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hmm ok, so you think i should get r32 i like the r33 a bit more, so im not asking too much questions and boring you, does anyone have a site that give specs of sklines old and new, or just old. that would be helpful, so stuff like power and weight, thanks for any help

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hmm ok, so you think i should get r32

no, i think you should get the much cheaper R31

you are now at the HIGHEST category of:

- crashing, and either killing yourself or hurting yourself

- insurance premiums

- blowing an engine or gearbox (got the $$ to replace it?)

- wanting to modify (do you really have the $$?)

taking a loan for a first car, if that's what you are doing, is not the best advice anyone could give you...

Warren.

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Buy my NA r33, its got tv, rims, lowered, 95 model, immaculate, m spec front bar, gtr grill, aftermarket wing etc etc all the usual stuff for 13500 ono? (add is in tomorrows sydney trading post for first time)

If your in NSW this is the only skyline you can get anyway... with the new rules

Dayne

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Buy my NA r33, its got tv, rims, lowered, 95 model, immaculate, m spec front bar, gtr grill, aftermarket wing etc etc all the usual stuff for 13500 ono? (add is in tomorrows sydney trading post for first time)

If your in NSW this is the only skyline you can get anyway... with the new rules

Dayne

yeh but you know that will be changed in the near future to include all skyline models.

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get a twin cam corolla.

3 years later get a turbo skyline

Werd

Twincams rule, use sfa fuel, cost bugger all to maintain and insure. Gold first car.

Oh and i know its just my opinion but dont buy an NA 'line, pointless excercise if u ask me. Better off getting a commo for alot less money.

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There was another "first car" thread not long ago which recommened waiting before getting a skyline, and get an econobox shopping trolley first. I stand by that recommendation. I drove a hyundai for 2 years before getting my skyline, and I think I appreciate the skyline more because of it.

And does anyone else reckon the twin cam corollas are overrated? Great first car but some people REALLY love them and reckon they've got a rocket or something. A friend of mine claimed his stocker did 0-100km/h in "about 5 seconds" and that he "beats VLs 'n shit".

Dunno why he was so blown away with my stock GTS-T's performance then...

But seriously go for an N/A 4cyl to start with, learn to drive, then you can get a skyline and fully enjoy the performance and handling. Plus with the money you save you might be able to get an R32 GTR in a couple of years!

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I would also suggest getting a smaller car in the beginning to get some experience and then move to a Skyline.

You won't regret it. Also I think a new P Plater's insurance would be over $2K on a Skyline.

I had a Toyota camry 88 model before. Great car, safe and economical. Especially now when the fuel prices are going through the roof.

I guess the Toyota Corolla Twin Cam suggestion is pretty good.

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hey mate, Ive got stock R32 GTS-T which im sellin. The engine is untouched. Car is basically stock except the rims. in pretty good nick too. Check the Trading area for more info if you interested. $11500 :D

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haha, well now these guys are giving me gr8 ideas and im now just checking out sum corollas and golf GTi's, maybe a mazda or sumfin, i think you can get a 626 2.0L turbo or like 2.1 N/A, yer im not really shore

just sold my NA TX5 2.2L

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