Need Help:buying A R33 Gtr Vspec

[shivreet]

Hi All,

I have always wanted to own one of these dream machines, and I have finally decided to take the plunge. Could someone tell me some good pointers or questions to ask . I have two cars that sort of interest me. One is a 94 - R33 GTRVSpec and the other is a 95GTRVSpec.

The 94 car has a Fully Rebuilt Engine Including Forged Pistons and New Turbos. Done around 78000Kms. Is it true that because skylines get thrashed, that the sump runs dry causing the engines to cork up? Also is a rebuilt engine neccessarily a bad thing??. This car has had multiple owners in Australia. Imported in 2003

The other car has done 100000+ kms and acording to the owner was imported last year . I will get that checked. The guy hardly drives it 50 kms/week. It is clean and has never had anything done to it.

What would you guys do. I am really excited and cant wait to hear your opinions.

Thanks in advance guys

Shiv

[Skyrin3]

R33 GTR began production in 1995.

If you are unsure about buying a car, depending on where you live there are plenty of workshops around that just focus on imports.

Ask the seller to take the car there, get a full inspection done, anything thats wrong with the car get the seller to remove from the price.

All cars get thrashed it just depends on whos driving it, if you plan on "thrashing" your GTR then take the appropriate steps like oil mods and a good tune/check up before hand. Theres nothing worse then buying a "rebuilt" car doing 200kms in it then spinning a bearing and needing a rebuild because u didnt buy that bigger/baffled sump your mechanic reccomended.

Edited June 17, 2010 by Skyrin3

[J'z-R33]

Hi Shiv, welcome to the forum..

Have a read of this link, it outlines what to look for when buying a skyline.

I cannot stress how important it is to have the car checked over by a pro, its only a few hundred dollars compared to a 6-10k rebuild!

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

Cheers and good luck with your search.

Johno

[a20089]

I have always wanted to own one of these dream machines, and I have finally decided to take the plunge. Could someone tell me some good pointers or questions to ask.

Great car to own, a real weapon. Obvious question is why are you selling and what mods have been done to the car and who and when were the mods done.

As others have said the R33 GTR started in 1995 so your first car described is either a fake or a typo.

Personally if I purchased another performance car that is 10+ years old, I'd get one modified already as there's so much cost involved in replacing old worn parts. I would also look at the for sales section of this forum as a primary place to buy a car, more owners on this forum care about their cars, hence they join a forum to lean about their car and their cars are in general a better quality to those who don't care to learn about their cars.

Another to look for is a mature owner or at least a owner with money. To many kids buy skylines with no money and fail to maintain them.

Where are you in Australia so the forum can suggest possible cars to have a look at.

[pistol-pete]

my one bit of advice is be sure you can actually afford to maintain it properly too

[shivreet]

Great car to own, a real weapon. Obvious question is why are you selling and what mods have been done to the car and who and when were the mods done.

As others have said the R33 GTR started in 1995 so your first car described is either a fake or a typo.

Personally if I purchased another performance car that is 10+ years old, I'd get one modified already as there's so much cost involved in replacing old worn parts. I would also look at the for sales section of this forum as a primary place to buy a car, more owners on this forum care about their cars, hence they join a forum to lean about their car and their cars are in general a better quality to those who don't care to learn about their cars.

Another to look for is a mature owner or at least a owner with money. To many kids buy skylines with no money and fail to maintain them.

Where are you in Australia so the forum can suggest possible cars to have a look at.

Thank you everyone. I will definitely take all your advice on-board. I am in Brisbane and would not mind someone contacting me if they have a well kept car. I will goo through the thread sent by JZee....thanx once again

[hylian]

my one bit of advice is be sure you can actually afford to maintain it properly too

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[shivreet]

Hi Shiv, welcome to the forum..

Have a read of this link, it outlines what to look for when buying a skyline.

I cannot stress how important it is to have the car checked over by a pro, its only a few hundred dollars compared to a 6-10k rebuild!

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

Cheers and good luck with your search.

Johno

Hi Jay-Z,

I have found a car that interests me. It is a GTR V-Spec R33...very clean...not many mods done...95 model....done around 107000, only one year old in Australia, single australian owner. How much would you roughly think it would be for. A quick response would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[shivreet]

Hi Guys,

I have finally made my purchase and am absolutely ecstatic. Thanks a lot guys for your help. I am now a proud owner of a R33 GTR V-SPec.

[iplen]

Congrats on the purchase, I have had my 32 for just over 12 months, and it still gives me a tingle (and a little mongrel) every time I drive it, and I will say it...........................

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[GTR-N1]

Hi Guys,

I have finally made my purchase and am absolutely ecstatic. Thanks a lot guys for your help. I am now a proud owner of a R33 GTR V-SPec.

Congrats!

Needless to say, you're loving it. Even slept in it?

[97/V-Spec]

Care to expand?

Considering that you pick a quality gtr. Leave aside minimum of $5,000 for potential repairs.