RE: Skyline R32 prices on the rise

[5ohmustang]

Stunning, what is maintainance like on the r32?

[bloomen]

Amazing cars and the 32 will age better than all the others put together.

Having had one though there is no way I would ever, ever, ever own one again. I've never owned something so fragile or temperamental. It might well have been an absolute nail but I'm not risking it another time.

[j_s14a]

5ohmustang said:

Stunning, what is maintainance like on the r32?

Pretty horrific.

The RB engines have fairly weak bottom ends(as with most Nissan performance engines of the 80's and 90's), which is the reason why so many that are advertised have had rebuilds. The synchros go in the gearbox, they are renowned for electrical issues, rust is a big problem (though the R33 and R34 are worse than the R32 for this), and parts have Skyline tax applied. The oilpump is weak, and a Tomie upgraded one is £1k. The interior is basic, similar to a 200sx, but is much nicer than the MK1 Ford Mondeo esque interior of the R33.

On the plus side, they are great to drive. The RB engine is a true great, and really howls. Tuning is expensive, but when it all comes together, they are amazing.

[Schermerhorn]

....in contrast the Supra is bulletproof.

Mine was stood was 6 years. I changed the oil and filters, new cam belt kit, water pump and new fluids and it was as good as before. Mega engine.

Still want a Skyline for its chuckability though.