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Hey Guys,

Let me outline my situation here, two basic statements...

I'm a Uni student, not a very rich one I might add too.

AND

I absolutely love the R32 GTR.... (doesn't everyone? :P )

Yes i do have a predicament on my hands.

Basically this thread is about any options that I have currently and in the future to get my dream sports car. I graduate next year so (crosses my fingers) I get a phat job which pays well, so instead of studying for tests and preparing of my assignments, I'm instead dreaming about a Charcoal Grey R32 GTR.... :)

I've heard some people say that after next year the R32 turns 15 years old and as such can be imported without compliance or something like that. I'm not too clued on to the current compliance laws, or the up n coming ones so any info on that would be great!

Do you think I should buy one over east, or get one imported, with the future compliancing laws. Also how much do you think I could get one for?

Any information from u guys would be really appreciated hey, I know that I'm not really in the SA Club until i get my Skyline, but I love the car so much!!!

Thanx heaps again!

Vin

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i think almost everyone will say www.prestigemotorsport.com.au they imported my car although there are mixed stories about if importing is good or bad i suggest you read up on some of them i know there is a current thread about it in the general section

by the way i pay $2500 for a n/a R33 skyline

insurance is another topic you can search on youll find heaps and heaps of info on here basically if your under 25 youll pay lots and lots

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djvin

the 18k R32 GTR's that are appearing on import sites will most likely be in poor shape.

i don't care what the car is its still 15 years old in 2004 when u can bring it in without compliance (if they don't move to a 20 year rule which seems to be the current government thought) it will need alot of work.

being a twin turbo you'll generally have to be 30+ to get insurance for it and that will cost a bundle.

not trying to be negative just out lining what u'll come up against.

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Originally posted by 33Spec2

dont know if youve read any of the other current threads here but R32GTRs are dirt cheap (around $18000) only prob is insurance and running costs but those are imported ones if you buy here itll cost more

Russ 89 GTR's are dirt cheap atm because you can't bring it in till Jan 2004 cos it isn't 15yrs old yet.

There is some talk that the feds are a bit worried about the huge influx and may extend the rule to 20yrs.

Cheers

Ken

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What Ken said :D

I don't think I could handle the sleepless nights wondering whether or not the 15 grand I just spent in Japan is going to be on the road next year or in another 5 years time.

My personal opinion is that it's not worth the risk spending the money and buying a 32 GTR that could sit in Japan for the next few years, pending the government's decisions.

Dude if you love the 32 GTRs that much ... buy one that's already here .. .such as one of Ken's. Much more security and piece of mind.

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Don't trust any importer that tells you you can licence a 15 year

old GTR next year as it is not yet a sure thing and the 15 year

and the 80s GTRs won't stay cheap if you can.At the moment

their cut in half and come in for wrecking but if buyers start

hunting them the price will jump remember they are Auctioned.

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Hey thanx for the opinion guys, jst before rushing off to my next lecture (grrrr...) jst a quick question thats got nothing to do with the topic.

I'm sure everyone's seen that animation with the guy in the R34 GTR outdriffftin a cop, then doing a siic 180 turn on the edge of a cliff to pick up a cute (animated) chick on the side of the road, n the cop goes flying over the cliff.

Someone here has a frame of the cartoon as their avatar....

Now theres like a bit where they focus on the rear wing, n my question is this, Is the rear wing of the R34 GTR adjustable? Cos that's absolutly sickening if it doez...

Anyway guys, thanx for the input anyway, I spent all last nite lookin for half decent importers on the net...

Anyway Laterz...

Nev

BTW: are the guys in WA organising a 'Line cruise anytime soon? n if my Rolla can keep up wit u guys, would u mind if I join in?

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Originally posted by JiMiH

I don't think I could handle the sleepless nights wondering whether or not the 15 grand I just spent in Japan is going to be on the road next year or in another 5 years time.

The very longest you would wait is 1 year, as after owning it for a year you could ship it over as personal property etc.

But yeah i wouldnt be buying till the import laws have settled down.

Ben

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