Import News

[mash]

I was just wondering about the latest news on importing cars.

I am asking because i am thinking about selling my car, and was wondering if anything is going to happen soon that may greatly reduce the re-sale value of my car.

[Daz]

The new scheme will probably make the resale value of your car higher mainly due to the fact that only RAWS approved workshops can now import vehicles and the higher price you have to pay for compliance.

Then again there is currently big demand for R34's which will effect the demand for R33s.

[predator]

who knows to be honest!

i don't think waiting will make any difference either way. There seems to be quite a few skylines for sale at the moment - which means it may be difficult to get decent price for yours?? Not sure.

[mash]

Not really worried about the usual decline in value of a car as time progresses. I am more worried about any event that may decrease the value dramatically.

I heard somewhere (cant remember where) that there is meant to be a mass importation of skylines or something like that in the near future.

[PurpleR32]

yes there is going to be a mass importation of cars on the 1st of Jan 2004. This is because of the 15 year compliance rule, where you do not need a plate for a car over 15 yrs old. This is also due to the R32 GTS, GTs-T & GTR being first produced in 1989. Also other cars like the s13 Silvia started production in 1989 as well.

Therefore alot of smart buyers (here and in japan) are stocking up on 89 model R32's & Silvias to flood the market here. Over there nice clean GTR's are going for $16,000 - $22,000 (depending on mods, Kms ect.) Which when you think dont need compliancing, are a bargain.

[mash]

So, do you think it is better to try and sell now, or wait till next year, or it wouldnt make much difference?

[calvintys]

15 years old car...LOL.. GOOOD LUCK with maintaince

[calvintys]

mum i got a car... it is as old as my brother

[R31Heaven]

Looking on Japanese Yahoo and there are a lot of 1989 low k's GTR on there under $20,000. I dont think age is a problem with a Skyline.

[meggala]

actuall yI think prices will go up for r33's etc as there will be a big gap from when they were last imported. there are still no r33's compliance plates avaliable under the new scheme

meggala

[predator]

All importers have to have to be a registered autoshop and have a licensed mechanic on staff for the new scheme- so most places are still working to become accredited for this.

So like megs was saying, there will be a gap going on at the moment between old and new schemes... and they also have to be authorised to comply each particular model i believe.

You are best speaking to an importer themselves Mash as they are the ones having to understand and deal with the new legislations as its their business.

[bryanlee38]

can anyone get the EXACT LIST OF WAT is 15 yr old we can bring in next year like 180sx, r32 etc. etc. LIKE THE FULL LIST?