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import an 89 model while you still can, or buy a 90 model for import next year..

theres a misconception that 15 year old cars are 1000x crappier than a car that is only a handful of years younger than it. The truth is that 15 year cars are just a few years older than the cars that cost 4-5k more.

And if you find a 15 year old vehicle thats in outstanding condition its not uncommon for it to be a far better buy than eg a 92 model that has average amounts of wear and tear.

I have owned 2 now. My first was a 92 model and I currently own a 93.

You really need to take a good look at the inside of the car to get a good indication of the condition. You will know what I mean, when you start looking.

Under the car can also give a good impression.

So there is no real interior difference? So what are the differences? What about the studs on the wheels i have heard something like the later models come with 5 or 4 or something like that any of u guys know about this?
First of all, you should go for a Type M (as opposed to a standard GTS-t - Type Ms have the "Nissan" 4-pot front calipers)... not that you'll find a normal GTS-t floating around anyway but...

The interiors on the later (post '91) GTS-ts ditched the smooth black plastic surround that goes around the audio system/air con controls for a "grained" grey plastic trim (can someone confirm? I bought a grained plastic surround for my car off Yahoo and it was from a post '91) and the seat fabrics are different afaik. The standard audio system was upgraded, but I think most R32s have had their audio changed for aftermarket at some stage in their life.

All Type Ms have the 5 stud hubs on them....

I have a 1990 model btw.

Just my 2c, but I really think you should get the latest model you can find with the best bodywork. Especially check the rear wheel arches for rust and where the rear bumper attaches to the bodywork... a haven for rust. Rust is the killer, you can change the engine, replace the interior WHATEVER... but you can't stop the rust without doing it properly with alot of $$$ that you could be using for performance mods. I love my R32 even though it's been abused like a 2-fitty hooker, but I would go back and do it again to get a more expensive well maintained (and rustfree) 1992 model.

You cant import from around 90->mid 92 because the R was sold in australia during those times.

Also, the type-M was only from around 92 onwards (Series 2) also wasn't it? with LSD, 4 pots, kit etc.

Shaun

well your making the right decision by buying an R32, i've got a 92 type m gtst.

its a nice little car that likes to kick out the rear some times around corners, hehe

With the fuel consumption, if you drive miss daisy it wont drink anything, if you drive like schumacher it will much like any normal 6cylinder turbo vehicle. I've found that running BP ultimate is the best fuel for this type of car and you get more k's.

-B

Also, the type-M was only from around 92 onwards (Series 2) also wasn't it? with LSD, 4 pots, kit etc.

Shaun

Type Ms were released from May '89 through till July '93... all of those Type Ms had the 4pot brakes and LSD.

Cars built from june 92 onwards could be imported through the old scheme, and will be able to be imported through the new scheme, if anyone gets approval for them.

Pre 91 cars have blue dials, post have grey dials.

My 92 type M still has the stock tape player.

All turbo skylines R32 onwards have 5 stud wheels.

Not all type M's have the bodykit, it was a factory option.

Cars built from june 92 onwards could be imported through the old scheme, and will be able to be imported through the new scheme, if anyone gets approval for them.

Pre 91 cars have blue dials, post have grey dials.

My 92 type M still has the stock tape player.

All turbo skylines R32 onwards have 5 stud wheels.

Not all type M's have the bodykit, it was a factory option.

my 92 model has blue dials

i'm thinking the dial colour was dependent on the car colour as my car is dark blue to match the dials...

most dials are grey as most cars are grey/black

I'm with Rezz, get a Post Aug 1991 (so that's a series 2) Type M. You'll get all the factory goodies that you want and a car that didn't have any recalls.

Post 91 cars ot grey dials, blue only vame from NISMO, apexi, and other aftermarket dial makers or factory in Series 1 R32s

Dunno if you'd want ABS, but yeah see if you can get a sunroof... its a bitch to put a sunroof in a R32 afterwards, and its soo nice in summer, as you can leave it open when you leave the car and it dosen't become a sauna.

Make sure the leather on the dash isn't lifting as this is a common problem, also around the C-Pillar the leather tends to split and peel off. If you find one that doesn't show this then its a sign that the owner was very careful with his car and took care of it.

No, no... RHETT is right, post-'91 cars have grey dials, I think your dash has been replaced Warren *runs and hides in the corner behind the sofa*

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

well it matches the paint so who cares?

(anyone got nissan FAST so i can check my build date?)

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