Importing Help - Nissan Skyline 350gt

[Ezy03]

hmm if what sort of money would i need to fork out for a nice 350gt, no accident history, grade 4+ inside and out, with suede/leather int with the nav (premium pack)........spoiler, reverse camera, sunroof would be a plus but not really needed (don't need the extra cost) - id like total cost if possible? thanks.....still looking btw

Edited May 13, 2009 by ezy03

[autoworx]

i just bought a very nice one for a customer pearl white , 18' nismo lmgt4s and nismo exhaust , 60,000km non premium for 1.05 million fob.

budget somewhere around there , bit more for the premium crap . the total cost of that is about 22-23k all up including tyres and immobiliser

Edited May 14, 2009 by autoworx

[xscape237]

i just bought a very nice one for a customer pearl white , 18' nismo lmgt4s and nismo exhaust , 60,000km non premium for 1.05 million fob.

budget somewhere around there , bit more for the premium crap . the total cost of that is about 22-23k all up including tyres and immobiliser

Where did you find that one, it sounds mint for the price. I would have been all over it like BS on KRudd.

[autoworx]

tradecarview

just kidding , one of the tokyo auctions . we have agents who personally inspect vehicles daily

[xscape237]

Crap. Don't know how i missed it - unless its an automatic, in which case i would feel much better

[32vspecII]

as per ezy03's request its an auto

[Ezy03]

i should be able to fork out that much, what grade was it? and guessing it was a 2003 model, does it have the nav/tv option as well? any pics?

[xscape237]

Dont worry too much about the grades mate.

There was a white one today graded 4.5A. Just two weeks ago the exact same car went through as a 4C.

[autoworx]

cant remember tv/navi but no leather/half leather . it was 12/03 but the customer was set on pearl white and it was very nice and clean

again budget extra for premium or later model

personally the full leather is hideous , the half leather is ok but not that great , the tv/navi more hassle than its worth to convert . give me one with a proper double din facia anyday and ill put my own decent system in it

[Ezy03]

i found a nice car not from tradecarview as ppl said its shitty and all, i used uss and some other auction sites that people have recommended. i found one for 1200000 FOB, there's no chance i can get that here complied and all ready to go and drive ( minus rego - i'm not including that cuz its a yearly expense on any car)..anyways theres no chance someone can do that all up for me for 21-22k?

[Denzy]

Same here, looking to import one myself as can't find any on carsales that I like, Auto, White, Leather or Half Leather, etc.

From WA.

[Ezy03]

Same here, looking to import one myself as can't find any on carsales that I like, Auto, White, Leather or Half Leather, etc.

From WA.

i saw one ..in nsw selling for 23k called the guy up and waited one hour for him at meeting spot to inspect it and he didnt show up or pick up when i called or txt msgd him .. just a jackass piece of.... like you would think he would atleast pick up say he cant make it...fn prick...the car is 2003 v35 350gt with 75000kms...im not sure if i can say anymore about it due to forum rules or privacy rules.

[Ezy03]

i did find a wonderful site though on the cost and it explains most of the importing process, i havent read it all cuz my mind like booooooffff! from uni, but i got this out of it wen i clicked cost...

Import Costs (in Australian Dollars)

Import Approval Application - 50 AUD

Examination + Steam Clean - 165 AUD

Duty - 10% (for passenger vehicles) x Customs Value (FOB price - not including Freight or Insurance)

GST (Goods and Services Tax) - 10% x VoTI (Customs Value + Duty + Freight and Insurance)

LCT (Luxury Car Tax) - for vehicles valued (GST inclusive) over $57,000 AUD.

RAW Compliance - Depends on Car

2.75% Stamp Duty for licensing vehicle (for light vehicles up to $20,000 value)

just wondering that ALL of the costs or is there maybe cost of customs clearance or is that added in the compliance and stuff - also blue slips etc are in there aswel? does that cover EVERYTHING? anything missing?

the link is - http://japan-used-car-exporting.info/import/ - look around in the tabs for the place i got that info.

Edited May 14, 2009 by ezy03

[xscape237]

Here you go mate, I'll make it easy for you.

For a car based on 1.2m yen:

1. Importer fee = $1000 (give or take $100)

2. Car cost = 1,200,000 divided by exchange rate = $16500 (add another $1000 if FOB costs arent included)

3. Shipping and customs agent fees = $2000 to $2500

4. Tax = $3500

5. Compliance and RWC requirements = $2500

6. Registration $1000

Total = $26,500 to $28,000

If you want a car for about $22k, you should contact one of the importers on here (iron chef, autoworx, whoever) and pay their service fee. They will scour the auctions and find you one for a better price than you can get a dealer. It wont be hard if you are patient. But yes, first step is to sign up with an importer and pay their fee.

[Ezy03]

im looking at one just with the tv/nav and clean inside out, nice body working. engine. underneath. doesnt have to be premium, would that be setting me back total 22k?

[Ezy03]

one more questions. where do you guys go to get your change rates. iv been using xe.com bu im not to sure how official they are. what should i use?

[xscape237]

I dont see why you cant find one for that price (automatic). Manual examples go for a little bit more.

The TV/Nav isnt of much use in australia, or so i am told.

[xscape237]

ozforex.com.au

take about 1yen off the price they say on the front page. you can use them to send the money to japan too.

or your bank's website will also give you rates but they may not be as good.

[Iron Chef]

You'll be struggling, to be honest, even from a broker. I can give it a shot, but you'd have to really snag it cheap if you wanted something half decent. Don't hold out for a TV either - condition of the car should always be the most important deciding factor, rather than features.

[Ezy03]

what would be the FOB price if i do look at getting everything totaling max 21-22k? - if i know the FOB price ill just look around for some before i make any moves for a broker, but ill definitely need one....as you can tell I'm a very hard customer very picky....very compulsive that's why the million questions and endless reading of info....plus I'm a uni student and as we all know were suck ass at making some dough for a living and struggle to get a job so 22k is a lot for me, so thanks for grunting this out with me so far and for the replies its been alot of help. ill still be searching just need that FOB price if im totaling 22k :P

thanks again guys. just been awesome