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hey guys im new here and new to skylines. i've owned 4 commodores over the past few years and sick of em and wanting something different. now im quite comfortable checking out holdens as i know what to look for etc but im completely stumped on skylines. i'm selling my two vr's and im after a R32 or R33 turbo'd 5 speed. just after general things to look at mechanically especially in higher km cars, cosmetically{rust spots} etc. im not after any spectacular, just something in fairly good nick which i can modify to my tastes. thx for the help

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Just off the top of my head

Check...

Speedo, all Japanese cars came with a 180km speedo unless factory specified = R34 GTR N1's and up (from memory)

With 180 km speedo its more likely the K's are believable or the best you can rely on anyway.

Listen out for any noises in engine / turbos / diff / gearbox, listen to the car to see if it sounds healthy

Look at the gauges to make sure they are all working.

All the lights in the dash are lit.

Brakes, make sure the disk are not warped and brake pads

Flaky paint on inlet plenum = was driven hard and the heat has taken off the paint.

Check liquids = Oil / Brake / Clutch / Radiator / Power steering

Check the spark plug gaps, only way to tell if the car had a boost controller or not. Usually the gap is Wider if its been boosted and with after-market spark plugs.

Give the car a rev to see how smooth it goes and then give it a quick high rev to see how well it reacts and then check the rpm on idle to see if it drops out.

Test drive the car to see its performance.

Everything should be in mechanical working order!

Bring a mechanic with you!

Interior...

Wear on seats, front and rear / doors / gear shift knob / hand brake / carpets / and all panels

air vents to make sure its not broken or a boost gauge shoved in it

Exterior...

Check Panels for rust / any accident history / paint

keep in mind you are buying a car which are 2nd hand but hopefully to the very good condition and things are bound to be changed anytime soon if not later. Keep and eye on turbos / brakes / diff / clutch...

Unless the car is FACTORY STOCK, one owner with service history books, service every 5000ks and timing belt changed at 100 000km (at least if not earlier) and not a single modification.

If you buy a later model = new car but still check everything.

There is a tonne of stuff, just PM me if you want anything in specific.

Cya round!

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^ this will deff help you!!

Im selling my r33 gtst. However in sydney. If you keen let me know :D

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...05#entry3655305

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