Skyline Costs

[ranjha83]

Hey all.. just wondering r 33 skylines, if they are cheap to run like normal cars or you have do lots of maintenance to them???>

What about the parts of skylines, easy to get as nissan dont make skylines no more r 33-34etc..

answers would be appreciated.

ranjha

[cliff25gtst]

Hey all.. just wondering r 33 skylines, if they are cheap to run like normal cars or you have do lots of maintenance to them???>

What about the parts of skylines, easy to get as nissan dont make skylines no more r 33-34etc..

answers would be appreciated.

ranjha

i service mine evry 5000 ks oil change etc etc

and run it on high octane fuel. eg. shell vpower 98 octane

there are alot of aftermarket parts available to

[Rancher]

Most service parts (Ie: Gasket's, barings blah blah) can be bought from Nissan itself. I should know I just did my head gasket and every other gasket genuin nissan. It was a TON cheaper then Autobarn and stuff.

As for looking after them. The turbo models need to be well maintained. Changing oil every 7000k's. Spark plugs every 30000k's or so. They need to be well looked after, far more then normal VN's and stuff.

Anyone can buy a Skyline. But can you afford to maintain it, run it, and insure it?

[cliff25gtst]

and you alo have your timing belt change at the 100,000 ks. so wat ks are on the clock cus it may be close to needing that to

[Link]

The most you probably will ever pay for is consumables - Oil, Oil filter, Spark plugs, Tyres and/or modifications lol

If you do the regular maintenance as described above it will give you trouble free motoring really

Fuel costs - i get around 500k's per tank (only mods are cat back exhust, pod & boost controller running std boost) - i fill up around the 1/4 mark and it takes around 45+ litres and costs $50+

[ranjha83]

hey guys, thanx for the replys..

Yeah i can afford skyline, what is the insurance like for skyline under 25 age..

I want to buy a skyline rr33 s2 1996 model, only thing i am worried about is about skyline parts available.

Car is 10 years old, companies probalby stopped making parts for this model?

can some one verfiy, i am so paranoid about parts lol

what is the value price for r33? i am willing to pay 13k the most.

Once again thankyou for replying, i am glad that i found these forums, you find so much usual info n help from other members :sorcerer:

[Gazee]

Nissan still make the parts of have them in stock at least, besides there are soo many wreckers out there with these cars in their yards that you wont have anything to worry about...

Some parts vary in price but as they all do... but the aftermarket scene for these cars and motors is unbeliveable, everything and anything you could want for a car (but all at a price)

If you don't want to overly modify your car and just do basic mods like Link said then you will get away with it cheaper... if your going for performance and highly modify the car then could cost you a pretty penny..

If your on a budget do basic mods and have fun wit it

Best car i've driven personally (havnt driven many tho lol)... fell in love with them straight away!

*sheds a tear*

[jake33]

yeah you should find something you would be happy with for 13k. a series 2 might be a little more. i got my series 1 95 for 11, so you just got to be lucky and do some hardcore searching theres a "plethera" of parts people trade on here, plus shops, mags, ebay.. so you should be sweet. i personally pay 1400 for insurance, being male, having a turbo, and being under 25, you definetly have the odds against you with insurance.

good luck with the hunting

[RedEmblem]

Official Nissan parts are expensive. But you shouldn't need to buy many official Nissan parts unless your car turns out to be a bit of a lemon. Even then, there are usually alternative third party options available.

If you need new headlight for a S2 R33 (S1 different), expect to pay $250-300 per headlight secondhand and about $500EA new.

Comprehensive insurance for under 25. Your best bet is Justcarsinsurance. Google them and get a quote online - double-check the details on the quote once you get it back though.

[ranjha83]

I just want a normal skyline wid single turbo n bodykit.. nothing speedy lol.. I just like the looks

I been searching j-spec imports.. u can get a nice skyline r33 s2 96 under 14k. Would you import a car from japan or buy it in Australia. Only thing suprises me with japanese cars is the km's on them lol.. if they real or not. All those cars are under 100 000 km's .. is it true that in jap you can't drive a car ova 100 000 km due to enviroment or somthing thats what i heard.

[spin_psycle]

Only thing suprises me with japanese cars is the km's on them lol.. if they real or not. All those cars are under 100 000 km's .. is it true that in jap you can't drive a car ova 100 000 km due to enviroment or somthing thats what i heard.

Hah nah dude, you'll find nearlly all if not all speedos have been wound back, and the stuff about people not having to drive often or far in japan is BS

[Gazee]

Hah nah dude, you'll find nearlly all if not all speedos have been wound back, and the stuff about people not having to drive often or far in japan is BS

you can judge a low k's car usually... very clean... dusn't look warn out... not many aftermarket parts and all that shit.. just look likes a virgin r33 and a very clean one lol

insurance for me is around $1500 being under 25 n the mods n stuff but if you've never had insurance before probably around 2k sounds likely... your suburb/town sometimes effects price, garaged etc etc...

just keep a look out... even look on here... car dealers can be dodgy but just research your car prior to commitment like your doing now... but just dont rush! biggest mistake you can make is rushing...

[ranjha83]

Hah nah dude, you'll find nearlly all if not all speedos have been wound back, and the stuff about people not having to drive often or far in japan is BS

lol.. so its true that all cars in japan speedo's are wounded back hey.. sounds like its true.. they was a thing about it on current affairs while back ago about exported cars km's been turned back n higher selling price etc..

i think i wont get a imported car no more.. lol when i see nice cars on j-spec n cheap, excite me up to purchase one. lol ..

:sorcerer:

[OMeN]

Hi guys,

Im interested in buying an R33 GTS-t 93 problem im having troubles with is that the one im after is stock as a rock and has only 45,000km now whether or not that is true or not but anyway its $16,000 and basically in perfect condition. My main problem is the fuel consumption, I drive on the Freeway at about 6am every morning so there is hardly any traffic and it is basically 100km all the way to work but on the way home is generally a different case where im sometimes caught up in traffic, I was just wondering if anyone could base xkm/L on what I just wrote because I cant find a set figure anywhere! (This be driving normally with giving it a bit of stick here and there )

Just got some set questions as well if anyone can answer...be most appreciated

1) What kind of servicing do I need to maintain on the R33 GTS-t to keep it running well i.e. timing belts, turbo servicing and costs involved....

2) Where abouts can you find parts for an R33 at the wreckers or something? And generally what parts fail mechanical wise

3) How much are tyres to replace (high profile) each?

4) Is a 180sx fuel consumption less than GTS-t because its only a 2.0L 4 cylinder?

5) How bad does the back end step out for a first RWD driver owner

6) Are the engines "well built" ive heard there not as good as the Supra engine

You probably get this everyday but I really cant be screwed looking all over the place aand you guys obvoiusly seem to know what your on about...and as I said before and feedback would be great.

Cheers

[RedEmblem]

Timing belts generally get replaced each 100,000ks. Engines oils every 500ks.

You can find R33 parts everywhere. Jap wreckers will have tons of stuff. There isn't a whole lot that goes wrong with them... generally.

About $180ea. Roughly (quoted, 255 Fed SS595s)

Depends how the 180 is driven. R33 will manage 500k per tank on highway I think

Alot. Watch the wet roads, gtsts looovvvvve to slip n slide.

No... they're not as bullet proof as the 2JZ, or the RB26 (RB ain't as good as 2JZ either). But, the RB25DET is strong. They come stock at about 145rwkw, and it's very very common for them to handle ~250rwkw on stock internals.

Edited March 8, 2007 by RedEmblem

[OMeN]

I just read that you have to fill up with high octane fuel is that right? And I got another question why doesnt the car im looking at have an intercooler? is it because the type of engine uses a water cooling system instead of an air cooling system for the turbo?

[Modena]

If you can afford to run a Honda, you can run a Skyline.

[RedEmblem]

just read that you have to fill up with high octane fuel is that right? And I got another question why doesnt the car im looking at have an intercooler? is it because the type of engine uses a water cooling system instead of an air cooling system for the turbo?

You do have to use 98octane. Don't ever use 95.

All gtsts that dont have an aftermarket intercooler should have a SMIC which will be located on the passenger side of the car.

Edited March 9, 2007 by RedEmblem

[cliff25gtst]

yeh parts for them are everywhere.

i pay insurance at 1400 and third party is around the 500 mark or somewhere there abouts

[ranjha83]

thanks for reply's

I been searching import websites , cars in stock they all are to to expensive with low km's. For example 96 skkyline done 50 000 km's.. thats impossibe in 10 years that car has to be done more than over 100 000k.. km clocks are wonded back

Can you guys recommend any good yards websites, those who you can trust.. I want to get it from a dealer coz you get warranty --thats the one reason why i choose dealers.

Any ideas n help would be appreciated ..

thans guys once again for your help