Yep. For a kid it's not an advisable car - sure the n/a R34 meets P plate regulations etc. however Skylines are expensive cars to maintain.
- Tires are expensive
- Once you buy the car you will usually have to change the timing belt, coil packs, shocks and general maintenance
- Parts are expensive - try to buy genuine where you can
- Install a good security system
- Being a non mechanical person - some mechanics out there will literally suck you dry of your hard earned $$$ - especially if it's an "import".
- Fuel is expensive you have to run 98
- Many idiots out there will temp you to race
- Many idiots will tell you what to do to your car etc.
- Insurance is stupid expensive - considering its a non-turbo car - RACV was quoting me just under 4k full comp when I was on my Ps. Even just Cars were quoting me just under 2k for full comp. I ended up going 3rd party fire and theft - cost me $800+ per year
- Cops will always be on your tail - P plate + skyline = pull over (regardless if its turbo or non turbo)
@Josh - all the best with everything - but keep all the above in mind. Even though an R34 may seem affordable there are many hidden costs you will face. That $12k R34 is actually more like $16k once it all adds up. Be prepared to cough up roughly $5k per year+ (rego, insurance, maintenance, parts, fuel)
I do not know your financial situation - but for a typical kid your age (between 15 and 22) $5k a year feels like $50k