When buying a gts-t

[2rismo]

Can you guys give me some advice on specific mechanical things to watch out for when buying an R33 gts-t...

i.e.

Suspension probs

motor/gearbox probs

any known weaknesses (perish the thought)

and lastly, any obvious signs of thrashing or things changed from standard when the claim is that it is "as stock as a rock, mate".

Any help greatfully appreciated.

Cheers.

[2fardown]

Look at the condition of the front suspension bushers.

I would recommend getting it checked over by a good mechanic. Things like compression, timing belt etc.

They will be able to tell you what is wrong with the car.

Just checking it over yourself isn't a very good way of making sure everything is OK.

[2rismo]

anything further to this???

i.e. what should the exhaust look like in terms of deposit colour etc...

im really grasping here.

also is the genral consensus that a timing belt change is a good way to start as soon as you get it whether the seller says it has been changed or not?

Cheers

[2fardown]

If you dont know what to look for then best thing is to let the proffesionals do it. If you havent ever driven an R33 GTST and dont know what they feel like then just driving it isnt go to tell you anything also.

You could go into detail regarding accident history also. Checking for off coloured guards, orange peel, etc.

If he has documentation that states he has replaced the timing belt. Then in most cases it would be ok. But if he says it has been done and cant provide any evidence then get it checked or just replace it.

I could go into detail about checking everything, but I cant stress enough how important it is to get every little thing checked out by people who know what they are doing.