m3gtr Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I posted this with the Cube Thread as it will get deseminated quite quickly with the amount of people reading it and has relevance for various reasons....Some people need to realise a few things before they join the band wagon, and buy a Cube or any of the other new models appearing on the schedule as they must be thinking lets jump the gun and be the "FIRST" in Australia with them, or think this industry looks easy (due to resurgence in new models) I might give it a go. Would you buy a few cars 12 months ago in Japan just to do a story on them.Sit them in storage hoping they will get on the schedule then import them.Spend thousands of dollars in testing hoping they pass as ADR 79 can cost over $30,000 itself.After testing go through even more expense with other requirements to gain approval.Cover the costs for staff, equipment, facility's, test cars and the list goes on.Then you just go to the rest of Australia here you go leach off me and everything I have done over the years so I can go broke well you are in for a surprise don't bother as it is to late. Some RAWS have closed down and others are selling up now, also the NEW RAWS GUIDE from DOTARS will cause various ramifications to the industry including more expenses and the stricter set of rules, looks like it will be easy for DOTARS to police and is due to the bastardisation of the industry. Read the RAWS GUIDE and see what I am talking about with how the industry will have to react them self and when it comes to looking after their customers property this is a point everyone one will be happy to see. Remember this is only a personal view of what me and Google think. Its quite an overview. Have you read all 92 pages, lol? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-3996613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 He has, scarily - then he highlighted the important bits for kids like me with ADHD and forwarded it on via email... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-3996634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3gtr Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Thats dedication. Im going to have a look but i dont think ill get through even half of it! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-3996659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thats dedication. Im going to have a look but i dont think ill get through even half of it! It is not dedication it is what I do and what I get paid the big bucks for (well try to).... No use thinking you know what you are talking about if you cant prove it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-3999867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxfly Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I actually saw a Cube last weekend. I couldnt believe my eyes. It was a light creamy greeny colour. Wanted to ask the driver how he got it imported but he sped away. Those cars make such a presence on the road too! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4070365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3gtr Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I always knew - the bB and the cube would be a hit in oz for one reason or another. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4070954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I always knew - the bB and the cube would be a hit in oz for one reason or another. They will do all right once approved which will take a while due to emissions other wise only pre 10/2003 can be complied (as per M35 Stagea). So more then likely a 12 month time frame and they will be approved but if someone thinks sooner please tell me what they are smoking. Even the Y34 which has been in Australia for quite a few months now hasn't completed emissions so will look at 6 months minimum once it passes the last test for the ADR's so 6 to 12 months on that. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4072527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 there are a couple here in brissy as well (if you know where to look.) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4226594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sl!m Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Spotted a cube in st leonards the other day.. couldn't believe my eyes, didnt think there were any here love it! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4226586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 With the amount of workshops doing the CUBE they will be more common then R33's. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4226607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 yep they will be like chev blazers here in brissy. everyone in SEQ is doing them! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4226703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deceiver Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Spotted one in North Sydney yesterday. I had to do a double take. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4229829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Android 360 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 how are these people importing them?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4258491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavell Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 http://vehicles.dmotorworks.com.au/ssv/sea...&Submit.y=9 that is a car yard that i know has one cube but not to sure about pricing or anything on it. give them a call and find out they are located in melbourne Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4263685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Android 360 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) CommentsNOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA!!!!! COMING SOON, THE FUNKY NISSAN CUBE WITH AMPLE INTERIOR SPACE, AND A GREAT LOOKING BODY KIT WITH ALLOYS. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SOUTHERNSPECIALVEHICLES.COM.AU FOR MORE DETAILS, OR CONTACT THE OFFICE ON 03 9543 3722. BE THE FIRST TO DRIVE THIS LITTLE GEM. i think the key here is the "coming soon" part the images are japanese auction images I think they are just gauging interest... maybe a bit of misleading(or bait) advertising? i dont see any way that this car yard could get them in and on the road before the govt has finished compliance testing..... if they have managed to i want to know how! lol Edited November 17, 2008 by Android 360 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4267502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I know of a few of htese here in brissy now. all are at compliance shops. nigel, I know yours is kicking around here as well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4278576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I know of a few of htese here in brissy now. all are at compliance shops. nigel, I know yours is kicking around here as well. That little beast was well priced and I bought it when the exchange rate was just over 100 yen to the dollar. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4278597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 david noble is doing them as well. spoke to him a few days back regarding his. going to have a fiddle with it once it lands. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4278607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 any idea when yours is going to be free (want to play.) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4278609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm keen to get one once they're on. Something like this should do the trick... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/156625-when-will-nissan-cube-import-be-available/page/6/#findComment-4279024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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