Why Is It So Hard To Find Info On N/a Skylines?

[GTR Power]

seriously, ive been planing on getting a non turbo r34 skyline, coupe, - dont know about youy guys but i dont just buy a car without knowing any backround knowlage, i really like to know the good points and the flaws of the car, factory faults, general details etc.. why is it that i can not find any detailed information on the non turbo r34 skyline.. am i not looking hard enough, or is just due the popularity of the turbo version.. when i had my vl commodore there were STACKSSSSS of sites which clearly described everything about the car.. is there a site like that for the n/a 34?

[racsov500]

cause most people like skylines for their turbos

[Sean'O]

Hey mate,

Yeah I’ve got myself an NA R32 about 6 months ago and I totally agree with you, there wasn't a huge amount of knowledge about the NA's but having that said, they do have quite a bit in common with their turbo counterparts.

An R34 :jealousy:, I don't think there are too many problems with that model since they ironed out most of the bugs (such as r32 speedo's which often go astray, lol mines 20km out).

I asked a friend who had owned a 180sx and a s13 (he was a bit of a kid for his age lol) just for first impression stuff like,

1. Has it been in any accidents?

2. Is there any rust damage?

3. Does the motor start from cold without any weird noises?

4. Check under each wheel arch and the engine bay to check for damage

5. Knowledge of the previous owner (if possible)

6. How many km

7. Any leaking fluids?

8. Go for a drive and make sure there are no funny sounds coming from the engine, gear box, steering, clutch etc.

9. Get the RACV to check it out for you to make sure all the things you can't check by sight are ok ie: brakes, steering components.

In my case one of the seat belts didn't work and there were essential lights blown out everywhere (like indicators and stuff) which the RACV found, hence I made the dealer fix em' and convinced him to get the compliance (I was the first Aus owner).

In any case its a great idea to take a friend with a bit of know how,

Also I think there are a few threads around about "what to look for etc" that you can have a glance at.

All in all, its still a car, and many of the 'basic' things to check for would be very similar to other cars you have owned previously. You always take a risk when you buy a second hand car , but that’s part of the thrill

Skylines are fantastic to drive and very easy to take care of (in my short experience anyway), plus there are plenty of spare parts floating around (just like the VL), and there is are shite load of people (on this website in particular) who really know there stuff when it comes to technical stuff, all you have to do is ask.

Good luck with it all mate,

Just don't be pushed to buy the first one ya see eh' lol

Regards Sean'O