Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32): Spotted
Mechanically standard, 50,000 miles and on its second owner - do they come any better?
With GT-Rs on the brain however, it was hard to avoid spending the festive break in the classifieds looking at Skylines. It's concerning how much more engaging an activity that is compared to Christmas TV or family conversation...
And what a gem this one is. Everyone knows that R32s are very much in demand currently, with good examples becoming increasingly hard to find, and this one must be one of the best. It would appear they've probably got further to go as well when you look at other homologation cars. If a Sierra RS500 can be for sale at £200K...
The Skyline GT-R is a prime example of those Japanese cars that respond so well to tuning but are now most desirable in standard form. Amazingly this particular R32 has survived 24 years without a single mechanical tweak; indeed the only change from standard is an aftermarket radio to pick up UK stations. Incredible.
It must be a rare find now to discover a Skyline that's not only so unspoilt, but so cared for as well. The advert states the name of the first owner (who had the car from 1993 to last year), the original spare wheel is there, the toolkit is unused and even the floor mats are from the factory. Since arriving in the UK in October, it's had a service (including the cambelt and the HICAS four-wheel drive), four new tyres, a "full paint correction and intensive detailing" plus the new stereo. Doesn't it look great?
Despite having never been used in the wet, this Skyline has probably been used enough that the next owner could still drive it without fear of spoiling anything. Indeed, such is the current demand, this car's value could rise even with additional miles. Furthermore, as has been discussed so much, the reputation of cars like these is built on how they drive and so it would seem a shame not to do that. Dare you be the first to drive it in the rain?
While not so long ago the notion of a £25K Skyline would have seemed daft, in the current market it appears more than reasonable. The gunmetal grey car is the same money as this 550hp GT-R, for example, giving the choice depending on your priorities. As for alternatives, the GT-R looks even more competitive. A Delta Integrale with more miles commands more money, as does this Impreza 22B 'tribute', while this Evo VI Tommi Makinen is more than twice the money (!) with only a few thousand less miles.
All sounds rather exciting, doesn't it? Sure, the car is in Belfast, and the temptation will always linger around tuning it. But for collectors or fans of the breed - there must be plenty of both - it's hard to think a better Skyline is out there. Go on!
NISSAN SKYLINE R32
Engine: 2,568cc, straight-six turbo
Transmission: 5-speed manual, four-wheel drive
Power (hp): 280@6,800rpm
Torque (lb ft): 260@4,400rpm
MPG: N/A
CO2: N/A
First registered: 1993
Recorded mileage: 53,000
Price new: N/A
Yours for: £23,995
See the original advert here.
http://www.carsensor.net/usedcar/detail/CU48136659...
24,000km (15,000 miles). Nicer colour, better condition, probably around £27k OTR here.
http://www.carsensor.net/usedcar/detail/CU48136659...
24,000km (15,000 miles). Nicer colour, better condition, probably around £27k OTR here.
It shows more about your insecurities, calling them 'small pen1s exhaust'... and to be fair, the one you're slating is actually quite tame.
Dirk did a lot of the 'suspension tuning' on the Primera at the 'Ring too.
IIRC Nissan UK softened off all the settings on the P11 as it was a bit harsh on UK roads....except the GT model
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