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Hey guys,

I'm a new user to the forums. I was looking to purchase a Skyline R34 4 door sedan, prefferably manual.

I was wondering if anyone knew roughly what the price range would be and what would best be the way of getting one,

Cheers.

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i purchased my R34 2 door manual for $7400 in Japan, with aftermarket rims so the 4 door should be a bit cheaper. after that its all the expenses in shipping and compliance..

Hope this helps out

So how much did you pay altogether to get it on the road?

i purchased my R34 2 door manual for $7400 in Japan, with aftermarket rims so the 4 door should be a bit cheaper. after that its all the expenses in shipping and compliance..

Hope this helps out

So about $13k - $15k landed and complied, give or take?

So how much did you pay altogether to get it on the road?

4 Doors will be a little bit cheaper. I would have a look at J-Spec Imports Auction Sale History so you can sort of put it all into perspective.

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those prices make me cry knowing what I paid for mine a few years back lol

Dropped down a lot eh? good if you want a sedan like i do, not so good if your trying to sell! ive listed my email address with J-spec imports, just waiting to hear back from them, bank wants too lend me the $ to get a 34 sedan but wont give it too me unless i provide them with an invoice or receipt or something that proves im gunna use the $ to buy a car!

GT -> Basic 2L

GT25 -> Same as GT, but with 2.5L engine.

GT-Four -> Same as GT25, but with AWD

GT-x -> Same as a GT25. Equivalent to a premium model equipment wise, ie. factory privacy glass, double din "premium sound", xenon headlights, front strut brace, optional LSD, optional GTt wheels.

GTt -> turbo model of a GT25, with big brakes, HICAS, LSD

GTt-x -> turbo model of a GT-x, with big brakes, HICAS, LSD

GTv -> Same as GT25, but with big brakes, HICAS, LSD

Steve - do not loan money For an import, ever...

At least not through a bank...

Talk to either kristian from iron chef, or Ben from j-spec they may know a broker with whom they deal with on repeat referral etc.

However a bank needs to loan money AGAINST something, ie: something they can take if you default on your payments,

For instance

Car loan = car. No payment? Seize car.

Home loan = house. No payment? Seize house.

Bank will not provide a car loan for a car that is in Japan that they cannot seize.

Basically all a bank can generally offer is a higher interest rate unsecured personal loan, however that been said, save as hard as you can..

Less money lent, is less interest you pay... When importing a ER34 they aren't expensive so saving should be a bit of a cakewalk really..

Don't be afraid to shop around and use a broker you can trust :)

Ironchefimports

Importmonster

Jspec

Direct imported (hopefully he's not still angry with me)

Are just to name a few - they're all very capable .. Hardworking and willing :)

But yeah, generally speaking, a bank will not "give you" a car loan on a car they cannot seize - unless of course... youre willing to pay credit card interest on a 10 grand loan :)

Basically all a bank can generally offer is a higher interest rate unsecured personal loan, however that been said, save as hard as you can..

Less money lent, is less interest you pay... When importing a ER34 they aren't expensive so saving should be a bit of a cakewalk really..

Don't be afraid to shop around and use a broker you can trust :)

Ironchefimports

Importmonster

Jspec

Direct imported (hopefully he's not still angry with me)

Are just to name a few - they're all very capable .. Hardworking and willing :)

But yeah, generally speaking, a bank will not "give you" a car loan on a car they cannot seize - unless of course... youre willing to pay credit card interest on a 10 grand loan :)

Thanks for the advice Rowan, will take it on board :thumbsup:

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