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I'm about to check out an R33 without any airbags. For a car with this level performance, it's kinda sticking in the back of my mind. The rest of the car sounds fine (haven't seen it yet, will this arvo).

What is everyone's thoughts on the importance of an airbag? I mean.. even my CIVIC had a driver's one.... I'm not sure, but I think I'd feel intimidated driving a car like that without one :)

Just after a few opinions really.. Thanks.

And also what should this car cost:

1994 Series 1 R33 GTS-T "M Spec" (what's the M mean? seller says slight lowering and body kit and nothing else...

99 thou kms, silver, apparently "excellent" condition (yet to see this arvo)

air con, power everything, 17" rims on 235/45/R17, new clutch, 2 new tyres, factory body kit, climate control, HICAS, keyless entry + mongoose alarm, electric sunroof, always garaged, 2nd owner after importing. aftermarket exhaust, NO mods to engine or turbo ( I like that bit... I want to start with close to stock).

The sunroof *may* make me forget about the airbag altogether :huh:

Anyway, what do u think?

I'll post more info when I get it (~3 hours time). Thanks in advance.

Never mind.. I think the suspension was stock so it was a bit boaty. I've since tested another one which had a bit done on the suspension and is in much better condition in every respect.

Airbags are useless. Your seatbelt stops your head from hitting the steering wheel. That is why they are called SRS airbags, Supplementary Restraint System. They supplement the use of a seatbelt. The only reason they are in cars is because stupid americans don't wear seatbelts. Also the more airbags a car has is a useful marketing tool.

In fact there has been a lot of research which suggests that airbags can actually be dangerous in a crash. I am only talking about driver and passenger airbags, not side impact airbags which have had no bad press that I'm aware of.

Here is a link to some info on the danger of airbags:

Dangers of Airbags

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If the car is manual, 15 is an ok price. Don't pay anything over 16. If auto dont bother paying anything more than 13. Theres much better deals going around. I just bought a 95 gtst so if your interested i can tell you some of the good deals i saw.

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