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Hey guys and Gals,

Recently got into the whole skyline scene and have been reading your forums for a few months now and finally decided to take the plunge and start trying to get one.

my projected car is, because im 17, soon to be in melbourne, a NA R33 S2 White Manual. I'm looking for as much advice as possible so please be positive and negative towards my decision because i would like the best skyline for me. I'm Possibly being recruited into the navy so i can get a loan no problems, but the only problem would be me getting the car from the import place back to Crib Point.

My name is Kyle, and ive loved skyline since i first started playing Underground back in the day, and have recently witnessed the power of a GTS-T R33 and decided i would like to one day have a 34 GTR. as i am getting a GTS this is my stepping stone to my dream car.

thanks guys,

Kyle

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Welcome to the Forum Kyle :(

Yep as Black Widow said loads to learn on here just read through the many pages or use search button as you will probably find the info you need has been posted before :(

So you have a NA R33 on it's way on a boat now?

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I havn't actually ordered it as of yet, as i said im potentially in the navy, so i dont particularly want to let her sit in queensland where i am currently and have her waist away to nothing. besides ive found on to be imported for about 8-10k in melbourne. the beauty of having my car down in melbourne with me is when ever i want to go to a meet im not very far away where as i live in the sticks where i am at the moment.

thanks for the speedy replies and can't wait to meet some of you in future events.

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I havn't actually ordered it as of yet, as i said im potentially in the navy, so i dont particularly want to let her sit in queensland where i am currently and have her waist away to nothing. besides ive found on to be imported for about 8-10k in melbourne. the beauty of having my car down in melbourne with me is when ever i want to go to a meet im not very far away where as i live in the sticks where i am at the moment.

thanks for the speedy replies and can't wait to meet some of you in future events.

Which site are you looking at to buy from?

Yeah if you get to Melbourne definatley go to DECA they are the best fun!! Even us NSW peeps come down and enter it's that good!! :)

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i rang a place today from the forums called GT Gran Turismo Autos, he said he would look after me. so i may take his word for it. IF anyone knows this company please dont hesitiate to tell me if they are good or bad, because the last thing i want it a dodgy skyline that i have to then put in like 5-6 grands worth of work

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i rang a place today from the forums called GT Gran Turismo Autos, he said he would look after me. so i may take his word for it. IF anyone knows this company please dont hesitiate to tell me if they are good or bad, because the last thing i want it a dodgy skyline that i have to then put in like 5-6 grands worth of work

Well this is the risk we all take :) ...Thought of the option of buying a NA R33 in Victoria privately? Then you can see the car and get it check out before you buy it?

There is this site : http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/

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the reason i wanted to import was because i just wanted the whole works when they come into australia and they get the full check over and get fixed if anythings wrong with them. thats all. plus i want to have this car for as long as i can.

but i see your point, ive always wanted it white, and i dont know anyone in melbourne so i dont know how id get from one end to the other.

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the reason i wanted to import was because i just wanted the whole works when they come into australia and they get the full check over and get fixed if anythings wrong with them. thats all. plus i want to have this car for as long as i can.

but i see your point, ive always wanted it white, and i dont know anyone in melbourne so i dont know how id get from one end to the other.

Well if you go through a company here I am sure they do that and get the best car for your "money"

should have a look on car sales, trading post, car point websites and see what R33 GTS are around in melbourne...and buy a Navman :thumbsup: he will tell you how to get around..

You would know your way around Mel in a month no probs..It didnt take me long to know my way around Sydney :)

I would just way up all your options :P..It might be cheaper to buy one that's already here...Plus I like to see what I am getting before I buy it..But that's just me

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the nav man, i am actually thinking about buying a In car GPS, so hopefully they dont set me back to much, and yep i know where your coming from with a private sale, ive just had my heart set on this type of car for a while, and if i cant find any that i like il end up having to import anyway.

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My name is Kyle, and ive loved skyline since i first started playing Underground back in the day.

thanks guys,

Kyle

Didn't we all...

Remember between NFS-U and U2, I always thoughtto myself "damn, I so want a GTR Skyline"...

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I havn't actually ordered it as of yet, as i said im potentially in the navy, so i dont particularly want to let her sit in queensland where i am currently and have her waist away to nothing.

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I hate the Navy.. They stuff us round so much..

What did you want to do in there?

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