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Hi Guys,

I am looking at buying a non turbo R34 coup. I have found a total stocker hasn't been touched, but the guy won't let it go for less than 28K. Is this reasonable??

1999

Manual

37000kms

aftermarket bodykit

White

I have check most of the ones for sale and they are all between the 25000 and 30000 mark but yet insurance will only cover 21500 for the vehicle.

Would you guys recommend buying this??

Please help!!!!

Dragzz :headspin:

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Which insurance company is that? You should be able to insure it for what you paid for it at least.

It's good that it's a manual I guess, depending on where in Sydney you live that is.

It doesn't have the giant wang on the back does it?

I rang just car back an they have said that they use redbook to value their vehicles and that is the max price listed.

just spoke to people at red book and they have said that the value of a R34 is way more than 21000, but they couldn't tell me exactly over the phone.

I am back on the phone to Just car to find out where they get their vehicle valuation details!!

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