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Nightcrawler Grand Master

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Of course we will be able to grey import them. From what I head Nissan only intends to bring in 150 cars, which is not even close to full volume.

Sif they won't supply parts to grey import owners - money is money.

I know of over 10 GTRs already in the country - some of which are being used as we speak for evidence to get the compliancing happening - RAWS certification costs over $100k - as if a businessman would go to all the bother and expense if it wasn't going to happen.

Did you happen to ask the Nissan guy why they are $75-$85k in Japland and the USA, yet will be in the high $140ks here for exactly the same product? Would love to have heard his response. Nissan must think we are stupid - they don't seem to realise that this is the new world economy, and we will no longer be unfairly penalised for living in Australia.

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I spoke to the guy at the Nissan stand and asked if any had been imported.

His reply was that if the car isnt bought in by Nissan Australia then it could only be used as a track car (ie non compliable) and that Nissan wouldnt even sell the owner an oil filter unless they can provide the VIN to confirm its an Australian released car.

I mentioned that nearlyt every time I go to get a part for my skyline they end up importing it anyway, so I doubted it would cause much grief for an owner as Nissan Japan would sell the parts, and that the Tuning houses in Japan offer more aftermarket support anyway. He had to agree, but wasnt happy LOL

Thats hilarious. Dont listen to the idiot.

If I, for example, bring one in under the personal import scheme having owned it in Japan for a year and they try to tell me they wont service it, they'll know the meaning of what "sparks flying" was all about.

Ive driven this car. A friend of mine here in Tokyo owns one and has let me drive it on a number of occasions. Its stunning. Pure and simple and he has said on a couple of occasions that he is growing weary of its, how should i say, inflexibility as a comfy daily that hes thinking of trading in for a new merc...

If he is in a position to let the car go around this time next year and im cashed up, well....you know.

Maybe, just maybe, that R35 plate i asked the old man to reserve will be put to good use after all.

m3gtr Grand Master

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Did you happen to ask the Nissan guy why they are $75-$85k in Japland and the USA, yet will be in the high $140ks here for exactly the same product? Would love to have heard his response. Nissan must think we are stupid - they don't seem to realise that this is the new world economy, and we will no longer be unfairly penalised for living in Australia.

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Dont blame Nissan for car prices, look to the government.

In any case, there will be plenty of people that will kill for an R35, local or grey...no matter the "poison"

Evil34 Experienced

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Yeah your right, he was at the SMASA with dragon as well. Dont rate it whatsoever.

The owner of this particular 180's name is Malcom and he was a member of SVD but is now a member of SMASA and has won trophies for that car as SMASA shows. He works for adelaide import wrecker and i have hated the car for years as how can you win a trophy with seat covers on a car!!! :D

MikeyGTRmike Rising Star

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The owner of this particular 180's name is Malcom and he was a member of SVD but is now a member of SMASA and has won trophies for that car as SMASA shows. He works for adelaide import wrecker and i have hated the car for years as how can you win a trophy with seat covers on a car!!! :whistling:

I didn't make it to the show cause of work, so i missed out on this 180. does anyone have any pics of it

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The fact of the matter is that if it had not been for the popularity of grey import skylines, Nissan Australia wouldn't be enjoying the response that the GTR is getting.

So the attitude that this bloke is giving towards grey imports is a joke! It's their own bloody fault for being stupid and not selling Skylines locally for the last decade and a half.

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C'mon guys, any bikes at the show that were pic worthy.....if so, pls post.

Very few bikes. The bike section had Kawazaki, Suzuki and Yamaha trade displays and a few scooters. The Hot Rod hall had 1 chopper with trin pipes exiting underneith the seat, and high monkey bars.

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