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I paid 15 for my Skyline 9 months ago and wouldn't part with it for less than 20. Also when you buy from a dealer as opposed to an auction you pay thousands more, mind you, no warranty. And Birty I couldn't agree more, imagine my surprise when a supra stomped its brakes because he couldn't get away from me.

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"but it can't take the family to the shops"

Lol.. so can an R33 quite comfortably actually - plenty of leg room in tha back of mine for 4 people in comfort. They ever hear of the 4 doors either?

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180sx's are all 1.8l

Again, don't they actually wonder why a 1.8, 2L, or 2.5L turbo can quite comfortably kick most commondoor's ass??

Can't they even accept the fact that commodores are about 10 years behind the technology, refinement, and everything else of a Japanese car?

I had owned nothing but Holdens (Toranas and Commodores) for over 10 years. I had always been a fan of GTR's but never thought I could afford one. Then I found that R33 GTS-t's were affordable, and while obviously not as good as a GTR, they had RWD which suited my driving style, and lots of power and good handling as well.

So I sold my last Commodore and bought an R33, and I haven't looked back. There is nothing wrong with Commodores, I would readily own one again if I needed the space for a family etc. But I would still keep the Skyline for the fun factor.

I wonder how many Skyline owners have "upgraded" to a Commodore for improved performace, handling, and (2 door) style? I think the only reason someone would do it is for the extra space or because they wanted a newer car for the same money.

yer plus all the $$.. I could never save with that car.

The skyline.. I've been able to spend quite a bit on performance mods as I never seem to have to repair anything.. Only repair i've made is a clutch master cyclinder that started leaking at around 120,000. I did the usuall cam belt water pump etc at 100,000kays but that isn't considered a repair. :)

Now I'm spending a little on a RB?0DET... :D

I guess you just have to compare the price of a R32/R33/R34 GTST when it was bran-new and then compare it to a similiar year commodore or falcooon.

You can't compare the two cars as the Skyline of the same year is a far superiour car.

A little like comparing a VN SS Commodore to a VX SS or a much better example would be comparing a EB XR8 to a BA XR8.

This is what I don't understand.. These blokes are slaggin' off second hand cars that are 5 to 12 years older. For the same price you pay for a nice new VX SS you could pick up a very very nice GTR... :)

the Harrap... ah. i mean Holden Monaro ;) what a joke. Just the shell of a Monaro.

Exactly, u grab a say a 1996 R33 GTS-T straight from the factory, just rolled off. Grab a 1996 V(Whateva the f*ck) SS straight from the factory. Dump them on the track, Skyline would undoubtely be a better car, handling, braking, whateva. Altho both are low 6 second 0 - 100's?? Anyone know.

Haven't said the SS is bad.. i just think it is unfair to compare a 2 Door Sports Coupe to a 4 Door Family Sedan. If the Skyline wasn't better there is something wrong.

cheers.

People and I say you can't compare the two cars.

Its true compare apples with apples but at the end of the day when you both plant the accelerator and one whistles away ;) the other driver who lost can't really catch up and yell -

"Thats not fair you can't compare my car to yours, yours is a sports car mine isn't"

Every car has their advantage just comes down to personal preference and what is more pratical for you at the time.

Thats a minority playa.. Just like we have some Skylines with big neon lights that turn the car in to a hover car.

Personally I think neon lights etc spoil the skyline. The look nice no need for silly lights making them look like they are hovering etc. It simply shows maturity.

well playa i stand corrected, possible the saddest comment i have read ever on the internet.

taken from the aforementioned holden thread link:

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"and most of you'se wouldnt have chicks either without your blow-off valves,"

hahah, he said "you'se" - i vote this as most pathetic post ever.

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