Kittamaru Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) I'm looking for any year Nissan Skyline... Backstory - my Fiance's 2.2L 4 banger 1999 chevy cavalier z24 up n died. Apparently the oil leaked out at the oil filter, so the engine was running without any oil. Seized up tight... rebuild is gonna cost as much as having the engine replaced. We're looking at getting it replaced... but... I'm looking at getting her a gorgeous christmas or birthday present... I want to get her a Nissan Skyline. Prefereably, a GT-R, ENR33 GTS-4, 400R, 34 GT-FOUR... basicly, I want one of the better ones. I don't want top of the line as there's no way on earth I could afford it... To be blatently honest, it doesn't even have to work. If I have to sink a few thousand into it to make it run, so be it... this is a long term project after all. I want to give her a vehicle that you won't see on the road everyday... one that'll handle bad weather without question and will give her the umph she so wants in a car. If you can give any advice on models to look for, as well as where to look (I'm perusing a couple of junkyards next year to look for parts cars), please let me know. -Kitt PS - it is prefered if it has a DE or DET engine series. Fantastic if it could be a straight 6, but not necessary... I don't want her getting TOO many speeding tickets now Edited November 19, 2007 by Kittamaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) I'm looking for any year Nissan Skyline... Backstory - my Fiance's 2.2L 4 banger 1999 chevy cavalier z24 up n died. Apparently the oil leaked out at the oil filter, so the engine was running without any oil. Seized up tight... rebuild is gonna cost as much as having the engine replaced. We're looking at getting it replaced... but... I'm looking at getting her a gorgeous christmas or birthday present... I want to get her a Nissan Skyline. Prefereably, a GT-R, ENR33 GTS-4, 400R, 34 GT-FOUR... basicly, I want one of the better ones. I don't want top of the line as there's no way on earth I could afford it... To be blatently honest, it doesn't even have to work. If I have to sink a few thousand into it to make it run, so be it... this is a long term project after all. I want to give her a vehicle that you won't see on the road everyday... one that'll handle bad weather without question and will give her the umph she so wants in a car. If you can give any advice on models to look for, as well as where to look (I'm perusing a couple of junkyards next year to look for parts cars), please let me know. -Kitt PS - it is prefered if it has a DE or DET engine series. Fantastic if it could be a straight 6, but not necessary... I don't want her getting TOO many speeding tickets now I dont think you are going to find a Skyline in a junk yard. All skylines are either shipped from Japan or are built(usally using a 240sx chassis), but that not really a skyline (sileighty). There were several companies importing them, but the Fed has cut into that. I would try here http://www.theskylineshop.com/ and do some research. Unless you can find another business importing them. I would even try E-bay to find one. *Mod may want to move this to the general forum* Edited November 19, 2007 by 5523Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostPath Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I hope you have $50K plus, because a real R33 or R34 Skyline in ANY condition that's legally in the US is going to cost you at least that much, even not running. R33's are, however, legal to import and are relatively easy to get. The R34 is almost impossible to get in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonianbrat Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I agree with Ghost, I tracked a R34 on ebay once a while back and even made a bid on it. right hand drive gray R34 I only bid 13,500 just for sh!ts and giggles It sold for like 48,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Just get her a 300ZXTT $10K and you have a monster that has the steering wheel on the proper side. Insurance on either will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 10k will get you a sweet Z. I see them in Colorado all the time for less than that with some mods. example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 my friend has an r32 up here that you might be able to convince him to sell it to you. It was imported from japan. I think it has the turbo straight six 2.6 liter engine in it. right hand drive which he says can be a pain in the ass when in a busy city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I wish i had as much money as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 As soon as my insurance goes down I'll be out to Colorado to pic one up Earth! Z's corner like nothing else I've driven (as long as you have good rubber on them) and don't get caught to many times speeding!-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 10k will get you a sweet Z. I see them in Colorado all the time for less than that with some mods. example Earth.... You want to go look at that for me??? *Triple checks the Weather..... short trip back to Spokane.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Well, I'm looking at getting one that either needs some light work, or a new engine. Either thing I can manage (with the help of my mechanic, who's a family friend) but I need to get the car and the parts first I'm looking at one now... R32 GTS-t Sedan that's been refit and kit out with a RB25DET engine for some extra punch... only 14,600. Gah... duh... just realized something. It's a right hand drive... heh. Never bothered to check that. The skyline I drove was a left hand drive... is that a conversion or are there left hand drive designs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 As soon as my insurance goes down I'll be out to Colorado to pic one up Earth! Z's corner like nothing else I've driven (as long as you have good rubber on them) and don't get caught to many times speeding!-( I've been thinking of getting one lately. I'm looking for deals on the net every day. A skyline would be sweet, but definately out of my budget. For 1/3 the price of a R33/R34 you could find a built Z pushin 500HP. another example Still a fairly rare car. There must be a lot here, cuz they go for less here on average than most states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Earth.... You want to go look at that for me??? *Triple checks the Weather..... short trip back to Spokane.... I know, I've been thinking of buying out of state and driving it back. Worth it if the price is right. I'm not finding many cheaper than here though. If you're serious I could look at it. Sorry to hijack Kit. Back to skyline talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 I'm not looking at it for power My fiance's car recently died, and I know how good Nissan's are... but I don't want us to have ANOTHER SUV... at 50 bucks a tank my pathy is a TAD expensive every other week (I manage to squeeze 23ish MPG out of her) I'm assuming a skyline with an engine of similar spec to my pathy's, but of MUCH lighter weight, would have a better fuel economy... plus it's sporty and looks damned cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 More than likely you'll be running premium to stop the ping and rough running. A descent 240sx (rear wheel drive, good gas mileage, can mod heavily and runs on regular (until you start upgrading) just my 2 cents though. I got about 18 months before some "issues" drop off my record. Then I'm grabbin a Z again. The kits to swap steering are $$$ (but a Superfast AWD would be cool as HELL) 'till I was in jail for trying to break the sound barrier again. Reason I got a 4WD is I can't get in alot of trouble!-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 You want a turbo 6 for better gas mileage? Methinks you'd better look at the specs for the aforementioned cars first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 I was under the impression you can throttle back the turbo or even go so far as to simply cut it off unless the gas is depressed x amount? Or is it always engaged? Thought turbo's could be tuned a little finer than that. I'm not sure... I'm looking at Subaru's as well... Nissan and Subaru are the only cars I really trust What are some other good sporty nissan cars that won't break the bank and use REGULAR (that is important with gas prices what they are... ugh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) I was under the impression you can throttle back the turbo or even go so far as to simply cut it off unless the gas is depressed x amount? Or is it always engaged? Thought turbo's could be tuned a little finer than that. I'm not sure... I'm looking at Subaru's as well... Nissan and Subaru are the only cars I really trust What are some other good sporty nissan cars that won't break the bank and use REGULAR (that is important with gas prices what they are... ugh) Hold up. So you want to get a super-rare Skyline... for cheap. Right drive is a problem though, so you need it converted to left drive. Gas mileage is a problem, so you want to DE-TUNE it down to regular fuel. WTF?! If you could even find and/or afford said car, why would you then go and destroy it? Take the advise of others (and yourself). Buy a 300ZXTT, Subaru WRX, Mitsubishi EVO, various Audi's (A4, A6, etc. but not as reliable), or may I suggest some others like a Supra (Turbo), heck even cheaper than the Skyline, and she'd get some looks, would be a gently used Corvette, baby Benz C-class AMG, BMW M3, etc. etc. etc. even if they're not AWD/4WD. LOL, you can pick up a older Ferrari 308 for around $20-25K and turn all sorts of heads around town, although the maintenance would be murder. Edited November 22, 2007 by Mr. Pickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 $50 bucks is expensive? I would be laughing if I could fill my tank for 50 bucks. it cost me more like 70 and will only last 5 days going to and from work. but what ever. another day another dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 50 dollars is expensive when you're paying college tuition I really want something AWD or 4WD... PA (and if we transfer to RIT up in New York) snow is a bear... New York would be even worse. I unno... I'll keep looking at the WRX... most of them seem to be manual though (she doesn't know how to drive stick... I'll teach her some day! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostPath Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 If you seek a WRX, but in an automatic - look at the Saab 9-2X. It's a WRX Wagon with a better interior and usually was found in automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) You could get a old Stanza wagon! They came in AWD and with a maual or automatic trans. You could pull the old 2.0 or 2.4 out and stuff in a SR20. It be freakin sweet, but ugly. Similar AWD system as the old Skylines! http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:By...ssanStanza1.jpg sorry, I was just trying to be funny. Get a Z, I loved mine! Edited November 26, 2007 by 5523Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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