Buying 15 y.o. R32 GT-R's...

[T0nyGTSt]

Obviously 1989 models are now coming up for sale.

So what do you think about these? I would imagine these would have be close to stock after May but still.

Maybe 1990/1992 models will be coming up soon next year. They certainly will not be a cheap car to run but certainly fun.

I am wondering

T.

[EnricoPalazzo]

15 yo rule has nothin to do with what SEVS is implementing. Meaning u can import a car with wateva mods u want, they dont need to be destroyed, and ur only concern is small things like changing seatbelts, mirrors, and installing side intrusion bars if needed. Once that is done, u need to make sure the car is roadworthy and will pass through your govts car centre place (ie Adelaide = regency.)

Hope that clears up a bit for you.

Oh and 89 GTRs are horn. Wait for a heaps modded one and u should get it real cheap. Somethin in Bayside Blue would look awesome. Imagine it.

[T0nyGTSt]

Oh that's great news!

I had the impression the new rules also affected 15 y.o cars.

Then I am on the lookout for a 15 y.o GT-R fully decked out, fully s1k

T.

[fatz]

you still have to wait for next year though

and then they wont be cheap cause everyone in australia will be buying

[Guest 87vlt]

I got an email on them. Apparently you can purchase one now and put it in storage until the 1st Jan 2004. I know next year what I'll be owning. the one I got emailed about was going to cost 21 landed and ready to register. Was pretty done up too.

[lowlux]

yup u can bring one over now if u like and when it comes to exactly 15yrs from the date that the car was made,u can get it complied/ Engineered. Or u could get it now,do all the work needed to get it passed,then once its time all u have to do is take it there,get it ticked off and off ya go

if i see one for cheap im gonna get one,but i just want a normal turbo,cause i just want rwd

[T0nyGTSt]

I saw this pix on the net and it's just so sexy looking...

http://www.carmode.net/gtr/spec/index.html

T.

[adam 32]

i hope youre a girl, cos i wouldnt describe a GTR as 'sexy'.

[EnricoPalazzo]

Daimmm, did u see how much that 89 GTR at kobe sold for,

602 FOB

mmmm

[T0nyGTSt]

That '89 GT-R was worked to the shithouse and has a whole bunch of expensive options.

Look at lovely rims...

T.

[d0p3y]

sold for 14k

[gtrken]

Originally posted by lowlux

yup u can bring one over now if u like and when it comes to exactly 15yrs from the date that the car was made,u can get it complied/ Engineered.  Or u could get it now,do all the work needed to get it passed,then once its time all u have to do is take it there,get it ticked off and off ya go

if i see one for cheap im gonna get one,but i just want a normal turbo,cause i just want rwd

That is so wrong onfo it isn't even funny.

Check your facts before you post .

Cheers

Ken

[gtrken]

Originally posted by [ryan]

sold for 14k

14K there or here ?

Cheers

Ken

[EnricoPalazzo]

Originally posted by gtrken

That is so wrong onfo it isn't even funny.

Check your facts before you post .

Cheers

Ken

Wat ken is sayin is that U CANNOT bring in a 15 yo car now if its a 89 GTR for example. U have to wait until the beginning of next year, then submit ur DOTRS import approval and tick 15 or older car.

U cannot simply bring the car here now, and get the car ticked off when its 15 y.o

So yehs i agree with Ken, know ur facts before u post somethin

[Guest ylwgtr]

Originally posted by EnricoPalazzo

Wat ken is sayin is that U CANNOT bring in a 15 yo car now if its a 89 GTR for example. U have to wait until the beginning of next year, then submit ur DOTRS import approval and tick 15 or older car.

U cannot simply bring the car here now, and get the car ticked off when its 15 y.o

So yehs i agree with Ken, know ur facts before u post somethin

[Shell]

Originally posted by gtrken

14K there or here ?

Cheers

Ken

Ken, it was there...but that price (approx $14,900) was the cost all-up to get it over here (excluding ORC)...

oh and also excluding a "small storage fee" to keep it in Japan till next year so it's eligible under the 15y.o. scheme...

[T0nyGTSt]

602,000 fob.

Also no $2,400 compliance fee

T.

[fatz]

still cost you 2000 to get it complied, engineered

also 14k is a great price for the first month(so you pay17k on the road)

until you factor in the engine rebuild 7-10k

then you might realise wat value this car actually is

with the rebuild you have paid 25-27k (for a 89 model form jap)

then the price seems about right

pete

[lowlux]

oh sorry i was under the impression that u could do that, my car came under the 15yr rule when i privately imported it, what if u imported under the rule if u own it for a year in japan? im sure theres a way todo it?

[Guest Boxhead]

low lux, i think that rule only applys if you live there and use the car, not own it and put it in storage...