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So.... If i want to import a car just to go on the track (no compliance, no registration etc... i just wanna go drifting)

can i do that now (R32 GTS-t) or will the 15 yr rule stop me until the cars 15yrs old? I havn't really read up on the 15yr rule so yeah....

How much would i expect to pay to have the car landed in syd?

Also... does "FOB" mean it includes exporting? - sorry if it sounds stupid, i'm just trying to decypher darrenspen...'s post...

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Guest darrinspencer
So.... If i want to import a car just to go on the track (no compliance, no registration etc... i just wanna go drifting)

can i do that now (R32 GTS-t) or will the 15 yr rule stop me until the cars 15yrs old? I havn't really read up on the 15yr rule so yeah....

How much would i expect to pay to have the car landed in syd?

Also... does "FOB" mean it includes exporting? - sorry if it sounds stupid, i'm just trying to decypher darrenspen...'s post...

FOB cost include everything to get a car to the export yard and loaded onto a ship in japan. which is approx 70-90,000 yen.

So if you are going to buy a car make sure the price quoted is a FOB price.

shipping cost to Australia is about $1200-1400.

If you just want to import a car for drift/race you can, it doesn't matter what year (it could be 2001 34 GTR), but you have to hold a CAMS racing licence

I think level 2 or 3 not sure. Not that hard to get.

Otherwise you have to bring it in under the 15 yr rule or full compliance REVS.

The cost of a car 32gtst landed would be from $4000-6000.

kool... now im starting to understand (slowly)... So, how much would it cost me to get a CAMS Lvl 3? I could do this in the mean time while i save for a drifter....

Also, when getting a CAMS liscence, i'm guessing this is a liscence to race am i right or am i way off the mark yet again?...

Guest darrinspencer
kool... now im starting to understand (slowly)... So, how much would it cost me to get a CAMS Lvl 3? I could do this in the mean time while i save for a drifter....

Also, when getting a CAMS liscence, i'm guessing this is a liscence to race am i right or am i way off the mark yet again?...

Do not quote me on this but what i sort of know

You need to join some suit of CAMS approved car/race club and regularly compete in some sort of CAMS approved racing. This will let you qualify for import approval on a vehicle which is referred to as Race/Rally rego.

I am sure there would be someone on this forum that has done it.

Guest darrinspencer
any one know sites to find 89 gtr's for sale and whats the km limit on them over there? its all good talking about cheap gtr's it another thing to see them for sale at these prices!!

Here is 3 sites i look

www.tau-net.co.jp

www.w-a.co.jp

www.bridgeauto.com

Have a look at Bridgeauto under the damaged section stock number 3614

That car is a 8/89 GTR with a stuffed turbo 80,000km

That car sold for under 400000 yen.

add cost of secondhand turbo for about $350 plus fitting

Still a cheap car

Back to the original thread

If you have someone that lives in japan it wouldn't be that hard to find for that price.

The prices quoted in the above sites include most of there commissons.

Guest darrinspencer
ahaahahahaaha,

you reeally think you can get a good r32 gtr for less than 20k? you got 2 be joking right?

someone tell me this thread is bs ahahaha

do the sum's if you can count pass 2

in the last year the exchange rate has gone form 66yen to 79 yen saving

about $1500

then you save 15% import duty and 10% gst on that $1500 as well

Being a 89 model you do not have to pay the $6600 compliance fee that it use to be before May this year as only one compliance centre in Australia could do 89 models

Believe me i payed that amount on my 32gtst.

plus the cost of the cars in japan have dropped as they are now 15 yrs old in japan.

No one quoted a GOOD Gtr. It is only a starting price

Good 1989 are still about 650,000 to 900,000 yen which would be about $14000 to $18000 plus rego.

13_devil have you ever imported a car or did you buy yours from a car yard with huge mark-up?

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR, 5 speed, 75,000 kms, White, $16,000 plus modifications and ORC's

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR 2.6L twin turbo

5 speed

75,000 kms (aftermarket MINE's 320 km/h speedo fitted so kms can't be verified, but the excellent condition supports the kms shown)

White (resprayed from grey in March 2003)

TEIN height adjustable suspension

Quick shift gearbox

Heavy duty aftermarket clutch

VVC Power Flow

GReddy Profec-B boost controller

17" wheels (with 235 / 40 tyres on the front and 265 / 40 tyres on the rear with about 60% tread remaining all round)

Twin airpods

Aftermarket stereo

Rear spoiler removed

Condition notes: Only some minor blemishes on the body as shown in pictures and one tiny spec of rust on the roof (pictured). Paint is beginning to peel a little around the top of the windscreen. Interior is in excellent condition with no cracks or blemishes at all and the seats are also in very good condition. No cigarette burns and presents like a non smoker's car. Test driven by the supplier who reports that it drives very well and fast.

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR, 5 speed, 100,000 kms, Grey, $15,700 plus modifications and ORC's

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR

5 speed

100,360 kms

Gunmetal grey

17" Sparco Racing wheels

HKS front mount intercooler

HKS oil cooler

HKS radiator

Bilstein dampers

OS twin plate clutch

Engine is from an R33 GTR with the work recently completed

HKS stainless front pipe

Boost controller

Aftermarket computer

Braided lines

Strut tower support

Twin airpods

Aftermarket exhaust

ABS brakes

Condition notes: In good condition overall for it's age. Previous accident damage vehicle, now fully repaired. Rear spoiler has been removed and bootlid painted. Further information available for interested buyers (please be specific regarding what you would like to know).

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR, 5 speed, 69,000 kms, Grey, $15,800 plus modifications and ORC's

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR 2.6L twin turbo

5 speed

69,154 kms (questioned on auction sheet due to 320 km/h speedo, interior condition indicates probably somewhere between 80,000 and 90,000 kms)

Grey

Aftermarket heavy clutch

Momo steering wheel

Aftermarket shift knob

Addzest CD player

BLITZ turbo timer

Aftermarket 3.5" exhaust

Veilside strut tower support

Dual airpods

Condition notes: Interior very clean. Rear spoiler has some scratches and paint chips and will need to be painted. LHF wheel arch scraped. Paint chip on rear bumper. Front bumper has scrapes on both corners. Small scratches on RHR / LHR quarter panels and LHF fender. Small chips on windscreen. Doors may have been painted in the past but condition of the paint is good. Small past repair to the front is unnoticeable. Some wear on the side bolster of the driver's seat (pictured). Silver tape on top of RHR tail light is covering some very minor rust between the tail lights and the rear panel (pictured with the tape in place and also peeled away). There is more silver tape shown in the bottom of the spare tyre well, however this is simply covering some sticky residue to protect the underside of the rear carpet. Test driven a short distance in our supplier's yard -- runs well and drives straight.

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR, 5 speed, 82,000 kms, Grey, $16,200 plus modifications and ORC's

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR

5 speed

82,100 kms

Gunmetal grey

Aftermarket exhaust

Twin Airpods

Boost controller

Turbo timer

Additional gauges built into glovebox

16" wheels

Oil cooler

Racing pedals

Aftermarket steering wheel (original included)

Aftermarket shift knob

Condition notes: Very slight repair work has been done to the LHR quarter panel but this is barely noticeable. Both interior and exterior have a few blemishes but the overall condition is good for it's age. Left door lock is faulty and will require repair. Clutch was replaced 5,000 kms ago. Oil has been changed every 3,000 kms. Further information is available for interested buyers (please be specific regarding what you would like to know).

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR, 5 speed, 110,000 kms, Grey, $12,900 landed

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR 2.6L twin turbo coupe

5 speed

110,000 kms

Gunmetal grey

17" Volk Racing wheels

Twin airpods

Aftermarket air intake

Roll cage

Aftermarket computer

Aftermarket exhaust

Condition notes: Accident repaired to the rear. LHF fender and quarter panel are scraped / dented (pictured). Airconditioning needs reconditioning. Cam cover removed. The vehicle is a bit rough all round and needs some general attention. Further information available for interested buyers (please be specific regarding what you would like to know).

yeah great condition this 15k gtr are

just one more.

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR, 5 speed, 134,000 kms, White, $11,200 plus modifications and ORC's

1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR 2.6L twin turbo

5 speed

134,000 kms

Pearl white (respray)

OHLINS height adjustable suspension

Twin plate clutch

18" ENKEI wheels

Twin HKS airpods

BOV

Rool cage

Rear seats and an old muffler are loose inside the car

Condition notes: Overall quite rough (see pictures which show the issues). Body has several areas affected by rust. 3 x holes in the dash where gauges have been removed. Broken RHS mirror shroud. The engine actually runs well and the supplier notes that the car itself drives fine and is quite quick. Engine appears to be more or less stock standard.

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great car :)

Guest darrinspencer
also if you didn't know 15yr old cars can not be import as soon as 2004, u have to wait till the month it was produce therefore a dec 89 gtr can only be import in dec of 2004

13_devil what is your point?

your first post said you can't buy a gtr under 20k it is a joke

then you post a add for a gtr 16k plus

then state a 15 yr old car can not be imported till dec 89 for example.

this was aready stated in a earlier post.

you have grab this add from the Prestige motorsport site which the 16k price includes their $1100 importing fee.

the cars they are selling now need to be stored in japan till dec 2004

by then the rules for 15yr old cars may change again and you are stuck with a car in japan that you may not be able to import.

darrinspencer, my point is that the condition of the cars will be very poor, and im pretty sure it isn't worth wasting you money on, as you would need to fix so many things.

Also just wanted to point out that the car would need to be stored in jap, untill it could be import and sometimes the cars get damage (broken into), i remember this one member of the fourm who had his rims stolden and windows smash when his car was in stored.

Just tring to say it isn't as easy as it look , alot of things must be taken into account when buying a cheap gtr (or any cheap car)

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