Thinking Of Importing V35 Coupe

[Kile]

Im also currently doing my research and considering buying a v35 coupe.

There recently seems to be a lot going up for auction with a few 2003 premium coupe models as low as 1.1m yen.

Is this a trend that will most likely continue?

The five year rego on cars in japan obviously means that 2003 models are now in that range, is it common for a large amount of vechiles to be put up for auction because of this?

For example this 2003 premium coupe on J-Spec's page:

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=13298

Can anyone advise if there is something in particular i need to be looking/checking for in these vechiles?

I have even seen the non premium models dropping under 20k landed + complied.

I guess i would like some advice on if i should be acting on these prices now or if its a trend that is most likely going to continue with this model?

Edited August 15, 2008 by Kile

[Stephen Thorpe]

The same car will only get cheaper, it gets older, give or take the exchange rate and yes I believe the 5 year thing will make some changes too.

[MOV35GT]

A mechanic I used to check out imports recommended sourcing cars from southern Japan, he claimed that in the north, roads are salted during winter meaning cars from the north are more prone to corrosion problems.

[NISMO]

yep there are some cheap ones but there are also others that are in stock condition that are asking for 10-15 grand more. I would ask myself why one would be so much cheaper than the other?

Also you can get some good quality cars here is Aus as well, which should be an option. You pay a bit more, but you can check the car out, get it inspected, and most importantly, drive it the same day you pay for it :-)