Stephen Thorpe Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 I can't believe it took me so long to spot this thread!! lolFeel free to contact me if you want any help, guys - email [email protected] Yes you are a little slow, have done my research about you, although was hoping for a drop in the Yen before I contact you!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4200009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKnyght Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Not looking good ATM: http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?...;amt=1&t=3m Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4200168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Thorpe Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 More on the JAPANESE Money woes... Following the problems in the sub-prime lending market in America and the run on Northern Rock in the UK , uncertainty has now hit Japan. In the last 7 days Origami Bank has folded, Sumo Bank has gone belly up and Bonsai Bank announced plans to cut some of its branches. Yesterday, it was announced that Karaoke Bank is up for sale and will likely go for a song while today trading of shares in Kamikaze Bank were suspended after they nose-dived. While Samurai Bank is soldiering on following sharp cutbacks, Ninja Bank is reported to have taken a hit, but they remain in the black. Furthermore, 500 staff at Karate Bank got the chop and analysts report that there is something fishy going on at Sushi Bank where it is feared that staff may get a raw deal. PS - I just heard that the Bank of Iceland has had its assets frozen! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4201110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clikar23 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 More on the JAPANESE Money woes...Following the problems in the sub-prime lending market in America and the run on Northern Rock in the UK , uncertainty has now hit Japan. In the last 7 days Origami Bank has folded, Sumo Bank has gone belly up and Bonsai Bank announced plans to cut some of its branches. Yesterday, it was announced that Karaoke Bank is up for sale and will likely go for a song while today trading of shares in Kamikaze Bank were suspended after they nose-dived. While Samurai Bank is soldiering on following sharp cutbacks, Ninja Bank is reported to have taken a hit, but they remain in the black. Furthermore, 500 staff at Karate Bank got the chop and analysts report that there is something fishy going on at Sushi Bank where it is feared that staff may get a raw deal. PS - I just heard that the Bank of Iceland has had its assets frozen! Very clever Stephen How long did it take you to come up with all that :laughing-smiley-014: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4201182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Thorpe Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Sorry, I can not take the credit it for it all... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4201201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKnyght Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 hahaha I read through a third of that before having to stop and go huh - oh ok Actually half way - got to "Ninja Bank" before I smelt something Sushi like! That is what happens when you are at work and are only skimming a post. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4201207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKnyght Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hey for those of you who liked the idea of getting the white Pearl coupe with sunroof and leather!!: Try this 2004 model on for size - also comes with a full kit and because it has 40,000 on the clock should be relatively cheap (as cheap as you can get with the current exchange that is) https://bzl.cis6200.jp/e/p5_search_detail.a...amp;p=5&f=p Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4213516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Thorpe Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks... who did it come from as the link comes up in an error? Looks quite good, is there an Auction sheet to your knowledge? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4213955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 that is listed in USS auctions. google that one. it has a user login and I think this fellow posted the login somewhere in this thread. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4214106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKnyght Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Yes "this fellow" did post the log in before in this thread! Grade 4 claimed. 40,000km CPV35 AC SR AW Leather PS PW No Auction sheet (unless you have a brocker look into it for you) and possibly Sold by now as these Auctions Occur every Thursday (as in today) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4214436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Thorpe Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks ShadowKnyght. It appears the prices are dropping, due to a lack of interest because of the exchange rates etc. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4215060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKnyght Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Holy crap! http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?...;amt=1&t=5d http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?...;amt=1&t=5d AU$1= 58.4 Yen (dropped to 54 a day or so back then banks take 1.5 yen so ouch) AU$1= 0.62 USD (Important for calculating shipping, I am told it got below 60 the other day as well) If you were to try and buy my car at the current exchange rates in Japan it would now cost you between $37,000 and $39,000 landed, complied and registered! (based on my buy price in YEN) Seeing this I might get greedy and up the price on mine... (Just joking). I would hate to be looking at importing right now even with a drop in expected prices at auction. Buy Local - you will save big! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4220399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz_boy Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thats' funny, my car is for sale a couple of posts down and I just worked out at todays exchange rate it would have cost me $5,000 before registration. So it's a bargain at $31000!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4220507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKnyght Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Yeah Vic is heap's cheap compared to SA - there is a bottom of the range silver coupe Auto 44,000km with cloth seats for only 22 odd grand on carsales ATM! As I said buy local - no way you could import at these prices anymore! BTW - I take it you meant 50G or something similar not 5G's? else if that is not a typo it is a huge mark up! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4220962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz_boy Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 oops, yeah meant 50g's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4221118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Thorpe Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Yes prices do seem inflated, but if I can not find the car I want, either here or o/s it is all relative. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4222107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Geoff Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Yes prices do seem inflated, but if I can not find the car I want, either here or o/s it is all relative. I have noticed at least one car on carpoint for sale by an importer has actually put his price up. Good luck with that move buddy! Geoff Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4223470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Thorpe Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Oh, yeh good luck with that... Must think the car is an investment Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4223502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Or because the car has landed and they haven't paid the car cost in yen, or because many of them have lost over $100K purely because they had 20+ cars on the boat and got stung by the exchange rate. Cut them a break guys, there are plenty of businesses doing it tough at the moment, and none of them are going to succeed if they keep selling cars at a loss... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4223514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 (hijack) +1. my prices are going up as well. I had a panel on order from tokyo that went up $70 over night so I'm not going to let that slip. kristian, I know of a few guys here in brissy that are REALLY feeling this, think you know who they are. (/hijack) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239057-v35-import-brokers/page/4/#findComment-4223698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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