Borci88 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hey guys thinking about purchasing my third car now, second skyline, if anyone remembers I was the one who bought the R33 GTS-4 that was riddled with rust. I'm now thinking about inspecting an R32 on Sunday and wondering if anyone can add me on MSN to discuss the car and anything I should look out for, I'd rather get to know some of you anyway rather than read a Wiki Guide. Only if you have some free time Cheers guys. Borci88. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesK Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 www.stateroads.com.au Cant go wrong, good luck buddy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borci88 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 www.stateroads.com.au Cant go wrong, good luck buddy Oh this time I plan on getting an RACV inspection, but just wondering if theres anything that I dont know about that I can look at upon first inspection that'll tell me I'm wasting my time Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUZT3K Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 i wouldnt recommend racv...id go with stateroads like james said.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borci88 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 i wouldnt recommend racv...id go with stateroads like james said.. True.. but $500 for an inspection is getting pretty pricey, I'm willing to pay out for certain mechanical things I just wanna make sure everything works and isn't gonna break down tomorrow and nothing dodgy is happening, I'm not after a GTR here otherwise I definitely would be. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUZT3K Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 think about it, would you rather pay $500 for a full check which could possibly save you from buying a lemon, or get racv to check it and they miss somthing then you buy the car and it ends up costing you $1000 or somthing. better safe then sorry man..im fortunet i have an uncle whos a mechanic who looked over myn before i got it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borci88 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 think about it, would you rather pay $500 for a full check which could possibly save you from buying a lemon, or get racv to check it and they miss somthing then you buy the car and it ends up costing you $1000 or somthing. better safe then sorry man..im fortunet i have an uncle whos a mechanic who looked over myn before i got it. Mmm yeah you are right, I'll see if I'll even go ahead with a check beforehand if it's not already a lemon visually. Otherwise I might ask my mechanic to come out as well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesK Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 True.. but $500 for an inspection is getting pretty pricey, I'm willing to pay out for certain mechanical things I just wanna make sure everything works and isn't gonna break down tomorrow and nothing dodgy is happening, I'm not after a GTR here otherwise I definitely would be. $500??? Where did you get that? Unless then went up over the last year I think you got you numbers wrong, I paid $215 for mine! EDIT: Check my old thread Clicky Clicky!! the report is VERY worth it! EDIT2: MY BAD... "All comprehensive PrePurchase Vehicle inspections come with ($500 / 30 day Warranty)" - Yea thats what I was thinking too, Nicks right, it's just how much they "cover" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURAUN Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 True.. but $500 for an inspection is getting pretty pricey, I'm willing to pay out for certain mechanical things I just wanna make sure everything works and isn't gonna break down tomorrow and nothing dodgy is happening, I'm not after a GTR here otherwise I definitely would be. its not $500 i payed about $300 for a full inspection (panel and mechanical) when i was buying my evo edit: had a look on the website it says - All comprehensive PrePurchase Vehicle inspections come with ($500 / 30 day Warranty) its just a $500 warrenty Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borci88 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 its not $500i payed about $300 for a full inspection (panel and mechanical) when i was buying my evo edit: had a look on the website it says - All comprehensive PrePurchase Vehicle inspections come with ($500 / 30 day Warranty) its just a $500 warrenty Oh well there you go proves how much research I've done on Professional Inspections, so say I wanted a basic inspection done I'd be looking at 200-300? I'd be happy with that come to think of it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURAUN Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 you would have to contact them cause they dont have pricing up anymore but i think it was like $250 for mechical and $130 for panel or vice versa and $300 for both (however dont quote me on this cause it was last year) just give them a call and ask about pricing and what inspection you want done Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesK Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Oh well there you go proves how much research I've done on Professional Inspections, so say I wanted a basic inspection done I'd be looking at 200-300?I'd be happy with that come to think of it. I paid $215 for a VERY thorough check on a GTST, have a look at the link I posted a few posts up. and you will realize why it was the best $215 I've ever spent Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shano3000 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I had state roads do an inspection on a GTR i bought. Was around $300 and the guy was there inspecting the car for a total of 40min. Alot better to take it to a workshop that know skylines and will take the time to put it up on a hoist and do a thorough inspection. Most likely will be alot cheaper than $300 aswell. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohsen Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 goodluck with it man! just sus that car out as if it has auto aids. then get a mechanic to check it out Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borci88 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 goodluck with it man!just sus that car out as if it has auto aids. then get a mechanic to check it out Cheers buddy, lets hope I don't get screwed over again I don't know if it's a good sign that this guy sounds Thai and hardly speaks english, or if it's bad, guess we'll see. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesK Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I had state roads do an inspection on a GTR i bought. Was around $300 and the guy was there inspecting the car for a total of 40min. Alot better to take it to a workshop that know skylines and will take the time to put it up on a hoist and do a thorough inspection. Most likely will be alot cheaper than $300 aswell. ....he managed to do an entire check and a compression test in 40 minutes?....oh GTR, you don't have to remove the pipe to the throttle body do you? EDIT: Lol road trip? Make it a mini SAU meet, 20 Skyline nutters are bound to spot the faults Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borci88 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 ....he managed to do an entire check and a compression test in 40 minutes?....oh GTR, you don't have to remove the pipe to the throttle body do you?EDIT: Lol road trip? Make it a mini SAU meet, 20 Skyline nutters are bound to spot the faults Hahaha was just thinking that, would be good to go on a small cruise day 1 of purchase Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakGTR Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I had state roads do an inspection on a GTR i bought. Was around $300 and the guy was there inspecting the car for a total of 40min. Alot better to take it to a workshop that know skylines and will take the time to put it up on a hoist and do a thorough inspection. Most likely will be alot cheaper than $300 aswell. Yehh exactly same thing with me... Don't know how they can justify 40min for $300.. There making more than Lawyers..!!!!!! You could pay amechanic to come look at it n do a compression for half the cost probs.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shano3000 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 ....he managed to do an entire check and a compression test in 40 minutes?....oh GTR, you don't have to remove the pipe to the throttle body do you?EDIT: Lol road trip? Make it a mini SAU meet, 20 Skyline nutters are bound to spot the faults Its hardly a compression test that they do, they dont remove anything from the car! i forget what he called it when i asked, but its not the normal compression test of removing sparkplugs and cranking the engine into a compression guage. So yeah, much better off to take to a workshop where they will do a proper compression test. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles89 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Well IMO paying someone to check out the car would be the very last thing that you'd do when you purchase a car. Wouldn't want to pay $300 for someone to check the car when you haven't even seen the car yourself. So I reckon the first time inspection, take someone that knows about skylines with you, and check everything thoroughly yourself, if it passes your expectation, then pay the $300 to get it checked properly before buying it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/323435-anyone-have-some-free-time-for-advice/#findComment-5272980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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