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hey guys,

first post, new user

i currently own a wrx, had it for about 4 years or so, love it, but time to move on, and from what i have seen on the internet, i could sell my 99 rex and pick up a 97 skyline probally without spending any more cash, so that would be cool, was suprised to find out insurance is about the same price, so thats good too

just wondering, as a potential first skyline owner, should there be anything to look for specifically? like in general ( bit vague i know )

only difference i know really between the rex and the r33 is rear wheel drive, 2.5 ltr 6 cyl.

i dont care if its faster or slower than a rex, but im sure a skyline is beast off the mark

many thanks

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hey guys,

first post, new user

i currently own a wrx, had it for about 4 years or so, love it, but time to move on, and from what i have seen on the internet, i could sell my 99 rex and pick up a 97 skyline probally without spending any more cash, so that would be cool, was suprised to find out insurance is about the same price, so thats good too

just wondering, as a potential first skyline owner, should there be anything to look for specifically? like in general ( bit vague i know )

only difference i know really between the rex and the r33 is rear wheel drive, 2.5 ltr 6 cyl.

i dont care if its faster or slower than a rex, but im sure a skyline is beast off the mark

many thanks

welcome to the forum champ

if anything the skyline would be slower off the mark and gain in the top end compared to the rexy.

some wankers on here would probably say "doooooooooo a search"

here is a sticky thread on everything you'll need to know to look out for

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/bu...e-f-t35129.html

good luck

hey thanks eeiko, i did a bit of a search but didnt find much, thanks for the link

lol and as long as it would beat a maloo or clubby like my mates have im not too worried ;)

haha thanks again mate, cheers

all good

thats what i was trying to point to some idiots on this forum who just say "do a search do a search do a search do a search do a search "

sometimes links dont even show up in the search.

anyhow that link is very good guide.

any other questions, let us know.

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