Jaker34 Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 (edited) hey ya'll now i am 22 and in the market for a r34 GT-T, i have wanted one since i was in high skool and am now in the position to be able to affored one. i have already sorced the insurence for 1300, with a 1400 excess(bit high) but thats what ya get with a import i guess i have had an astra sri turbo before and loved it but it was a bit of a lemon, nothing ever went right anyway any help you guys could give me, eg what to look for in a good r34. i am hoping to buy it with wheels and an exhaust already on it, maybe lowered, but these mods usually constitute that the car has had a hard life, e.g been floged around. this is my first import i am thinking of buyin and i have herd some horror storyies. any help would be great thanks Jake Edited July 18, 2006 by Jaker34 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaker34 Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 guess no one wants to help then huh ha ha thats cool Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2339083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tough R34 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Take your time and dont rush into it!!!!! it took me 6 months before i bought mine. i nearly bought a lemon, but something (god) was on my side, i ended up buying my 34 from brisbane and deliverd it to melb, and im glad i done it. my car came with everything, 19's, full exhaust, coilovers, bodykit, Power FC & A-vcr. i payed $31k i was wrapped, and the guy had it for sale at $35k for around 4 months. im loving it, petrol hurts a little but the power refreshs your memory. I DONT REGRET IT AT ALL!! just remember PATIENCE is the key good luck on your journey cheers steve Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2339097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluprint Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Just a question that I've always wanted to ask that Jaker34 might find useful as well..... I've always been under the impression that the best place to look for newly imported R34s (or any imports) is in Brisbane & the Gold Coast area. Is there any truth to that? I'll also be in the market for a GT-t later this year hopefully and I intend to go where it's best to go Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2339183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kralster Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Buy mine stock as a rock except RSM and Cd player. New tyres for 25,000. I'm just over cars they cannot compare to motorcycles. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2339852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL01 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Just a question that I've always wanted to ask that Jaker34 might find useful as well.....I've always been under the impression that the best place to look for newly imported R34s (or any imports) is in Brisbane & the Gold Coast area. Is there any truth to that? I'll also be in the market for a GT-t later this year hopefully and I intend to go where it's best to go That's not entirely true. You can find a newly imported R34 in Sydney or melbourne too. It really depend on the car itself and not the location. Maybe you thought about it this way as Queensland is the first port of call for transport ships coming in from Japan Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2340459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JieLine Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I would like to a GTt, but lookin at skyline prices, if i wait a yr or so, the prices are bound to drop like a rock Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2340505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaker34 Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 (edited) yeah im waitin about 6 months i dont have the money yet but im savin like carazy no goin out for me but im lookin now and im thinking of travelin to sydney coz they seem to be a bit cheaper down there Edited July 19, 2006 by Jaker34 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2340818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgilly Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I picked mine up on import, stock as a rock bar the exhaust & it was WELL below the prices you normally see. If you want a bargain then that's the way to go... I trust previous Japanese drivers far over Aussies Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2341446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaker34 Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 dont u have to get it totally stock before you can get it complienced?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2342061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUNR34 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) dont u have to get it totally stock before you can get it complienced?? Yes, if the car that you import has some modifacations then the workshop that is complying your car will have to replace the mods with stock parts for it to be able to get complied. Seems like your fairly new to importing a car, my advice is to do alot of research first it would make your first importing process alot more easier. As the others have said, you have to be patient dont jump on the first one that comes across cause you dont want to be dissapointed. Took me 3 months before I found mine, just ask if you have anymore Qs. Edited July 20, 2006 by JUNR34 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2345326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaker34 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 yeah dont worry guys, im not an impulse buyer. i always do my research. i have a mate that works down the port who had his car imported, so im just gunna have a talk to him, see who he went through and then see what happeneds. im in no rush, i get a free car from work so its not like i need it lol. i just want it haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2345917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV34 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 the work car is pretty handy, i had that too. As JUNR34 said be patient. Even when you think your ready, be cautious. I was ready to buy November last year but i waited for the right one to come along and it did, might of been about 4 or 5 months later but its worth the wait when you find it doesnt have problems after you drive away with it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2345964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaker34 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 yeah for sure any 1 had any problems with their cars and post some pics up i'd like to see some of them Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2346808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaker34 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 also if u import a car that has some mods, does it cost you to get them to put the original stuff back on . and will they then put the mods back of after it is complied of will u have to do that yourself. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2346817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n15m0 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Here's mine. PUrchased more than a year ago from Motorman Imports in QLD. Strongly recommend them if you are after a clean import. They have heaps of 34s. I'm pretty lucky as I haven't had any dramas with it even after driving it 30Ks later still drives like new and mileage is awesome. Trick is to find a clean example and keep up the regular maintainence ie oil chges every 5000k etc... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2347284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaker34 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 (edited) hey guys looks like i might be gettin the car sooner then later id rather get it now, and save to pay back my mum rather then wait so im gunna fly to ACT and take a look at this one. seems like a resonable deal and come with a warrenty and 12 months rego and resonably low Ks. what ya think?? http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/&a...amp;sort_type=1 Edited July 21, 2006 by Jaker34 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2348040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blur Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 if your buying a car straight off an importer, ask to see the AUCTION sheet, which shows the millage of the car when it left japan. no sheet = no buy if you ask me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2348735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Links Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 (edited) make sure you get a mechanic to check it over.. Steering wheel and seat look like they have a bit of wear and tear.. hmm.. 50k seems right.. (maybe) Edited July 22, 2006 by Links Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2348928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaker34 Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 (edited) thanks guys, dont worry im gettin all that stuff, plus a full RACQ test on the car im flyin down on sunday to test drive it and check it over. it is through aussie car compliance, and i looked em up on a few forums and they seem to have a good rep esspecially the guy im dealin with, his name is joel anyway so prolly bout 2 weeks i will have joined the skyline ranks hey whoo Edited July 22, 2006 by Jaker34 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/126481-in-the-market-for-r34/#findComment-2349277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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