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Hi Guys, I thought i should share some info with the rest of the forum of what exactly happens when you import a car. I've never imported a car so this is also a first time experience. I hope it brings some insight and clears up most questions for those looking to import! I'll list everything possible no matter how small the detail for those who ask to many questions like me lol. OK first things, I was looking at a few of the importing websites just randomly and i found the car of my dreams, its a 94' Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R V-Spec II. Specs: 8/94 Build Date Crystal White (326) 75,000km Blitz Air Filters Blitz FMIC Blitz Catback Exhaust Aftermarket Suspension 18" Advan SAR3 Wheels (black centre with red lip) R33 GT-R Seats Nismo Steering Wheel & Gear Knob Factory Brembos This was available as dealer stock from import brokers J-Spec Imports (www.j-spec.com.au). Now at the time i was just browsing, though i couldnt let this one up. I sent a email to j-spec to see if they could hold the car for me whilst i organise my cash and Ben at J-spec replied quite promptly and was happy to help me with this. J-Specs estimated cost of this car on the day was $21,300 landed and complied (landed estimate includes shipping, import duty, GST, compliance, service fee and de-gassing the air conditioning system as required by the Dept of the Environment and Heritage - new tyres and normal registration costs are not included). So the journey begins: 21/04/2008 I transfered the brokers fee to J-Spec for the amount of $1000 and signed the paperwork so that they could hold the car for me. 29/04/2008 This part shouldnt have taken so long, however it was with the banks who took their sweet ass time with the approval process. Anyway i received the invoice from J-spec to pay for the car and the FOB price which amounted to ￥1,290,000.00. This equated to $13,405.76 on the day of transfer + the $30 Telegraphic Transfer fee from the bank. 02/05/2008 Once payment was cleared, J-Spec recommended me to get in contact with Greg at MacJap Motors in Whetheril Park (Western Suburbs Sydney) to organise compliance. Greg was really helpfull in explaining to me clearly of what the process was. I signed the necessary paper work and quickly transfered the deposit of $1000 for Greg to start the compliance papers and approval. The total cost to be paid for compliance is $2500 + GST and doesnt include the removal and re-install of the aftermarket parts and new tyres. From here on, its a waiting game untill J-spec can book the car on the next ship to Sydney. 13/05/2008 Greg has informed me that my import approval for the car has arrived. He is also asking who will be taking care of customs clearance and would prefer that his shop handles this process for convenience (awaiting j-spec to confirm if this is ok). He requires the export certificate from japan (for his records) which im waiting on j-spec to forward to him. Also the car will need a certificate of de-gassing if the car has Freon 12 refrigerant in the air conditioning system, but if it has R134A he can take care of it at a small fee. I've requested an update from J-spec today asking if there is any news on the shipping since the holiday in Japan ended yesterday. 14/05/08 Agreement has been made that J-spec will care of import clearance through: Kiwi Cars for transport and Seaway for customs clearance. Greg to send a copy of the import approval to J-spec. J-spec to send the original BL and export certificate to Greg when they receive it. Being a 1994 model the car will have the R134A aircon system so that's no problem. Current tentative booking is a departure date of May 30th. I've asked for an update from J-spec on a rough estimate of what i have left to pay for on their end of the job. 16/05/08 Car will be leaving on the Magic Wind V21 from Japan on the 28th May. Current ETA to land in Sydney will be June 13th (my birthday!). 05/06/2008 A rep from Seaway customs got in contact with me today and i had to sign a license of agreement (just the terms and conditions for customs). I asked what the next steps were in the process and he told me as soon as customs and AQIS (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service) clears the car it will be sent directly to my compliance shop. Finally I asked when the next payment is due and he said it would be a few days before the car lands in Brisbane (payment is for customs/shipping/tax) - Ben at J-spec has estimated this cost to be about $4900 for my car. Its expected to land on the 26th June. Im wating on J-spec to confirm this because they were expecting the car to land on the 13th June - i must stress the fact im not angry at all about the change of the landing date as it was just guestimate from j-spec even before the car was put on the ship to Australia. Im just making sure im getting the right information cause i like to ask quesions Total costs paid to date: $15,435.76 I'll keep updating when i get more news! On a side note, mods/parts i've started to collect for when my car is in my hands - HKS 2530's - ARC Titanium Strut Brace - ARC Titanium Radiator Panel - ARC 1.5 Bar Radiator Cap - Greddy Radiator Hardpipe - Greddy Oil Filter Relocator Kit - HKS EVC III Electronic Boost Controller - HKS Hardpipe Cooler Kit - Defi Control Unit II - Defi Link Display (+ sensors for Boost, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, RPM and Water Temp) - OEM Rear 'GTR' Emblem - OEM Rear 'Nissan' Emblem - OEM Skyline Hood Ornament Emblem Thanks guys, Aarlan

hi guys, if anyone has got one of these lying around im after a rear strut brace for my 32 gtr... either factory or jdm aftermarket, im located in sydney western suburbs. cheers

anyone having problems with playing online? i can join the lobbies and that, but once the game starts i always get "connection lost to one or more players" and it goes back to single player otherwise game is all good

which stores in sydney will have midnight release? im gna go get it at midnight if possible! is it just eb games?

ive taken my old gtr there a few times to do turbos/clutch/boost controller and a few other things i cant remember. i found NBP was a very friendly place to go as well. my personal experience was that most of the more 'popular' workshops only took the time with you if you had thousands to spend or if they knew you. i understand that these workshops run a business and money talks in the real world, but geez you should see some of their attitudes. im completely happy with NBP's work, trent also treats your car as if it were his own so the post above about 'dodgy' things in my experience is defintely not true. theyre great guys. ill be taking my new gtr when it lands here also.

im buying my 2nd 32 GTR right now, although im getting it imported so i didnt really get to check it other then the pictures provided and the words of the importer (which is a trusted importer, but im still worried) - this may be an option you might want to take up espcially if you are after something special (such as a Vspec/N1 etc etc model). Im spending approx $21,300 landed and complied for a Vspec II to give you an idea on import prices. however if i was buying it locally, 100% get it checked! Compression/Leak down test, dyno run, general mechanical/electrical check up and of course the body/paint. GTR's are expensive cars when things go wrong so spend the extra $200-300 or so to get it checked first! i'd also prefer to buy off someone here on the forum as most are enthusiasts. hope that helps dude

haha all good im happy to wait, im sure mine is a genuine 32 GTR vspec II as well. Just wanted that comfort in having info to back it up

any updates on the vin checks?

ahahah i was thinking that too then i realised he meant he physically had a dirty number plate LOL

i just came back from brisbane for work on friday and ate at Cha Cha Char, was excellent! haha i was going to post what to do in brisbane on SAU forum while i was there too LOL

lol same, i cant even connect to the server after how long of trying to download and register

about to buy this car tomo - could you please FAST it lol BNR32-312215 cheers

hey mate just sent you a pm

no one?

sales and operations executive, im working on mainly digital signage, I.T solutions, promotions and anything else that comes along to help the budget if you need, or are in charge of supplying AV-IT for any reason (building/retail refurbishments, prizes and promotions etc etc.) pm me so i dont have to business develop

bumping it up.. very keen on a VSPEC I or II r32 GTR - as a ballpark figure, my budget is 25k, but depending on the condition is what i'll offer if i cant find anything soon im just going to import a VSPEC I or II as im told i should be able to get a good example for my budget. cheers

damn i would look into it but im not a fan of the kit.. which i guess could be easily replaced but it would ruin a ex-demo car lol does the engineering certificate cover every mod on the car? could be interested

is it still the standard motor? any compression leak down test results?

LOL wtf is that

i've had my eye on this car for a while, but it was just personal preference to find a later model (+93/94). bump for a great car though

any interior shots? who rebuilt the engine btw? and could you list the mods if possible lol

just helping out a friend cause he doesnt have internet lol as per original post "Contact: Tim - 0421 575 944" i wish i was a importer or a dealer then i wouldnt be poor all the time lol

check rhdjapan i remember seeing it there

hey mikey ive replied to your pm - consider the gauges sold, im waiting on your bank details cheers