williams1.5
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getting my redundancy soon and looking to get a skyline. ive seen 2.0 but wasnt sure if this was right? thought they were 2.5?
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Robin
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2.0
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antscorsa
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thought they only came in gtr form and gts, gts bveing the single turbo 2.5 and the gtr the 2.6 twin turbo
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mark_d
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they have a non turbo jobbie. i havnt driven one but i can safely guess that itl be as slow as hell 
[Edited on 04-08-2006 by mark_d]
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Adam_B
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the only good thing about a skyline is the performance. why would you want an ugly japanese box thats slow?
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williams1.5
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quote:
Originally posted by mark_d
they have a non turbo jobbie. i havnt driven one but i can safely guess that itl be as slow as hell
[Edited on 04-08-2006 by mark_d]
 yea dont want to pay too much on my insurance cuz this will be my first in my name. it will be considerably faster than my 1.5d corsa
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Robin
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i bet it will not.
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mark_d
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to be honest, i bet itl feel slower. itl be too heavy and just wont feel fast at all.
id get a different car and get a skyline when you can afford to insure a proper skyline.
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Tom
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Why buy a car just so people think you are the daddy?
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Jodi_the_g
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2.0 non turbo is the smallest.
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williams1.5
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cheers lads,will try and get some quotes on a 2.5 jobby anyone know which is the best 2.5 model? i know there are gtr and gts? help appreciated
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mark_d
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what is the quote anyway for the 2.0? i bet its still expensive with it being a skyline. to be honest if your really wanting a jap car, id get a mr2 or something similar. even the tubbys are okish on insurance if you shop around and then a few years later when you get some NCB then start looking at skylines 
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Tom
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The gts turbo is rwd 2.5 turbo they seem to be ok for 300 bhp without blowing up on standard internals (don't quote me) speak to AK who had one
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williams1.5
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quote:
Originally posted by mark_d
what is the quote anyway for the 2.0? i bet its still expensive with it being a skyline. to be honest if your really wanting a jap car, id get a mr2 or something similar. even the tubbys are okish on insurance if you shop around and then a few years later when you get some NCB then start looking at skylines
yea went to look at a mr2 gts the other day and was quoted 66 a mnth to insure
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mark_d
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Originally posted by Tom
The gts turbo is rwd 2.5 turbo they seem to be ok for 300 bhp without blowing up on standard internals (don't quote me) speak to AK who had one
i think we should wait till he gets quotes on the turbos before giving comments about the car. because without having NCB your going to have to be 25 for a decent quote. how old are you anyway williams? guessing below 21 if this is the first time on your own insurance?
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mark_d
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quote:
Originally posted by williams1.5
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Originally posted by mark_d
what is the quote anyway for the 2.0? i bet its still expensive with it being a skyline. to be honest if your really wanting a jap car, id get a mr2 or something similar. even the tubbys are okish on insurance if you shop around and then a few years later when you get some NCB then start looking at skylines
yea went to look at a mr2 gts the other day and was quoted 66 a mnth to insure
if you can afford insurance for the turbo def go for that. amazing cars for the money
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by mark_d
quote:
Originally posted by Tom
The gts turbo is rwd 2.5 turbo they seem to be ok for 300 bhp without blowing up on standard internals (don't quote me) speak to AK who had one
i think we should wait till he gets quotes on the turbos before giving comments about the car. because without having NCB your going to have to be 25 for a decent quote. how old are you anyway williams? guessing below 21 if this is the first time on your own insurance?
I agree he should look at insurance first, but i can still comment on the car 
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mark_d
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom
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Originally posted by mark_d
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Originally posted by Tom
The gts turbo is rwd 2.5 turbo they seem to be ok for 300 bhp without blowing up on standard internals (don't quote me) speak to AK who had one
i think we should wait till he gets quotes on the turbos before giving comments about the car. because without having NCB your going to have to be 25 for a decent quote. how old are you anyway williams? guessing below 21 if this is the first time on your own insurance?
I agree he should look at insurance first, but i can still comment on the car
go on then....comment ur heart out
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Jake
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how old are you?
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williams1.5
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quote:
Originally posted by mark_d
quote:
Originally posted by Tom
The gts turbo is rwd 2.5 turbo they seem to be ok for 300 bhp without blowing up on standard internals (don't quote me) speak to AK who had one
i think we should wait till he gets quotes on the turbos before giving comments about the car. because without having NCB your going to have to be 25 for a decent quote. how old are you anyway williams? guessing below 21 if this is the first time on your own insurance?
im 21 m8. figured when i passed my test might aswel go on my old mans insurance cuz was at college etc. if im named as a driver under him and have a ncb for 4 yrs, can i transfer to my own name if i can prove this?
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mark_d
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quote:
Originally posted by williams1.5
quote:
Originally posted by mark_d
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Originally posted by Tom
The gts turbo is rwd 2.5 turbo they seem to be ok for 300 bhp without blowing up on standard internals (don't quote me) speak to AK who had one
i think we should wait till he gets quotes on the turbos before giving comments about the car. because without having NCB your going to have to be 25 for a decent quote. how old are you anyway williams? guessing below 21 if this is the first time on your own insurance?
im 21 m8. figured when i passed my test might aswel go on my old mans insurance cuz was at college etc. if im named as a driver under him and have a ncb for 4 yrs, can i transfer to my own name if i can prove this?
not really cos those NCB are your dads. but some companies now will transfer them. my brother was under my dads name years ago with direct line and after 2 years being insured with them he went onto his own name and got 3 years no claims, work that one out lol 
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by williams1.5
im 21 m8. figured when i passed my test might aswel go on my old mans insurance cuz was at college etc. if im named as a driver under him and have a ncb for 4 yrs, can i transfer to my own name if i can prove this?
Some firms take it, some don't. I asked Adrian Flux if they would take 3 years from a traders policy. They wouldn't.
Direct Line took mine over.
But, if you are a named driver, you don't get any NCB. Which is why it's at the companies discretion.
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andy1868
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quinn direct also accept named driving experience
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williams1.5
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quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
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Originally posted by williams1.5
im 21 m8. figured when i passed my test might aswel go on my old mans insurance cuz was at college etc. if im named as a driver under him and have a ncb for 4 yrs, can i transfer to my own name if i can prove this?
Some firms take it, some don't. I asked Adrian Flux if they would take 3 years from a traders policy. They wouldn't.
Direct Line took mine over.
But, if you are a named driver, you don't get any NCB. Which is why it's at the companies discretion.
well its worth a go. cheers for the help lads
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gunzi
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For info on skylines go to:
www.gtr.co.uk
www.skylineowners.com
A GTS-t is 2.5 RWD single Turbo and much cheaper to buy than the equivalent GTR which is 2.6 twin turbo 4x4.
You can find R33 GTS-t's for under £5k on the trader. The R33 GTR's come in at £9k-£10k
I'd say get a run around in your own name for a year get some of your own NCB then you'll find the insurance much cheaper.
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