should i get it or not?

[r32gtst]

Hi, im new to this site so dont be too harsh loool. but anyways i am looking for a skyline, basically something cheap that needs a little work since i got low budget at the moment. the other day i was going through craigslist and found a r32 gtst. heres the new link to it he lowered the price a little bit. http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...169259745.html . As u can see its got a little bit of front damage, i dont really mind it cuz i can replace the bumper n the hood. so i tell the guy to start the car and it started fine, now heres the weird part. NONE of the electricals work inside power windows, heat console, tacho, dash lights, tail lights, head lights, wipers nothing at all. Only the aftermarket gauges work. Anyone have any clue to what the problem might be? Second problem the turbo doesn't spool up till redline so im guessing the turbo is gone. i am really confused at the moment. i mean i can lower the price down a bit but i don't want it costing me a whole lot after for me to get it back on the road. any help or suggestions much appreciated, thanks .

[amnash]

it will cost you a whole lot for sure lol
but i dont think you will regret it.
definitely a fixer upper

[jdms13rhd]

Offer $2500. I would. If it needs more than a couple things than its a fair offer imo and go up from there. but go and check it out and then you can go from there.

[gtrjon]

as long as you know going into it its gonna be a bit of work throw 2500 at him like allen says. cash talks bull **** walks

[trickey1991]

man..for 3500 its not worht it..i paid 4500 for mine..and mine blew 150 all 6 for compression..full nismo body kit..and 56,000 original km with all the paper work from japan maintenance sheets and everythign..soooo i would say no ...find a better condition one.for like 4000-4500 ...then u wont have the head ache..ahhaha

[r32gtst]

thanks for the response guys. i jus offered him 2500 now waiting for him to message back. i got a couple friends who are into imports, so we going to b working on it. but the electrical issue, thts going to be a headache . trickey1991 u got urself a wiked deal i wish i could find smthing like that.

[Tony-R32]

sounds like a lemon and a half, lots of work and with the interior electrical you'll be looking for lots of little peices here on the forum...although doable you'll probably need to replace quite a bit!

But most of my friends told me not to get my skyline and i didn't listen and it turned out to be an awesome decision for me!

So do what you feel best and what you think you can handle!

[trickey1991]

ya man..do what ever ur head says..honestly though bro..go to an importer..u can bring them DOWN SOOO Much on prices..mine was listed for 7500..i flashed 4500 in there face and they took it man...and mine has a lotta **** done to it man..Full 3", Mines tune and ecu, hid, t3/t4 garret turbo (18lb) set spring , fmic, blitz boost controller, full coils, 17" BEO wheels...just jew them down man..it works..just take cash

[jdms13rhd]

Lots of the domestic sales have lost alot of value in the past yr or two. Its more of a buyers market now and your in control. I have had some pretty good deals in the past and I always start a little lower than what i think its worth and go from there. Some people really really need the money for other stuff. And there are a ton of cars out there and... it is winter. With that said, there are only going to be more cars and possible better options to go with as time goes on.

I do feel bad for the importers tho. Lots of them bought lots of stock in 2007 post and still trying to sell. Lots of them just want them gone and if you talk right its easy to find a happy medium so you both go home happy.

[markc32]

dont waste ur money n invest in something worth it and save urself all the kickin andswearn and the time u will waste on a POS skyline....thats just me unless ur ballin n have so much time to fix a broken car....double ur 2500 money and buy something better...remember parts for skylines aint available all the time n most hard to get are new OEM parts that will make all the electrical components work....

but in the end its all up to u...we just here to give u a heads up

[Collector1313]

ya I would agree, buy something in good running condition over someones once forgotten project. It would be best to get one with minimal mods so you can have all the history of your own build, Also you avoid the chance of getting an abused car with short cuts taken just to get it to sell.
Cars go for all different prices, look around before jumping into the first one you look at, but hey if you want to....then do it
People told me my Skyline GTS-4 was way under priced and there has to be something wrong with it, so I checked it out real good on two separate days( i have mechanical knowledge if you dont check it out with someone who can identify problems for you).
I figured the guy just wanted it gone, I seen NO problems and two months later Im happy to say I have yet to find anything still (relieved is the more accurate word)

If there is already problems you know about , get the part costs and add that to the price of the car plus extra costs that might be encountered and see if importing one in perfect running/working order would be better.
Good luck which ever way you go.

[M13]

you're gonna spend w/e you spent on that car within the first 6 months.

I guarantee this.... unless you stop driving it of course.

[darrenchua]

Save yourself the headache. There's better condition cars listed for around 4-5. Unless this guy takes $1500 for it, I'd move on.

[falcon]

You should buy it. Spend 4k if you have to, that's a wicked deal!

[Nexsys]

Run away from electrical problems.... Just rewiring my main cluster to get it working took four hours.