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Perazzi Newbie

Perazzi

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Hey guys, new here, new to imports and got a question.

im currenty looking for either a V35 or a Evo as my new daily, Ive never bought an import before.

While doing the rounds of carsales, importers websites etc Ive noticed there is a huge price difference in what appears to be very similar cars...for instance there are 2003 V35 manuals for sale with moderate km on them from anywhere between $19k to $28k, now I understand that mods can have difference but the cars ive been looking at are basicly stock except for wheels.

Has there been a price drop in these cars because of the dollar and people are trying to recoup there money??

I guess the extension to this is what should I be paying for a 2003 white, manual,deluxe with under 50000km?

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PN-Mad Grand Master

PN-Mad

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New to imports?

There will not be a 2003 car with a genuine less than 50,000kms on it. Forget it. They are all wound back. Shit, there is a advert on YAJ that they can do it for $100. Might be in Japan before the auctions, might be after the auction, might be by the Aust importer. Thats the facts.

Go off car CONDITION. Check all the things that wear on a car, and base your assessment off that. As for the price, I dunno. I don't follow V35 prices.

To add, if your in a major city, you should not have a problem going to see at least 1/2 dozen cars. Go and look and try before you buy. Just go to look. Don't get pressured into anything.

sonicii Veteran

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As Paul said, some people selling their cars don't really know what they are worth, I have seen an average 2005 coupe up for sale for about $35k less than a year ago (he was clearly dreaming), I have also seen 2003 coupes for well under $20k with around 100,000km on them.

Do your research and you will get an idea of what prices are reasonable.

If you want to import your own, sign up with a reputable importer, they do all the hard work for you.

If I were you, I would be looking at importing a V36 350GT, the prices are quite good at the moment. the 370GT prices are still up there a bit.

As for the car you mentioned, I would expect a white 2003 Manual Premium in reasonably good condition to sell for around the $20k area, assuming it is a private sale and is already registered in Aust.

Maybe a little more if it is in very good condition.

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Seano350GT Veteran

Seano350GT

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As Greg said, an early model premium coupe (brembo's,leather,BOSE sound) manual low km's in really good condition will sell for around the 20k mark. Or you can just pick up mine that's got an upgraded gearbox and other goodies for just over 20k :)

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iamhe77 Grand Master

iamhe77

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Why do the import charges change so much ???

Ive got absouluetly no idea how to import one for myself !!!!!...sounds like someone like me would get into trouble or end up with a dud

Talk to Kristian at Iron Chef Imports. He'll organise everything for you and help you find a car that fits your wants and needs. Will most likely save you bit of cash over buying locally too (although there can be private sales that are good value).

Can't recommend him enough (he imported my Stagea) and would use his services again without hesitation.

R6n350GT Experienced

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As long as you dont go to Nagoya you will be fine.

IF you are planning on modding the car fine one that has already been done, it cost ALOT to mod these cars so save yourself some money and find a very well cared one..

Oh and do not use NWC National Warranty Company, they are a complete scam... for that matter dont bother with any 3rd party warranty company !

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AsM Rising Star

AsM

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As long as you dont go to Nagoya you will be fine.

IF you are planning on modding the car fine one that has already been done, it cost ALOT to mod these cars so save yourself some money and find a very well cared one..

Oh and do not use NWC National Warranty Company, they are a complete scam... for that matter dont bother with any 3rd party warranty company !

Whats up with Nagoya btw??

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The Max Mentor

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Whats up with Nagoya btw??

Do a Google search on the word going around. They're not much better than a certain E.Lee.

That's why I opted to import my own through Prestige Motorsports and I couldn't be happier. Despite the fact that I found 4 wire taps on two wires for the LCD monitor and the AV unit wiring while I've been working on it, which suggests that the vehicle had been worked on by the previous owner, it was very well looked after regardless and everything perfectly functional. In other words, truly the 5A grading that it received. I have no regrets and neither will you, as long as you do your homework and exercise a little patience with your decision.

R6n350GT Experienced

R6n350GT

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Whats up with Nagoya btw??

Sold me $2000 warranty i could not use, a car that had oil issues, National Warranty Company are the biggest scam i have ever seen... I have learnt 3rd party warranties that have clauses like; consequential damage and normal wear and tear can avoid any warranty issues they like...

AsM Rising Star

AsM

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Do a Google search on the word going around. They're not much better than a certain E.Lee.

That's why I opted to import my own through Prestige Motorsports and I couldn't be happier. Despite the fact that I found 4 wire taps on two wires for the LCD monitor and the AV unit wiring while I've been working on it, which suggests that the vehicle had been worked on by the previous owner, it was very well looked after regardless and everything perfectly functional. In other words, truly the 5A grading that it received. I have no regrets and neither will you, as long as you do your homework and exercise a little patience with your decision.

LOL i thought Nate was talking about Nagoya in japan, as in the the auctions there lol......yeah there are heaps of dodgy ones out there!!!!

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