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[ILNSkylineR33s]

Hi Guys,

I am only 14 but I'm thinking about what my first car is going to be and I would like it to be a Skyline R33 non turbo . Would just like to know what problems have you guys come across with these cars. Also how much did these problems cost you?

Thanks, Tristan.

Edited June 2, 2010 by ILNSkylineR33s

[Bitsushiti]

Personally I'd hold onto the cash and get a cheap little four cylinder until you're 100% comfortable with driving... then save up and go for a GTR once you're a bit older (when insurance companies will start looking at you).

Don't bother wasting the money on a NA skyline. Also, a "P" plate in the window of any Skyline is a cop magnet - and cops don't differentiate between harassing drivers of turbo and non-turbo skylines. Save yourself the hassle.

Waiting will be good... by the time you'd be shopping for one, the R33's will be in the same price bracket as R32's are at the moment, and R34's as R33's etc.

GL with your decision mate

[GTR-N1]

Personally I'd hold onto the cash and get a cheap little four cylinder until you're 100% comfortable with driving... then save up and go for a GTR once you're a bit older (when insurance companies will start looking at you).

Don't bother wasting the money on a NA skyline. Also, a "P" plate in the window of any Skyline is a cop magnet - and cops don't differentiate between harassing drivers of turbo and non-turbo skylines. Save yourself the hassle.

Waiting will be good... by the time you'd be shopping for one, the R33's will be in the same price bracket as R32's are at the moment, and R34's as R33's etc.

GL with your decision mate

^^^ That's pretty good advice for you Tristan.

[levinboy]

Personally I'd hold onto the cash and get a cheap little four cylinder until you're 100% comfortable with driving... then save up and go for a GTR once you're a bit older (when insurance companies will start looking at you).

Don't bother wasting the money on a NA skyline. Also, a "P" plate in the window of any Skyline is a cop magnet - and cops don't differentiate between harassing drivers of turbo and non-turbo skylines. Save yourself the hassle.

Waiting will be good... by the time you'd be shopping for one, the R33's will be in the same price bracket as R32's are at the moment, and R34's as R33's etc.

GL with your decision mate

Agreed, i started with a corolla, loved it learnt to drive properly and was good on my Ps, now im 20 and own a R33 GTR

[ILNSkylineR33s]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the advice, but can you provide any more advice/info? Does anyone out there know the specs for a Skyline R33 non-turbo as I have found a few on the internet but they are all different .

Thanks, Tristan.

[mad082]

what sort of specs do you want? power? acceleration times?

power = 147kw at the flywheel for the r33 and r34. 114kw for the r32 with the rb20 and 132kw for the r32 with the rb25

acceleration times = about the same as a commodore.

[RKO]

Hi mate,

The specs for a non turbo R33 are - 140kW @ 6400rpm and 230Nm @ 4800rpm.

Hope that helps.

[ILNSkylineR33s]

Thanks guys, Do you guys know the weight of an R33?

Thanks again, Tristan.

[mad082]

a bit over 1300kg, depending on options

[RusH_]

Thanks guys, Do you guys know the weight of an R33?

Thanks again, Tristan.

roughly 1390kg

google "r33 gts specs"

should come up with most of the info you require

[ILNSkylineR33s]

Thanks guys,

What are you thoughts as to what car I should get as my first?

All the best, Tristan.

[RKO]

the coupe weighs 1320kg, and the sedan 1390kg

[RKO]

As for a first car it depends on your finacial situation, some r32's are under 10k, some r33's are 12-13k and some r34's are 15k depending on where u live and the kms and what condition they are in.

[KezR33]

Holy shit, this has to be the politest 14yo to ever grace this forum, and he hasn't been flamed once yet!

[ILNSkylineR33s]

RKO, if you are correct that a coupe weighs 1320kg that means that it exceeds the 125kw per tonne ratio which means I cant drive it KezR33, hahaha thanks .

All the best, Tristan.

[RKO]

Hi Tristan, here's an website address for more info on the specs of skyline's: northshoreprestige.com.au

good luck

[dannyb]

Just my two cents but for your first car ide go out and get a cheap reliable 4cyl pulsar swift etc just until you get off your p's. less chance of geting hasseled by the cops and lets face it nearly all of us crashed our first car even if it was something small. Save your money learn how to realy drive do some track days etc and when you get off those p's buy the gtr or what ever your dream car you wont regret it

[ILNSkylineR33s]

Thanks for all the help and info guys.