Hey guys, first post here. A friend directed me here so that I could get some advice. I'm 22 and just about to buy a new car after rolling around in a pos for the last few years. I'm really confused though, I was quite geared up to go out and buy a VZ SS Commodore, until I saw a friends Skyline. Until I saw his I always thought they were a bit boring, but his is pretty cool.
Photo:
(Ignore the badge on the front there, it's not a GT-R)
It's a '93 Skyline R33 2.5lt, auto. The guy is asking $15,000 for it, with 103,000km on the clock and a full service history including the big one. A few of the reasons I'm not sure if the Skyline is for me:
Insurance is $2500 per year with Just Car ($500 more than the SS)
Undesired attraction from police (Especially after the smash at St Marys)
Possible complications because it's an older car (mechanical problems)
Lack of safety equipment compared to newer cars
Theft risk
On the upper hand though:
It really is a nice car to look at (more original than just another Commodore)
It should be speedy
A definate looker (positive attention from people)
It does have an Alarm/Immobiliser
It's a lot cheaper than buying an VZ SS
So .. there are a few of my thoughts. I really want to hear what you guys out there think.
