Wagzy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Hey, I've been browsing for a while and thought I'd ask for some help. I'm currently on my L's, Haven't done much driving due to not owning a car (I went on a holiday to China instead of buying a car). Now that I'm in the market for a car I'd thought I'd ask for a rough estimate on a R34. I'm thinking it would be around 9K-12K depending on the state of the car. What I'm looking for is something with not to many mods, automatic, body kit installed, average amount of K's and the car to be clean (no major dint's or scratches, clean interior, good paint). Am I in the right price range? I've seen some go for a lot lower but the quality of the car was minimum. Also I'd rather not wait till I get my fulls and buy a Turbo, I'll be pretty satisfied with a clean N/A R34. Thanks Edited June 1, 2014 by Wagzy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightsixboy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Easily get a decent auto r34 for what your willing to pay. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7299875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleptema Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) It fluctuates a little between states.. So it can depend where you are. But for 12k, there is no reason you can't find a turbo auto. There will be a gem every now and then, and that is how I bought mine. Most manual turbos in WA are going for 18k ATM, with minor mods like ecu, boost controller, exhaust, etc - nothing major. I bought a 260rwkw with all the fruit for 16k, with 106k kms on it. Obviously if you are over east, you can't get a turbo, am I right?In WA atm, there is an auto r34 with repairable front end damage (just new radiator, and front bar apparently) for 8k. Edited June 1, 2014 by sleptema 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7299887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagzy Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Easily get a decent auto r34 for what your willing to pay. Ah that's good to know It fluctuates a little between states.. So it can depend where you are. But for 12k, there is no reason you can't find a turbo auto. There will be a gem every now and then, and that is how I bought mine. Most manual turbos in WA are going for 18k ATM, with minor mods like ecu, boost controller, exhaust, etc - nothing major. I bought a 260rwkw with all the fruit for 16k, with 106k kms on it. Obviously if you are over east, you can't get a turbo, am I right? In WA atm, there is an auto r34 with repairable front end damage (just new radiator, and front bar apparently) for 8k. Yeah I'm located in NSW, forgot to add that. So turbo is a no go until fulls. 8k isn't too bad, guess I could find something pretty decent for my price range in NSW then. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7299933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Buy a Toyota Corolla and save up for the RB34GTT when you have your full licence. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7304930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deza3000 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) They range from 9k to 15k on average, with the R34 GT-V being the most expensive (due to having turbo charged bits and pieces). Ohh and i just saw your last comment.... No you wont be satisfied with a non turbo, youre only on your Ls! You havent experienced anything yet. When you see a standard FG xt falcon pull away from you, you will feel dissatisfied. Come to think of it, single turbo gtt stock is also not very satisfying Edited June 7, 2014 by Deza3000 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7305875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleptema Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) They range from 9k to 15k on average, with the R34 GT-V being the most expensive (due to having turbo charged bits and pieces). Ohh and i just saw your last comment.... No you wont be satisfied with a non turbo, youre only on your Ls! You havent experienced anything yet. When you see a standard FG xt falcon pull away from you, you will feel dissatisfied. Come to think of it, single turbo gtt stock is also not very satisfying Oh what it was like to be young! I bought my first skyline when I was 18, after driving a 2L n/a camry for 2 years. I thought the power was AMAZING. Like putting my foot down would scare me. Hahahaha. Now I'm ok with my 260rwkw and I am trying to chase more power. It's like a heroine addiction, nothing was like that first hit and you are always trying to chase it... Edited June 8, 2014 by sleptema Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7306039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deza3000 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Oh what it was like to be young! I bought my first skyline when I was 18, after driving a 2L n/a camry for 2 years. I thought the power was AMAZING. Like putting my foot down would scare me. Hahahaha. Now I'm ok with my 260rwkw and I am trying to chase more power. It's like a heroine addiction, nothing was like that first hit and you are always trying to chase it... Haha exactly, you always want more, especially if there is someone faster. That ego haha. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7306091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleptema Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Haha exactly, you always want more, especially if there is someone faster. That ego haha. What makes me spit it is the xr6 turbos. Those barra motors are so f**king fast. I'm at the point where v8's don't phase me too much, but those fords can haul some ass with some small mods. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7306133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deza3000 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 What makes me spit it is the xr6 turbos. Those barra motors are so f**king fast. I'm at the point where v8's don't phase me too much, but those fords can haul some ass with some small mods. The Xr6 turbo, especially the BF and FG with the ZF auto, farrrk, does numbers around most v8s. Had a run at a stock FG xr6 turbo with my evo (also stock) only had the lead till 60kp/h, till he caught up and pulled away. Theyre quick man, probably the only aussie car id actually buy. You can get them running 12s easily, cheaper to mod as well. Not sure how it will hold up on the track though compared to evos and GTRs haha. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7306137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleptema Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 The Xr6 turbo, especially the BF and FG with the ZF auto, farrrk, does numbers around most v8s. Had a run at a stock FG xr6 turbo with my evo (also stock) only had the lead till 60kp/h, till he caught up and pulled away. Theyre quick man, probably the only aussie car id actually buy. You can get them running 12s easily, cheaper to mod as well. Not sure how it will hold up on the track though compared to evos and GTRs haha. Yeah I have a feeling they are only like straight lines. Being a passenger vehicle, they have a fair bit of body roll with the shitty suspension and I don't think the brakes are anywhere near track spec. But I guess if you put the money into them they would be machines - as is the case with most cars though haha. At the end of the day, they are Australian, so they are never going to be that great. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7306186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagzy Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Oh what it was like to be young! I bought my first skyline when I was 18, after driving a 2L n/a camry for 2 years. I thought the power was AMAZING. Like putting my foot down would scare me. Hahahaha. Now I'm ok with my 260rwkw and I am trying to chase more power. It's like a heroine addiction, nothing was like that first hit and you are always trying to chase it... Haha! Well I've got to start somewhere, and Skyline's are the only decent looking cars. My whole family owns either a Ford or Holden My brother owns a R33 gts-though so It gives me some idea of what turbo feels like. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7306390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeniusMoose Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Non turbo, 4 door, auto ones in QLD going for $6000. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7307073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deza3000 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 ^ Trueeeeeee, the 4 door ones are cheapppppp, they go for the same price here in victoria as well. 6-10k. Much cheaper than the 2 doors. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7307161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagzy Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Non turbo, 4 door, auto ones in QLD going for $6000. I'd much rather a coupe. Don't have a need for a 4 door, but it's good to know if I ever do that they're fairly cheap. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7307337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deza3000 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Don't have a need for a 4 door, but it's good to know if I ever do that they're fairly cheap. Nobody needs a skyline in general man You either want it or you dont. Its obvious you want the coupe so just say so, dont try to justify that the 4 door is overkill hence why you want the 2 door. But answering your original question, you will find a clean one from the dealership, if not private sale for 10-12k Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7307382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagzy Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Nobody needs a skyline in general man You either want it or you dont. Its obvious you want the coupe so just say so, dont try to justify that the 4 door is overkill hence why you want the 2 door. But answering your original question, you will find a clean one from the dealership, if not private sale for 10-12k Yeah true. Would much prefer coupe. Will be buying one in 2-3months after a holiday so hopefully I can find one I'm looking for. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7310663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deza3000 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yeah true. Would much prefer coupe. Will be buying one in 2-3months after a holiday so hopefully I can find one I'm looking for. No worries, word of advice though, having owned 2 skylines and have 3 other friends with skylines, make sure the coilpacks have been changed. R34 coilpacks end up dieing around 80,000ks giving you a check engine light error, along with shaky idles, misfires, and poor acceleration. Based on my experience as well as a couple of my mates, it is bound to happen. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7310693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagzy Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 No worries, word of advice though, having owned 2 skylines and have 3 other friends with skylines, make sure the coilpacks have been changed. R34 coilpacks end up dieing around 80,000ks giving you a check engine light error, along with shaky idles, misfires, and poor acceleration. Based on my experience as well as a couple of my mates, it is bound to happen. Ah alright. Thanks for the tip Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7310884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V28VX37 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 If you enjoy driving, don't get an auto. You'll pay more for a manual but it's worth it. So yeah 2 doors 4 doors turbo or not - get it in manual (And yes you can convert to a manual later but it's a massive hassle - been there done that...) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443873-average-price-for-a-r34/#findComment-7310959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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