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[ls128]

God no. I wouldn't be caught dead in one!

[GTRKat]

The majority of N/As that I've seen have been autos. In fact I can't even remember having seen one that wasn't (not that I'm saying there aren't any out there).

I know it's not what you want to do, but I think you'd be better waiting and you'll probably end up with a better car in the long run when you're ready and able to drive the turbo.

[ls128]

If I found a nice 33 for the right price then i'd get it no hesitation....my kinda goal is to get something fun now - to last me a year or so, so I can save up & buy something way better part way through next year.

[D_I_F]

Buy a NA 33 - there are heaps around and they arent worth much these days.

[Tony Brown]

Dead right, it could be argued that a N/A rb25 in a 33 is more dirveable/fun than a N/Arb20 in a 32 anyway. Even with the extra weight.

[ls128]

I completely agree with you Tony, however that one I linked is a 32 with a rb25, just comes with the rb20 motor as a spare..Perfect for when I get onto my blacks.

[Tony Brown]

I dont know if this has been asked, but is it engineered?

[SpeedWhore]

If I found a nice 33 for the right price then i'd get it no hesitation....my kinda goal is to get something fun now - to last me a year or so, so I can save up & buy something way better part way through next year.

Take advice from somone who wated there money on a NA DONT do it.. TRUST me you'll regret it so much later that extra money you spent on a NA skyline that barely moved could have gone towards more mods on your new r33 ... Just take my advice trust me your going to hate yourself later

Sid

[ls128]

Tony - I don't think so, would have to check with the buyer...Speedwhore, The guy isn't asking a huge amount of money for it - and it comes with the original motor!

[Tony Brown]

Thought about a NA MR2, Toyotas version of the X19? They are actually a great handling car.

[ls128]

Yeah - Don't start me on the MR2. Toyota has admitted to importing a X19, stripping it and basing the original MR2 on it!! Kinda wanting to not have a two seater, as i'm usually designated driver! I raced against one at Wakefield Jan this year, though it was turbo. Didn't seem to bad - that being said, he had more spins then I did...

[SNOQPY]

ive got an 85 bluebird ca20e for $500 no rego, but can get blueslip etc ,no rust, great little daily

[ls128]

Thanks, but kinda trying to move away from older cars..already got 4 from the 80's!

[Tony Brown]

The MR2s are little less forgiving on the limit, a lot better after 92 but the brakes arent great in stock trim.

Shame about the 2 seats though.

You might have rego dramas w/o engineers report onthe 32 though.

328i? 2j Supra N/A? Maybe too $$

Edited February 10, 2011 by Tony Brown

[ls128]

Not sure what year it was - def one of the older ones though. Yeah I know that it may have dramas with rego without a engineers report - but it has rego till jan 2012, by then i'll have my blacks and hopefully the turbo motor back in & engineered for that (if it even needs it?)

As for a 328i - i've looked at BMW's and Alfa's - Eurpoean. I've learnt my lesson with European cars & Parts. Costs a sh1tload. Even at mates rates! Never really liked the look of Supras, but would be open.

[Tony Brown]

I guess that doesn't leave you too many options, RWD N/A 4 seats, japanese and fun to drive......just about explored all options here and since we are on a Skyline forum, then it could be an RB25 powered 32 since its potentially the best "bang for your buck" car in N/A for your circumstances.(only if you can beat the price down a fair bit, a non-engineered conversion is not worth that kind of money IMO)

Hell I just sold a R34 GT-T auto sedan for $8500 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/352396-r34-gt-t-auto-sedan-in-canberra-8500/page__st__20__p__5664504__fromsearch__1#entry5664504 thats only $1600 more than the car you are looking at, and while I understand that it would not have suited your needs, just comparing value for money makes the 32 look more like $3500 than $6900

I am all out of suggestions.

Good Luck, Tony

Edited February 11, 2011 by Tony Brown

[ls128]

Hence why i'm now looking for a 33 Thanks though!

[Tony Brown]

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=2&R=9826138&keywords=&trecs=10&__sid=129F1737E127&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Nne=15&SearchAction=N&seot=1&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963593%204294963846%204294933160%201622&silo=1011

Hence why i'm now looking for a 33 Thanks though!

[ls128]

There's a nice one in NSW on carsales - http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=10027373&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294963846%204294963593%20898%204294950381%204294933160&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=4&__sid=12D5FD03E21B

Hopefully going to check it out monday at lunch time!

[jahn-15]

Damn i was gunna say it. FIX IT AGAIN TONY lol