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Hi, im a new to skylines Australia, I am very interested in buying a Nissan skyline, now I just wanted to ask a few questions first. I am bound buy the bs NSW p plater rules, (which btw have proven no help what so ever in preventing provisional license accidents-report in newspaper). So I can not drive turbo or V8, witch is a real shame because I am definitely a fan of the turbo skylines...

But because of the fact I love the look of skylines alot, I have been thinking or purchasing a n/a 2.5litre R34 skyline... My main concern is weather to go for a standard auto all wheel drive model, or a semi auto tip-tronic rwd version. Im not interested in getting a manual at the moment.

Can anyone who has actually owned or driven either of these please tell me your opinions on these cars, power wise, economy, comfort etc...

I have recently lost my license for stupid speeding offenses, which will make me start my time on my red Ps again, which means a good 3 years until I get my full license and can drive a turbo car... so im not going to be speeding much anymore..

um I will be interested in a turbo when I do get my full license, are these n/a skylines easy enough to convert to turbo, weather it be full transplant or turbo conversion on the existing engine, or are there to many hassles relating to this, and a cheaper option being selling the n/a and buying a standard turbo?

Finally I was just wondering about the tip tronic, in the semi auto rwd, do they have some sort of limiter which automatically changes gears after a certain amount of rpm? or do they allow the user to red line and change when needed?

So ye any help would be greatly appreciated guys

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Whilst i own a GTS-T, i think you'll find they have similar figures, just lower power/torque outputs.

Economy, particularly for the turbo models - but also for NA, is entirely dependant on your right foot. You mention being able to hold the car in gear with a tiptronic semi-auto, which instantly tells me you probably need to add 20 - 50% onto any figure most people will give you.

Comparing the car to a commodore is relatively simple. It handles light years better, a lot of this is to do with weight, but also in the suspension design. Less weight means it brakes better too.

Comfort in my R33 GTST is superb from an interior quality standpoint (I'd say it beats the last model executive commodore, and i have an R33 S1 interior), ride is slightly on the rough side (but significantly more responsive) of normal - however i have an aftermarket kit.

Regarding conversion to turbo - don't bother, don't wreck and devalue the car, sell it and buy a turbo model.

My honest opinion however is, just wait it out with what you have now, learn to drive (track days, driving course's and sheer kilometres), come back in 3 years or so and look at the option then.

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thanks alot for that info nsanity, i really appriciate it... i know alot of people think i should just wait 3 years til i can buy a turbo model, but to tell you the truth, im far from patient and there no way i could wait 3 years lol, but ye about the tip tronic, can u hold the gears> or does it come to a point wear it changes after to high rpm? also about the rwd or 4wd opinions on these.. atm deffinitly steering towards rwd, very much like the tiptronic factor, cant understand why the 4wd model doesnt come out with this? (maybe someone can tell me), also u would loose a bit of power in the 4wd but im sure this will be made up in the handeling department.. anyways if anyone could help me out with those other things it would be a great help, cheers

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i can't answer your tiptronic question for certain, but i would imagine so - however i'd assume that point (being that skylines are performance orientated) would be redline, or a smidge past it.

As i understand it, 4wd in Skylines is actually not what most people think 4wd is. GTR's are rwd till they lose traction, the majority of the time, Attessa will have all the power directed at the rear wheels.

Yes you will lose some power from the transfer case and whathave you, but we're not talking a ford 9 inch or something stupid - the benefits would easily outweigh the negatives.

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