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Hi Guys,

I'm new to the forums and didn't know exactly where to put this thread, mods please feel free to move it to it's propper location and let me know for future reference.

Essentially I am looking at buying my very first Skyline (I've wanted one for a decade but I finally have the money), I have done all the checks that I can think of and it seems like a great buy for the price and I am going for a test drive this weekend before I make a decision. It is an R33 GTR V-Spec. As close to stock as you can typically find these days. It's has twin pod filters and a turbo-back exhaust. Any suggestions on what to look out for when inspecting it are also welcome. (Have already read the thread on buying a skyline so have lots of ideas from there). According to the owner it has done 75,000kms.

However! I wanted to ask the experts (you guys) what may have caused the damage on the cam cover that you can see in the attached picture? The paintwork is gone for some reason, owner didn't know as he has only had the car 1.5 years and it was like that when he got it.

I guess any opinions on the overall condition as you see it would also be much appreciated but I just wanted to know what could cause the kind of marking you can see in the engine bay?

Cheers,

Mike

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Yeah odos are rarely correct (despite what the owner might say, or even think) so just buy on condition. Strongly suggest you get a pre purchase inspection from a shop that knows skylines. I wouldn't be worried about the paint.

Also - make sure you get comprehensive insurance. If you cant afford that, you cant afford the car IMO.

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