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Pro's n Con's of R32 GTS 1989

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Looking at importing a NA R32 GTS, anyong have any horror stories of tips i'd need to know when buying this type of vehicle. dont want a turbo as it's a work car and for playing with on hill climbs etc, and dont want insurance hassles of a turbo import eventhough i'm 33.

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Chris

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I have a 1989 R32 GTS 4 door auto I realy like to drive it it handles really well and looks good for a standard car I am selling only due to being an auto. There are only two things that bother me one being the hicas-rear stering feels dodgy in the wet weather I recon an so do a few mates with the same cars and two being front tires wearing out on the inside very quickly and yes it just had a wheel alignment.

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Guest RedLineGTR

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rust/condition of engine/km on O/D/Serviced??

just have some money to get it serviced as well...it will keep it lasting longer..i guess its for hill climbs etc...then i guess its okay..but with all those r32 GTR's coming in wonder in what condition it comes down to u want to own a 15year old car. Oh well. hopefully all goes to plan. Cheers Rob

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when importing theres very little you can do

all you get is the engineers report

obvisouly if you want a car which has been well maintained etc look for the basics like service history (very unlikely) no mods, low ks, straight bodywork, non accident grade etc etc

i personally dont see the attraction of buying an NA R32, im sure theres a local car which would match its specs and be alot cheaper to maintain and insure.

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I tend to agree, won't a 15yo GTS cost more to ship and import than to buy in the first place? You could buy a r32 gtst and just take 3rd party insurance, surely total price, landed would be under $5k?

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