your expert advise please?

[GFXman]

Okay, im gearing up for a new car purchase. Top of the list at the moment is a 180sx.

I thought that I'd ask you guys who are quite experienced in the turbo car field about any things to look out for etc? As I'm a newbie when it comes to the technical side of cars... let alone turbos.

[Drift Spec]

Joolz,

Well first think is to check for wear and tear..such as the kick panels, steering wheel , and pedel.. especially if car is low km's... if these are worn then you can probably bet there not the exact k's.

Plus try to get a stock car, sure you will save money in the start by getting a modified car (intercooler, boost controller etc.. ) , but when the engine does a rod because its been thrashed and boosted to hell in its previous life then all that money plus shitloads more is lost. Plus its much more fun to see a stock car turn into your dream car with your own handywork .

Umm other than that I guess just go for a drive see how it feels.

Hmm or you can just do what I did and import it and never drive it until its here.... nothing like being able to tell people u imported your car plus saves big $$$.... and not so risky if you go for a stocker like I did.... no probs really except ones I have caused

Umm anyone else.

my 2 c.

[GFXman]

yeah for sure, good info rob

anyone else, technically wise, such as oil leaks, smoke blowing, noises etc etc?

[Cubes]

I bought mine stock and well absolutly nothing has gone wrong.

I've been waiting for the gearbox to go pop or a syncro to start crunching.

Compared to all of the previous cars i've owned this is the only one that I havn't had to repair.. And I do drive it hard especially on gear changes.

First thing though make sure you do all of the usual service bits when you first get the car.

Gearbox Oil + Nulon G70

Fuel Filter

Diff Oil

Motor oil flushed a few times.

vacuum hose's checked and replaced.

[GFXman]

cheers Joel