Hey guys,
I’m thinking about buying my first car. And like ALL car enthusiasts I’m looking for a reliable and powerful car. Keeping in mind that I am a P Plater and I live in New South Wales, meaning no turbo or supercharged cars for me (F&%$’IN G0v$rn$nt).
I have narrowed down my selection mainly to Nissan. And incorporating my budget of 12k, I have found these two car models: (Sorry for the length):

Nissan 300zx Z32 (VG30DE)
Vehicle 1992 NISSAN
300ZX Z32
Price $11,999 *
Kilometres 124,000
Body 2 door 2 seat Coupe
Colour SILVER
Transmission 5 speed Manual
Drive type Rear
Engine 6 cylinder U Multi-point injected 3.0L (2960cc)
Comments *** T TOPS *** FULLY IMPORTED AND MAGNIFICENT 2 SEATER TARGA TOP 300ZX... 3.0L NON TURBO, 5 SPEED, 17" RAYS WHEELS, AS NEW TYRES, NEW WATER PUMP & TIMING BELT, CD PLAYER, ALARM/IMMOBILISER AND MUCH MORE... NOVEMBER 2006 REGISTRATION AND 1 YEAR MECHANICAL WARRANTY COVER INCLUDED IN THE PRICE... RARE SPECIMEN

Nissan Skyline GTS4 R33(RB25DE)
Vehicle 1993 NISSAN SKYLINE ENR33 GTS-4
Price $12,000
Kilometres 94,000
Body 2 door Coupe
Colour Wine Red
Interior Colour Grey
Transmission 5 speed Manual
Engine 6 cylinder Petrol Multi-point injected 2.5L (2497cc
Comments: Rare R33 GTS-4, Non-turbo, 4WD, Manual, excellent condition. Long Comments Non-turbo (RB25DE) engine, ATTESA-ETS 4WD system, 5 speed manual. Factory SKYLINE floormats front and rear. Factory "M-Spec" Bodykit. 16" Sparco Racing wheels. NEW Clarion MP3 Player, Clarion 6" front speakers and Schneider 6.5" rear speakers (all professionally installed, 3yr warranty on head unit). NEW 225/50 Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres. Lowered suspension. Mongoose Alarm with Dual Stage Shock Sensor, 2 point immobiliser and keyless entry (3yr warranty). 2.5" Cat-back exhaust with Trust stainless steel rear muffler. Blitz pod filter.Trust gear ****. Major service done at 89,000kms. Stock exhaust and factory airbox are included in the sale. New battery, rear shocks, engine belts, radiator hoses. Aircon just repaired and re-gassed. I have receipts for all work done.

I was wondering what you guys could give me in the way of advice for this selection or any other cars I may have over looked. I want something cheaper to run, modify and go’s hard!!! I have done my own brainstorming and this is what I could make sense of with my own head.

I have brainstormed these ideas and opinions:
Nissan 300zx Z32:
Positive:
Luxurious Car (sold for more 60k brand new)
More powerful (168kw compared to 135kw)
Stock condition
Real Wheel drive
More Unique then skylines
More exterior mods to make it look good

Negatives:
More expensive to repair (cramped engine bay)
1 year older then skyline
30,000 km then skyline
Less common meaning less expertise in repairing advice ect


Nissan Skyline GTS4 r33:
Positives:
RB25DE
AWD
Cheaper to upgrade performance n maintain (straight instead of v)
Well modded for n.a
1 year newer then 300zx
More common meaning more expertise in repairing, advice ect
More powerful

Negatives:
Owned by another p plater, may have been thrashed
**** looking body kit and mags
Less powerful then 300zx
May have been thrashed
Insurance more expensive (maybe? Im not sure wat do you guys think?)
Awd may be expensive to maintain


Thankyou for your time reading this. Please correct me on anything that may be incorrect statistics wise, and any suggestions are welcome!
Thanks guys
Wilo

 

the gts4 may have more potential. i'd have someone take a look at it to be sure its in good running order (and not been crashed) before investing in it (you could always remove the kit and swap wheels.