The Nissan Skyline GT-R remote control racing car has risen in popularity with street car enthusiasts all over the world. And why not! The original Nissan Skyline GT-R was at the top of its class when the first production models came out of Japan in 1999. The "Gran Turismo-Racer" R34 featured a straight-six cylinder engine combined with an unbeatable chassis that quickly grabbed the spotlight in many motoring publications. Even Wheels magazine gave it the nickname of "Godzilla" which has stuck to it throughout the years.
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Once you've found a Skyline for sale you'll need to decide how you're going to pay for it. Do you have the cash or are you in need of financing. One advantage of purchasing from a dealership is the relationships that many dealers cultivate with banks and finance companies. Don't let that advantage be the only reason you choose to buy from a dealership, though. If the Nissan Skyline you want is 'for sale by owner' it is not a difficult chore to obtain your own financing. Simply go to the bank or credit union where you carry your checking and savings accounts and speak to a personal loan representative. As long as you are credit worthy most personal banking financial institutions are happy to help their customers obtain vehicle financing.
As for my personal experience with the car, I drove a 2000 R34. It's a fast car and a smart car. Sometimes it seems there's not much to do but steer. Over the course of six months it averaged approximately 17 - 18 mpg. It was an enjoyable car to drive. One caveat, check the insurance rates before you purchase. You could be in for some sticker shock there.
Jamie Vanderhorst has been covering the auto industry for the last 10 years, working as a professional automotive writer. One of Jamie's favourite cars is the Nissan Skyline.
