Firstly I would just like to say, it feels nice to be on here again, I've just been looking back at some of my pm's from 14 years ago and it brings back some strong memories.
As the title suggests I'm looking to get back into s13 ownership after approx 16 year absence, now I'm sure in this time a lot has changed notably that there seems to be quite few original examples around?! So a few general questions regarding potential ownership again,
Price: a good relatively rust free original example what would that set me back?
Condition: how has the last 14 years treated these cars? What are the top buying tips to look out for?
Desirability: sunroof no sunroof? Engine? Subtle mods or no mods?
I'm essentially looking for a car to re-live my youth because I loved it but also I don't have bucket loads of money to throw at this ownership. I would like to buy well so I can fettle it a little and use it sparingly so hopefully it will never owe me more than it's worth incase I ever decide to move on to something different? Is this unrealistic?
I can see from when I sold mine 14 years ago prices have already climbed by quite a margin but then again prices do seem to vary enormously so possibly not as much as it would appear.
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.