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Hey all,

I am a new member who has decided it is finally time to give in to my high school fantasy of owning a Skyline and get one as my next car :P

I unfortunately am no way near as knowledgeable as i would like but am willing to learn over time and

I am lucky to have a few good mates who have been doing the car scene for long enough to help me out.

But my dilemma is that i have not been able to find the car that i want as i am rather picky.

I am looking for a Black (maybe settle for white or yellow) R34 GT-T, 2 Door, Manual, in good condition that has been looked after.

I have perused all the auto traders and what site's i know of online including the for sale section on here but so far no luck.

I almost found exactly what i was looking for but due to circumstances out of mine and the sellers control it unfortunately fell through.

If anyone knows of some that may not yet be on the market i would really appreciate a heads up.

Or if any one could offer advice in terms of importing or getting from over east (Is it feasible and worth the risk?) would also be greatly appreciated.

Thanks heaps :huh:

In the case that you buy a car from interstate, be sure to get a third party inspection e.g. stateroads (from personal experience very thourough and honest)

and if your buying a dealer car that hasn't been registered before in aus, be sure you get the dealer to register it before you get it sent over to you, this will half the troubles with having to go through the trouble registering the car your self.

In terms of risk, particularly the freighting of the car interstate, the car is usually still insured by the dealer untill it reaches you, do NOT make payment untill you see the car in the flesh and match your expectations to the inspection report

So get a third party inspection, make sure the car is already registered, make sure it's insured and pay AFTER you get the car

It's definately a buyers market for GT-t's at the moment so be sure to wait for the right one for the right price

All the best, Happy hunting =)

Danny

Edited by squareznboxez

Everyones after an R34 GT-T at the moment.... :D

Like everyone said to the other guy (Davo87 ?) who's looking for one, just be patient and the right one will pop up, dont rush a purchase as soon as you find one that meets the criterea.

Getting it rego'd before sending makes life alot easier, and you'll porbably get away with not needing an emmisions test.

About shipping interstate, three isnt much "risk" to it, my Ceffy was always covered, from Adelaide to here it was in a container, the only drama's I had, a crack current crack in the windshield (was like that when I bought it) got worse, which still didnt turn out as bad as I expected for a 4500km trip, and the chassis and bumpers have some nasty scratches and rash, because it sits fairly low, they could have been more carefull there, but I expected it. Anything that does happen to a car in transport is usually covered by the company.

I did not realise that it would be possible to have the car sent over from a Dealer before i was to pay for it? I would imagine in that situation the cost of sending back if i was not happy would rely solely on me.

Are the third party inspections the same as getting an RAC vehicle check over here? or is there a particular one that i have to go through?

I spoke to a fantastic guy up at AutoWorx today who has made me think that Importing Direct from Japan may not be as much of a head F**k as i thought it would be, and from what i have read in past forum subjects on the subject there are a lot of happy customers who have gone down that track.

Does mean i have to wait longer but if its worth it in the end money and quality wise than im happy and willing to take the risk.

I would have thought that from the market interest in GT-T's now that there would be a lot more on offer around the place, but no real luck altho im the first to admit i am very picky and know exactly what i want.

Thanks heaps for the help guys appreciate it

I don't think you can register it interstate? unless you mean get the dealer interstate to register it in WA for you but not sure how that works other than via a transfer of licence to WA? Would save going over the pits I guess.

When I got mine from Victoria the owner deregistered it (he gets refunded back the rego so factor that in negotiations) and then you get a temp permit, take it over the pits and rego it. Transport itself costs about $1,800 is a sealed container (apparently).

I am a bit worried about having to go over the pits again due to all the stories of how strict and picky the inspectors are. Also i would more than likely have to get the car back to extreme stock in order to have a chance of passing.

Are you saying that the seller actually can get paid his rego money back if he deregisters it? hmm interesting altho i cant imagine that it would be a large amount of money tho?

Is a sealed container the best option as i want to compare all options, even the option of flying over and driving back if i think would be cheaper, except god knows how you can get permits for 3 or 4 different states.

Have a good read of the ADRs and you'll see what is and isnt allowed, the pits arent very picky its just alot of people try to pass with illegal shit.

You get about $75 back when you hand the plates in.

I'm pretty sure you can get interstate movement permits, or a temporary movement permit valid in all states, because I know that some truck drivers register their vehicles with an interstate or national license so they can move around.

hate sounding sill but where would i find the ADR list sorry mate?

An interstate Permit does make sense now that you mention it, ill look into it, see what the details are.

I was gonna ask as to wether better to Import from Japan or just get from over east but i would imagine that everyone would have there own personal oppinion with no real better obvious choice.

Ill just weighup all my pro's and con's.

Cheers guys

This is more applicable, VSB 14, this covers what is and is not allowed in the way of modifications, and what is required to get it passed (ie what needs certificates)

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/veh...n/vsb_ncop.aspx

Other ADR info is available on that site.

Pro's and Con's for both, importing from japan gets my vote because you have a bit more security with your importer and theyre generally in better shape when imported to the first owner, opposed to one already in Australia. The con is the extra costs (freight, compliance, etc).

Thanks heaps for that mate been a great help :D

Yeah i agree with your logic also, but i am not normally a patient man lol so having to wait a few momths for a car from Japan gonna be hard for me ;) but ill see how it all goes.

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