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4 hours ago, V35_Paul said:

Pros: Looks cool

Seems to have less problems then the V35/350GT

It's Auto

Cons: Too must attention from the ladies

Less after market parts

It's Auto.

"It's Auto" hahah you made my day ! . 
Is the manual version a more better car in general in terms of less problems?
Also, I'm planning on using this car as my daily driver and will be spending on avg 2 - 2.5 hrs, 4 to 5 times a week driving to work. 

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I have a 2009 model. Bought it with 22,000km on the clock. After five years since I imported it, it's only up to 50,000km but rest assured, in that 28,000km, I have thrashed the balls off of it.

All I can say is that the auto has put up with my abuse and keeps loving me back.

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50 minutes ago, The Max said:

I have a 2009 model. Bought it with 22,000km on the clock. After five years since I imported it, it's only up to 50,000km but rest assured, in that 28,000km, I have thrashed the balls off of it.

All I can say is that the auto has put up with my abuse and keeps loving me back.

damn.. that does sound hella reliable. I was wondering if it is better to get it imported than from a dealer or private seller. If so can you tell me where I can import them over?

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I went through Prestige Motorsport. Extremely patient, hugely resourceful, very helpful all 'round. Took nearly seven months before I found the vehicle that met my specifications.

It's always better to import because you're more likely to get the real story about the vehicle's history than you would from a dealer or private seller here. A good import agent, like Prestige, will guide you through the entire process.

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19 hours ago, The Max said:

I went through Prestige Motorsport. Extremely patient, hugely resourceful, very helpful all 'round. Took nearly seven months before I found the vehicle that met my specifications.

It's always better to import because you're more likely to get the real story about the vehicle's history than you would from a dealer or private seller here. A good import agent, like Prestige, will guide you through the entire process.

After you have chosen your car, how long did it approximately take for you to recieve it ? Also is everything included in the price tag or there's extra costs?

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From purchase to on-road took just over two months, from memory.

The import agent helps you with the process. He doesn't handle the money on your behalf. So you are the one making payments as you go along - starting with the car + the Japanese buyer's fee, the shipping + taxes + duties, the compliance + tyres and finally the blue slip + rego.

Go to their website. They explain the process very clearly.

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5 hours ago, The Max said:

From purchase to on-road took just over two months, from memory.

The import agent helps you with the process. He doesn't handle the money on your behalf. So you are the one making payments as you go along - starting with the car + the Japanese buyer's fee, the shipping + taxes + duties, the compliance + tyres and finally the blue slip + rego.

Go to their website. They explain the process very clearly.

Thanks heaps man !!

Also one more thing, I thought the only way to import a car from japan is that you needed to have own the car or lived in japan for a year, is that true?

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Nissan Skyline 370GT Type S CKV36 Auto Hey guys, can someone list me the pros and cons of the Nissan Skyline 370GT Type S CKV36 Auto and how reliable is this car ?
Thanks in advance.

I have the type sp and I use it for my everyday car. I drive around 75kms a day. It's been great on fuel (98ron). Full tank gives me about 700kms which I personally think is better than a mazda suv I also own and it gives me 450kms on a full tank. Great car with the bose speakers and stuff. But you'll have to get used to the Japanese console and no gps - that's the only downside I can think about.

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