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Hey guys,

I'm looking to get an R33 GTS, But I honestly dont know wha to look out for as far as a good one.

I have around $25K to spend, but I would like something low k's very clean, and not been driven hard.

Can someone help me with some info on what to look for? how much a good GTS will set me back and what mods i can do for stuff all cash to get the best out of my RB25DET?

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Buy your car in japan, the series 2 R33 are the better buy imo.

Look at the for sale section in your state/area for teh bargains, research this site for what mods are best for your intentions.

The group buys are some of the best deals going for new stuff.

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Yeah, be careful if you're looking a "GTS" is a non-turbo, but you said that you want a good RB25DET (turbo).

So you're looking for a GTST. For 25K I think you could get a 98 Series 2 40th anniversary edition for that money, or a decent R34GTT manual. I think the R34 will hold its value more though, being a newer car.

Do what Satanic did, and call an importer, and tell them to look for a perfect condition R34GTT, and to email you with pics and the auction-sheet when they find one. You'd want it for about 22K delivered and complied, so you can rego and insure it with the remaining 3K.

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Yeah, be careful if you're looking a "GTS" is a non-turbo, but you said that you want a good RB25DET (turbo).

So you're looking for a GTST. For 25K I think you could get a 98 Series 2 40th anniversary edition for that money, or a decent R34GTT manual. I think the R34 will hold its value more though, being a newer car.

Do what Satanic did, and call an importer, and tell them to look for a perfect condition R34GTT, and to email you with pics and the auction-sheet when they find one. You'd want it for about 22K delivered and complied, so you can rego and insure it with the remaining 3K.

Sorry I thought that the GTST was implied when i mentioned RB25DET, my bad.

I really wanted an R34 GT-T, but i also wanted a good starting point, Much like what Fooey e-mailed me the details with, but something newer. And i want something as close to 250 kw for around the $25k. that is why i downgraded to the idea of an R33, RReally want something like an earlie 1998. But i am not sure if I can get an 1998 R33 GTS-T to put out around the 250kw for that kind of money.. It is why I came to you guys for advice.

Really looking for something as a work horse but has be low k's and very reliable, also something that with a little bit of mods, can easily slip into drifting.

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Sorry I thought that the GTST was implied when i mentioned RB25DET, my bad.

I really wanted an R34 GT-T, but i also wanted a good starting point, Much like what Fooey e-mailed me the details with, but something newer. And i want something as close to 250 kw for around the $25k. that is why i downgraded to the idea of an R33, RReally want something like an earlie 1998. But i am not sure if I can get an 1998 R33 GTS-T to put out around the 250kw for that kind of money.. It is why I came to you guys for advice.

Really looking for something as a work horse but has be low k's and very reliable, also something that with a little bit of mods, can easily slip into drifting.

With an r33gts-t It's going to cost you a bit to keep it reliable at 250+kw... I'm Not saying it won't be reliable, but, you will need to invest quite a bit into it, e/g running costs, parts, fuel. I just don't know what you mean by work horse either? If you mean like as a work car, I think you should just buy a daily, then get something a little cheaper as a weekend, fun car.

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DaFuca

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With an r33gts-t It's going to cost you a bit to keep it reliable at 250+kw... I'm Not saying it won't be reliable, but, you will need to invest quite a bit into it, e/g running costs, parts, fuel. I just don't know what you mean by work horse either? If you mean like as a work car, I think you should just buy a daily, then get something a little cheaper as a weekend, fun car.

Ok so what do you mean as far as parts that i will need to upgrade if i was something to be "Reliable" at 250 kw

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Na im not after a race car that hasnt been raced.. and yes there would be cars out there that havent had the balls hammered out of them.. I just want something that has a good history, and that has low k's....

yeah and i will be sure to get it checked out, but this is totaly off topic to what i asked for.

Information on how to get a R33 Series 2 GTS-T skyline to put out around 250 rwkw.. is it possible for under $25,000 and what do i need to do to make it possible?

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Ive been looking around for R34 4 doors and i tell you what, in Sydney and wa they are going for around 17,000 - 25,000 pending on kms and mods. Try www.carmenimports.com or www.autoworkx.comau and check what they have. 25k should get you a nice set of turbo tuned wheels, but take your time and research your cars before you hand your $$ over.

All the best with your decision.

Regards Evan

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for 25k, you'll get a shit r34 gtt. No doubt about me. Find a good 34 gtt for 25k and i'll take 1. I don't mean just fully keyboard warrior up a pic on carsales.com. most of them have actually done shitloads of ks, have accident repair history etc.

For 25k, you can get yourself a very good condition sII r33 gtst. If I was to buy another one today, i'd be looking at spending around 21k on the car itself. Then you have about 4k for mods. won't get you 250 rwkw, but it will get your 200rwkw.

But that's just me. I like things perfect with not a single door dent. No swirlies in the paint. No blemishes on the interior. around 60ks. not thrashed. no accident history. Engine bay and underside of the car looking like it just came out of the factory.

Alternatively, buy one for 13k. and replace almost everything in it, since most of it iwll be worn out anyway. But it'll end up costing more than the newer one.

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