Confusion Between Skyline Models...

[Lewis9]

Ok, So for my first car I wanna get a Skyline R33, but Im a bit confused between models and the things I like on the models.

So I would like a Skyline with an intirior looking like this:

(minus the custom gauges in the glovebox)

What model of skyline has this, and i heard that the dials/speedometer etc. comes in black too, is this right? Ive heard this is the Skyline R33 series 2 GTS-T...

Basically, I have ultimate confusion with the:

-R33

-R33 Series 2

-R33 Series 2 GTS-T

-R33 GTS-T

etc.

And what are the differences between them? Because most of them look the same...

Can someone please help me sort out this confusion?

Thankyou

[PM-R33]

What you have pictured is a R33 GTST series II interior, correct. All the dials are factory black, that one has an aftermarket white faced dash in it.

You have wrote it right there.

R33 is the model of the Skyline. In that model there were four options, the non turbo GTS, the turbo GTST (hence the T for turbo), the GTS4 (non turbo AWD) and the GTR (twin turbo AWD).

The series II is just the later year model, hence the reference to "series II".

It is fairly basic stuff that you can find on wikipedia or a quick google search or a search on these forums.

Since you are looking for a first car I'll assume you are a P plater and therefore you can not drive a turbo car so your options are a GTS or GTS4 in the R33 Skyline.

Edited September 12, 2010 by PM-R33

[Lewis9]

What you have pictured is a R33 GTST series II interior, correct. All the dials are factory black, that one has an aftermarket white faced dash in it.

You have wrote it right there.

R33 is the model of the Skyline. In that model there were four options, the non turbo GTS, the turbo GTST (hence the T for turbo), the GTS4 (non turbo AWD) and the GTR (twin turbo AWD).

The series II is just the later year model, hence the reference to "series II".

It is fairly basic stuff that you can find on wikipedia or a quick google search or a search on these forums.

Since you are looking for a first car I'll assume you are a P plater and therefore you can not drive a turbo car so your options are a GTS or GTS4 in the R33 Skyline.

Yes, you are quite correct - I am unable to drive a turbo, so I would be looking at the non-turbo range.

Does the R33 GTS (non-turbo) Series II have that same interior or the one with no passerger airbag, different steering wheel, etc?

And how much would I be looking at for one in good condition?

Thanks

[PM-R33]

Same interior (couple of small differences). Have a look through carsales for average prices.

[syfon]

The 1996 model R33's (Series 2's) have a different front end - the headlights are clear and they indicators are mounted in a case in the front bar along with the fog-lights. The Series 2's front ends are much more square than the Ser 1-1.5's.....i personally think they look a lot better too,

The 1996 Series 2 also came with the steering wheel pictured above, ABS and the driver+passenger airbag.

If you are looking for a 1996+ R33 Skyline non-turbo, then the interior will be practically exactly the same minus the factory boost gauge on the dash. Look around on carsales.com.au. Going by the current price of $10K for a really plum R33 Series 2 turbo, then $6K should get you an un-molested R33 Series 2 non-turbo with low kays.

Just be careful of all the piece of shit R33's out there and take you time looking around before you buy.