Looking For An R34 Gt-T Skyline

[viper2002]

Hi guys,

I'm currently in the market for an R34 GT-T Skyline in Victoria. I'm new to Skylines so not sure what I should be looking out for, any tips?

My budget is around 10k and would prefer a clean example and automatic (I would like to get a manual but I have barely any experience in them, and living inner-city manual can get annoying).

Here are some ones I've come across that look nice:

(although I need to verify tomorrow if this is a GT or GT-T)

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ascot-vale/cars-vans-utes/2000-nissan-skyline-coupe-rare-blue-colour/1026705736#

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Skyline-2000/SSE-AD-2334279/?Cr=6&sdmvc=1

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Nissan-Skyline-1998/AGC-AD-13883679/?Cr=3&sdmvc=1

What are your thoughts?

Thanks

[r34abz]

black one looks decent. I've driven the third car before, it's been sitting there for almost a year now..

[viper2002]

Ok thanks, I might head down to the dealer today and have a look at the black one. Did you mean the silver one has been sitting there for a while?

[Steve37]

auto + turbo is a nono

[viper2002]

Why is that? I don't really plan on modding the engine if that's an issue

[r34abz]

Ok thanks, I might head down to the dealer today and have a look at the black one. Did you mean the silver one has been sitting there for a while?

Yeah the silver one has been sitting there for a while, I test drove it back when I got my first skyline at the end of last year.

Also, my 34 is a daily and I drive it in the city 2-3 times a week in peak traffic and have a HDC button clutch...driving manual in the city shouldn't phase you mate!

auto + turbo is a nono

+1, I've owned a auto and manual n/a 34, have test driven several auto and manual GT-T's and the autos are much slower and feel lethargic imo...plus only 4 speed, doesn't come anywhere near the driving experience of the manual. I regretted not getting a manual every time I went for a drive in my auto 34.

[viper2002]

Hmm I'm heading down to a dealer in a few hours to test drive the black one first. I currently own a tiptronic FTO and the speed of that is decent enough, so as long as it's a bit faster I'm not too worried.

[kaitoukid]

Perhaps test drive a manual one if they've got one of those, too?

[viper2002]

I test drove 2 of them today at the dealer. One was the black 2000 model and the other was the 1998 Silver model, both automatics.

The GT-T Automatic definitely has enough power for me, so I might stick with automatics.

The 2000 model was a little clunky going from P to R, but both seem to shift well. The black model was in pretty good condition while the silver one needed a few points of touch up.

The only thing that worried me was the shifting from P to R on the black, otherwise I would have settled for it. It could be an easy fix though. Other than that the engine was smooth for both.

I might need someone to come with me to inspect them both again next weekend to make sure I'm getting a good deal. I'll make a post about it, but I'll shout a slab for anyone who can assist

[r34abz]

I'd definitely recommend test driving a manual too. Yeah their usually a little clunky from that but yeah is this at power rd car sales?

[viper2002]

I think I'll get a manual car when I live outer city again in a few years. Pretty much 95% of driving is around the Brunswick area (Sydney road and the like) so I'll stick with automatic for now.

And yep the one I inspected was:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Skyline-2000/SSE-AD-2334279/?Cr=6&sdmvc=1

The other one was a silver one they had there. 1998 with Recaro seats (they were quite comfortable), after market exhaust and different tyres. They were better tyres but I don't think they had that much tred left on them. Not as good condition as the black with a little more wear and tear, but still drove well.

[r34abz]

Fair enough mate, i'll chuck you a pm and tell you about the 98 car.