What do you know about the R32 skyline GTS-T?
What do you know about the R32 skyline GTS-T?
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wolfy1988

Original Poster:

1,426 posts

192 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Been offered one

Would scratch an itch for me...

Although I am emigrating in a few weeks but o well!

thanks in advance

Justin

The Nur

9,168 posts

214 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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How cheap is it?

Buy it and stick it in the classifieds straight away, at least you get to scratch the itch

BDR529

3,560 posts

203 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Don't worry, I'll look after it for you while you are away.

wolfy1988

Original Poster:

1,426 posts

192 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Hey

He wants £1250 ono, so 1k in other words

Cant tell you much other than it has a little bumper damage and if I remember rightly its putting out about 280bhp

J

Stu R

21,638 posts

244 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Good fun, RB20 is a nice enough engine but gutless - makes a great noise though.

Handling is good as you'd expect, controllable on the limit.

I woudn't be expecting much other than a shed for 1k


wolfy1988

Original Poster:

1,426 posts

192 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Stu R said:
Good fun, RB20 is a nice enough engine but gutless - makes a great noise though.

Handling is good as you'd expect, controllable on the limit.

I woudn't be expecting much other than a shed for 1k
No me neither but you never know, a little while ago I picked up a E39 525d for £1300 and sold it a month later for £2900

fatboy69

9,424 posts

216 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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I no nothing about these however for £1250 i would take a punt with it. What is there to loose?

rottie102

4,033 posts

213 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Tell him to email me if you don't want it...

wolfy1988

Original Poster:

1,426 posts

192 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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I am just waiting for him to get back to me with the specs etc

I will keep you all updated, then we can all approach this in the usual
PH way...

1)We'll look at it

2)Tear it to pieces

3)Call me a custard ( or a troll ) don't understand either tbh

4)Correct all my spelling

5)Then we'll all agree that I would be better off buying an MX5




The Nur

9,168 posts

214 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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wolfy1988 said:
I am just waiting for him to get back to me with the specs etc

I will keep you all updated, then we can all approach this in the usual
PH way...

1)We'll look at it

2)Tear it to pieces

3)Call me a custard ( or a troll ) don't understand either tbh

4)Correct all my spelling

5)Then we'll all agree that I would be better off buying an MX5
Nail. Head.


Also, "Call me a custard" rofl

GravelBen

16,493 posts

259 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Don't think I'd call the RB20DET gutless (unless you're comparing it with an RB26 wink ), the SOHC 125bhp RB20E certainly is though!

Good sensible all-rounders really - fun, solid and reliable.

Gluteus Maximus

345 posts

228 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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The Nur said:
Also, "Call me a custard" rofl
Love it.

wolfy1988

Original Poster:

1,426 posts

192 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Morning all

This is what I know so far:

Mileage is just over 100,000 (literally)
Full Jap service history and part service history from 50,000 when I brought it (I've done 50,000 miles on it over 4 years and 6 months
MOT until October
Tax until end of April
Mods: Front mounted intercooler, air filter, non standard exhaust and screamer pipe, 40mm lowered suspension

YBTurbo

2,519 posts

204 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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wolfy1988 said:
Morning all

This is what I know so far:

Mileage is just over 100,000 (literally)
Full Jap service history and part service history from 50,000 when I brought it (I've done 50,000 miles on it over 4 years and 6 months
MOT until October
Tax until end of April
Mods: Front mounted intercooler, air filter, non standard exhaust and screamer pipe, 40mm lowered suspension
Sounds decent have a good look for rust on the rear arches and under the side-skirts.

Check the diff is okay and check it over mechanically.

Finally have a look for any accident damage.

Sounds a cheap car. What colour is it ?


Worth a punt, enjoy.

wolfy1988

Original Poster:

1,426 posts

192 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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I asked him if he has had a quote on the body work:

It looks worse than it is. on the front it needs a new bumper, and a new rhs indicator, that's all. on the back it needs a new bumper, and a new light casing (all the lights work ok) and the rear n/s wing needs repairing
probs 300 i reckon
haven't had a quote because i didn't intend doing it myself
knew i'd probably end up selling

I am going to see it on Tuesday.

RemainAllHoof

80,045 posts

311 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Get an insurance quote; it may be the lowly GTS-T but simply having "Skyline" on it will ensure it has a hefty premium for someone of your age.

RobCrezz

7,892 posts

237 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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They need modding to give you any real excitement IMO. IIRC the boost is in two stages, so it feels very smooth but you miss out on that fat midrange torque that you normally get from turbocharged engines.

They make a nice sound though.

I would personally go for a 200sx. Not as heavy, cheaper to insure and run.

wolfy1988

Original Poster:

1,426 posts

192 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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This is the car, photo taken over a year ago though



Not sure what that colour is called

Grey

RemainAllHoof

80,045 posts

311 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Gunmetal grey. Looks nice.

Baz Tench

5,648 posts

219 months

Thursday 17th March 2011
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Looks a bit of a corker to me in that pic! lick