Buyin R34 From Vic, Help

[SL33K]

Hey guyz,

need a few questions answered from people here who have gone through the same process.

I might be buying an R34GT in two weeks time (Hopefuly)

I have no idea of the process, i have never bought a car from another state. and have no idea bout how to go about...

i did find out a few costs but not sure if they are the only things i should be worried bout.

these are the things i have found out:

I called a transportation company and was told it will cost me Door(VIC) to Door(W.A) = $1149

Pits inspection = about $80

Registration = depends

yeah thats all i know.

I contacted the person selling it and he told me the Car is Stock Standard is not Registered and has just been Imported, The compliance has been done and it also has a Road Worthy Certificate.

The Major Service has been done on the car including Timing Belt change and WaterPump...

It does not have any modifications at all, not even the wheels.

Newbie Questions.

1. He has told me to Put a deposit of 1000, which is the safest way to do it?

2. What is the safest way to pay for the car when i am ready to buy it?

3. Do i have to get them to fill up a form or somethin?

4. WIll i have to pay the transportation agency anythin else apart frm what i was quoted?

5. How do i check if the car is Dodgy?

6. Is there any way i can pay mechanic to have a look at it without me been there? like how you get RAC to

check a car here in w.a?

7. Is it hard to register a unregistered car from another state? if the car is stock and is in very good condition?

8. I read somewhere around here bout the new Emission Laws, will i have to do a an emission test if the car is

Completely Stock

9. Is there anythin else i should be worried about?

10. Have i asked alot of Stupid Questions?

Thanks a lot for you help Guyz.

[Dsturbd]

Jump on a plane and go inspect it yourself , then pay for it n drop off to the transport company then fly home .. Only way to do it

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Save yourself the $1500 in freight etc and buy one in WA ?

[Tezzah]

Why not import locally?

[inthisglass]

fly over there, have a look at it

if you decide to buy it, drive it home

i doubt you'll spend $1150 in fuel

[fire_angel]

fly over there, have a look at it

if you decide to buy it, drive it home

i doubt you'll spend $1150 in fuel

but do you have the time off to be able to spend 4 days driving it back (if you're by yourself)? The freight you have been quoted is actually cheaper than what we paid to get our old car over from Melbourne, but it's(transporter) hell on your car with stonechips, bearings etc.

[Pattygtst]

so your going to buy another N/A? And your going to VIC for one. Thats alot of effort for a non turbo car and risky. I wouldnt advise it. Buy local and go turbo or nothing dude. Take your time with the decision making as you will regret it later on.

[ecentrix]

Isn't the reason to own a skyline to have a turbo car? seriously.

[SL33K]

Thanks for the replies Guys.

Reason for buying an N/A is coz they use less fuel and i will be using the car everyday to Uni or work and shit.

The R34's are Cheap in other states that's why i looked there. If i did find one that was cheap i would buy it from here.

I cant fly there coz my UNI will be starting Next week and work.

Still Deciding though.

But if anyone can answer a few more of my questions it will be great.

Cheers

[Dsturbd]

PM sent

[NA_Goodness]

Mate, my NA 33 and 300hp 33 both have the same fuel efficiency. So there goes your argument.

Buy turbo and you won't regret it, may as well. Drive it properly and off boost and there's no way a turbo can use more fuel because there's the same amount of air/fuel entering the engine.

[3LGODZILA]

turbos are actually more fuel efficient then NA's

[Nic_A31]

1. He has told me to Put a deposit of 1000, which is the safest way to do it?

Nothing is safe with a stranger, cross your fingers and do a bank transfer

2. What is the safest way to pay for the car when i am ready to buy it?

EFT (If he f**ks you over, you have a way of tracing the money for a legal stance.

3. Do i have to get them to fill up a form or somethin?

Interstate transfer form ? you'll still need to go over the pits here

4. WIll i have to pay the transportation agency anythin else apart frm what i was quoted?

Storage fee if they try to deliver and you're not home or whatever maybe.

5. How do i check if the car is Dodgy?

God gave you 5 senses, you can improvise most of them together along with your brain

6. Is there any way i can pay mechanic to have a lo

ok at it without me been there? like how you get RAC to

check a car here in w.a?

Some insurance companies do the same thing over East, but like most checks over here, and like typical Eastern States people, they're useless

7. Is it hard to register a unregistered car from another state? if the car is stock and is in very good condition?

Provided it's complianced, previously registered, and it's bone stock, you'll be fine.

8. I read somewhere around here bout the new Emission Laws, will i have to do a an emission test if the car is

Completely Stock

No, if it's naturally aspirated, it won't need to do an emmmisions test.

9. Is there anythin else i should be worried about?

Killer Bee's, worry about those.

10. Have i asked alot of Stupid Questions?

No, you can never ask too many questions before forking over a large amount of money for a car.

Run a REVs check on the VIN/Chassis and engine number to make sure they are/were matted on previous rego (not a stolen engine, vehicle, or both), the car hasnt been registered as structurally totalled in any accidents, make sure there is no money owing on it, etc

Happy hunting

[SL33K]

Mate, my NA 33 and 300hp 33 both have the same fuel efficiency. So there goes your argument.

Buy turbo and you won't regret it, may as well. Drive it properly and off boost and there's no way a turbo can use more fuel because there's the same amount of air/fuel entering the engine.

Yeah i know what you mean. have wanted a turbo one for long but i cant afford the R34GTT at the moment. and i want a newer car. i have had the 33 for a while and i loved it but i want to buy somethin newer that i can drive for a while till i can afford the r34 GTT(Which will be next year). i am liking the looks of the r34.

My Budget is only $13500 at the moment. and i found a really good r34GT that i can use for a while and then upgrade to GTT

Here is the link to the one i want to buy -

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...4&trecs=126

Cheers mate.

[SL33K]

7. Is it hard to register a unregistered car from another state? if the car is stock and is in very good condition?

Provided it's complianced, previously registered, and it's bone stock, you'll be fine.

Run a REVs check on the VIN/Chassis and engine number to make sure they are/were matted on previous rego (not a stolen engine, vehicle, or both), the car hasnt been registered as structurally totalled in any accidents, make sure there is no money owing on it, etc

Happy hunting

Hey mate, the car has never been registered. it has just arrived from Japan. but has a roadworthy certificate and the compliance has been done.

Will it make it difficult to register if it has not been registered before but is complianced, has Roadworthy certificate and is Bone stock?

[Ten Four]

auto non turbo.... I had one and sold it as quick as I got it. You'll be sick of it in no time, not to mention depreciation if you only plan to keep it a year. Keep the $ and buy a banger or just buy a 33 gtst series 2? Possible to find a 40th anniversary 97/98 model so thats newish..

also heres a 34 turbo auto in perth link - highish kays though..

auto non turbo R34 in perth link

Edited July 23, 2009 by Ten Four

[SL33K]

yeah but the price of r33 gtst is going so low that when i want to sell my car again i will get back less for it

i can probably get more for the r34GT than for the R33GTST. thats one of the reason i want to get teh R34GT coz its the same price as the R33GTST from another state and the R34GT can sell for more when i am ready to buy the R34GTT

[Nic_A31]

Guys cut him some slack on the N/A. He will eventually give in to the withdrawal symptoms of boost, but it'd be nice to have a straight, stock N/A Skyline and slowly build it up, one mod at a time, keeping it legal, eventually turning it into a monster

Hey mate, the car has never been registered. it has just arrived from Japan. but has a roadworthy certificate and the compliance has been done.

Will it make it difficult to register if it has not been registered before but is complianced, has Roadworthy certificate and is Bone stock?

Nah, as long as it is complianced and has all certificates (shouldnt need any if it is stock), then you'll be fine.

You'll need to fill out a form from the DPI website, its a declaration of ownership or something, they trace the VIN and engine number, make sure neither are dodgey, and make sure the vehicle ended up in your possesion legit'.

Make sure you keep your temporary movement permit updated ($13.8x? for 48 hours) when moving, especially if the vehicle has absolutely no record of exsistance in the country.

[SL33K]

^i like your Answers mate lol very straight forward.

Cheers for the help.

Will get back here if i need any more help.

[Pattygtst]

I think its a stupid idea. Save your pennies

Thats a pretty straight forward answer