Is It Worth It?

[CND2AUS]

Alright, before you flame this post, here me out.

I've been searching for a series 2 with an R34 front end for a while now, and it seems the only one readily available is this one..
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burwood/cars-vans-utes/1999-nissan-stagea-masa-gt-r-r34-orange-manual-wagon/1110204504

I've read the reviews and I'm aware the guy who owns the shop is scummy. I'm not doubting this. This car in question was in fact a demo car from MASA over in japan. I've driven it and it's smooth. The R34 seats a little low, but nothing I can do about that. I have the owner fella, phil?, agreeing to take it to a shop of MY picking for a third party inspection. He is that confident that it will come out in great health. He even has a copy of the original export papers that show the mileage very close to what the car currently sits at (super rare to find with this seller the internet tells me).
We have a price on $16,000 for it.

I'm from BC, canada and that price is pretty steep for an R34 converted stagea, however, from my search over here, I'm finding it could actually be a good deal.

Thoughts? I'm open to hear both sides of the fence any of you sit on.

[KiwiRS4T]

Your call. I can't even see the photo so no idea what the car is like but if it looks good and checks out and you like it - buy it.

[Duncan]

Saw that car sitting in the locked/closed yard today actually....just in case you weren't aware Edward Lees was shut down for fraud / winding back odometers. This one, right? http://www.edwardlees.com.au/Vehicle/nissan-stagea-wagon-1999-25416

Doesn't mean the car isn't a good deal, but certainly dont trust anything you are told, particularly because this sale would be beyond the reach of NSW Fair Trading department.

"Call Edward Lee's 02 97440539 Mobile 0416285333 Phil Lee

We deliver Australia wide.
Established 1966"

Should finish with "Shut down 2016"

[Jordy32]

$16,000 plus or minus a little bit could get you a stagea and an R34 front end conversion kit

Even if it cost you $20k all up it'd be better spent than supporting that f**kwit

My 2c..

[YangLIU]

saw this AD and real car in their yard for 2-3months since they imported it.

they asking $26999 -> $16999 -> $19999

for my opinion, check import paper at least due to everyone here knows "Edward Lee" style ODO number....

anyway, it is good car, original motor. i think $12000-$14000 is good price.

good luck mate

[Beregron]

saw this AD and real car in their yard for 2-3months since they imported it.

they asking $26999 -> $16999 -> $19999

for my opinion, check import paper at least due to everyone here knows "Edward Lee" style ODO number....

anyway, it is good car, original motor. i think $12000-$14000 is good price.

good luck mate

I agree. Do the appropriate checks yourself using people you can trust and never trust proven con artists.

Wow that also looks like I'm giving advice for anyone asking about Joseph Smith

[CND2AUS]

For **** sakes. Don't hit the delete button on the keyboard, otherwise your entire reply will get deleted


Sorry about the link. I'll see if the one for his actual website works better
Try this? http://www.edwardlees.com.au/Vehicle/nissan-stagea-wagon-1999-25416

As for the ODO tampering, google told me about that before I decided to check it out. Import papers show it came in with 110,xxx kilmoters, car currently has 107,xxx kilometers, he's had it for roughly a year, so I'm guessing he rolled it back to 100,000.
To compound the shady practice, he tried to sweeten the deal with a full 3 year comprehensive warranty if i bought the car that day. Seemed too good to be true, so i googled the company and read all the fine print. Insurance company requires vehicles to be less than 10 years old, bone stock with no modifications, and serviced by a profession mechanic every 5000 kilometers. So, yeah cool, thanks for the warranty, but it's void as soon as the is driven off his lot...

Yeah, i could do a R34 conversion myself, except I just don't want to tackle the project size to be honest. I've done two skylines back in Canada, and I just don't want to deal with it haha. Looking for one with the work already completed.

Is there any more information about him going completely out of business? The most I could find is that he's in a battle with the NSW government. A battle I don't see him winning, but nothing that says he will be closing his doors this year.

[Ben C34]

He changed business names or something. Either way he is dodgy.

[CND2AUS]

He changed business names or something. Either way he is dodgy.

You would think the NSW government would be on top of that if they had him shut his doors.

Edited April 18, 2016 by CND2AUS

[Anfanee]

He obviously drove it in reverse it onto the boat and around for compliance. Explains the 3,000km.

[Sklyn]

Treat it like a private sale from a mates mate who you know is dodgy.

Came in with 110k now has 107k, might have done another 50k or more in the mean time.....

Expect no warranty or guarantee or follow up support.

Check the car out, have it thoroughly inspected by your chosen mechanic.

If your still happy with the negotiated price, buy it and be happy, and deal with any problems that arise like you would if it was a private sale.

[joe26f]

I agree. Do the appropriate checks yourself using people you can trust and never trust proven con artists.

Wow that also looks like I'm giving advice for anyone asking about Joseph Smith

As someone who's name is Joseph Smith I'm offended.

[CND2AUS]

Thanks for the input guys. I wont treat this sale as one from a dealership, so no worries there. I've read reviews about lee on the internet and am fully aware about his ways.
With that said, if any of you are considering selling a series 2 with the r34 front end and 5 speed, let me know. Keeping money within communities is always priority one. Just so happens nothing else is available.