine really but if modified (be it slightly or worked) it has to be clean with appropriate documentation.

Will primarily be a track car for a few outings per year but that doesn't mean I want to be doing any form of major rework (unless the price is right).

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does it have to be a 32?

and a gtr?

mark is selling his 33, very cheap for what it is.

have seen it in the flesh, car is meticulous.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/418712-r33-gtst-2530-500hp/

Doesn't need to be a 32, but I don't want a 33 (nothing personal, just don't like the look of them), and a 34 is most likely out of my budget so I'm left with 32. I do have a sweet spot for their look though, I must say.

GT-R is preferred, yes.

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Doesn't need to be a 32, but I don't want a 33 (nothing personal, just don't like the look of them), and a 34 is most likely out of my budget so I'm left with 32. I do have a sweet spot for their look though, I must say.

GT-R is preferred, yes.

Sweet spot for the 32, that is.

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Been playing with the idea of stepping into a 32gtr over the 34gtt.

Still early days and might not end up doing it.

Cheaper to modify by a long shot! Just get Benji to help you pick one :ph34r:

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He'll be my #1 info source.

Good information isn't far away.

Yep I'll soon let you know the originality of the panel gaps, whether all the seams are in tact, which panels have copped a fresh lick of paint, and a quick look under the car will show whether the car has had structural damage etc.

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Yep I'll soon let you know the originality of the panel gaps, whether all the seams are in tact, which panels have copped a fresh lick of paint, and a quick look under the car will show whether the car has had structural damage etc.

Its the only gap you will be seeing Benji :P

Now make yourself useful and go help James find a nice GTR!

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Yep I'll soon let you know the originality of the panel gaps, whether all the seams are in tact, which panels have copped a fresh lick of paint, and a quick look under the car will show whether the car has had structural damage etc.

mines all original, with champaign paint, yellow engine bay, and 26/30....
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sweet jebus i can't recommend mark's 33 enough

and what's wrong with having a boat? YARR WE CAN SAIL THE SEAS AND PLUNDER BOOTY

That would require an offshore powerboat license! That is one quick boat!

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