Looking to buy an R33 GTSt

[Guest tgriffin]

Hey guys,

I've been doing a bit of looking around for a car, looking to buy after December 3rd this year.

Was wondering if anyone could give me any tips and recommendations, I'm looking for:

- Skyline R33 GTSt

- 1996 or newer

- Series II (twin airbag, updated skirting, etc)

- Less than 100,000kms

- Good condition

- Sunroof and ABS if possible

I live in Sydney and I've looked at:

- North Shore Prestige

- Big Boyz Toyz (not many Skylines)

- Unique Auto Sports

Also:

- J-Spec

- Prestige Motor Sport

- Powerplay

But I'd prefer to *see* the car beforehand!

Any tips guys?

[BU5TER]

Go with J-Spec i have used Craig a few times he is very trustworthy and friendly. It is allways a pleasure to do business with him and on the upside you cant beat the value of buying a car in Japan most times ............just my opinion Brett

[Guest tgriffin]

Originally posted by Buster

Go with J-Spec i have used Craig a few times he is very trustworthy and friendly.  It is allways a  pleasure to do business with him and on the upside you cant beat the value of buying a car in Japan most times ............just my opinion Brett

Hey,

I've been looking at J-Spec quite closely and looking at the price of importing.

The price is certainly right, but it's the whole psychology of not being able to see the car - especially the interior. But it's always fun to have a look at the site to see what cars I *could* buy

Also, did you have any issues with damage in transit?

[BU5TER]

Thats what the grading is for, its pretty thorough it nearly guarantees that if you want something imaculate you buy a grade 4 and even the interior's have grades. I have had no probs with damage in transit and most times J-Spec's buyer in Japan will tell him if theres anything dodgey and he will advise you of it

[dAVE]

I wouldnt bother about km's... most cars from japan have been fudged with a bit. Just drive a few and compare K's and condition. If you buy through a broker, they will let you know if the condition resembles the km's or not.

[Guest tgriffin]

Originally posted by dAVE

I wouldnt bother about km's... most cars from japan have been fudged with a bit. Just drive a few and compare K's and condition. If you buy through a broker, they will let you know if the condition resembles the km's or not.

Does J-spec give you any further information about the car aside from the public upcoming auction information? Particularly the options and mods on the car..

[kakimoto33]

We have a members section on our website with cars listed there from almost twice as many auctions as the ones listed in our 'public' upcoming section (a total of more than 35 auctions each week) - the members section also has more photos and Japanese inspection reports for every car.

We can also translate the report for any car that interests you as well as having our buyers look over the cars in person whenever possible.

You will always get heaps more details about the exact condition of the car before you place any bids (interior, exterior, mechanically, modifications, possible accident history, etc...)

I probably should make this information a little clearer on our website - just drop me an email and I will send you a sample of the sort of information that you can expect before buying a car through us...

Craig Moor

J-Spec Imports

[Guest tgriffin]

Originally posted by J-Spec Imports

We have a members section on our website with cars listed there from almost twice as many auctions as the ones listed in our 'public' upcoming section (a total of more than 35 auctions each week) - the members section also has more photos and Japanese inspection reports for every car.

We can also translate the report for any car that interests you as well as having our buyers look over the cars in person whenever possible.

You will always get heaps more details about the exact condition of the car before you place any bids (interior, exterior, mechanically, modifications, possible accident history, etc...)

I probably should make this information a little clearer on our website - just drop me an email and I will send you a sample of the sort of information that you can expect before buying a car through us...

Craig Moor

J-Spec Imports

Hi Craig,

I've e-mailed you a couple of times. I was completely unaware that you got any more information, I thought the public auction data was the only info you got! My e-mail is [email protected] you might remember I asked a few questions a couple of weeks ago.

[Gerds]

I have one that I'll probably sell in Dec.

White, 97 Series 2, Dual airbags, ABS, 4WS, GTR spoiler, side skirts, 2 point immob/alarm, catback exhuast with angled muffler, hks bov, apexi pod with fibreglass cold air box, 12 months rego, pioneer cd player, dual way speakers, 12 inch pioneer sub and 2 channel amp and 16inch works equip deep dished mags with dunlops FM901. Immaculate interior. Back seat and passenger seats hardly used. Currently has 68'000kms, faultless.

Msg BY BY to confirm its excellent condition.

Going to advertise it for $25,900.

What is your budget? Only thing I dont have from your list is a sunroof.

Gerds

[Guest tgriffin]

Originally posted by Gerds

I have one that I'll probably sell in Dec.  

White, 97 Series 2, Dual airbags, ABS, 4WS, GTR spoiler, side skirts, 2 point immob/alarm, catback exhuast with angled muffler, hks bov, apexi pod with fibreglass cold air box, 12 months rego, pioneer cd player, dual way speakers, 12 inch pioneer sub and 2 channel amp and 16inch works equip deep dished mags with dunlops FM901. Immaculate interior. Back seat and passenger seats hardly used. Currently has 68'000kms, faultless.

Msg BY BY to confirm its excellent condition.

Going to advertise it for $25,900.

What is your budget? Only thing I dont have from your list is a sunroof.

Gerds

I'm moving up from a Pulsar 1.6L 86kw. All those mods would get me killed faster than a standard GTSt

[R33 GTST 4Door]

Originally posted by tgriffin

Hey guys,

I've been doing a bit of looking around for a car, looking to buy after December 3rd this year.

Was wondering if anyone could give me any tips and recommendations, I'm looking for:

- Skyline R33 GTSt

- 1996 or newer

- Series II (twin airbag, updated skirting, etc)

- Less than 100,000kms

- Good condition

- Sunroof and ABS if possible

I live in Sydney and I've looked at:

- North Shore Prestige

- Big Boyz Toyz (not many Skylines)

- Unique Auto Sports

But I'd prefer to *see* the car beforehand!

Any tips guys?

Hey,

SORRY I HAD TO DELETE ALL MY INFO HERE!

The Dealer I got my Surf from in Sydney will not comly with warranty claims!

They are F***wits!

[Cake]

Originally posted by tgriffin

I'm moving up from a Pulsar 1.6L 86kw.  All those mods would get me killed faster than a standard GTSt

his car sounds nice... those engine mods (exhaust + air pod) won't make the car that much quicker than a stock skyline, they will make a difference but these are only small mods. They are a bonus.

[R33 GTST 4Door]

Hey,

SORRY I HAD TO DELETE ALL MY INFO HERE!

The Dealer I got my 4wd Surf from in Sydney will not comly with warranty claims!

They are F***wits!