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They're very reliable, have really good handling, lookg good.

They're not very powerful however. Maybe a bit faster than the new celicas.

I'm pretty sure its faster (def. better looking) than a prelude.

Its fast enough, it still goes well.

It should put all those cars u mentioned under.

From memory I think the non-turbos were around 140-144kW.....can't remember. Im sure u'll be able to find the exact figures somewhere on this forum.

welcome to the forum, if you have used search button then you've already got most of answers.

ok R33 GTS come

R33 GTS

  • with RB20DE 2.0 litre non turbo ->DOnt get this too heavy and not enough power

R33 GTS25 ->140kw at the engine not the wheels.:P

  • with RB25DE 2.5 Litre Non-turbo -> majority of R33 NA

some will have HICCAS (four wheel steering)

some will have ABS some dont

some will have Roof windows

if you are damm lucky you will get all

R33 GTS-4 Series one or Two

  • with RB25DE with ATTESSA (Four Wheel Drive) not 4WD, only engange when computer detects rear wheels loss power -Great in wet :rofl: I had one of these
  • They are rare I've drove Series Two - they are pretty good with minor mod. (pod, ECU, EXHAUST....etc..etc)

ALL SKYLINES ARE POWER Everything, so they are Great value for money, Hardly ever breaks down (exapt damm thieves). they are top car, bang for buck:thumbsup:

As far as insurance goes IN Western Australia, there is not much difference, they are both categories as IMPORT and NO ONE will touch it. :)

if you have only money for car and dont want to spend too much money on the car then save up more and buy Turbo skyline

I hope this give you some idea.

cheers

Joe

ok R33 GTS come  

 

R33 GTS

  • with RB20DE 2.0 litre non turbo ->DOnt get this too heavy and not enough power

R33 GTS25 ->140kw at the engine not the wheels.:)  

Actually GTS is RB20E - 100kw of pure SOHC power, agree with Joe, don't go there if you don't have to. GTS25's post '96 have 147kw at the engine.

Keep in mind the R33 is relatively heavy and a GTS25 is similar/slightly higher in power to the cars you've listed. But the engines have totally different characters, not much happening down low and in the mid range on the VTEC Honda's, whereas the RB NA engine is all about the mid range.....

Also the Skyline is RWD (or AWD for the GTS4), so they don't understeer round corners like the FWD Hondas etc do.

They are stupidly reliable, keep in mind it is fundamentally the same engine as the GTR has, and those can run 500hp all year and not break!

Test drive them all and see which you prefer....

hay man i own an non turbo r33 its great with the power on my p's dont have many hassels at all witht he cops and if i do i just show them its a non turbo and they are cool and for insuracne its hell of a lot cheaper then a turbo i know i just got my turbo and there are huge money jump any way if you are looking for a non turbo i have one for sale so if you want details pm me and i send some photos also i live in melbourne so yeah if you wana talk non turbos im happy to help

hay man i own an non turbo r33 its great with the power on my p's dont have many hassels at all witht he cops and if i do i just show them its a non turbo and they are cool and for insuracne its hell of a lot cheaper then a turbo i know i just got my turbo and there are huge money jump any way if you are looking for a non turbo i have one for sale so if you want details pm me and i send some photos also i live in melbourne so yeah if you wana talk non turbos im happy to help

hey, do u have msn? i wanna talk skylines with u :P

oh and full comp. Insurance means $$$$$. Just cars quoted me $3500 full comp. But i took the 3rd party Fire and theft. $750. But they'll only refund you 5000 with 800 excess. So if someone steals it, you only get $4200 back. and if you smash something with your car they'll pay out up to $50mil (this means don't go crashing into a ferrario show room with a porsche showroom next door!)

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