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AzzurrA

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Hi all, i'm very seriously thinking of trading in my 1986 Ford Sierra Turbo on a R32 GTS-t that i've found sitting in a yard here in Brisbane.

Now, i was just wondering what sort of things i should look out for with these cars? what are the common problems i should look out for before buying it, etc etc?

I know its had a minor front end hit at some stage (bonnet and grille have been replaced with original GTR items, front bar was replaced, radiator support has been repaired and front guards were straightened) but apart from that i can't see any accident damage etc.

Its only got simple mods from what i can see (BOV, K&N pod filter, 'drift' style steering wheel, clutch feels heavier than normal, harder springs)

its got 154,000km (appear to be original... non wound-back)

other than that a very straight, and clean example... so, what should i look for, as i've never owned a skyline before

Thanks in advance

Jason

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Get it looked over by a workshop before buying.

I know it is a long drive from Brissy, but I recommend taking it to Gavin Woods Autotech down here on the Gold Coast as he is a Nissan specialist. He does a full inspection (goes over the car with a fine tooth comb) and will tell you of any exisiting problems and ones that are about to happen, i.e like engine breathing, cooling system rusty, turbo shaft play etc etc.

They are all things that would breeze through a roadworthy but would cost you shit loads 3-4 months down the track.

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for general first inspection, just check out under wheel wells, as mentioned. asked what is been repaired, look for rust etc around those areas.. look under carpet etc in boot, look under the car, have a check if wheels are the same distance from front bar , side skirts(if not, can show damage of contact with kerbs etc).. test drive etc have a look around gaskets for leaks before and after test drive...

if then nothing puts you off, take it to a trusted mechanic for a details report..

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mindflux

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Look at the fron wheels and see if they both are the same distance fron the bottom edge of the guards.

you may find ont og them has been pushed back half an inch. this can mean big problems, as your tyres will scrub when turning and you wont be able to get a correct wheel alignment.

best bet is to get it up on a hoist and have a good look under to see if its all straight.

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