r34 GTR Vspec, Import vs buy local

[full-boost]

I was just wondering whats a better option? I want a 1999-2000model GTR, what would be cheaper import one or buy one local?

Thanks guys!!!

[drifta]

import one if you can wait

[full-boost]

do you save much $$$ ? should i be looking for an already modified one?

[full-boost]

how much would i be looking at total, delivered at my door?

[ferni]

I would think anywhere from 70k-100k to import and from 80-120k local?

Not sure R34 GTR prices vary a lot...

Keep in mind even at the lower end say 70k to import one from japan, you're spending 70k on something you've never seen or driven before (unless you go over and check it out yourself)

[wrxhoon]

Its hard to buy one localy as there is not many here .

You will save about $20 k buying the same car in Japan .

If you want a spec 1 Jan 99 -november 00 , depending on k's and condition they go from about 3 mil to 4 mil yen , then you have to add fob costs ( about 100,000 yen ) + shipping and local customs ( about $2k ), then you pay import duty ( 10%) on the cost of the car including fob , add all the above costs including shipping and pay 10 % gst . Compliance cost , in sydney $5000 including tyres ( + brakes , if they need to be done ) , then normal rego costs .

Keep in mind that cars that dealers sell here are usualy the cheaper ones with high k's ( yes i know they only going to have 30 k k's on the oddo after they done a job on it).

So you will pay $90 k here for a car you will get for $70 k from Japan .

You don't get to see the car from japan , thats the only problem , unless you do what i did and go there have a holiday and pick a car there .

[MFC05]

Buy a fully criuit R34 in Japan

[wrxhoon]

If you buy a worked r34 you have to put it back to stock to get it complied , you can only use stock parts , nothing aftermarket not even brake pads .

[slow13dude]

You don't get to see the car from japan , thats the only problem , unless you do what i did and go there have a holiday and pick a car there .

That's actually a good idea.

$3000 on a trip to Japan to save $20000 is a good investment.

Plus you get to immerse yourself in the culture that created the beasts.

[Ronin 09]

my mate has a 34 V-Spec (as below) and is looking to sell. PM me if you are interested and serious - it's in Melbourne

[riggaP]

I wish I had $80k

[GTR V]

Its hard to buy one localy as there is not many here .

You will save about $20 k buying the same car in Japan .

If you want a spec 1 Jan 99 -november 00 , depending on k's and condition they go from about 3 mil to 4 mil yen , then you have to add fob costs ( about 100,000 yen ) + shipping and local customs ( about $2k ), then you pay import duty ( 10%) on the cost of the car including fob , add all the above costs including shipping and pay 10 % gst . Compliance cost , in sydney $5000 including tyres ( + brakes , if they need to be done ) , then normal rego costs .

Keep in mind that cars that dealers sell here are usualy the cheaper ones with high k's ( yes i know they only going to have 30 k k's on the oddo after they done a job on it).

So you will pay $90 k here for a car you will get for $70 k from Japan .

You don't get to see the car from japan , thats the only problem , unless you do what i did and go there have a holiday and pick a car there .

Import duty is 15% With the rego you have to pay Stamp duty 2-3%

[wrxhoon]

Import duty is 15%  With the rego you have to pay Stamp duty 2-3%

Import duty is only 10% as of 1st january 2005 and reduces to 5% 1st jan 2010.

+gst 10 % as for the state stamp duty i think it varies a little from state to state .

In nsw its 3% up to around $50k and from then on its 5% .

Stamp duty you will pay the same regardless , even if buy a car registered localy thats why i didnt mention above .

[pentae]

Ronin 09: LMGT4's... sigh.. i'm in love with your friends car. why would you sell that?

[GTR V]

Import duty is only 10% as of 1st january 2005 and reduces to 5% 1st jan 2010.

+gst 10 % as for the state stamp duty i think it varies a little from state to state .

In nsw its 3% up to around $50k and from then on its 5% .

Stamp duty you will pay the same regardless , even if buy a car registered localy thats why i didnt mention above .

Thanks for that

[Ronin 09]

Ronin 09: LMGT4's... sigh.. i'm in love with your friends car. why would you sell that?

he wants a GT3 damn SOB

[sewid]

Importing will save you 10 - 20k or more. There's just too few available for sale locally so bargains are few and far between.

I imported mine.

[wrxhoon]

How is the gtr going Kris ? Mine is still locked up in the garage in Osaka , waiting for a ship and colecting dust .

[clutchcargo]

Hey Guys,

I know a little japanese, so does anyone know of any japanese performance car yard sites?? It might be easier to find a good yard (or 5) and travel over there and do it that way..

Or do they have big f-off auctions??

cheers,

Ben.

[skylinedrifter]

dont u also have to pay luxuary car tax aswell ?