Wanting a weekend warrior!!!

Hi guys,

I was thinking about getting a weekend warrior so me and my chickybabe can drive since she also needs a car to get to work.

I was thinking about getting a 180sx, yes i know its not a honda but no money to get a DC5R.

Any ideas what i should be looking out for the 180SX as i've seen carsales and they got low mileage ones going from under 10k-15k but what i am also scared is that they are defectable and damage etc.

Getting it checked out by........ if they have been in accident etc.

Opinions on this one --> too expensive?
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...94710&trecs=52


Please advise me on this matter thanks.
Darren

check for suspension damage, chassis damage, body damage, signs of crash repairs

most would have been fliogged, and dorifto'd

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Originally Posted by trism

check for suspension damage, chassis damage, body damage, signs of crash repairs

most would have been fliogged, and dorifto'd

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Exactly

Look around the radiator supports for weld or bog..

And also tap around the back fenders to hear dead / flat sounds.

A magnet helps!

Look into importing one, sometimes there are some good ones. But it's a lucky dip!

May I also suggest this,

http://ca.geocities.com/jdmusedcarsa...lack_01_01.jpg

Never under estimate this nugget!

:O:O:O

go the gtir

AWD goodness ftmfw

Awd > rwd :)

ys defiently a GTi-r they are effn machines and very cheap, i would love to have on for a project

I've been in a GTi-R stocky & it hauls ass!!

gtir heard they were beasts, but not my style.

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Originally Posted by trism

check for suspension damage, chassis damage, body damage, signs of crash repairs

most would have been fliogged, and dorifto'd

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and for you to do that you have to take the car to a specialist to check it?

cause you won't be able to do it without a hoist right?

how much normally to get a guy to check the car?

LOL get one of us to give it a once over :)

As Trism said aswell as Justin

Cant really add more to that BUT i will contribute with i know there should be a 180sx relatively low k's (like just under 100,000k's) and STOCK

If your interested in it let me know (its a friend's bosses car so ill get a $ and a number for you)

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Originally Posted by SHOGUNOVDDRK

As Trism said aswell as Justin

Cant really add more to that BUT i will contribute with i know there should be a 180sx relatively low k's (like just under 100,000k's) and STOCK

If your interested in it let me know (its a friend's bosses car so ill get a $ and a number for you)

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yeh, see how much he is willing to part for!
thanks pedo-lloyd! :p

well a RWC should point out the defectables (if any) and a REVS check would tell you if the car has any fiance or if its been written off (whether statutory or repairable)

Read http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpos...95&postcount=4 in your relevant state will give you guidelines to legal modifications (if you don't wanna fork out the money for a RWC before you buy the car)

thnx sassy!!! just what i needed.

But i think she'll end up getting a new jazz gli.

And i will try to get a 180sx myself =P.....

darren!!!

The answer is nooooooooooooooooooo!!!

damn so tempting but i will need to confirm and see.

For that price i say get yourself a 4wd turbo, a better weekend warrior there!!!
plenty of examples of GSR's with Evo3 running gear
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...ake=MITSUBISHI

i am in the same boat i am not sure i should sell my civic for an import like a skyline or 180...

my mate has a GTIR and they have a lot of gearbox problems...

i would not mind looking at GT FORESTER...
that may be an idea..

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Originally Posted by cruzincivic

i am in the same boat i am not sure i should sell my civic for an import like a skyline or 180...

my mate has a GTIR and they have a lot of gearbox problems...

i would not mind looking at GT FORESTER...
that may be an idea..

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The boxs cannot take the following

- EXTREME boost / power

- Idiotic drivers

Believe me, I owned a N14 SSS. I know what the boxs can / can't hack. I ****ed one up once apon a time.

If u wanna buy an s13, check engine compression as many of these have been overboosted. Check for turbo blow by as too much oil means turbos about to go. Check for smoke on boost as that would also mean turbo is about to go. SR20s tend to lose their big end pretty easily as well, so any sounds when idling is no good. As for crash repairs, some car check services do a paint depth check. They can check for all imperfections in the paint. So they can see if its been repaired before or not. Also chekc for leaks on the diff.

thanks Lerlo.

But i don't think i'll end up getting a 180sx, gf is opting for the new Jazz vtir.
*sob sob* haha let you guys know if i'll end up getting one myself anyways!

Cheers and thumbs up for all your advice guys.

Dang, gf needs a new (2nd hand car now).....

I am atm opting for a Honda Jazz preferably VTi-S or VTI.
Trying not to exceed too much budget

Wanted to find out if you guys know how much to transfer rego?

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89622

Look up your local transport department site and it should give you a price (keep in mind Stamp duty cost as well)

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Originally Posted by I heart the SSS

Exactly

Look around the radiator supports for weld or bog..

And also tap around the back fenders to hear dead / flat sounds.

A magnet helps!

Look into importing one, sometimes there are some good ones. But it's a lucky dip!

May I also suggest this,

http://ca.geocities.com/jdmusedcarsa...lack_01_01.jpg

Never under estimate this nugget!

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this is key... a weak fridge magnet will do.. i used to use a decent magnet which can't detect bog because its strong enough to go through

what you guys reckon of this?

sounds like a dud to me, evo come in 6speed man and also should be a CY.
kinda looks sus.

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/MITSUBISHI/LANCER/details.aspx?R=6589593&keywords=Evo%20IX&Model=LAN CER&__Ntk=CarAll&State=New%20South%20Wales&__Nne=2 0&__Dx=mode%20matchany&Make=MITSUBISHI&__D=Evo%20I X&silo=1003&seot=0&__sid=11C8F2B33B89&state_id=80& __N=4294964597%2080%201216%20834%20285%20257%20429 4966896&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar _ImageCount_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTim e|1&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&distance=25&Cr=4& __Ntt=Evo%20IX&trecs=5

but the dash and steering looks like the evo IX, misleading or typo mistake in ad?

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Originally Posted by Crapdaz

what you guys reckon of this?

sounds like a dud to me, evo come in 6speed man and also should be a CY.
kinda looks sus.

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/MITSUBISHI/LANCER/details.aspx?R=6589593&keywords=Evo%20IX&Model=LAN CER&__Ntk=CarAll&State=New%20South%20Wales&__Nne=2 0&__Dx=mode%20matchany&Make=MITSUBISHI&__D=Evo%20I X&silo=1003&seot=0&__sid=11C8F2B33B89&state_id=80& __N=4294964597%2080%201216%20834%20285%20257%20429 4966896&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar _ImageCount_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTim e|1&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&distance=25&Cr=4& __Ntt=Evo%20IX&trecs=5

but the dash and steering looks like the evo IX, misleading or typo mistake in ad?

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Man, that would have to be the biggest TYPO i have ever seen or the seller is an ice addict!:eek:

OI dazzzzaa get an eg b18c7. i wanted a weekend warrior too n just recently bought an eg for 3.7k im going to drop a b18c7 when i save enough.

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Originally Posted by damienm

OI dazzzzaa get an eg b18c7. i wanted a weekend warrior too n just recently bought an eg for 3.7k im going to drop a b18c7 when i save enough.

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dang man, nah can't afford an engine swap, i want something i don't need to change too much but puts out more power.

Also this is a daily for my gf so yeh hahahaha and to be my weekend warrior hahaha

this or i might end up with 180 or a gts-t R32 or something.
But nissan have too many probs, hard to find an unlemon'd one.

Darren by the time you buy a:

EVO
GTR
Silvia
ETC ETC

you can buy a cheapy EG and get a workshop/Bennjamin to do the conversion :p

Sil80 ftw

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Originally Posted by I heart the SSS

The boxs cannot take the following

- EXTREME boost / power

- Idiotic drivers

Believe me, I owned a N14 SSS. I know what the boxs can / can't hack. I ****ed one up once apon a time.

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i second on the box's too, but ive seen alot of ppl with boosted pulsar's and treated them with less idiodic gear changes and they go fine.
no need to snap it when u know u got boost :D

rofl yeh i know, bah hard decisions

what about this one?

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...al&distance=25

its FS here.

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Originally Posted by SHOGUNOVDDRK

Cant really add more to that BUT i will contribute with i know there should be a 180sx relatively low k's (like just under 100,000k's) and STOCK

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All 180sx's are sub 100,000KM's when they reach our shores. lol.

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Originally Posted by sassy_fit_vtit

well a RWC should point out the defectables (if any) and a REVS check would tell you if the car has any fiance or if its been written off (whether statutory or repairable)

Read http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpos...95&postcount=4 in your relevant state will give you guidelines to legal modifications (if you don't wanna fork out the money for a RWC before you buy the car)

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Anyone can repair a write off without it getting onto REVS lol.

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Originally Posted by tiksie

Anyone can repair a write off without it getting onto REVS lol.

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yeh thats the scarey thing ppl can repair and resell it.... so many untrsutworthy ppl out there to scam i am worried.... hahaha

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Originally Posted by Crapdaz

gtir heard they were beasts, but not my style.


and for you to do that you have to take the car to a specialist to check it?

cause you won't be able to do it without a hoist right?

how much normally to get a guy to check the car?

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If you're in sydney, you could try calling up Indy from IS Motor Racing to get a check up for the car. He does alot of inspections on evo's as I heard from the evo forum and he does it right. As I remember it costs around $200.

10000 - 15000 you can buy a 94-97 180SX

98-02 WRX

i know someone will sell his 98 skylive R34 GTT 2 doors for 15000 cash


RWD is real fun but might not as good as most good setting honda in corner [is ture, i can use my 94 civic in one corner with 90km, But i cant do this with a 02 WRX... might be not yet]... but just give you a idea... honda FWD's concering is really good !

What you guys reckon of a Suzuki swift sports + a turbo kit for it?

http://www.modifiyem.com/forum/f5/su...t-sport-42934/

mmm datsuns=money+time+more money, lol

every car that comes out of their factories just seems to have the worst engine bay area to work on (whilst the engine is still in the car, lol) a clutch that is imo way too small, piss weak gear boxs (S15s need the S14,13 gearbox to handle more power funnily enough), how they can be regoed as a four seater is beyond me, (for some time Nissan must think it a big joke even bothering with back seats in the r32, 180sx, 200sx, shouldve just deleted them entirely in favour of more room for a surf board, lol)

the only thing I like about the 4 banger rwd cars out of their factory is their weight distribution, agility, spooling of the rps13 when bumped up to 15psi, using a power fc, 3'' trust system, fmic and HKS Sequential BOV, but in reality its a matter of time before one of a few things happens:

Blow a turbo
destroy a gear box
main bearing failure
or theft/vandalism

other than that I'd spend more and buy a chaser or any other import... lol

mmm swift turbo :D those are going to be a cult classic one day, like the older models of the GTi :D

old cars....things break.

pretty normal I would have assumed.
you get what you pay for.

If it is indeed a weekend warrior, then it'll probably get driven in anger.
Keep it simple. Buy a stable base that has a expansive aftermarket support.

Try to keep gadgets to a minimum...just means less shit to break.
i.e ATTESSA, HICAS, ABS, TCS, AYC or VCD. etc etc etc.

Keep it raw, drive it hard. Have fun. :)

nigs has the right idea, buy a AH