New To the Scene.

[Mr Metallica]

Hi everyone.

Im new to the scene but have been bitten quite hard.

I have been looking at getting a new car now for some time and yesterday I had the privlige of takeing a N/A R33 for a drive. I was pretty impressed with the thing, very impressed in fact. I know it wasn't insanely fast in a straight line but once I got into the twisty stuff its performance was really something speacial.

Now I think that I would like to buy a N/A R33. Is there anyhting that you think that I should look out for and what sort of money should I be looking to part with.

I love the smooth gear changes, the sound from the ****pit, the sloping bonnet pointing wherever I steered it. A truley fun car to drive!

[Eug]

They go from as low as 12k to around 15k.

I paid a bit closer to 16k, but that was with pretty low km's and i am the first owner since japan.

I honestly havent heard of major engine problems with N/A cars. They are reliable and quite easy on the fuel. Being 19 you will feel the hurt of insurance, and maintanance for a turbo skyline. If its your first car, its also a good learning experience with the rwd.

Physically the only difference to teh turbos are:

- Smaller brakes (bolt on upgrade if needed)

- 4 stud instead of 5.

- GTS25 sticker instead of GTS25T

- and possibly blue badges, although the Type S seems to have Red badges too.

Things you should look out for are:

- Body damage (Slightly off colour panels, indicating a possible accident)

- Rust, check near the door, hinges area for differnt colour too.

- Take another 33 for a strap and try to find any differences.

Other than that... good luck mate, and welcome.

Cheers

Eug