it would be an ideal 1st car if it wasnt so showy..if u get it, dont leave it up a dark alley..
i rekon an r31 is a ideal ist car. cheap, non turbo, little cop attention, common, rb series engine (cough) and plentiful parts, being a locally built car. the skyline heritage is also there with the round tail lights and 's' logo on headlights (series 3). cons- looks like a box (but this is the 80's styling i like), hard to find manual, not really a performance car, but i guess thats a good thing.
my 2 cents, anyway. id rather a any silvia over an excel..or a van
good luck