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

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/Chrisjion/skyline3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/Chrisjion/skyline1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/Chrisjion/skyline5.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/Chrisjion/skyline2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/Chrisjion/skyline4.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/Chrisjion/skyline6.jpg

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. :)

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?

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

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.

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

Get one now you gutless native wimp!

Get one now you gutless native wimp!

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

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).

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

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

i already got it :smokin:

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.

Wait civ where do you live?

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?

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.

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.

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. :)

need a roomate?

For once canada has bested us...

For once canada has bested us...

Its gonna take more than the Skyline to have Canada best us, lol.

They may get a Skyline, but they can't get bacon right.

forget bacon, you can only get that really huge greasy burger, with all that cheese, and toppings, just right in america. once in awhile, you just gotta have one.

hate to say it, but i cant see why skylines are so praised upon.

i mean sure its won a bunch of championships, but isnt it basically a evo or sti? i understand the point of the block is built like the supra 2jz's, with 600whp on stock internals and such, but i dont see the point of them. is it basically for bragging rights for being 'true JDM' and the feature car of F & F?

i mean isnt the sti and evo weigh less than the skyline? i know that most skylines have super hiyas (cant spell it), which is also on 300zx's, and mitsubishi has their own version on 3000gt's.

or is it something that i have to drive to experience it, to understand it?

People love the Skyline and make it out to be as much as a car as they do only for the simple reason of how hard it is to get one in the states.

forget bacon, you can only get that really huge greasy burger, with all that cheese, and toppings, just right in america. once in awhile, you just gotta have one.

hate to say it, but i cant see why skylines are so praised upon.

i mean sure its won a bunch of championships, but isnt it basically a evo or sti? i understand the point of the block is built like the supra 2jz's, with 600whp on stock internals and such, but i dont see the point of them. is it basically for bragging rights for being 'true JDM' and the feature car of F & F?

i mean isnt the sti and evo weigh less than the skyline? i know that most skylines have super hiyas (cant spell it), which is also on 300zx's, and mitsubishi has their own version on 3000gt's.

or is it something that i have to drive to experience it, to understand it?

Think of how often you see a Skyline in person. Think of STI's and Evo's as trying to be Skylines (not the other way around). Think of a Twin Turbocharged 6 Cylinder engine with an AWD combo. Think of the stock internals and block handling more than the 3KGT, STI, and Evo. Think of how easy it is to tune and open up the Skyline. Think of RHD...etc.

Start thinking of some of those things, and you just might start to realize the value, the want and need of owning a Skyline. There's definitely more to it. Try doing a little research. You'll start to know why people look for them.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Skylines have been around since what, the 60/70's??

I wasnt praising the skylines, i was prasing the fact that you have a dealership who imports the cars for you already and the cars are available for inspection and everything. Plus the fact that there are FC's and FD's over there that are in very good working order.

People love the Skyline and make it out to be as much as a car as they do only for the simple reason of how hard it is to get one in the states.


To me thats kind of the point of buying any car... to have something not everyone has. But yea its not king.

To me thats kind of the point of buying any car... to have something not everyone has. But yea its not king.

I dunno, for the price of importing and legalizing and all that shit for a Skyline, I can think of a bunch of other cars I'd rather have that are just as exclusive.

Think of how often you see a Skyline in person. Think of STI's and Evo's as trying to be Skylines (not the other way around). Think of a Twin Turbocharged 6 Cylinder engine with an AWD combo. Think of the stock internals and block handling more than the 3KGT, STI, and Evo. Think of how easy it is to tune and open up the Skyline. Think of RHD...etc.

Start thinking of some of those things, and you just might start to realize the value, the want and need of owning a Skyline. There's definitely more to it. Try doing a little research. You'll start to know why people look for them.

When I went to HIN in Dallas last year, they had five. Four R34 and an R33. The R33 and three of the R34s were Dallas cars, the other R34 was a Houston car. So, assuming I really wanted to see a Skyline in person that bad, I know where to look. I remeber at HIN, everyone was crowded around the Skylines, thought they were the greatest car known to man. None of them won any awards in anything. Hell, the best in Nissan class went to a 300ZXT.

I know the Skyline is easy to tune, but it isn't the only one. Shit, for every fast Skyline out there, there is an equally fast Supra, FBody, Mustang, M3/5/6, EVO, STI/i, 3KGT, FC/D, Corvette, whatever. The only thing a Skyline really has (I don't count AWD as any sort of special amazing uber technological advantage) is the fact its RHD.

I'm not taking away from the Skyline, I think it is a nice, fast car, but I honestly don't see why so many people think its the end all be all amazing super car they make it out to be. I like them for what they are, I just think its amazing on how people prop them up like they were created by the hand of God. I mean, c'mon. We all know that the LSx series runs on the Blood of Jesus.

i personally think the skyline is a good car. i own a dodge stealth r/t twin turbo, and i've driven a r33. i have awd and aws, much like the skyline, difference is, the skyline's aws is ment for cornering, hence the reason it works at low speeds, mine works at 30mph+.
would i buy a skyline if i could find one, no, my car suits wat i need, and for the price of a skyline, i can do the rhd conversion on my car and b satisfied.
o for ne1 interested r33's are still leagle to import to the USA.
canada will never best america, we have the ability too sue for our stupidity.
so some facts for u on the skyline, built by prince motor's in the 60, then datsun then nissan. didnt become the gtr we know till 89, and died in 01. had 278hp in the r32, 300 in the r33, and 328 in the r34, all had awd and aws. no for the stealth/3000gt vr4(same car different body) started in 91 ended in 96/01(gto) 300hp 91-93 and 320hp 94+. awd and aws 91-93, awd 94+, aws wasnt something that was needed, and was expensive.
the skyline engine can take a lot of power, but so can any car, just need the time and money for it. o and for your information, my stealth beat the r33 on a track, strait line and road course(both were stock) and he races in the scca whereas i only drive around town.
so neways, the skyline is a nice car, just not a car worth 50g for importing to the USA in my humble opinion, there are many alternative's that r just as much fun to drive, and are just as quick. i would take it b4 a supra tho

50K for the R33 is something I see. The R32 is much cheaper. I'm not disclosing the amount I personally can get it for. I've already done my research, and honestly, the price I can get one for is for me to know.

I'm personally not trying to put a skyline on a pedestal. Cassiesman has said that for every quick Skyline, there are a handful of other cars out there that are just as quick. It's an enthusiasts choice to choose what he or she may want to own/mod/love.

Think about it, last year Cassiesman, you consistently praised the M3. Over and over on numerous occassions you would compare the M3 to other cars. I'm sure you still do and would choose an M3 over any car. Why, because that's your bread and butter.

Why would I choose a Skyline? Not exactly my bread and butter, but because I love them. I want one, and I would love to own one. Will I think highly of it, probably will. But, that's my choice because it's what I'm looking for.

The rarity of it around here in my area is what makes it more of a gem to me. I'm still currently the only person here in my area to own a Turbo Spyder. I was the first to do it here as far as I know, and I haven't met another kid with one here. There is one GSX and one Talon TSI AWD, along with a few 1st gens as well. But still, no GS-T Spyder. None yet. I have plenty of people to vouche for me to say that I still am.

Same goes for the Skyline. Haven't see one here yet, so I plan on being more "unique". I want to be the one around here that owns one of a kind vehicles. So far, I'm successful in doing so with the Eclipse. Next, if nobody comes along to buy a Skyline, I'll be the first with a Skyline. That's what I'm going for.

If you think about it. Anyone who buys their own car of choice, puts it up on a pedestal. An M3 owner will think highly of M3's. A Supra owner will think highly of Supra's. A Corvette owner will think highly of Corvette's. That's that in truth.

skylines are nice cars, but by todays standards, its not that impressive stock.

the R32 weights less than an EVO or STi, so its definitly not that heavy. its also not that big in person either. the R33's however look like whales in person.

yes you can say that a 335i can run that same time with mild bolt ons, but you gotta remember that the R32 is almost a 20 year old car.

the most impressive thing about the GTR in my opinion is the AWD system. it doesn't rob the power all the time like a torsen diff found in Audi's or EVO's.

its only AWD when its too. My co worker can kick the tail out on his GTR at will. the thing handles like a RWD car but with a shit load more gripe. off the line you'll see the rear wheels spin for half a second, then the torque gets sent to the front wheels and it just takes off like a bullet. from a highspeed roll on race where the AWD would hinder the EVO's and STi's performance, the GTR is RWD when it doesnt' need the extra traction.

awesome system esp for such an old car.

its praised because of its rarity(if thats a word) its more rare than a ferrari or lambo, atleast around here it is.
i've seen two skylines on the street in my life and i've seen a shit load of ferraris and a handfull of lambo's
the fact that its as easy as a supra to mod...bpu's can take it to about 450hp minor bolt ons and cheap.
i praise the Z06 in a way that many praise the skyline, even though i see them pretty often.

it is true for every skyline and supra modded theres a stang or evo..etc
but how many of them do it on stock internals? got a evo with 900hp on stock internals? its a pretty strong engine as well as the supra. i personally see them as equals exept for the rarity

sounds like i just hijacked the crap out this thread, but o well. :dunno:

hell, i've seen 1 skyline, and that was in miramar, fl this past thanksgiving. it was a r33 btw. silver. i said wow, thats the first time a saw a skyline, as it drove past.

I dunno, for the price of importing and legalizing and all that shit for a Skyline, I can think of a bunch of other cars I'd rather have that are just as exclusive.

thats imo too. i just dont see spending 50k on importing a skyline. i could care less how rare it is. but the one skyline i would want unlike some people is this one. the r31. i just love how it looks. idk, im more of a late 80s early 90s kinda guy when it comes to styling.

http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/special/2006/06nissan_skyline/take_car/skyline_06/images/01_l.jpg

so to me, it sounds like the skyline's engine is a big part of it, as it can handle high horsepower on stock internals, easily. and also the electronic system for the awd, that makes it act as a rwd, then awd, then rwd, and fwd when traction is an issue.

To me the R32/R33 are the best looking of them. That, and I'm looking at new cars too, so I dunno.

I dunno, for the price of importing and legalizing and all that shit for a Skyline, I can think of a bunch of other cars I'd rather have that are just as exclusive.


Me to...


I think we should have a CAR GODS WAR!

Like Z06 vs R34 vs 911T etc

I'll bring the Z06.

wait...

thats it! the stig is gonna buy a Z06!!

I'll bring the Z06.

wait...

YOU STOLE MY THUNDER!!!

:crying:

I do it so easily... and out of love.

:lol:

Scary thing is... I can technically afford a C6Z06. It'll just take about 8-9 months worth of 0% spending and 100% saving to make it happen. We'll see how well I can do that... so far I haven't had that great of will power.:shakehead

I already got an insurance quote on one, and suprisingly enough it's a cheap car to insure.:evillol:

Did I miss something? What happened to the Z?

You haven't missed anything.

You haven't missed anything.

Except the part where Matty should have made a new thread about buying a Z06...BUT NOOOOOO!!! He decides to hijack mine....

Except the part where Matty should have made a new thread about buying a Z06...BUT NOOOOOO!!! He decides to hijack mine....

I haven't bought anything, you're more than welcome to come to my house and check it what I don't have.

What I don't have is a Z06 sitting in my driveway.

It'll be a long time before I can throw down for something like that, trust me. I make decent money, but not that decent...not yet anyways. After I'm certified my worth in my field goes up exponentially.

So, go buy your Skyline Mr. Man... have fun trying to drive that through the states... muahaha... And I say that with jealousy in my heart because I too am a huge fan of the Skyline GTR.

Asshole. :grinno:

Ah....you know you're going to get one, because everytime you set your mind on a car, you're bound to get it. We all know that hear at AF. :biggrin:

I'll surely make a trip out to Cali once and if I do get my Skyline. Only time will tell though.

Ah....you know you're going to get one, because everytime you set your mind on a car, you're bound to get it. We all know that hear at AF. :biggrin:

I'll surely make a trip out to Cali once and if I do get my Skyline. Only time will tell though.



Sure go to california and not get drunk with me again, and have the cops surround the car because of some guy named Casey Cain, and eat at IHOP at 2am....i see how it is :disappoin

Sure go to california and not get drunk with me again, and have the cops surround the car because of some guy named Casey Cain, and eat at IHOP at 2am....i see how it is :disappoin

Well duh...Illy is on the way to Cali. You think I'm going to take the long way around sober? Fuck that! :)

That was a good night...wish I could remember more of it. Those bartenders were cute though...:grinyes:

^^ im scared of that, simply because im on the way to Illy. you shouldnt have problems driving the skyline through Wi, IL might be another story though.

Ah....you know you're going to get one, because everytime you set your mind on a car, you're bound to get it. We all know that hear at AF. :biggrin:

I'll surely make a trip out to Cali once and if I do get my Skyline. Only time will tell though.


Me?... Determined? Stubborn? Thickheaded?

Nooo....... :grinno:



A car of that magnitude will be my greatest feat yet... almost like David Cooperfield proving he isn't gay.

Great choice! Have fun remodelling with your upgrades!



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almost like David Cooperfield proving he isn't gay.



Wow wow hold on... now thats just impossible.

http://www.ticketstogo.com/images_user/theater/David-Copperfield.jpg

^^ im scared of that, simply because im on the way to Illy. you shouldnt have problems driving the skyline through Wi, IL might be another story though.
Whats bad about IL?

i have no idea on laws in IL.

driving a skyline thru IL wont b a problem unless u do something stupid. a cop aint gonna pull u over because he knows skylines are for the most part illeagle, he wont even think of it, he'll just say wrx or evo(no they rnt the same but similar body)

Truth be told, I don't care what cops "might" do if I come through the states with the Skyline (if I get it). I mean, how often do you see the cops on the roads? About one every 50 miles on the freeway if even that? If a cop wants to pull me over because I'm driving my registered "out-of-country" car, let em.

Hell, I might as well get the Skyline registered in New York. The thing about being on the rez here is that for us Natives, transporting goods and importing is not an issue. Just a time consuming thing. A few days sitting at the customs is well worth it to me. For the sake of things, I'd rather have it registered here in Canada though. Pretty much where I spend most of my time anyway these days.

Truth be told, I don't care what cops "might" do if I come through the states with the Skyline (if I get it). I mean, how often do you see the cops on the roads? About one every 50 miles on the freeway if even that? If a cop wants to pull me over because I'm driving my registered "out-of-country" car, let em.

Hell, I might as well get the Skyline registered in New York. The thing about being on the rez here is that for us Natives, transporting goods and importing is not an issue. Just a time consuming thing. A few days sitting at the customs is well worth it to me. For the sake of things, I'd rather have it registered here in Canada though. Pretty much where I spend most of my time anyway these days.


Wait because you live on a rez you can register the car here if you want? If im understanding that correctly thats a pretty sweet deal.

Yeah... them damn injuns get all the breaks...


Just because we 'stole' their land... buncha whiners... get over it already! :lol:

Yeah... them damn injuns get all the breaks...


Just because we 'stole' their land... buncha whiners... get over it already! :lol:

When you stop whining about Injuns getting all the perks in life...then I'll stop whining about you folks stealing my land...:biggrin:


And yes, I can register the car on the stateside if I choose to. Our reservation is located within three territories: Quebec, Ontario and New York. Thus the reason things are so much easier for us.

When you stop whining about Injuns getting all the perks in life...then I'll stop whining about you folks stealing my land...:biggrin:


And yes, I can register the car on the stateside if I choose to. Our reservation is located within three territories: Quebec, Ontario and New York. Thus the reason things are so much easier for us.


Thats pretty awesome. Can you sell it state side once you register it though? If so I shotty first in line.

Thats pretty awesome. Can you sell it state side once you register it though? If so I shotty first in line.

Well, if I were to register it, import it and such, then yes I could sell it stateside. Only thing I see being an issue is where the buyer lives. I'm not familiar at all with state laws and such. But, if you were looking for an answer, then it is YES.

If I get the Skyline though, I'm driving it til the engine dies, then I'm buying another engine...:)

... I have one of those engines btw... incase you'd like a spare. :)