Want to buy a Silvia/Skyline but I'm very new to the scene.
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Hi All,
I'm just about to part with my E92 M3 because I cant stop thinking about these Nissan Silvia's/Skyline's. I'm itching to get one but I've never purchased a Jap car before so I want to make sure I am looking in the right places.
Pretty much every garage I've come across that sell Jap cars have horrendous reviews and I'm starting to wonder whether or not there are actually any trustworthy JDM garages out there.
It wouldn't be an issue for for me to buy privately if I knew what to look for when buying a new car. Like I said I'm new to the scene and part of this whole process for me is to learn how to mod/fix/maintain my car myself. I feel like I want something that I can make my own and be proud of.
Does anyone have any advice for me? Where can I find the car I'm after?
Thanks
I'm just about to part with my E92 M3 because I cant stop thinking about these Nissan Silvia's/Skyline's. I'm itching to get one but I've never purchased a Jap car before so I want to make sure I am looking in the right places.
Pretty much every garage I've come across that sell Jap cars have horrendous reviews and I'm starting to wonder whether or not there are actually any trustworthy JDM garages out there.
It wouldn't be an issue for for me to buy privately if I knew what to look for when buying a new car. Like I said I'm new to the scene and part of this whole process for me is to learn how to mod/fix/maintain my car myself. I feel like I want something that I can make my own and be proud of.
Does anyone have any advice for me? Where can I find the car I'm after?
Thanks
Hoppum said:
A lot of info is available over on gtr.co.uk, for Skylines at least.
A few dealers with a good reputation include Torque GT, JM Imports, The GTR Shop and at the more expensive end of the market, New Era.
Echo the above, especially the two in bold. I got my GTS-T from Torque. If you're near Hants/Dorset I can take you through mine if you like? A few dealers with a good reputation include Torque GT, JM Imports, The GTR Shop and at the more expensive end of the market, New Era.
If you're interested in Silvia's then try here - http://sxoc.com/vbb/forum.php
I think they still have regular meets at the Vue Longwell green, but there are a load of owners around Bristol.
I think they still have regular meets at the Vue Longwell green, but there are a load of owners around Bristol.
jimKRFC said:
If you're interested in Silvia's then try here - http://sxoc.com/vbb/forum.php
I think they still have regular meets at the Vue Longwell green, but there are a load of owners around Bristol.
Appreciate that mate thanks.I think they still have regular meets at the Vue Longwell green, but there are a load of owners around Bristol.
I know of a said to be very nice S15 for sale. The cars had £30k spent on it, all sort of goodies. Was pxd to one of the bigger SX tuners for a big build Evo. He has just received it. I'll get more info but basic spec:
AP Tuning engine
Greddy top port plenum
Mazworks kit
GT30 turbo
OS Giken 5 speed box
Twin plate clutch
KSport brakes
Rota wheels
AP Tuning engine
Greddy top port plenum
Mazworks kit
GT30 turbo
OS Giken 5 speed box
Twin plate clutch
KSport brakes
Rota wheels
Edited by foxsasha on Friday 5th August 21:29
foxsasha said:
I know of a said to be very nice S15 for sale. The cars had £30k spent on it, all sort of goodies. Was pxd to one of the bigger SX tuners for a big build Evo. He has just received it. I'll get more info but basic spec:
AP Tuning engine
Greddy top port plenum
Mazworks kit
GT30 turbo
OS Giken 5 speed box
Twin plate clutch
KSport brakes
Rota wheels
That is literally the exact car I'm after. Prices of those are usually around 10k right?AP Tuning engine
Greddy top port plenum
Mazworks kit
GT30 turbo
OS Giken 5 speed box
Twin plate clutch
KSport brakes
Rota wheels
Edited by foxsasha on Friday 5th August 21:29
Shredx said:
That is literally the exact car I'm after. Prices of those are usually around 10k right?
I dont know what hes wanting for it, Ive asked. A near standard one might be around £10k but I dont imagine £10k would buy you one with 30 grands worth of receipts. Its also running 1000cc Asnu injectors, 450-500bhp, Tein coilovers, Apexi DJetro ECU. Engines running steel rods, forged pistons, Tomei cams and springs and Id assume an aftermarket steel headgasket.DannyScene said:
Shredx said:
That is literally the exact car I'm after. Prices of those are usually around 10k right?
£15k at a push I reckon looking at what other ones are for sale currentlyThe whole 30k just spent has no bearing imo you never get mod money back sadly
I haven't looked at Skyline prices recently but last time I did it you wanted a nice GTS-T it'd be 4-5k and GTR's (R32) were about 20k+?
Butter Face said:
DannyScene said:
Shredx said:
That is literally the exact car I'm after. Prices of those are usually around 10k right?
£15k at a push I reckon looking at what other ones are for sale currentlyThe whole 30k just spent has no bearing imo you never get mod money back sadly
I haven't looked at Skyline prices recently but last time I did it you wanted a nice GTS-T it'd be 4-5k and GTR's (R32) were about 20k+?
I don't think I'd spend 15k on a Silvia though and to be honest a an S-Body that's already that modded kind of defeats the object of me getting one. I want to mod it myself and learn during the process.
Shredx said:
Butter Face said:
DannyScene said:
Shredx said:
That is literally the exact car I'm after. Prices of those are usually around 10k right?
£15k at a push I reckon looking at what other ones are for sale currentlyThe whole 30k just spent has no bearing imo you never get mod money back sadly
I haven't looked at Skyline prices recently but last time I did it you wanted a nice GTS-T it'd be 4-5k and GTR's (R32) were about 20k+?
I don't think I'd spend 15k on a Silvia though and to be honest a an S-Body that's already that modded kind of defeats the object of me getting one. I want to mod it myself and learn during the process.
My pick would be an S14a, Black with Cream leather. Lovely car and they look superb IMO.
Shredx said:
Butter Face said:
DannyScene said:
Shredx said:
That is literally the exact car I'm after. Prices of those are usually around 10k right?
£15k at a push I reckon looking at what other ones are for sale currentlyThe whole 30k just spent has no bearing imo you never get mod money back sadly
I haven't looked at Skyline prices recently but last time I did it you wanted a nice GTS-T it'd be 4-5k and GTR's (R32) were about 20k+?
I don't think I'd spend 15k on a Silvia though and to be honest a an S-Body that's already that modded kind of defeats the object of me getting one. I want to mod it myself and learn during the process.
DannyScene said:
I agree re the modding if its been used as a drift pig or similar but this one looks looked after, I'd buy it if I had £15k for an S body strip any mods you don't want and sell them, parts fly off the helves for these and would go towards mods you want
Hmm yeah that's true. 15k is a bit out of my budget though. I have to buy two cars. One daily and one for fun .Where are you from?
Shredx said:
DannyScene said:
I agree re the modding if its been used as a drift pig or similar but this one looks looked after, I'd buy it if I had £15k for an S body strip any mods you don't want and sell them, parts fly off the helves for these and would go towards mods you want
Hmm yeah that's true. 15k is a bit out of my budget though. I have to buy two cars. One daily and one for fun .Where are you from?
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