Author Topic: 180 or r32? (Read 13712 times)

chucky · « **Reply #30 on:** Jun 26, 2004, 02:16AM »

thanx dave, i've also been looking at 300zx's wrxs and a few other cars around that price range...

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/?/au/stock/details.asp?StockID=2300

many people say that the 300zx's are slow and they are clag boxes and whatever else, this may be true however considering they run a 14 flat out of the factory (which is quicker than a r32 and a 180sx) and the fact that the interiors kick ass, i looked at a few r32s, i dont like the dash... the 180s that ive seen have pox as shit interiors unless i go for a 1995+ model...

im still unsure but i've got the loan and ill be getting a couple of g's back from tax so the price range has increased ever so slightly.

DaveTRX · « **Reply #31 on:** Jun 26, 2004, 01:12PM »

Well, i like the look of the 300's

Just make sure if you get one, have an inspection done because they dont have the best reputation for reliability.

Also, if you have a problem, which could be eg- a $5 hose, you pretty much need to take out the whole engine to do most things with those cars as the engine bay is completely packed.

But there are some nice ones around!

Dont let this put you off, just be aware of it when making a decision.

Dave.

Syncope · « **Reply #32 on:** Jun 26, 2004, 05:43PM »

My friend bought a 300ZX for a "bargain price".

Few weeks later his 300ZX blew up.

He reconditioned his engine, put a few extra parts on and sold it after a few months later for about 3k less.

I'd rather invest in a boat, because it probably handles better than a 300.

fmx_rider · « **Reply #33 on:** Jun 27, 2004, 04:51AM »

Buy a WRX!

Seriously!

Before I express my point of view I'd like to say....have you found an insurance company which will insure your car? (be it a 180, R32, wrx, cefiro.....whatever). When I was car shopping (was looking at series 2 R33's) I didn't find anyone who would insure a grey import in WA to a 23 y/o rating 1. So...this ultimately determined what car I did buy....a WRX which I could insure no problem pretty cheaply. Look into this BEFORE you buy.

Having said that....I don't like 180's because they are a cheap car even though they have a good engine (but would buy one if I wanted to drift). I prefer the R32's shape and would probably buy a R32 over a 180. But both in that price range (~$12,500) will be fairly plain to look at...and both have outdated interior layouts. The choice is much wider in the $18,000+ price range....200's, R33's, WRX's. Get a bigger loan.

Richy

DaveTRX · « **Reply #34 on:** Jun 27, 2004, 03:30PM »

Actually, my mate just bought an S14 200SX, stock and SHMICK no problems at all for $15000

Beautiful car and more than sufficient performance in stock form.

Modern car too if that was an issue??

They not the best looking car in stock form, but not many are, so it leaves room to personalise it.

They look soooooo tough with kit and wheels.

Dave.

Syncope · « **Reply #35 on:** Jun 27, 2004, 11:43PM »

Yeah, a good friend bought a stock as a rock auto S14a for exactly 15k as well.. I took it for a drive and its awesome. Luxury car with a bit of speed. A few minor mods and the thing will fly.

I think you could, if you're lucky, find an R33 for under 15ish and close to your price range if thats your thing.

And yeah, fmx is right, look into insurance before you buy. I nearly had to sell my car because noone would insure me, and the one company that would, as soon as i started listing the mods, they told me to fuck off. Im 19, 1 point lost, no criminal record, no crash history etc. Luckily Just Cars opened up and i got myself 3rd party/fire theft for $600. Full comp is about ~2500.

fmx_rider · « **Reply #36 on:** Jun 28, 2004, 05:22AM »

Ok...$15k-18k price range is better to look in then the $12.5k price range, that was my point.
I like 200sx fronts but hate the rear...but have seen some imported bodykits that make it look better at the rear.

$2500 syncope...ouch! I am paying approx $1200 for my rex...I have had 5 speed tix (3 in the last 3 months

), 24 (but 23 then) 1 accident (not my fault tho). No problem with mods 'as long as they are legal' so so far no problem.

Richy

MOE · « **Reply #37 on:** Jun 28, 2004, 10:10AM »

JUST FROM EXPERIENCE- when i worked at BRAG about 6mths to 1 yr ago we had alot of wrx'x come in. the clutch seems to go fast on them. (unless the d*ckheads didn't know how to drive)
also the engine space is small if and i say if something goes wrong you have to pull off alot of stuf to get to the motor.

on the other hand why dont you look at the 2.5lt twin turbo soarer there shmick.

evenflow_trx · « **Reply #38 on:** Jun 28, 2004, 10:23AM »

I'd also go the R32 if I had to pick between those two cars. But I totally agree with Adam:

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180's/R32's are too common IMHO, go for something a bit more unique if you're not in a hurry.

Try and grab a Cefiro chuck, you will love it.....I can see you with your windows down, sunroof up, bling bling on and smoking 100 packets of cigarettes a day.

BoGan said:

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Bloke at my work had a cefiro. Ended up sideways in a pole on Blackburn road

Was it a black one? I have seen a black cefiro on heatherton road, It didn't have personalised number plates and the driver looked 'woggish', hehe. Was it him?

DaveTRX · « **Reply #39 on:** Jun 28, 2004, 02:06PM »

I don't rally like the S14 rear either.

The only rear's of them i have liked wre the ones with kits and particularly one that had the whole rear light section tinted.

fmx_rider · « **Reply #40 on:** Jun 28, 2004, 07:43PM »

Quote from: MOE on Jun 28, 2004, 10:10AM

JUST FROM EXPERIENCE- when i worked at BRAG about 6mths to 1 yr ago we had alot of wrx'x come in. the clutch seems to go fast on them.
also the engine space is small if and i say if something goes wrong you have to pull off alot of stuf to get to the motor.

Yep, clutches are another mod you have to budget for-as with most cars once you get some more power into them...I replaced mine 2 or 3 times in my old pinny....no problems thus far in my rex. Gearbox starts to become a problem after new turbos n ecu's are fitted (lots more power over stock).

noss · « **Reply #41 on:** Jun 28, 2004, 07:59PM »

Quote from: Syncope on Jun 26, 2004, 05:43PM

I'd rather invest in a boat, because it probably handles better than a 300.

i've driven a 300zx and i just thought i'd say that the handling in it was amazing, nothing like a boat at all.

DaveTRX · « **Reply #42 on:** Jun 28, 2004, 09:38PM »

I do believe with Japanese engineering that they are more likely not to handle like a boat!

Sure if you push anything with stock shocks and springs it wont handle how we would prefer, but they'd be more than adequate at a reasonable pace through the bends!

RichTRX · « **Reply #43 on:** Jun 29, 2004, 02:31AM »

I've driven a Z31 300ZX Turbo and even with absolutely r00ted suspension it STILL handled better than a boat...

trxmad · « **Reply #44 on:** Jun 29, 2004, 03:14AM »

ive driven a tiny little tinny with 15hp motor and it handles better than any car! hahaha i crack myself up

fmx_rider · « **Reply #45 on:** Jun 29, 2004, 03:40AM »

Quote from: RichTRX on Jun 29, 2004, 02:31AM

I've driven a Z31 300ZX Turbo and even with absolutely r00ted suspension it STILL handled better than a boat...

We must have better handling boats over here in the west than u guys

FANC_ME · « **Reply #46 on:** Jun 30, 2004, 06:13PM »

300's are tanks, have way to much crammed into the engine bay, are too hard to work on..

AND handle like a BOAT

Browny_r31 · « **Reply #47 on:** Jun 30, 2004, 06:44PM »

i have also driven a z31 and it handles better then my car. that must mean by car is a boat. actually i can agree with that.

so whats the final decision then. 180- or r32?

[JET-20T] · « **Reply #48 on:** Jun 30, 2004, 07:56PM »

i reckon a sil80 or onevia would be a real standout... but i would go r32 GTS-t.. mmmmmmmmm as resin said.. there are way too many 180s in sydney...

DaveTRX · « **Reply #49 on:** Jul 1, 2004, 02:24PM »

I can agree with a sileighty!

it's my favourite S13.

ZEXTCY · « **Reply #50 on:** Jul 2, 2004, 09:16PM »

NEED I SAY MORE?

DaveTRX · « **Reply #51 on:** Jul 5, 2004, 02:06PM »

ZEXTC........................ ..... words or actions are not necessary.

All i can say is....OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

And..........YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUM!

Cant wait til i've got my R32.

Dave.

ZEXTCY · « **Reply #52 on:** Jul 8, 2004, 07:59PM »

Hey Dave you can buy mine - It's for sale

evenflow_trx · « **Reply #53 on:** Jul 9, 2004, 10:32AM »

What did you decide on Chuck?

DaveTRX · « **Reply #54 on:** Jul 11, 2004, 12:03PM »

ZEXTCY...............Thanks for the offer, but i've already made a financial committment to import from Japan

So the agents of the company are searching for my car with my specific requests.

If that R32 in the pic is yours,.................nice work!

I cant wait to get started on mine

Dave.

ZEXTCY · « **Reply #55 on:** Jul 12, 2004, 09:25PM »

yeah one in pic is my lil baby
owes me HEAPS of $$$ now as i fully rebuilt it to perfection
might get re-registered soon and actually use it instead of sitting here collecting dust

BoGAn · « **Reply #56 on:** Jul 13, 2004, 02:06AM »

Nah evenflow, wasnt black. It was silver with gold wheels. Bloke who owned it is mauritian i think, and not real woggish looking. Sorry for late reply, havent looked at this thread for ages.

evenflow_trx · « **Reply #57 on:** Jul 13, 2004, 02:16PM »

ah...then the black cefiro around melbourne lives!

SSS · « **Reply #58 on:** Jul 13, 2004, 07:49PM »

You could combine the two.

180 with RB25DET
R32 with SR20DET

However i don't think i could decide between the 2 different chassises, i'd put a VH45DE in either of them

ZEXTCY · « **Reply #59 on:** Jul 13, 2004, 09:36PM »

What about R32 sporting RB30 with RB26 head and twin turbo setup?
hmmmmm

Author Topic: 180 or r32? (Read 13712 times)

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