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Jap_Muscle Mentor

Jap_Muscle

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Hi guys,

I'm in the Market for a new car and have been looking into the new HSV GTS E3 range with a walkinshaw package. However the price is tipping into the JDM r35 price range.

I havnt seen too many that I've liked on carsales and would preferr a black one.

Just wondering if anyone is considering selling their black JDM r35? Or if anyone knew of alternative websites that may be advertising.

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Misanthrope R35 Apprentice

Misanthrope R35

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for a car that expensive would you want a JDM r35 thats not covered by any warranty here in Australia?

why not buy ADM?

This.

If you do buy the JDM make sure your confident of driver/launch history. Or have many thousands of dollars ready in case you blow the transmission.

Munro Experienced

Munro

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The JDMs are pretty tough, you would be unlucky to have problems with transmission and they are not that

dear to fix (unless you grenade it completely!) The HSV is a nice cruise car but not anywhere near the league

of the R35 GTR.

I never worried about factory warranty when I bought my 2008 R35 and other than a broken synchro ring

(which was unusual and just bad luck) that car never missed a beat. I tracked it a number of times and drove

the ring out of it up in the hills and it just loved it - thats what these cars are built for.

I have heard stories of GTRs that are babied and never taken out of auto mode and they seem to have more issues

with trans then the hard driven ones.

Case in point - Keir's Willall racing GTR. That would have to be the most thrashed R35 in the country. It has spent

hundreds of hours out at Mallala being taken to its limits and still has the original transmission going strong!!!.

Besides, if a factory part does break wouldn't it be better to upgrade it and put something better in anyway!

You could always buy that cheap white JDM in Qld and just paint it!

LSX-438 Mentor

LSX-438

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The JDMs are pretty tough, you would be unlucky to have problems with transmission and they are not that

dear to fix (unless you grenade it completely!) The HSV is a nice cruise car but not anywhere near the league

of the R35 GTR.

I never worried about factory warranty when I bought my 2008 R35 and other than a broken synchro ring

(which was unusual and just bad luck) that car never missed a beat. I tracked it a number of times and drove

the ring out of it up in the hills and it just loved it - thats what these cars are built for.

I have heard stories of GTRs that are babied and never taken out of auto mode and they seem to have more issues

with trans then the hard driven ones.

Case in point - Keir's Willall racing GTR. That would have to be the most thrashed R35 in the country. It has spent

hundreds of hours out at Mallala being taken to its limits and still has the original transmission going strong!!!.

Besides, if a factory part does break wouldn't it be better to upgrade it and put something better in anyway!

You could always buy that cheap white JDM in Qld and just paint it!

Totally agree, they are tougher than most think, and if something does break a) they aren't that exxy to fix and b) you wouldnt want nissan to fix it or necessarily use stocker parts. Not unless ou just drive the car on sundays as a cruiser anyway. And if you're just doing that, buy the HSV or something else.

Marlin Grand Master

Marlin

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Forum member 'Giant" is wishing to sell his black JDM, it is a caged car with forged engine, upgraded box, consult, everything though. Probably not what you're looking for if you're cross shopping with the Haitch eSs Vees though I dare say.

Jap_Muscle Mentor

Jap_Muscle

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The only reason i am going for a JDM instead of a ADM is due to my budget. Unless someone is willing to sell their ADM at JDM prices i dont think i could be thinking about ADMs.  Just test drove a 2010 M3, very nice car but pretty much a wank factor. If i cant get my hands on a decent JDM r35 i think i may just have to take the pludge on a new HSV GTS with the walkinshaw package.  400rwkw with Warrenty and anti-epa is a decent deal.

if only that JDM white r35 in QLD was black!! Call me crazy but im not the biggest fan about changing the paint colour of a 100,000 car. Much rather keep it the standard colour.

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Munro Experienced

Munro

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Yes painting one would be a big hassle I agree. None of the R35s advertised are moving.

I sold mine for $115000 and just got lucky with the perfect buyer. Why dont you make the

guy in NSW with the black one at $125000 a low offer? Worst he can do is say no!

M3s are nice cruise car for everyday use but that 400nm is just SO soft. I had a young buyer

test drive my tuned R35 and it scared him so he bought an M3. Soft option...........

Here is the best colour.

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Marlin Grand Master

Marlin

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I'm a "blue man" myself Munro, looks superb mate.

I'm so pleased they seem to have finally got the 35 where they probably really wanted it to begin with, but of course they need to keep some things from original release so they can improve :)

I read there's no issues with warranty and launching now.... is this just due to a software change that disallows it or have they actually improved the 'box strength do you know?

Snowman Grand Master

Snowman

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the warranty / launching thing disappeared AGES ago when they updated the TCM software in all the cars (effectively reducing the Launch RPM from 4,500rpm to 3,000rpm).

Interestingly the DBAR35 has a higher launch rpm again though.

Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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yeah look at giants car for sure. i mean it's a bit hardcore for a daily with cage etc but all very nicely done and bullet proof now. I know the history of it too. he bought it off me. :) it was brand new, I bought it from a dealer in kokura, kyushu japan, shipped to aus still brand new with less than 80kms on it, still wrapped in plastic and Russ has been the only aus owner and has upgraded the hell out of it. it goes like the clappers now.

oh, and it's BLACK!

Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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can't find Russ's on the web, but pm 'giant' on this forum. it's his car.

I did find Quins car though. even better it's an ADM, has some gear on it and he's asking $95K. I'd snap it up if I were you. it's also black. :)http://www.my105.com/ListingDetails/tabid/65/p/1/k/R35/sid/4/id/4960/Default.aspx

Jap_Muscle Mentor

Jap_Muscle

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can't find Russ's on the web, but pm 'giant' on this forum. it's his car.

I did find Quins car though. even better it's an ADM, has some gear on it and he's asking $95K. I'd snap it up if I were you. it's also black. :)

Damn, Voicemail lol.

hopefully im not to late. You just opened the flood gates Richard lol.

Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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:blush: maybe quinn will give me a commission?! or maybe you will for saving you dough!? haha, it certainly is keenly priced. hope you get it mate. it's ADM for the price of a race only JDM. not to mention it being a targa winning car this year. should still be pretty fresh. I can't think of a better car for $95K.

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