S15

[Modena]

Hi all,

Im planning to buy an ADM s15 soon, I used to have an auto R33 GTST and it was fun to drive, plenty of power and easy in peak hour traffic.

Any guys have turbo s15s with auto and what are your thoughts on it?

The main reason I want an auto is because I am lazy, I want a cruiser, auto cars tend to be looked after better and not thrashed.

I dont want to drift or track the car, just have it for weekends and keep it stock.

Any opinions?

[JGTC]

Hey bud,

Any reason you're going after an ADM model? If you simply want a nice cruiser, look for a JDM S15 Autech with an auto, the Autech versions have the same power as the ADM Spec-R's - 147 KW and are naturally aspirated so they come higher tuned from the factory so you can enjoy it even when its bone stock - they come with all the JDM Spec-R turbo running gear except the engine.

All the best happy hunting

[ssshonky]

I picked up an ADM S15 Manual , and its good fun !

The thing I do miss on the ADM vs the JDM is climate control and rear wiper.

NO offence here.. but I would get a manual. After a while the auto will sh1t you.

[Modena]

Hey bud,

Any reason you're going after an ADM model? If you simply want a nice cruiser, look for a JDM S15 Autech with an auto, the Autech versions have the same power as the ADM Spec-R's - 147 KW and are naturally aspirated so they come higher tuned from the factory so you can enjoy it even when its bone stock - they come with all the JDM Spec-R turbo running gear except the engine.

All the best happy hunting

Hey dude, thanks for the reply.

I want a turbo definately. NA engines are a bit boring for me... Also I want an ADM car because if it breaks down I can always take it to Nissan and have them check it rather than over pay at some dodgy import specialist as I did with my r33.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

I see, so your BOV on NS..?

http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=410540

Like I have said on NS, I prefer manual, but there are S15 4 Speed autos.

If you just want to cruise it should not be a problem... You lazy bum

[Modena]

I see, so your BOV on NS..?

http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=410540

Like I have said on NS, I prefer manual, but there are S15 4 Speed autos.

If you just want to cruise it should not be a problem... You lazy bum

lol I really like the R33 auto skyline, had plenty of go... I dunno I guess if I can find the auto at the RIGHT price, then Ill go for it, if the people selling dont lower their price then I may opt for a manual and just bite the bullet and stop being lazy lol

PS yes thats me on NS.

Edited October 9, 2009 by Modena

[zei20l]

theres nothing wrong with an auto S15, ive never owned one as i prefer a manual in a 4 cylinder car.

anyway, whoever suggested an auto autech S15, they dont exist. only the convertable autech came in auto. and it was the 120kw NA model.

if youre not looking to mod it, then it should be fine for cruising around in. i have a friend with one and she has owned it for over 6 years. its going fine and she loves driving it. she even commutes to work in it

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

lol I really like the R33 auto skyline, had plenty of go... I dunno I guess if I can find the auto at the RIGHT price, then Ill go for it, if the people selling dont lower their price then I may opt for a manual and just bite the bullet and stop being lazy lol

PS yes thats me on NS.

I see, well just did a search on Car Point and found this one for $16,500 - http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/privat...id=124398C69D51

But it's in ACT...

Here's another - http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/dealer...&__Qpb=true

Again - http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/privat...&__Qpb=true

They seem to vary from price... One being from a dealer and the other 2 from a private sale.

[Modena]

I see, well just did a search on Car Point and found this one for $16,500 - http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/privat...id=124398C69D51

But it's in ACT...

Here's another - http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/dealer...&__Qpb=true

Again - http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/privat...&__Qpb=true

They seem to vary from price... One being from a dealer and the other 2 from a private sale.

Thanks bro. I prefer to buy in Melb though.

I dunno maybe I should take a manual for a test drive and see how I go... Im not going to be driving it to work, mainly weekends and weeknights so traffic shouldnt be a problem... are manual Nissans fairly easy to drive?

[roadworia]

your local nissan dealer should be able to look after you if you buy a jap spec one. i had a manual one and i work at nissan, see a couple of jdm ones come through.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Thanks bro. I prefer to buy in Melb though.

I dunno maybe I should take a manual for a test drive and see how I go... Im not going to be driving it to work, mainly weekends and weeknights so traffic shouldnt be a problem... are manual Nissans fairly easy to drive?

Yeah cool, those adds were just to give you a price estimate.

For sure buying on in Melb is a lot easier.

From memory the S15 manuals came with 6 speed Getrag gearboxes.

Having driven a R34 GTR, Supra and a S15, all with Getrag 6 Speeds, I can easily say the are one very refined gearbox and smooth to use.

[joshguy]

mate i drive an auto R34 gtt........the auto will shit you to tears after a while. its just boring! simple. although its nice in peak hour i gota say hehe. but thats about it. im putting mine up for sale because im just voer it. thinking about a S15 spec R or a 34 gtr....lol

[Modena]

Maybe I should just get a manual... my GF can always teach me hahaha :|