Will_D Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hey guys, I'll keep this short for you, but I appreciate any help. ~$10k ish 1996 Series 2 R33 GTS-T 123,xxxkms 3" APEXi cat-back Front and rear struts and a front mount, whatever that is.. Pic below; paint work is generally in really good condition. Interior is clean and generally unmarked. Centre consoles hasn't been molested or cut up for gauges. I have also linked a video for the engine idling. I assume this click sound when the rpm drops and climbs is normal, but someone who knows what their talking about might be able to say otherwise. My main issues are: he doesn't have any of the books, and he doesn't know if the guy he bought it off did the timing belt. Realistically, he's only driven it about 2,000k's but I'm more concerned with the history before that. I had a good crawl over the car, no dents, scratches, or obvious rusting in the body (boot and undernearth) Do you think it's a reasonable price or do I have room to barter for legitimate reasons? Cheers for any help Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr81 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 The front mount is the pretty aluminium thing you can see under/behind the number plate. FMIC = front mount intercooler. Is it manual or auto? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_D Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yeah that makes sense. I just figured saying 'front mount' is so ambiguous, but I'm with you. Manual. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr jet Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 You might wan't to take it somewhere to get a proper inspection before you drop $10K on it. I'd probably offer a little less than that also unless it's immaculate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_D Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yeah I definitely plan on taking it to a local place to have it looked over. Originally for a laugh I offered ~$6k just to see what would happen and he wasn't too happy with it. My biggest problem is that he kinda got shafted himself and bought it for around ~$12k and thinks he can make that back. Like I said, aesthetically it's in really good nick; but it looks like there are a few cars on car sales that have had some decent work done and are around that ~$9k mark. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 4 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yeah 10k is a bit high especially if it needs a t-belt w-pump major imo.Especially off a mate 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anfanee Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I wouldn't pay anything near 10k for a gts-t. 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr jet Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I paid $12K for my GTR but that's no comparison as it's filthy haha. 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_D Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 A lot of friends have said the same thing. I'm just really struggling at showing him that it's not actually worth $10k. Like, no matter how many links I send to him of similar if not better cars for less doesn't seem to make him realise it's not worth what he's asking. It's really quite frustrating. I considered just getting a GTR but I don't have the extra +$10k to just go out and buy one. Bang for buck, are the GTS-T and GTR really that different? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32-25t Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Don't low ball your mate or you may not be mates much longer, let him advertise it and wait till he lowers his price then offer to buy it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anfanee Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 A lot of friends have said the same thing. I'm just really struggling at showing him that it's not actually worth $10k. Like, no matter how many links I send to him of similar if not better cars for less doesn't seem to make him realise it's not worth what he's asking. It's really quite frustrating. I considered just getting a GTR but I don't have the extra +$10k to just go out and buy one. Bang for buck, are the GTS-T and GTR really that different? yes they are. But you need to be able to afford two GTRs if you want one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_D Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Haha even for road use? Care to share your two cents on why they're worth spending the extra dollar? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UWISSH! Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 if he has only driven it for 2000kms why is he getting rid of it? im thinking he has found a problem and its not worth the money to fix it so he wants to off load it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_D Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 That is a good point you've raised and normally I WOULD be concerned but I know him, and the main reason is just that he's not driving it and also wants a soccer-mum car instead. God knows why... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Don't low ball your mate or you may not be mates much longer, let him advertise it and wait till he lowers his price then offer to buy it this^ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_D Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Definitely a fair call ^ I wasn't low-balling him to be an ass. I just threw a number at him to where how much he would come down and he just said 'nah man, no way'. It wasn't done in spite Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 be careful dealing with cars and money with 'family' and 'mates' Things can turn sour real quick. Some 'mates' are just dream boats and will do the dodge on anyone. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 The only way I would buy from a mate is if I see him every week I've worked on the car with him and he gives it to me for "mates rates". Anything else and he isn't really a mate but more of an acquaintance and that shit is no good. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
breaker1845 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 It's true, buying a gtr and having no money after is not a good thing. You'll need to maintain it regularly and have funds for unexpected problems that may occur. So owning one and having enough to buy another is a baseline people use. There is a big difference between the two, if you get the chance to take a ride in both you'll understand why. $10k is definitely steep for a gts-t in my opinion and it may be best to find a another one instead of his to save any drama. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzilla32 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 yes they are. But you need to be able to afford two GTRs if you want one. Or maybe even three... 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/459774-should-i-buy-my-mates-r33/#findComment-7605574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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