Importing Experiences / Buyers Guide

[M_A_D_C_A_T]

Hi everyone, this is my first post, so here goes

I am looking to buy an r32 gts-t, and ive got about $16K to spend.

I'm having trouble finding nice examples locally, and I'm starting to think about importing one instead. Im looking at an 89 model, to make the compliancy a lot cheaper and easier ( I hope )

Ive started talking to the guys at http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/, and by the looks of it, I should be able to get one on the road for about $15K

One thing that concerns me tho is getting the car passed through regency, cos the last thing I need is to go to all the trouble getting it to Adelaide and get it complicanced, then have it defected

Does anyone have any importing experices, or information they would like to share?

Cheers

[Maxx]

direct import,15 year rule will able to get yrself a 89 model for under 10000.

there is a few in adelaide - PVP, 4 bro import...

hope that help

[ant32]

I checked out all these options over the last 12 months. I was very impressed by Prestige. 4 Brother were also really helpful. In the end I was lucky enough to find a '92 GTS-t at a local caryard which I managed to get for about $14,000. 95,000 kms and completely standard apart from exhaust. It was exactly what I was after and I couldn't be happier. No farken around either, I picked it up the day I paid for it. My advice is look everywhere and don't get overexcited. If you buy the first bargain you see, you may get screwed.

But you have picked a good place to get some tips, because a few people here really know their stuff. (I'm not one of them!)

Good luck, hope to see you out cruising soon!

[hippy]

or u can pm me and i can get u a contact of someone who will comply a car for like 900 bucks .. (15yo)

[Steve]

Welcome to the forums:)

for 16K, you should be able to pick up a really neat example. If you are after stock, around 12+ for a clean auto example - you do need to hunt around though.

It would be worth getting one with a bit of fruit on it though - cos most times, when people spend money on cars, they loose alot when they sell it, alot of money. I have spent around 40K on my car, plus cost of purchase, and it will be close to impossible to sell it for even 35K in one piece (just no market for highly modded cars) - gotta remove some fruit, but even then, I still wont get anywhere near my money back.

Good luck, and be patient:)

[Nozila]

for approx. 15k you could pick one up locally or are you determined to import. Like ant32 my bro picked up his r32 93 for $12,500 with less than 100, 000kms in completely standard trim except for zorst and gtr bonnet. Although it was private. Btw was your 32 from a caryard on main north rd near a lawn mover shop ant32.

[ant32]

Nah Nozila, it was from a caryard on North East Rd next to the Highlander. If you saw it there you'd know for sure, cos it had a crazy big purple spiderweb and purple mirrors and spoiler! Don't worry, she's plain silver now, and beautiful!

[Nozila]

sweet, as your talking about cars that are purple. Has anyone notice a purple, i think it is, company car from some internet company cruising around. Reason i ask is because these co cars consist of an evo 7, sti and i belive a gtr32. Much like how adams internet has a monaro.

[ant32]

From what I've been told, that's the place that used to own my car. I have to say, it did look pretty cool, but I'm not enough of a tool to get away with it. (That's my opinion anyway) I did get plenty of looks and comments from 15 year old girls! Now it's mostly guys that check out the car. Now that I think about it, WHAT WAS I THINKING!!

[Nozila]

ive just looked at your pic gallary and thats the exact car i was referring to. My bro's is identical except its gunmental grey.

[ant32]

I love it. Goes beautifully, but heaps to spend on it. Eventually anyway. Still researching what to do, and in what order. I'm happy for now. Pretty, isn't she?

[M_A_D_C_A_T]

Hi guys...

I havn't got my heart set on importing, I was just curious I've done some more research, and there is an element of risk to it. I'm still not sure which way to go about it

I'll just keep looking around

Cheers

[Steve]

ant32, instead of spending heaps on your car, sell it and buy mine - save you a fortune:)

[Nozila]

Yeah she is pretty mate. Steve, why you selling or are you being sarcastic.

[Nozila]

i think we should have a cruise in the near future.

[Steve]

Not being sarcastic, need to downgrade - if anybody knows any good silvias/180s/200sx going, let me know:)

[hippy]

i don't get it .. u selling the skyline ... and then u are getting a 200sx which u will then probably spend another 40k on top LOL ... u know u will hahaha cause u won't like it stock standard

[ant32]

ant32, instead of spending heaps on your car, sell it and buy mine - save you a fortune:)

Tell you what - make it a straight swap and you're on! :wassup:

[Bl4cK32]

Not being sarcastic, need to downgrade - if anybody knows any good silvias/180s/200sx  going, let me know:)

I think You may have been influenced by the dark side there Steve. James finally get to u did he..lol:jk:

[Steve]

Nah, ex wife, 3 kids and cashflow;) I am now the proud owner of an S13 180:p