Dealer Knowledge

[wizlb]

I am looking to purchase a V35 skyline in the coming days and want to know if anyone had any good or bad information about he dealers on Parramatta Rd.

And in the end I will have to depart my balls to the wall R-33 SII.....

So any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated!!!

[GTR-N1]

A friend of mine bought a nice V35 from E&M on P'matta Rd.

But 1st & probably last, you'll probably do even better from any of the following 3x

1) Top Secret Imports via Garry & Jack

2) Northshore Prestige via Eugene

3) Nagoya Motors via Alex

PS It looks as if you take good care of your car! It's a credit to you!

[zebra]

Why not buy Private, I can think of 2 Manual V35s in Sydney that are forsale straight off the top of my head and they are members on here.

[turbosuk]

if you go with a dealer id check nagoya motors got mine from alex 2yrs ago

[Mandingo]

Private sales for the win.

[Blitz]

Check what is available privately first, the market is flooded and there are some great deals to be had.

[wizlb]

Can someone tell me the in's and out's of buying Private....

[GTR-N1]

Can someone tell me the in's and out's of buying Private....

Caveat emptor means let the buyer beware!

Having said that, the car will be cheaper than through a shop.

Next, you will see your car advertised in Carsales.com, Drive.com, Cars Guide, Trading Post, or here on SAU's For Sale 'Whole Cars' section. You might also want to buy it through an importer.

People selling in our forum are less likely to sell a car with major flaws or hidden faults (except for rust mostly), because they're more inclined to sell in good faith; and most of the problems have been sorted out by the current owner.

Wherever you see a good prospect, take along with you (if you can) 2 friends who are Skyline mechanically-minded & a panelbeater type. The 3 of you might have a check list to tick off. Then your emotions won't cloud your thinking. The mechanic might want to do a compression test. The panelbeater & mechanic might want the car up on a hoist.

If you are ready to buy, but your budget is stretched, don't be afraid to haggle a bit. But remember, the sale price needs to be suitable to both parties.

Then note down, VIN #, Engine #, Rego Plate #

a) check VIN # on 'VINS Fasted' section on this forum to see if its history is OK, or if the car has come from Hokkaido or N. Honshu where they salt their roads in winter.

b) check with REVS to see if there are any encumberances ie. "No Interest" means nothing owing on the car via bank credit union etc.

You need to check again with REVS within 24 hours of handing over the $$$ in case the owner does a sneaky loan in the meantime.

REVs can also tell you if the car is a repairable write-off. It's worth paying the $14 for a certified guarantee of title.

Whereas, if you buy from a shop, you don't have to worry about guaranteed title. You still would be advised to check 'VINS Fasted' on this forum though re: history.

If you're ready to buy at that point, you should be prepared to pay a deposit (of say, $100 or $200) and arrange for a pick-up date.

Get a receipt from the owner that is dated and states the balance owing.

On the day of pickup, your REVs details should be sweet + you should have pre-arranged insurance for your car + on handover of $$$, you get the bill of sale & rego papers. The owner tears off the top part to send to the RTA, and you keep the main bottom part.

Within 2 weeks or so, you should take the RTA papers with you to the RTA branch and transfer title to yourself. Stamp duty will apply.

Hope this helps...