R32 GTS-T buying help for Newb

[reelfour]

Hey peoples,

I'm looking at buying a R32 GTS-T. Found one that looks too good to be true and put money down to hold it while I check it out. It's just been imported. I'm new to these so go easy on me:

specs are:

1989 NISSAN SKYLINE HR32 GTS-T

107,000 kms

Auto, 2 door, silver, sunroof, black 16" alloys, turbo timer

full rego til September 2005, and RWC

:: priced at $11000

Okay, so know it's a auto (hard to find a manual), it's in excellent condition, interior is flawless, couple of scratches on front bumper but that's bout it on the visual - it's unmodified, kept as standard 'part from air filter / turbo timer. Took it out for a run and had no complaints.

Had it checked today by State Roads and got the 250pt 5pg report back saying it's in excellent condition with a couple of minor repairs / servicing to be done.

Couple of things not sitting comfortably with me at the moment, part from fact that it seems too gooder deal:

:: No engine no. was visible according to inspection

:: No compliance plates sighted either - although seller ensured me it had

:: compliance (or will have?)

I read the tutorial on this site bout what to look for when buying and came up with a few more issues:

:: No service books to be found - no history of life in Japan

:: No tool-kit to be found and spare tire is not secured in any way

So anyway, looking for some advice, is this a dodgy deal or what - how can this line get rego without an engine no? Where's the engine no? I haven't spkoen to the guy who did the inspection yet either.

Any feedback appreciated.

[predator]

.. they really should know where the engine number is on an RB! although it can be a bit hard to find I'll admit.. its on the rear left of the block.. right down near the starter motor.

yeah, careful on the compliance... but if its registered, it should have the required engineers certificate and/or compliance already.

stuff the service history (not many japanese cars do in fact have them, especially that age), stuff the tools, and stuff the spare (remove if needed in VIC is it has to be secured if in the car).

Sounds ok to me.. $1000-$2000 might get you a manual conversion and away you go..

[WazR32GTSt]

mate, i got an auto because of the same reasons: hard to find a manual in good condition. actually i haven't regretted it yet and the auto is lots of fun!

if you get it then i would reccommend a transmission cooler, i got one from supercheap for $80

that car sounds ok to me. good luck!

Waz.