Is It Worth Importing An R3425gt?

[GTR Power]

Just wondering what you guys think would be my best option? to import an r34 25gt myself through an importer like j spec or am i better of just buying an r34 35gt of a dealership, already complied etc, registed..

so far the bst deal if found is a 1998 r34 35gt, full nismo body kit, black, tip tronic, under 50 000ks, $19 000, with 6 months rego and 3 years warranty...

sounds like a good deal to me?, just wondering how much i would save importing it myself?? or is it just to much time and hassles?

Thanks for any help

[ignuz]

Just wondering what you guys think would be my best option? to import an r34 25gt myself through an importer like j spec or am i better of just buying an r34 35gt of a dealership, already complied etc, registed..

so far the bst deal if found is a 1998 r34 35gt, full nismo body kit, black, tip tronic, under 50 000ks, $19 000, with 6 months rego and 3 years warranty...

sounds like a good deal to me?, just wondering how much i would save importing it myself?? or is it just to much time and hassles?

Thanks for any help

at $19,000 plus importing costs... That's a fair bit... Probably what like another.. 3 grand? or more.. Just buy local..

[r33_taiju]

can you get a 98 r34 for cheaper than 19k? i mean the resale value in a private sale would be pretty decent?

[Greg]

sorry mate i posted my opinion on this in your other thread. I reckon import yourself, just wait for the perfect car to come up and nab it

[GTR Power]

how much would i save>? how long would it take to arrive? and dont you think its worth having the security of a 3 year waranty over a saving of 1k?

[Greg]

- takes about 6 weeks to arrive once bought

- re warranty depends on how risk averse you are, you can purchase a warranty on a car if you import yourself. its just like an insurance contract.

[GTR Power]

are the savings significant?

[Greg]

yeah they can be. basically whatever the dealer's profit margin is, you save. could range from $1k - 4k.

A dealer has an incentive to buy a cheap car at auction (cheap for whatever reason - damage, wear high km's etc), fix anything wrong with it, and then sell at the local market price so as to maximise their profit. Not to say all dealers are dodgy like this, but the incentive is there.

With an import broker the incentive is for them to find the best possible car for you, as they receive a fixed fee and want a good repuation so you refer your friends.

hope this helps you decide

[mrgilly]

You'd be in the market for something similar to this: http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/modul...hp?StockID=4104

[GTR Power]

that definitly is a significant saving of 5 k, but im scared to buy a car without seeing it? dont know if you guys feel the same.. the ks are also a lil high compared to 45 000, an the 3 years wananty isnt there, and im very impatient lol 6 weeks to long

[NS2500]

the ks are also a lil high compared to 45 000

Or is 45,000 a little too low? It's an 8 year old car don't forget, so that's just over 5,000 / year.