Faults:

Thermo fan replaced under warranty.

Alternator and power steering pump replaced at 400,000km.

General Comments:

580000 kilometers before it retired, mostly dirt and corrugated roads in outside temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius. Never missed a beat.

Handled the road beautifully, extremely comfortable, 250 kmh without a problem. Beyond its time.

Have just purchased another 1987 ti Skyline, one owner and under 100000 km, always garaged, excellent condition, been looking since 1997.

Faults:

Other than the power steering reservoir losing fluid, this car has had absolutely no problems in my 8 years of ownership. This was a very minor problem, which has been present for many years, and has used less than 100mL of replacement fluid over the time.

No other problems, other than regular servicing.

General Comments:

This has to be one of the most reliable cars ever built. It held up well to years of daily driving and a large amount of kilometers. The car never broke down, and other than regular maintenance, has driven flawlessly.

The car is quite quick, despite its age, and is one of the best handling cars of its or subsequent generations.

If your are looking for years of happy trouble free motoring, this is the car.

Faults:

Brakes went mysteriously one day, only one side at front failed, repaired by replacing front pads.

Engine given up the ghost (2nd time) the other day.

General Comments:

This has to be despite what is written above, the most reliable car I've ever owned. The mileage was genuine "wound back" and was closer to 120000 not 79000 when I bought it according to the service sticker in the glove box.

I bought it dirt cheap from in a desperate situation from a dealer ($3000) I was expecting 6 months out of it max. You can imagine my amazement that I still have it.

The engine went once a couple of years ago after pretty much being ignored since I bought it, and went again the other day. (bit of a mystery this time)

The 1800cc motor is definitely very SLOW and is best for around town and motorway cruising, that being said, I've travelled the length and breadth of the North Island in it.

Very comfortable and stylish (if somewhat retro now) interior, everything still goes, even the air conditioning.The bodywork has stood up to the test of time very well, no rust and the paint is still attractive after six years without a garage.

Faults:

Very little has gone wrong with my car so far. When I first got it the Diff was making a whining noise. I soon however found out that this was a common Skyline problem and is not too difficult to fix.

Also, the brakes on the car are not exactly brilliant. The brake pedal is difficult to press, and therefore I have to be careful when braking.

Several minor problems have also occurred, such as the windscreen seal deteriorating, leading to a wet passenger seat, and a slightly worn clutch making gear changes slightly jerky.

General Comments:

This car absolutely flies, easily reaching 160kmh. If it weren't for the car in front of me, it would have gone a lot faster.

The interior is slightly cramped, however it is still very comfortable and easily seats four.

My car in particular is fitted with a sports exhaust system. I highly recommend such an upgrade as it has dramatically increased the performance of my car.