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GTR R35

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I am abouts to buy a Stagea 260RS and I am just a bit concerned with the availability of parts for this car. I know the drivetrain will not be a problem as it is just a GTR under the bonnet, but I was wondering about panels and bits that are not drive train related. Is the gray import market setup in such a way that anything is reasonably available ?

If I have a accident, I do not want to be waiting 10 weeks for a guard, bonnet etc, but I guess it should be the insurance companies problem not mine.

I do not want something so rare that I cannot get anything for it in this country.

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I doubt it would be easy. Its all about what you see in the streets. If you don't see it driving around the streets, you're going to be in trouble when it comes to parts. Even 32's and 34's are a bit more difficult than common as mud 33's.

If I have a accident, I do not want to be waiting 10 weeks for a guard, bonnet etc, but I guess it should be the insurance companies problem not mine.

true, but you're the one going to be waiting for 10 weeks without a car, not them!

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it is a hard choice isnt it. I've always liked uncommon imports for their unique value. I doubt id own one though as said parts would be too much of a problem. When i've been to any import wrecker just from looking through the warehouse i mainly only ever see s13/r32/33/34 and soarer parts and a few other bits and pieces

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took me 4 months of looking to get a set of headlights for my car, once you find a place that can get what you want then you know where to go to next time! there is the japan section here post in there to see what they say as a few members live in jp.

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I reckon there will be plenty of stageas around in next 12 months....but with any grey import you need patience with parts.

good choice btw

Yeah but not 260RS Stagea's. I doubt many of the panels and parts would be similar.

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