1989 Nissan Skyline GTE (R32) review from Australia and New Zealand

Gearbox bearing required replacement @ ±120,000km.

Due again at @ ±300,000, but left it for a while as the car was coming due for replacement.

The clutch operating fork came adrift on the last night I drove the car.

Water pump and thermostat replaced @ ±220,000.

Drivers seat badly worn. (But then I do tip the scales at 105kg)

Broke left rear shock absorber @ ±190,000.

I've heard it said that the R32 Skyline was the best designed passenger car ever built. I'd be hard pressed to argue.

Performance for a 2 litre engine pushing 1360kg (laden), is outstanding.

Mechanically I could not fault the engine, 340,000 without the head ever being off. Noisy lifters were easily solved with MotorUp.

The only complaints were related to space. Rear legroom did not exist, only one suitcase (wife size) in the boot at a time please.

Sadly I was recently rear-ended in this car and the insurers have deemed it beyond repair.

I'm now the temporary owner of a Renault R25 GTX while I consider my options.