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Hi Forum,

WTB: Skyline R32 / R33 / R34 Turbo or similar 6 cylinder Turbo (Silvia / Coupe)

First post here, I've been lurking for a while. I've owned a few cars throughout my life, but always wanted a Skyline / drifting coupe. Finally that day has come. Recently married, kid on the way, this is my last chance to get one, own it for a couple of years, then sell it before upgrading to a tarago / people mover. With a stack of sweet talking, my wife has agreed to let me buy a coupe > and I'm keen on R33 GTS-T's (but open to other cars).

My budget isn't great, she suggested 5k but I know it's going to take a bit more than that to get a good condition car. I'm looking for that "sweet deal" - so I'll probably have to sit back and watch forums/classifieds for a few months to find a nice condition R33 GTST (or something similar) for $6k - $8k.

If anyone out there is selling their loved Skyline, and wants to help a depressed Ford EL driver out (I'm sick of my car going to the mechanic every fortnight), post specs, pics, and asking price below. If it's going to need a bit of money spent on it, list what needs repairing and how much it'll likely cost.

I'm open to other cars, my first car was a KE70 and I'd love a decked out one of those. Priority? Fun + Sideways + sounds good.

Any advice / help / offers appriciated.

Edited by simonwood0609

"Sick of going to the mechanic every fortnight" and wants a skyline....

:rofl2:

Happier to spend money on a car I love than a car I hate. Little mods / upgrades / upkeep is fine by me.

Edited by simonwood0609

s-chassis cars are fun for the money too. i have one so i'm biased, but the best value right now are the series 1 S14's, just buy a lightly modded car and keep it simple. not much breaks on them besides rattly vct gear and dud fuel pumps, rest is usual wear and tear from age and mileage

Broken oil pumps, spun bearings, blown turbos, dodgy crank angle sensors and flaky ignition systems

f**k YEAH SKYLINES!!!@!

lol

Slow. You forgot slow.

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