Went and did a little car shopping today...

CivRacer95 · #1 05-01-2007, 10:11 AM

Here's what I was mostly interested in. Apologies in advance for the quality in the pictures.

I saw a few RX-7's, waiting to see an FTO (not for me though), but was mostly interested in the Skylines. They are GT-R's (twin turbo AWD). They are asking for a very generous price, and to me it's plenty worth it. Best of all, I'm going to keep the Eclipse too.

The place where we found them, JGM, is a company we'd like to do future business with. I spoke with the owner, and he told me weekly they bring in parts (not aftermarket) so if anything needs replacing, just give them a call, and they'll have it here in just a few short weeks. That right there was a bonus to me. And, if I do wish to purchase aftermarket parts, they have a few sources that they deal with to help out.

So, I'm in deep consideration of purchasing one by mid to the end of summer. I hope anyway. I'd love to own one. I've wanted to own one. So...hopefully, I will own one.

Say what you may want to say now, but I just wanted to show you guys what I'm searching for. I'm not gauranteeing anything, but it's a very good possibility. Well, all comments are welcomed.

Gotian · #2 05-01-2007, 11:13 AM

lucky ass, you cant find any for sale here in miami, much less most of the US due to the emmission laws. I'm sure there are plenty of skylines, FC's and FD's in perfect working order over there right?

-Jayson- · #3 05-01-2007, 11:29 AM

mmmm Twin turbo all wheel drive, GET IT NOW DAMN IT!

CivRacer95 · #4 05-01-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gotian

lucky ass, you cant find any for sale here in miami, much less most of the US due to the emmission laws. I'm sure there are plenty of skylines, FC's and FD's in perfect working order over there right?

There surely are!! I was like a kid in a candy store when I was up there picking up an SR20 for a customer. It was basically like being in a shop all by yourself with everything at your disposal. But when you dig in your pockets, and pull out $20, you realize it's just going to have to wait a little while longer.

But, I chatted with a few of the guys that worked there, and they consistently get skylines, FD's, and what not every few weeks. If those skylines aren't there in a few days, there will be more there in just a few weeks. So, I won't be disappointed if they sell the two I posted.

CassiesMan · #5 05-01-2007, 02:20 PM

Nice. I'd rather the FD, but thats just me. Looks pretty good though.

-Josh- · #6 05-01-2007, 02:33 PM

Get one now you gutless native wimp!

CivRacer95 · #7 05-01-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by -Josh-

Get one now you gutless native wimp!

I'd love to if I weren't pumping up the Eclipse to 350 whp.

Currently the Eclipse is going through some changes, cosmetically, and soon enough, internally...so, it's just a matter of getting that out of the way.

Like I said, it'll be a while before I can, and I'm in deep "consideration" on whether I should buy it (or one). Just a matter of time to determine that choice.

I'm trying to talk to the guys to give me a test drive in their R33 just for shits and giggles. But, next time I go there, I'm going to ask for a test drive in one of those GT-R's, and get some footage (I hope).

youngvr4 · #8 05-01-2007, 05:08 PM

thats a R-32 right? nice, i like it...it be nice to hear some of your racing stories if you do get such a monster

youngvr4 · #9 05-01-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by -Jayson-

mmmm Twin turbo all wheel drive, GET IT NOW DAMN IT!

i already got it

Gotian · #10 05-01-2007, 05:32 PM

How much do those cars go for up there?

Next stop "America Jr!"

Oh BTW Do they ever get a Celica GT-FOUR with the ST205 motor in it? If they do I am so there! One of my favorite cars.

RACER D12 · #11 05-01-2007, 10:06 PM

Wait civ where do you live?

TatII · #12 05-01-2007, 11:36 PM

its amazing how ugly the GTR's look in photos. i'm sure civracer95 can attest to how nice they look in person.

yeah if would be very very if you can get a R32 GTR. hey mid to low 12's on stock turbos with bolt ons is awesome in my books.

do you live in canada now? i mean why are there soo many skylines there?

Musashi3000GT · #13 05-02-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Gotian

lucky ass, you cant find any for sale here in miami, much less most of the US due to the emmission laws. I'm sure there are plenty of skylines, FC's and FD's in perfect working order over there right?

you can import one for a few grand more then what you got the RX-8 for.
Yohan at Speedshop in Hialeah will import an R-33 for about 32-36 grand legalized. theres a guy at my gym that has a gunmetal one that Yohan got early last year, one of his mechanics also has a silver GTR-33 and yohan has the white JDM RHD Supra he got for 33 grand legalized.
You can still get them here just gotta know who to talk to.

Civ good luck man, what ever car you get hope its been treated right and running solid.

CassiesMan · #14 05-02-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TatII

yeah if would be very very if you can get a R32 GTR. hey mid to low 12's on stock turbos with bolt ons is awesome in my books.

You can do that in the 335i with an ECU interceptor and exhaust...I love turbos.

CivRacer95 · #15 05-02-2007, 10:25 AM

I do live in Canada right now. Actually, that was just one shop that we dealt with that had Skylines. If you want to know a few of the cars they had just at that one shop I'll list them.

3 Skyline R32 GT-R's
1 Toyota (Lexus?) Soarer
1 Celica All-Trac
2 RHD Integra Type R's
1 Nissan S13(?) Sylvia
1 RSX

Just at that one shop. There's about 5 other shops there. All of the lots were loaded with FD's, Skylines, Supras, 300zx TT's, and such. Like I said, I was a kid in a candy store.

And yes, pictures do not do the R32 justice. I fell in love with those as soon as I touched it, hopped in, and revved the engine. AMAZING!! is all I can say.

I love it up here.

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