Wanting To Import A R34 25gt-4

[JGTC]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to import this car I've found on tradecarview, however i've tried emailing the dealer in japan several times to acquire some more information and pictures, in particular i'd like to see an auction sheet to prove its a grade 4.0 as well as the Nismo S-tune suspension, however i have not received a reply yet.

Is it normal for dealers in japan not to reply to inquiries through tradecarview? Im located in Sydney so if any importers could give me a hand as to what to do it'd be much appreciated.

I understand how dodgy tradecarview is, the car at its price seems a little too good to be true, however if i can get more details about the car it could be a good deal. I just want something different if i'm going to import from japan e.g factory aero, bayside blue, late model etc..

http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan...+coupe/1551452/

I'm a P-plater hence the non-turbo

Cheers,

Danny

Edited March 17, 2009 by squareznboxez

[kakimoto33]

Typically TradeCarView is not a good place to find decent cars as most of the dealers listing cars there lie about the car and it’s condition because they know it’s all individual buyers overseas so by the time you know they have lied it will be too late to do anything. We try to counter this by checking all cars in person before buying however most sellers on TradeCarView will not allow us to check the cars which only makes us think that they are being more dishonest. It’s common for sellers here to list rubbish condition cars at low prices but make them appear to be excellent condition, or simply take photos of cars they don’t even own and list them for such a cheap price that someone would buy without asking too much – these are scams.

You have to be very careful when buying from TradeCarView and make sure you ask all the right questions, which in many cases will be just too hard for the dodgy sellers to answer and still get the sale so many will simply not reply to you.

With this specific car we have actually already looked up more information and the history for someone and found that it’s a 25GT FOUR model (2500cc non-turbo 4WD) with automatic transmission. It went through auction in mid-December 2008 which is around 3 weeks after this seller listed the car on TradeCarView, so that means they already owned it then and tried unsuccessfully to sell it at auction. The good news is that it was given grade 4 at auction which means the car should be in decent condition and is most likely worth looking at assuming you are keen on the 4WD model and that the seller is genuine!

[R33GTRKid]

nice one jspec, going that extra mile to help as always, much respectz to ya

[JGTC]

Thanks Craig, my dad was keen to deal with someone we could meet in person with before we commited to buying. So we're trying to deal with a Sydney importer, however Powerplay said they could not go to inspect the vehicle in person as their contact in Japan was not close to the dealer, so until i can get an auction sheet i cant go any further, i've emailed the dealer several times asking for more info but without any result.

Thanks,

Danny

[kakimoto33]

I completely understand you wanting to buy through an importer in Sydney so you can meet with them in person so by all means try to do that if possible, otherwise you would be far better off letting us help you from here in Melbourne and having us arrange inspection of the car rather than buying without inspection through someone in Sydney ... as long as you choose a good one then the importer in Australia will be the least of your worries, it will be the car condition that is most critical so you need to make sure that is right before you buy.

To be honest I don't expect the car and/or seller to be genuine as 95% of cars listed on TradeCarView are dodgy in some way, so if you do consider buying this car then I would strongly suggest that you only buy through someone who can arrange an independent inspection of the car. I hope it will help to see the auction report for the car in their photos but for your own sake please DO NOT buy this car based on the auction report alone, because there is a very real chance that the seller is not trying to sell this car as pictured, they could just as easily be offering a totally different R34 and just used these photos as a "sample" or tool to help them secure the sale.

[JGTC]

Thanks alot Craig, you've been the most helpful of all the importers, i did email you about this but i didn't receive a reply, maybe it was lost in the mail. Are you able to arrange an inspection for this vehicle in Japan at all? This would be after we pay the service fee wouldn't it, also with me being in Sydney how would compliance and registration work out?

Oh also could you please translate the auction sheet?

Thanks a heap, appreciate it

Danny

Edited March 17, 2009 by squareznboxez

[PRIMO]

auction sheet translates

interior dirty

rust under the car

seat has cigarette burn hole its worn and scratchy

B panel meaning back end panel step has wave so its small rear accident in the spare wheel well where it meets rear panel.

i agree with craig also im almost 100% sure this car will not exist due to listing dates and there web site does say its part of dealer network which at most keep cars no longer than 3- 4 weeks.

ENR34 GT4 Skylines in coupe 4WD version are rare.

[JGTC]

Thanks alot mate, that helps heaps,

Danny

[WTF-33R]

I find it unusual that a Japanese car is fitted with new Nankang tyres, not a Jap brand tyre as you expect

[kakimoto33]

I find it unusual that a Japanese car is fitted with new Nankang tyres, not a Jap brand tyre as you expect

Wow, what a random comment ... who said anything about Nankang tyres?

[Iron Chef]

lol he's got better eyes than me, that's for sure. Either way, Nankang and a few other brands like Hankook are making headway on the Japanese market for the same reason they sell elsewhere - value for money.

[JGTC]

Hey everyone, rather than starting another thread ill just ask here, is it normal for a car to get a bit scratched up around the bumpers on its way from japan to compliance?, i hear that cars arn't treated heaps well esp once they hit Aus docks.

Cheers,

Danny

Edited April 1, 2009 by squareznboxez

[n/a_r34GT]

ive heard bout that before, got told its normal cause they treat em like shit in aus dock :S dunno why tho

[evo8mrdude]

Best to speak to Greg from Prestige Motor Sport; bloke knows what he talkin about

[Iron Chef]

lol isn't it Geoff? You suck at giving free plugs...