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yeah insurance also depends on how old you are.... me being 18, my R33 gts-t costs me like 2,500 in comp insurance, not so bad on other running costs but, fuels always gonna be expensive.... stamp duty and that goes by how much you payed for the car, not what type of car it is, rego isnt that much either, the only thing you really have to watch out for when buying any skyline is to see if its been thrashed by the previous owner.... i.e take it to an racv inspection place, they'll tell you EVERYTHING right down to theres a spec of gum on the back seat.... coz thats what it said in the report i got back from them, other than that gts-t and that arent that expensive to run compared to some other cars.

I wouldnt buy a car based solely on what a RACV inspection tells you.

The only thing about cars some of those guys know is how to jump start a car and if that doesent work call a tow truck.

As for yearly running costs, u will no doubt start to modify it so whatever you have budgeted for spending that year on the car double or tripple it.

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As for yearly running costs, u will no doubt start to modify it so whatever you have budgeted for spending that year on the car double or tripple it.

:lol: so true, also make sure you budget for insurance, be it third party or full comp, try go full comp but, trust me, i found out the hard way, i hada spend 5 gran on a repair bill coz sum lady hit me, and i only had third party :angry: that 5 gran coulda been used for alot better thing than replacing damaged panels :(

Pesonally i think go the 33 and modify it as for fuel it costs me $150-$180 a week and for me to get comp insurance would have been $4,500 PA as i am 17, had to settle for 3rd party $835 PA

I wouldnt buy a car based solely on what a RACV inspection tells you.

The only thing about cars some of those guys know is how to jump start a car and if that doesent work call a tow truck.

As for yearly running costs, u will no doubt start to modify it so whatever you have budgeted for spending that year on the car double or tripple it.

Lol yeah thinking that might happen. If i can stop myself from buying the car soon i could possibly save for a mod or two first, because as soon as i buy it i know im gunna be broke for a while. Just an idea

:lol:  so true, also make sure you budget for insurance, be it third party or full comp, try go full comp but, trust me, i found out the hard way, i hada spend 5 gran on a repair bill coz sum lady hit me, and i only had third party  :angry:  that 5 gran coulda been used for alot better thing than replacing damaged panels  :(

How come you had to pay when she hit you? wouldnt her insurance cover that?

BLK180 - howd you get that job? Did you have to go to uni? Thats sick money for first year but i suppose it depends what you are doing

hey guys great post. one of our family cars is about to pack it in and after years of constant ear bashing my parents are considering buying a skyline. after reading this thrad it looks as though it would cost less to run a week than our commodore. ive spotted an r33 series 2 1996 for sale for just under 23k, 125km, exhaust, sun roof and owned by a skylines australia enthusiastes (so i have some peace of mind) is this figure ok. runs really smoothly. there is also another 96 r33 series 2 selling for 18k, similar specs, sat nav, no sunroof. what are your thoughts?

thanx for any consideration, didnt mean to hijak the thread but since where on the topic of costs..

HOLLY shit! with just third party, rego, plus all maintainace stuff about 150 for me with these prices of petrol.

WOAH!!!! im studying nolonger working. shit who can hook me up with a part time job PLZ!!! i only own my r33 for 3 weeks, took one year off study to work for it.

but by the looks of it, i cant afford to keep her if thats the case :angry:.

hey guys great post. one of our family cars is about to pack it in and after years of constant ear bashing my parents are considering buying a skyline. after reading this thrad it looks as though it would cost less to run a week than our commodore. ive spotted an r33 series 2 1996 for sale for just under 23k, 125km, exhaust, sun roof and owned by a skylines australia enthusiastes (so i have some peace of mind) is this figure ok. runs really smoothly. there is also another 96 r33 series 2 selling for 18k, similar specs, sat nav, no sunroof. what are your thoughts?

thanx for any consideration, didnt mean to hijak the thread but since where on the topic of costs..

Mate dunno bout the 1st one, 23k for a 96 with 125000k's on it? Sounds a bit steep unless its got some other major mods that you havent listed. The second one sounds a bit better, but remember to get it checked out before you buy it

shit ppl... i noticed u all spend a lot on tires!!! i get tyres dirt cheap and I'm talking michellin pilots, pirelli P0s and all the best tires out. $300 whole car with 85% tread and any size I want.

I'm 20 and got myself R32 GTS25T and a new sweet addition R34 GTT.

Was just thinkking today on way to work how expensive it will be to run both cars at once. Will get rid of the R32 as there is just no need for it as I havent driven it for over a month since the R34 came in. Looks nice on my driveway tho hehe.

to be honest, i dont want to think about it

but its a lot

my insurance (comprehensive) is getting better all the time

down under 1000 bux now through suncorp

servicing is probably 1 grand a year if nothing breaks

100km service was 1500 (got a few gaskets and pipes replaced)

tyres are close to 1000 bux a year (300 bux a pop per tyre, hoping to get better life out of them with new suspension)

what ive spend so far on upgrades and replacements

new clutch (650, old one died)

new exhaust, dump pipe and boost controller $1000

another 500 to fit and tune it (new plugs)

then intercooler purchase and install (gtr cooler, custom plenum, relocated pod, piping ($2000)

another 1000 bux f**king around trying to get to run and fitting of boost gauge (NO THANKS TO BRISBANE TURBO AND TUNING FOR THAT WASTE OF MONEY)

purchase of powerfc, powerfc boost controoler, cam gear pulleys, fuel pump

another 2000

havet to man up and now face the cost of getting it all installed

the sooner i get over this car phase the better

new tein suspenion $2000

stereo $4000

shit ppl... i noticed u all spend a lot on tires!!! i get tyres dirt cheap and I'm talking michellin pilots, pirelli P0s and all the best tires out. $300 whole car with 85% tread and any size I want.

I'm 20 and got myself R32 GTS25T and a new sweet addition R34 GTT.

Was just thinkking today on way to work how expensive it will be to run both cars at once. Will get rid of the R32 as there is just no need for it as I havent driven it for over a month since the R34 came in. Looks nice on my driveway tho hehe.

From where?

How come you had to pay when she hit you? wouldnt her insurance cover that?

coz, i was turning right across an intersection, gave way to the two oncoming cars i could see, but she came out of the bp driveway gunned it to get past the lights and smacked into my passenger side door, the coppers wouldnt believe me and my mates but, 1. im drivin a car i technically shouldnt be on my P's, 2. she was in a government car, and 3. the whole situation was f*****, long story short i copped the blame for everything due to it being a right hand turn, she could of fallen from the sky and hit me and im still to blame :P

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