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]']watch out for the engine in the 15y.o cars

they tend to go easy.

i lost mine spun a bearing  

when the engine was open...

wow it was already in a shithouse condition and was about to blow any1 second.

were you turning a corner when you did this one??

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I'd have to say that the my car was in better condition than thought it would be in. Had a few additional parts that came as a bonus as well!

As for value of moddified cars, Geoff had a fantastic car for sale just before I bought mine - http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/au/st...asp?StockID=780

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/au/st...sp?StockID=1086

these are only a couple of examples of what could be bought at the time (before everyone started buying the 89's).

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It seems that most people are happy with their cars which is great. There are always some who get into trouble though. I have a mate that bought an 89 gtr with stuffed turbos, metal oil/water cooling lines (turbo) split. Brakes gone, discs gone and a heap of other problems.

Its the little fiddly things that are hard to find (and expensive) that can really sour the joy of owning a new car.

Using reputable brokers is probably the best safety net you can have.

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Ken

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