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Hey,

I am new here and interested in buying GTR33. Have couple of questions:

1) Where should i look?

2) Should i import or buy in AUS? (Which is cheaper?)

Any advice you might have would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

P.S. was looking at http://www.j-garage.com/sale/usedcars/stoc...ock/110571.html

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j-garage is in japan/america, look at some local dealers. prices for america are usually a bit pricey.

I'd reccomend www.j-spec.com.au if you're patient enuff to get it. I've got an GTS from them and am in the process of getting an R32 GTR from them. Saving me quite a bundle.

thats it, after you get the car from japan you comply it (which takes 1-2 weeks depending on who is doing the compliance and how busy they are)

then after the work is done it has to be signed by an engineer the it takes about 1-2 weeks to get the compliance plate. then you register it.

but it'll probably take longer under the new scheme.

Originally posted by skyline33

thats it, after you get the car from japan you comply it (which takes 1-2 weeks depending on who is doing the compliance and how busy they are)

then after the work is done it has to be signed by an engineer the it takes about 1-2 weeks to get the  compliance plate. then you register it.

but it'll probably take longer under the new scheme.

Ok, thanx for your help :D

Don't be in a hurry if you're importing.

I began the importing process for my R33 GTSt sedan just after Xmas & the car finally arrived at my place last week.

It's in good conmdition & there weren't any big nasty surprises, but be prepared for a lot of stuffing around if you're importing it yourself.

Also allow extra $$$ because mine has ended up costing $2,000 more than the import broker told me to expect.

Good luck.

PS: The car's great & will be fully rego'd & legal on Thursday.

WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!

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