Calling On 34 Owners

[32brother]

Hey,

Im in the market for a 34 and just wanted to know when inspecting one what to look out for.

I currently have a 32, if I was to buy another one or help a mate look for one there are certain things I would look out for. Varing from cosmetic, interior and mechanical due to the nature of the specific car.

Once you own a certain car you notice and learn certain parts about them that start to deteriorate etc.....

While knock on wood that you haven't, would just like to know from you guys, if theres anything, even if little.

Thanks in advance.

[Daniel_]

Most notable one would be misfiring at 4-6k, from the several page long thread it's a coil issue so 650-900 to replace them.

[Muz]

Had mine since almost new, now done 42K and as the above post says, it's time to replace the coil packs. Will be replacing mine with Splitfires. Other than that, generally a pretty good vehicle if they are maintained well. As most Skyline owners will tell you. Keep to regular service schedules an you won't have any problems. The coil packs are the first thing (other than blown bulbs) I had play up.

Cheers

Muz

[32brother]

Thanks for the reply fellas,

So I take it the coil packs are a common occurance to play up on 34's?

[kralster]

It most certainly is, but i've had no problems with mine what so ever. And it's done 52,XXX kilometers now.

[n15m0]

mines done 60k+ only had the 02 sensor replaced, *touch wood* coil packs are still in good order. I get awesome mileage which is a bonus for a skyline owner. Apart from that try and find a stock example with low kays and you should be alright.

[Firefrog]

Ive had mine about 10 months now, in that time the list of dramas has been as such;

- Shorts killing tail lights (3 of them, before the dealer finally fixed the short)

- Leaking master brake cylinder

- Leaking shocks

- Siezed turbo

Apart from that she's been great, and I do push her pretty hard on occasion, so the more serious of above repairs isn't too surprising I guess. Most of my friends who I take for a ride comment on how much like a brand new car it is, despite 8yrs old now, so as mentioned above, stick to regular service intervals, and you should be pretty right.