Nissan Skyline GT-R R32

Advantages: Performance i.e. 0-60mph in 4.9secs as standard, fun factor, tuning options
Disadvantages: Expensive to fix, mpg, interior

...My first review!... it shall be about something that gave me ALOT of pleasure and some headaches... this is my experience and not drawn from other reviews. I was lucky enough to own an olde-worldy 1992 GT-R in 2006 for 1 year. She was black, a Cat D damaged car (that had been repaired - not a very good repair). It was fairly standard (for a Skyline), apart from a 'stage 1 chip' (no proof of this), an aftermarket s/s exhaust, aftermarket airfilter, turbo-timer, grooved brake disks, 18" anthracite 7 spoke alloys (expensive). Condition wise it wasn't the best... it had been resrayed in parts but not to a very high standard. The engine (78k miles) appeared and proved itself to be reliable and strong... no strange noises, always started. Brakes were fine, very strong. Interior was good, drivers seat slightly worn. Thoughts on the car...

chrisnorthwest 16.12.2009 · Read review
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Review of Nissan Skyline

R32 is the best - *UPDATED*

Advantages: Performance, Build, Style, Exclusivity, Noise, Comfort
Disadvantages: Economy

...). Fortunately, the automotive industry seemed to realise that I exist and they produced a range of cars aimed fairly and squarely at me. The variety is impressive; the Focus ST, Mazda RX-8, Golf GTI, Golf R32, BMW's 130 and the Skoda Octavia VRS. The BMW was immediately discounted due to an irrational hatred that I have of BMWs, born mainly from the number of times I've been cut up by BMW drivers who's ability to drive doesn't quite match that of their "ultimate driving machine". The Skoda, a casualty of snobbery, fell quickly by the wayside leaving the Ford, the Golf and the Mazda. The Focus ST lost on a couple of points? First off, it took Ford 5 months to get back to me to arrange a test-drive, by which time I had tired of waiting and already ordered a Golf. Secondly, there are already a dozen Focus ST's in the sleepy Essex hamlet that I call...

LegendaryMrDude 22.07.2006 (08.03.2009) · Read review
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Nissan Skyline GT-R

Advantages: Supersonic Cruise Machine
Disadvantages: Not many

...from the driving experience, and it's blisteringly quick, despite the throttle lag below 3000rpm. Power has been restrained to satisfy Japanese restrictions and the maximum speed is held at 155mph to appease European sensibilities. But it's the phenomenal acceleration which matters most in a country with a 70mph limit. The Skyline is roomy and well-equipped, too, though a trifle drably-trimmed. You can have the Japanese imports delimited and it isn't as costly as you'd imagine. You'll need a delimiter which looks just like a little black box (and maybe with speed you could do with a Black Box). You'll also need someone with sound electrical knowledge. You do get instructions with the delimiter but I wouldn't try doing it yourself. You'll redline at 8000rpm. The GT-R has a nice computer multi-function display showing torque, power...

blingblings 17.05.2003 · Read review
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Review of Nissan Skyline

Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T a review

Advantages: fantastic performance, very reliable, stunning timeless looks, affordable to drive.
Disadvantages: britains speed limits and jelly mould cars getting in my way!

...Well approaching 30yrs old and I decided this year was as good a year as any to have midlife crisis and finally get hold of the car I've always wanted. A Nissan Skyline. After having owned it for six months I thought I'd share my thoughts with other potential buyers of an R33 which is the most popular and more importantly affordable model with my generation so grab a coffee, sit back and see what you think. I've researched into these cars for over a year now and fell in love with them since getting my grubby mitts on one in GranTurismo on the playstation1five years ago and seeing how tuneable it was which is pretty much where everyone else in my generation first had a shot in one hehehe!. That was the extent of my knowledge on them and to be honest is pretty much everyone elses admission of knowledge when I talk to them about it...

anthonymcgrath 14.06.2006 (16.06.2006) · Read review
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Review of Nissan Skyline

Sky high prices for the Skyline hotel

Advantages: Great location, beautiful rooms, huge beds
Disadvantages: Very expensive food and drinks, car parking was £12 a night!

...My boyfriend and I stayed at the Sheraton Skyline hotel on 2nd October this year. I booked the hotel through priceline.co.uk and got the room for £51 including taxes, which I though was quite reasonable for a 4 star hotel. Location We found the Sheraton Skyline fairly easy to find. The hotel website allows you to print off a map and this made it quite easy to find the hotel if it wasn't for my boyfriend taking a few wrong turns! The hotel is on a large road that is absolutely heaving with hotels. Literally the whole road consists of hotels, some very large and impressive ones such as the Marriott. We were flying from Heathrow airport the next day and this hotel was about a 10-minute drive to Heathrow (at the most) and was in an extremely convenient location. Arrival Upon arrival we followed directions to the car park. We...

daylehall 31.10.2006 · Read review
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Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R VSPEC

Advantages: Awesome power & performance
Disadvantages: Miles per gallon & insurance!

...Most people who know what a Nissan Skyline is, know its reputation. These beasts (and they really are beasts of cars) have a specification that makes almost all other production cars cringe. Take a look (standard spec - these cars are easily tunable to 600BHP!): 280BHP (that's the max. power a production car in Japan can have!) 0-62mph in 5.2 seconds DOHC 4 Valves Twin Turbos 2.6 litre straight 6 To make the picture a little more accurate: - The cars are usually rear-wheel drive, however when loss of traction occurs, power can be distributed to 50-50 between front and rear - They have four-wheel steering! - The car senses what each wheel is doing 100 times a second so it can compensate by redistributing power, etc. - The car even considers where you are pointing the steering wheel to work out what to do! - Both...

Alistah 27.02.2001 · Read review
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Review of Nissan Skyline

50 years & counting

Advantages: Reputation, history, power, handling, reliable
Disadvantages: Insurance costs, expensive to maintain

...imported it gained a fabulous reputation against some formidable competitors. A few years ago production of the GTR stopped & the Skyline does continue, it is a more subtle smooth sounding coupe. However the legacy of the GTR will continue in 2009 with another extreme version simply called GTR which has already gained a reputation with the world's journalists with its advanced features & explosive acceleration. How are they to drive? I worked at a Nissan dealership in early 1993 when three personal imported R32 Nissan Skyline GTRs used to come in on a regular basis. The cars came in rather dark colours such as dark blue, dark brown & black, with matching black & dark grey interiors. Their standard dark coloured alloy wheels made the GTR look a bit understated despite the large rear spoiler on the boot. When you opened the large frameless...

ScottishWestie 30.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Nissan Skyline

ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe - An Experiment

Advantages: A motherboard with an exciting array of new features
Disadvantages: These new features haven't quite had all the creases ironed out

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fuzzyworm 19.05.2007 (21.05.2007) · Read review
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  Rocket from the Land of the Rising Sun

Advantages: Performance, Road Holding & Chassis, Charisma
Disadvantages: None really (as far as performance cars go!)

...INTRODUCTION If you read my other Japanese Car reviews you will see that for some time I have wanted to own and drive a Nissan Skyline, badly ... very badly indeed infact. So much so that I would literally have dreams about owning one; and then I would wake up in the morning assured of the certain realities that (a) I didn't own one and (b) that I would have to accept that it was just a nice dream and that I would have to enjoy it just as that ... i.e. "in my dreams". Well ... now the time has at last come to stop dreaming ... because in October of this year I have finally gone and done it. Yep, that's right - I am now the owner of a 1994 NISSAN (Model R33) SKYLINE GTS 2.5Turbo. WHAT IT IS The Series R33 Nissan Skyline GTS 2.5 Turbo is a 2 door high performance Japanse Import coupe with a 2.5 Litre Single Turbocharged 24...

Whinger 31.12.2004 (28.06.2005) · Read review
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Review of Nissan Skyline

  Hi Ho Skyline

Advantages: Great for the kids
Disadvantages: can be pricey.

...a small charge for the lockers in the changing rooms. NODDYLAND: This children's attraction is situated just opposite the fun splash. Inside your children will get to meet Noddy himself, plus ride in his cars, on the teacups, a mini roller-coaster, planes which spin and go up and down. Also they hold noddy shows most afternoons. The younger children really love it. THE SKYLINER: This is a big pavilion, which is kind of inside a circus looking style tent. Inside you will find lots of eating venues including Burger King, Harry Ramsdans, and a coffee house. Also you will find a reasonably priced Odeon cinema with quite a few showings on at different times throughout the afternoon and evening. And also you have Centre Stage where many of the main shows are held. This is obviously a great place with lots going on, whatever...

dempsey_review 18.05.2006 · Read review
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