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Hey guys im looking around for new car perhaps a GTS-T (is wat I can afford) .

I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some advice as to what I need to look at when I'm buying a skyline. In other words what are the known problems that these cars have (if any) and what would be a reasonable price to purchase? im not after any modifications anything more than rims is a bonus.

your help with this topic would be very much appreciated.

Thanks guys

Hey guys im looking around for new car perhaps a GTS-T (is wat I can afford) .

I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some advice as to what I need to look at when I'm buying a skyline. In other words what are the known problems that these cars have (if any) and what would be a reasonable price to purchase? im not after any modifications anything more than rims is a bonus.

your help with this topic would be very much appreciated.

Thanks guys

Well, same as buying any other used car on the market - it will never be perfect. Just be very careful if the car has been modified beyond logic and limit. Most cars would not have its original log book. I have only the Australian warranty service log book, but that has run out after 4 years of ownership, so I am only servicing my car every 5000km using top grade oils. If cars have been looked after well it should not give you problems mechanically.

Most mods with these cars would be exhaust, some catback, some full. As long as it's been done properly by reputable mechanics, it should be okay. You can if possible ask the seller who is the tuner and maybe speak with the tuner and see if they remember what has been done. This is important when you cant see parts like forged pistons (but this is should be ok if they can produce a receipt and the power output reflects the level of mods).

As with 94-96 models, most of them would probably be nearing 100,000kms. You need to keep this in mind as timing belt change at 100,000km can be costly (around $1000+ including major service). If they are lowered, see if it's been lowered too much and resulting in too much camber. You'd be visiting your tyre shop every few months if so.

Other than that the car should only have minor blemishes. Look for a poor accident repair sign. No matter minor or major accident if the repair is poor it will give you headache down the road. Other than that generally these cars are quite reliable. Get in, go for a ride, and enjoy.

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