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I'M 17 and will soon be looking for my first car. I am keen on the 1989 Nissan Skyline. I am looking to spend $5000 to $7000 and want something reliable. Are there any significant problems with this model Skyline or are there other cars I should consider instead?

Answered by CarsGuide

25 August 2005

Carsguide.com.au

THE Skyline is a good car that has few faults, apart from a spate of noisy rear axles in the early days. Listen for rear-axle whine and walk away from any car that has that. Other problems from old age and high mileage include oil smoke, rattling engines, notchy gearboxes and rust.

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