Beer Baron Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 if the cars have not left japan yet there is no much chance of them getting here before april. i'd say mid-late april. it's about 2 weeks on the water, but that can blow out to 3 or more with weather, and is also dependent on the route the ship takes. it's not like there's a dedicated ship direct from wherever in japan they ship from straight to sydney or melbourne. there are stops along like way like PNG etc, sometimes they even go to NZ first, then to aus. then you have customs and local transfer from whichever port they land at. then any other dealer stuff that needs to be done. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4466374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I got my official delivery date today. It's less than 2 weeks from now. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4488335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashneel Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 sweet. can i get a ride??? lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4488342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSX-438 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have heard the boat is due in Sydney next week (25th or 26th). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4488383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo_R35 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I have got my consignment number for the shipment, within 14 days also....cannot wait. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4491908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
limitless Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Mooroka Nissan told me that mine would land in Australia (Brisbane) on the 24th. It would need at least 2 weeks to clear customs and then they'd need it for a few days. They are doing their best to get it to me before Easter. Not long now. They are having a Gala Launch at their showroom next Thursday evening and test drives would be available after that. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4491914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohsen Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 whoever gets an r35 in gunmetal grey whos in vic.. can you drive me to my yr 12 formal next yr??? ill pay you Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4491923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy-qld Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Its my guess when people can see these GTR's in the flesh in the show rooms. The GTR dealers are going to sell out of there remaining 2009 cars VERY QUICKLY. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4494353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 ok i didnt read the thread like at all.. ok so maybe a lil.. i saw alot of ppl going "oh ur landing here first, or there first" i saw a nissan truck bout 4 weeks ago carring 6 brand new silver?? GTRs headed for melbourne.. pretty flash i saw them on the hume on my way home from sydney so this about they havent left yet or whatever.. they have been here for a month atleast. and what a sight it was hahah i was drooling Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4494603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 They were the test / press cars that they have been using for training etc down at Broadford these last weeks. The first of the customer delivered cars are the ones arriving on the boat this week. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4494889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin 09 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 it's a late reply, but tire rack will deliver to Australia, and are great with customer service! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4494941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 My car is at the docks in Brisbane as of late last night, gunmetal premium. Just a week or so from getting it now. Plates have arrived from PPQ. PLating a car with the vehicle name is not to everyones taste i know but I'm a big fan so here they are... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4501695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Great plates! Im a big fan of those type of plates. Much nicer than "RUNME", "LETSGO", "4DPIGS" or "5LUTB8" ones which are utter crap IMO. Here's mine: GTR; Supra; (excuse the crappy pic) Lucky you're in Qld and only have to pay once for plates Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4501788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Smart Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 5LUTB8 sounds like a good plate tho. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4501838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) Nice plates back at you! The ppq flexi plates if installed correctly look pretty damn good to (adhesives can ruin the backing if not done right). Although the car is at the docks the dealers are still very ambiguous about the exact delivery date. Frustrating, thinking of my baby sitting there all by herself when she should be getting some luvin' Great plates!Im a big fan of those type of plates. Much nicer than "RUNME", "LETSGO", "4DPIGS" or "5LUTB8" ones which are utter crap IMO. Lucky you're in Qld and only have to pay once for plates Edited March 27, 2009 by handbrake Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4501878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo_R35 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Although the car is at the docks the dealers are still very ambiguous about the exact delivery date. Frustrating, thinking of my baby sitting there all by herself when she should be getting some luvin' I know what you mean, I know my car will be delivered to the dealer very early next week, however the dealer said they will not be in a position to have it "Street Prepared" for about another 10 days. It had better not have any Km's on it, I would be very very curious if people could post the Number of KM's on the clock at delivery. Let the countdown continue. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4501887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 It had better not have any Km's on it, I would be very very curious if people could post the Number of KM's on the clock at delivery. Cant you request a printout from the datalog? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4501895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hmmm, good luck with that. My old man purchased the first in Queensland KF Laser TX3 turbo 4wd back in 1991..... went to collect it from the dealer, where it was sitting proudly on thier rotating display centre of showroom....... with a huge dent and gouge into the front left gaurd, and over 400klm on the clock! Needless to say, they were told to jam it and he'd wait for another. Months later at first service time I was talking to the service manager and he was saying how all the boys and had a strap in the first one they delivered! lol - no doubt the old boy's original car. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4501929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) Hopefully the recent junket down to melbourne where they thrashed those super silver GTR's got that out of their system. I have already told them I would be very unhappy to see any evidence of inappropriate usage of my car prior to delivery. Some of the NAGTROC forum posts state 20-30 miles on the car at delivery as the upper limit of the norm. Seems like a lot. I am told they have some km's on the clock from testing before they leave Japan? Hmmm, good luck with that.My old man purchased the first in Queensland KF Laser TX3 turbo 4wd back in 1991..... went to collect it from the dealer, where it was sitting proudly on thier rotating display centre of showroom....... with a huge dent and gouge into the front left gaurd, and over 400klm on the clock! Needless to say, they were told to jam it and he'd wait for another. Months later at first service time I was talking to the service manager and he was saying how all the boys and had a strap in the first one they delivered! lol - no doubt the old boy's original car. Edited March 27, 2009 by handbrake Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4502149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm sure it will be fine, I would imagine dealer principals will be keeping close tabs on all GTR activity...... Although, wouldn't it be wonderful to have your GTR delivered, without your knowledge that your warranty was void prior to you taking delivery due to the mechanics utilising "launch control" I jest I jest...... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/259149-first-batch-of-nissan-r35s-for-australia/page/2/#findComment-4502173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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