[smarjoram]

I drove my friends skyline once - it was ok but had the tiptronic/automatic/sequential gearbox (you can choose any of the 3) which I didn't really like. Also it felt big and heavy - and like many modern cars the electronics and sound proofing made me feel too removed from the car (I was probably going a lot faster than it felt). It's a beautiful engine though - straight sixes are so smooth).

He's trading in his Evo VI for a Type R33 Skyline GTR soon (manual and with more rawness) so maybe I'll be able to give you another opinion). They're not too expensive in the UK - about the same as an average 1980's Carrera.