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Hello everyone on SAU. I am obviously a newbie here but I look forward to improving my knowledge about these cars and starting my own project in about 8 months or so depending on funds.

After many years of to be honest, not liking skylines for the simple reason almost everyone I know praises them hard and hates everything else on the road. I respect all cars as at the end of the day its the owners choice to do what they want to their car and as long as they are happy then who cares what anyone else says. It was a hard choice in deciding which turbo car I wanted to but and do as a project over the next few years. The only problem I am having now is which Skyline to choose. I cant afford a GTR in any model so that's out right away.

I want a model that is known to be reliable, that's the main thing. I realise that all cars are different depending on who has owned them and the life they have had but which one would be my best choice. I honestly think the R33 is nice (not many people seem to like them but I do). I also like the R32 but seems a little more out dated. The R34 seems out of my price range though but is also nice.

I would like to know what other people think is the better model choice for me.

Future Plans (may help you guys help me in choosing the model I am after):

Nice paint jobs and rims.

Reliable (legal mods) power. I don't plan on any track days or drag races.

Just something comfortable to cruise around in basically that looks nice.

Looking forward to the many years ahead on this forum. I am in need of a project and this seems to be it. I have always been into my cars and at the moment haven't got something to work on and its driving me insane.

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White Noise Apprentice

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That the one I have ben leaning on. I don't mind the shape but I would prefer the series 2 model. R32 is a bit dated for me but I still like it. Seen quite a few around the 5-6k mark but like I said wont get one for about a year or so. I don't even mind buying one with a crap body as long as the engine is good.

I hear these motor seems to blow a lot of head gaskets and seals? is there a way to replace these with something with a long life. Like a steel head gasket and stuff? Sorry still learning :/

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Check for accident damage, make sure gearbox doesn't crunch, diff doesn't whine, no noises in engine, no miss fires under load, check for banging in rear (diff bushes), check castor bushes, look for power steering leaks, clicking behind dash when a/c is operated.

After buying

Get run on a dyno to check for pinging and air/fuel ratios (fuel pumps are getting old)

Got a Pulsar Grand Master

Got a Pulsar

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Haha, and what should be the first? Are there any particular things I should look for when I look for one?

This is Helpful --->> http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/35129-im-buying-a-skyline-what-should-i-look-for/

White Noise Apprentice

White Noise

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Thanks, That rebirthing thing seems so bloody dodgy, lol. I know a little about cars, like enough to go out and buy one but I like to know specific things to that model to look for. That read was a great help. No sure if I mentioned, I don't mind buying one where its body isn't perfect my concern is any mechanical faults as I probably couldn't fix them :(

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I just rebuild a r32 gtst with my dad but I was surprised as to how easy it is to work on r32's all you need is a 10 and 12 mm spanner and your set :) but if your looking at a r32 watch out for rust as they are getting older.

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