[Timpo]

R34 seems really expensive though...even in Japan, where second hand products hold very little value, R34s are keeping up real good.

[1exotic]

Bump...

There are a handful of classified ads for R34 GT-Rs already, but I'm skeptical of their veracity; especially when I haven't even seen a landed one driving around.

Someone local is asking $52K...I think they added a "Paul Walker Premium" on top.

Don't expect to just see them driving around, despite them being popular, I don't think that many will be coming in as people think.

If you have $40k ready to go, then go contact an importer. It seems lately that a clean one with no problem goes in this range, the exchange rate doesn't help either. Local prices will always be more.

[Kim Jong Un]

Haha paul walker premium..
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[OrangeJuice]

If you have $40k ready to go, then go contact an importer..

I don't even have $4,000 in my bank account, let alone $40,000. Maybe in 6-8 years, if I plan it right.

[red_jdm]

Would anyone be interest in a 1999 bone stock R34 GTR for CAD $65,000?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/691/zizp.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/j7zizpj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/812/6or2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/mk6or2j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/856/f6sg.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nsf6sgj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/580/llbj.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/g4llbjj)

[JSALES]

I don't care how long it takes me but I will buy an R34 GT-R V-Spec II

[E-SPEC]

Put your money where your mouth is. I see you talkin, but i can't see you walkin.

[tofu1413]

Don't expect to just see them driving around, despite them being popular, I don't think that many will be coming in as people think.

If you have $40k ready to go, then go contact an importer. It seems lately that a clean one with no problem goes in this range, the exchange rate doesn't help either. Local prices will always be more.

im also speculating that the few that are for sale may be auction cars: the ones that don't pass the annual safety inspections in Japan...

[Timpo]

Remember this car?? It was actually more expensive than R35.

Nissan Skyline GT-R Z-Tune
MSRP: 16,900,000 Yen ($180,306 Canadian)

http://www.carsmoveus.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/4077829313_b36ef6187d_o.jpg
http://automobili-eleganza.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ZTune2.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tYYmGeb1Dp8/TG1iMh0SV4I/AAAAAAAAAB4/ZWCdl58SfPQ/s1600/r34-02.jpg
http://www.mad4wheels.com/webpics/hires/00004330%20-%202005%20Nissan%20Skyline%20GT-R%20R34%20Nismo%20Z-tune%20BNR3/2005_Nissan_Skyline_GT-R_R34_Nismo_Z-tune_BNR3_010_8454.jpg

[knight604]

I like when you post good shit.

[mikey2781]

A friend's friend has a R34 GTR Spec Nur that was imported into Vancouver BC a couple years ago. Real deal with like 5k km or something. Titanium grey in colour or w.e the colour code is called, with some TE37-like wheels, I guess aftermarket hood as well? I'm guessing that probably costed more than a R35 as well, and probably costs more now.

Never seen it in person till this day but saw it twice on my facebook news feed and that was good enough for me.

Looked like this except wheels were bright silver:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MX9SW2fO7cg/TBY_KWmqcsI/AAAAAAAAAC8/aR3qj5ZAIpo/s1600/grey-r34-gtr-nur-ztune-kit.jpg

[rriggi]

A friend's friend has a R34 GTR Spec Nur that was imported into Vancouver BC a couple years ago. Real deal with like 5k km or something. Titanium grey in colour or w.e the colour code is called, with some TE37-like wheels, I guess aftermarket hood as well? I'm guessing that probably costed more than a R35 as well, and probably costs more now.

Never seen it in person till this day but saw it twice on my facebook news feed and that was good enough for me.

Looked like this except wheels were bright silver:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MX9SW2fO7cg/TBY_KWmqcsI/AAAAAAAAAC8/aR3qj5ZAIpo/s1600/grey-r34-gtr-nur-ztune-kit.jpg

Your friend is an idiot who ruins importation of cool JDM cars into Canada if he actually had a R34 in Canada 5 years ago. Bringing in cars that are not admissible is a huge risk and draws negative attention on importers as a whole. From my understanding, there was a white R34 a few years back that was imported legally through a visitor on temporary stay.

[twitchyzero]

im also speculating that the few that are for sale may be auction cars: the ones that don't pass the annual safety inspections in Japan...

a huge majority are gonna be auction cars...and that doesn't necessarily mean they didn't pass them.

[jing]

Your friend is an idiot who ruins importation of cool JDM cars into Canada if he actually had a R34 in Canada 5 years ago. Bringing in cars that are not admissible is a huge risk and draws negative attention on importers as a whole. From my understanding, there was a white R34 a few years back that was imported legally through a visitor on temporary stay.

Except that your entire statement is invalid given that the company that brought it over had it done entirely legally, albeit through some loopholes. There's a reason why it was sold for some ridiculous figure (~$180k?) because it took a lot of money to do right. I recall reading somewhere that everything was done to specifications even beyond what new car manufacturers are required to abide by
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[GotRice?]

Your friend is an idiot who ruins importation of cool JDM cars into Canada if he actually had a R34 in Canada 5 years ago. Bringing in cars that are not admissible is a huge risk and draws negative attention on importers as a whole. From my understanding, there was a white R34 a few years back that was imported legally through a visitor on temporary stay.


aren't u allow to import any car? just can't drive on the street, only can drive on the track right? look at those evos that were in the old canadian rally championship...

2008 Canadian Rally Championship - Rallye Baie-des Chaleurs - YouTube

[mikey2781]

Your friend is an idiot who ruins importation of cool JDM cars into Canada if he actually had a R34 in Canada 5 years ago. Bringing in cars that are not admissible is a huge risk and draws negative attention on importers as a whole. From my understanding, there was a white R34 a few years back that was imported legally through a visitor on temporary stay.

Okay... all I said was I saw this car in my news feed a couple years back. What is with the overreaction?

[boostfever]

That R34 GTR was for sale at weissach at one point (3-4 years ago?) and they were asking over $100K. It's still around.

[JSALES]

A friend's friend has a R34 GTR Spec Nur that was imported into Vancouver BC a couple years ago. Real deal with like 5k km or something. Titanium grey in colour or w.e the colour code is called, with some TE37-like wheels, I guess aftermarket hood as well? I'm guessing that probably costed more than a R35 as well, and probably costs more now.

Never seen it in person till this day but saw it twice on my facebook news feed and that was good enough for me.

Looked like this except wheels were bright silver:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MX9SW2fO7cg/TBY_KWmqcsI/AAAAAAAAAC8/aR3qj5ZAIpo/s1600/grey-r34-gtr-nur-ztune-kit.jpg

Was this the car? I assume it is, I took these pictures a few years ago

http://i.imgur.com/CKK8XQH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rjfmtHw.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Vq4A1ei.jpg

[rriggi]

Except that your entire statement is invalid given that the company that brought it over had it done entirely legally, albeit through some loopholes. There's a reason why it was sold for some ridiculous figure (~$180k?) because it took a lot of money to do right. I recall reading somewhere that everything was done to specifications even beyond what new car manufacturers are required to abide by
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A US Federalized R34 is not eligible to enter Canada unless it is 15 years old, so loopholes don't make it legal, but yeah cars do accidentally make it through, I've seen it with a few cars happen.

I know someone who imported a CLK DTM into the US and had it converted to US standards and CARB legal. However when he then tried to import it into Canada he was denied on the basis it was never intended for the North American market, and no matter what conversion was done it would not be allowed in until 15 years old.

Frequently Asked Questions - Importing vehicles purchased in countries OTHER than the United States - Transport Canada (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-importation-other-than-faq-1283.htm)

And here is a direct quote from RIV
Grey Market Vehicles
Grey market vehicles are foreign-specification vehicles that are re-certified by a U.S. company. These are vehicles that were originally manufactured for a domestic market other than the United States. They were subsequently imported into the U.S. where they have been modified to comply with U.S. safety and emissions standards.
Grey market vehicles may have a label affixed by the U.S. company that altered the vehicle indicating that the vehicle has been “imported”, “altered”, or “modified” to comply with U.S. standards. Grey market vehicles (excluding buses) less than 15 years old from the date of manufacture and buses (including school buses) manufactured on or after January 1, 1971, are inadmissible for entry into Canada.

And race cars can be imported at any age, during import on the form 1, you declare it as a special purposes vehicle, and then you need to submit some other things which I'm not too clear on.

[mikey2781]

Was this the car? I assume it is, I took these pictures a few years ago



YES! I remember the canucks plate.

[Swonz]

That Z-Tune is really high

[Mlouis]

Was this the car? I assume it is, I took these pictures a few years ago

http://i.imgur.com/CKK8XQH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rjfmtHw.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Vq4A1ei.jpg

This is my friends GTR, they found a loophole and was able to get it imported several years ago. Its the real deal with silly low mileage 5000 kms

[westopher]

That Z-Tune is really high
Does it have way undersized tires maybe? It doesn't look super high, just exaggerated wheel gap.

[twitchyzero]

that one was asking like $250k couple years ago...more than an authentic z-tune lol

[jing]

A US Federalized R34 is not eligible to enter Canada unless it is 15 years old, so loopholes don't make it legal, but yeah cars do accidentally make it through, I've seen it with a few cars happen.

I know someone who imported a CLK DTM into the US and had it converted to US standards and CARB legal. However when he then tried to import it into Canada he was denied on the basis it was never intended for the North American market, and no matter what conversion was done it would not be allowed in until 15 years old.

Frequently Asked Questions - Importing vehicles purchased in countries OTHER than the United States - Transport Canada (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-importation-other-than-faq-1283.htm)

And here is a direct quote from RIV


And race cars can be imported at any age, during import on the form 1, you declare it as a special purposes vehicle, and then you need to submit some other things which I'm not too clear on.

The above-mentioned R34 is not a grey market US import. The person who was in charge of the whole operation is a member on here, and is a well respected member of the local Nissan community. Some of you may remember his S13.5 from way back. Apparently the headlights are even DOT legal, and was personally inspected by the head of DOT who came over from Victoria specifically for that reason. The car had to go through more testing than what a manufacturer would have to for a new model. That's about all I remember. Maybe someone else can chime in.

[underscore]

And now anyone can bring one in for a lot less money than he spent.

[Mlouis]

that one was asking like $250k couple years ago...more than an authentic z-tune lol

To my knowledge this was never listed for sale, i went to highschool with the owner and he has never wanted to sell this.

And now anyone can bring one in for a lot less money than he spent.

I know how much was spent to import this, it is nothing near the figures posted so far. Anyone would have jumped on the opportunity to import this in the condition its in and price it was.

[thumper]

i remember the for sale listing by weisaach being posted here on RS, but i could not find it in a search :confused:

EDIT: this is all i could find :(

Nissan Skyline BNR34 GTR M-Spec Nür at Weissach - Canada - GT-R Life (http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/28757-nissan-skyline-bnr34-gtr-m-spec-nur-at-weissach/)

http://www.revscene.net/forums/564434-nissan-skyline-bnr34-gtr-weissach-vancouver.html

[meme405]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/IMAG0702_zps204ad3b7.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/IMAG0702_zps204ad3b7.jpg.html)

:troll:

[twitchyzero]

To my knowledge this was never listed for sale, i went to highschool with the owner and he has never wanted to sell this.


i remember the for sale listing by weisaach being posted here on RS, but i could not find it in a search :confused:

my mistake it was asking $180K

lol some juicy details if what NSX claiming was legit

Oh hey, haha, Well for one thing, its sketchy.
The frame of the body, was NOT cut in 3 places...therefore, did NOT meat the requirements for a U - BUILD. I dont care who comes on this forum and denies it. Saw it with my own eyes. Secondly, the guy that did the inspection on the R34, passed it as a U-BUILT, and lost his license from ICBC. Thirdly, the guy that first thought that they were really smart in finding the loopholes for bringing in this R34, is now running scared in another country because of this car. The car is so heated out, that the original owner didint even want it no more.

Im not even gonna start on the bodywork....

http://www.revscene.net/forums/564434-nissan-skyline-bnr34-gtr-weissach-vancouver.html

[Tone Loc]

And now anyone can bring one in for a lot less money than he spent.

To be fair, I don't think anyone who is willing to go to that much work, money, effort, possible legal issues, etc. to bring in an R34 is thinking about it as an investment. It probably cost as much, if not more than, a new BMW M3 to buy the car and get all the work done to "certify" it. And we all know how those things depreciate... bottom line is, if one wants it, they's getting it. It was a car that got people talking and was hella mythological (back when I was in high school, anyway). I remember seeing it on Boundary and 1st a couple of years back, mind was blown.

My guess is that ICBC and the Feds caught on to it, the guy(s) behind the car stuck it in a garage somewhere, and is waiting for the build date to hit 15 years before they try to offload it. Big loss of $$ but it's probably better than the fines and/or court costs they'll get trying to sell it...

[underscore]

Oh I know, but it seems like a lot of work and risk to get a car slightly earlier (then again, people camped out for weeks for a fucking phone). If the car was never going to become legal here I could understand the effort, but when they were only a couple years out it seems like a waste of effort.

[Tone Loc]

Oh I know, but it seems like a lot of work and risk to get a car slightly earlier (then again, people camped out for weeks for a fucking phone). If the car was never going to become legal here I could understand the effort, but when they were only a couple years out it seems like a waste of effort.

Like you said, people camped out in the rain/cold for days to get the iPhone. Who needs logic when you haz moneyzzzzz yo

[underscore]

http://media.giphy.com/media/h4kIihkkQOpRm/giphy.gif

[Mlouis]

my mistake it was asking $180K

lol some juicy details if what NSX claiming was legit



http://www.revscene.net/forums/564434-nissan-skyline-bnr34-gtr-weissach-vancouver.html

I guess the one at Weissach was a different one than I'm thinking of but 180k is still a crazy mount. My friends is the one with the canucks license plate on the rear. Its bone stock and rarely driven.

[tofu1413]

the one sold from Weissach was a GT-R M spec w/ Z tune kit and Nismo LMGT4's on it..

finished in millenium jade metallic. Saw the car in the flesh in the weissach show room quite a few years ago.

[SpuGen]

I never understood the point of going through so many loopholes and spending so much money, just to get an R34 "legal" in BC.

The car is so heated out, it never gets driven. I don't see the point.

[boostfever]

I guess the one at Weissach was a different one than I'm thinking of but 180k is still a crazy mount. My friends is the one with the canucks license plate on the rear. Its bone stock and rarely driven.

It's the same car.

[Timpo]

I never understood the point of going through so many loopholes and spending so much money, just to get an R34 "legal" in BC.

The car is so heated out, it never gets driven. I don't see the point.to each their own

I never understood why people are so enthusiastic about Mustang, it's a cheap plastic and you see them on the road everyday.
It horribly lacks exclusivity, which is quite important for car enthusiasts.
I don't care if it's a Mustang GT or GT500, it is still a Mustang.

[Swonz]

^ it would be pretty cool if someone could elaborate on the story of the R34

[underscore]

It horribly lacks exclusivity, which is quite important for car enthusiasts.

How do you explain the popularity of the Civic then? I have a semi-rare/"exclusive" car, and in a lot of ways it sucks ass because there's little to no support for a rare car.

[Nicotine]

i got fucking goosebumps
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/nicolaspal/BC045A7C-5211-4D93-A6AE-456E4AE99A1D_zpsmjdtyinx.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/nicolaspal/media/BC045A7C-5211-4D93-A6AE-456E4AE99A1D_zpsmjdtyinx.jpg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/nicolaspal/B4C67137-9A99-4199-B411-9CCFDCF1F0AD_zps7mjhr2df.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/nicolaspal/media/B4C67137-9A99-4199-B411-9CCFDCF1F0AD_zps7mjhr2df.jpg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/nicolaspal/C58C4E78-4B19-4BB2-96EC-657C1C2776FB_zpsrnua6ehg.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/nicolaspal/media/C58C4E78-4B19-4BB2-96EC-657C1C2776FB_zpsrnua6ehg.jpg.html)

[shenmecar]

MF did the VI?

[Nicotine]

yup

[Swonz]

Sterling Godzilla

[shenmecar]

That's freaking amazing
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[falcon]

I thought MF got their license pulled?

[jing]

^ Wouldn't be surprised if they lose it (again?) if they passed that R34 as is, lol.
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[EndLeSS8]

There is a legit white R34 GTR. Saw it last week following a silver R35 GTR

[Nicotine]

I thought MF got their license pulled?

they never lost their licence i dont know where the idea came from.
they do full and proper inspections taking pictures of everything and keep them on file to ensure that they dont lose their licence.
and the GTR has not passed the inspection still. im not sure why, but they cant pass it atm

[thumper]

not sure if this was posted in the 12 pages this thread has, but this is a story i was following on SAU about how they saved a newbie from getting screwed by an importer on a R34 GTR...

So.. I'm Getting A R34 Gtr, Need help Pls. - Skyline & Other Vehicle Specific Discussion - Skylines Australia (http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/441544-so-im-getting-a-r34-gtr-need-few-help-pls/)

[Mr.Money]

^^^....damn!...someone rolling back the KM's on the speedo & having damage on the wheel curb....60 grand?!....i'd be pissed as hell & snatching Scam artists life away or his bank account!!!!

[TouringTeg]

Wow good read. I didn't think he was going to get his 11k (!) deposit back

[thumper]

i posted this in my other thread. might as well put it up here:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Japanese-History-Check/557835010998928

grab the popcorn.

[thumper]

was not sure where this should go but here...

NISSAN Skyline R34 Custom car ?? ?????? R34 ?????? - YouTube

yay or meh?

[Timbo238]

not my style, but i can dig it

[Nicotine]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/nicolaspal/ECA22238-7EA5-4FC8-B345-081845D8EB19_zpsygng7ad1.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/nicolaspal/media/ECA22238-7EA5-4FC8-B345-081845D8EB19_zpsygng7ad1.jpg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/nicolaspal/719B5B31-3FD9-4577-A02B-57731616C5D2_zpslt2qzr13.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/nicolaspal/media/719B5B31-3FD9-4577-A02B-57731616C5D2_zpslt2qzr13.jpg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/nicolaspal/97AD079B-A60F-424C-B571-0894E363AD24_zpsextgq6f9.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/nicolaspal/media/97AD079B-A60F-424C-B571-0894E363AD24_zpsextgq6f9.jpg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/nicolaspal/BA7D144D-3664-4ED8-9FEB-9A4FA116EC43_zpscfoklspj.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/nicolaspal/media/BA7D144D-3664-4ED8-9FEB-9A4FA116EC43_zpscfoklspj.jpg.html)
Another one in for inspection

[Klobbersaurus]

^ Wouldn't be surprised if they lose it (again?) if they passed that R34 as is, lol.
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not sure if they passed it as is but i saw it on the street with bc plates and it looks exactly the way it did in the picture

[Nicotine]

just because its the same after an inspection dosent mean they didnt get the inspection right.

ive seen accord headlights jammed into r32's to pass an inspection and after they(owner) revert to oem.

[cooke24]

they will always be on the road.

ive dealt with mf tech for about 5 years. we do what needs to make the car safe and legal.

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad134/cooke91/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/DCC0710A-9944-4F15-8611-3067760D8622_zpsa7yerftv.jpg (http://s929.photobucket.com/user/cooke91/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/DCC0710A-9944-4F15-8611-3067760D8622_zpsa7yerftv.jpg.html)

[Timpo]

1999 Nissan R34 GTR V-Spec (Skyline) 71km Arrived (http://victoria.craigslist.ca/ctd/4595428919.html)

http://images.craigslist.org/00j0j_dTxXjGXQjh7_600x450.jpg

$ 62,000 ARRIVED
Stock# 99NissanGTR V-Spec-71k
In Stock now in Richmond Show room.


DESCRIPTION:

• 1999 Nissan R34 GT-R V-Spec Model 71kms Low Mileage equipped with the ATTESA
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• Includes original mileage registration certificate since new.
• Inline-6 (RB26DETT) Twin-turbocharged Engine; cast iron blocked and Aluminum
Heads
• 6-speed Manual Transmission, AWD
• Rack & Pinion; Power-assist Steering
• It has a MacPherson Struts Front Suspension & a Multi-link Rear Suspension.
• Compared to Standard GT-R Models, this R34 GT-R V-Spec has a firmer suspension
and a lower ground clearance as well as a rear carbon fiber air diffuser, designed to
keep air flowing smoothly under the car.
• It has a NEW feature of 5.8" LCD multi-function display on the center of the
dashboard, which shows seven (7) different live readings of engine and vehicle
statistics such as turbo charger pressure (1.2 bar max), oil and water temperature,
among others.
• It has added two (2) extra features to the display: intake and exhaust gas temperature.
Nismo Multi-Function Displays (MFD) can be bought at an extra cost. A lap timer, G-
Force meter and an increase in boost pressure measurement to 2 bar were also
included in the package.
• This is a very nice WHITE sedan car with NO rust nor accident!
• Such Low mileage Car like this is very Hard to be found!
• The package includes a Registered Vehicle and a B.C. Certified Safety Inspection.
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[Timpo]

^ I know R34 GT-R is pretty cool but $62,000 with 71,000kms kinda seems outrageous for a 15 year old car.

You could buy a Ferrari 360 Modena for that price.

[unkicrackie]

Drove out to BC last week and helped my friend with picking up his '99 V.spec, she cleans up really nice after a good wash and detail.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3868/14844947726_4e5604bc08_b.jpg
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3887/14865472764_96c9134b4f_b.jpg
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3835/14844942286_3c462c3538_b.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5594/14867912525_46d4d30aaa_b.jpg

[thumper]

how did it do in inspection?

i have a colleague who bought a gt-t that failed the gov't inspection very badly because the strut tower tops were rusted through and someone had did a bondo/paint/undercoat job to hide it :(

[thumper]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3868/14844947726_4e5604bc08_b.jpg

holy crap! is that a big screen tv in the garage of the house across the street?!?

[unkicrackie]

how did it do in inspection?

i have a colleague who bought a gt-t that failed the gov't inspection very badly because the strut tower tops were rusted through and someone had did a bondo/paint/undercoat job to hide it :(

Perfectly fine, just had to wire some temporary DRL's haha. The inspector also was questioning why the other reverse light didn't work. :lawl:

[thumper]

that was it? so nice to live in alberta... pretty soon everyone will be RHD and driving on the left where you live :lawl:

[tofu1413]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3868/14844947726_4e5604bc08_b.jpg

holy crap! is that a big screen tv in the garage of the house across the street?!?

:suspicious: wow... thats pretty awesome! :woot2:

[TheStig]

Looks gorgeous, love the NISMO rims.

[thumper]

i like the sticker on the rear spoiler.... rememberthebuster :thumbsup:

[E-SPEC]

The white one doesn't even look that nice! 62 k??

[Timpo]

That GT-R from Alberta is nice.

Too bad how 15 year old cars are more attractive than current cars like 370Z and FRS.

Back in 1999(the year of that GT-R), 15 year old car was 1984...and there's no way 1984 cars were more attractive than brand new 1999 cars.

[Timpo]

The white one doesn't even look that nice! 62 k??

yeah the guy who is selling at that price is an idiot..and whoever buys it is an idiot too.

[thumper]

The white one doesn't even look that nice! 62 k??

it has been to the thursday meets, and those who have seen it say it is a very clean car. it has a clean auction sheet and the mileage is legit as well according to the SAU website because an importer posted all the info before it sold and came here.

what is unfortunate is the price, as it is being sold on consignment by that dealer who placed the ad :(

for just a few $k more you could get this instead (which was also at the thurs meets):

http://forums.gtrcanada.com/cars-sale/62774-1999-vspec-r34-gtr-sale-%2A-lightning-yellow-%2A.html

http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww207/aliasvfxvr/yellowr34skylinegtr1a_zpsce41fffa.jpg

[Mr.Money]

not a fan of the color,but i'd buy that yellow GT-R ...& wrap it.
http://i.imgur.com/7qOyzIP.gif
http://www.signmakingandsupplies.co.uk/ekmps/shops/signmaking1/images/holographic-iridescent-flex-10350-p.jpg

[bomiheko]

You're not gonna get a super clean R34 GT-R V-spec for any less than 60k. The cost of the actual car is already super high, then you have import/duties/shipping, taxes and inspection fees. An accident, rebuilt GT-R cost around $30-40k.

[Timpo]

You're not gonna get a super clean R34 GT-R V-spec for any less than 60k. The cost of the actual car is already super high, then you have import/duties/shipping, taxes and inspection fees. An accident, rebuilt GT-R cost around $30-40k.:suspicious: I still think $60+k is very high even considering all the cost to bring it here.

$31,560
NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R | 2001 | PEARL WHITE | 0 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700070089530140328001/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000700895/30140328/J/70007008953014032800100.jpg

[Timpo]

Oh what the fucking shit...

Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec II Nur
2,000kms
$113,570
NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R V SPEC II NUR | 2002 | WHITE | 2,000 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700070593030140219001/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000705930/30140219/J/70007059303014021900100.jpg

[Jgresch]

60k does seem like a lot when older r35s are creeping into the 70s...

2010 Nissan GTR (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/pml/ctd/4542453063.html)

[Timpo]

60k does seem like a lot when older r35s are creeping into the 70s...

2010 Nissan GTR (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/pml/ctd/4542453063.html)

Maybe it's just one of those things when newer model didn't retain older model's tradition.
Nissan Skyline GT-R has always been Inline-6 TwinTurbo for a long time, ATTESA 4WD, RHD and all that. (at least from R32)

Good example is Porsche 911.

When Porsche came up with more futuristic looking 911 with liquid-cooled engine, people didn't like it at all.
In fact, air-cooled 911s (993, 964, 930, etc..) are much more popular and retain higher resale value than newer liquid cooled models.
996s are worthless, 997 is getting cheaper than air-cooled 911s too.

[tofu1413]

997 value went up again.... because of 991

[underscore]

Oh what the fucking shit...

Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec II Nur
2,000kms
$113,570

That only has value as a collectors item, a car that's sat for that long without moving is gonna be dry rotted to hell.

[Timpo]

997 value went up again.... because of 991

how? I thought it would be opposite? because they're both liquid-cooled.

is it because size/weight?

[Timpo]

4 door
automatic
103,000kms
$2,470
NISSAN SKYLINE GT | 1998 | PEARL | 103,000 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700020006230140804003/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000200062/30140804/J/70002000623014080400300.jpg

[Timpo]

4 door
automatic
2wd
28,000km
$3,510
NISSAN SKYLINE GT | 2000 | SILVER M | 28,000 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700020472430140625001/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000204724/30140625/J/70002047243014062500100.jpg

[Timpo]

NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R V SPEC II
$62,940
NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R V SPEC II | 2001 | SILVER | 60,000 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700070593020111114003/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000705930/20111114/J/70007059302011111400300.jpg

[Timpo]

NISSAN SKYLINE 25GT-V
$6,940
NISSAN SKYLINE 25GT-V | 2001 | WHITE | 56,000 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700070634330140528001/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000706343/30140528/J/70007063433014052800100.jpg

[Timpo]

Nissan Skyline GT-R Spec II
$72,230
NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R V SPEC II | 2002 | BLUE M | 0 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700055000220130415001/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000550002/20130415/J/70005500022013041500100.jpg

[Shark Tank]

R34s imported into vancouver are all being put up for sale. Have seen like 6 on craigslist.
Are importers just buying them to flip them to r34 fan boys?
Would love to see a project r34 turned into a liberty walk version!!

[DC5-S]

You can get them for 30k in ontario, might as well just get it from there and drive it back if you really want it

[thumper]

You can get them for 30k in ontario, might as well just get it from there and drive it back if you really want it

all vehicles are cheaper in ontario, jdm or not. but you really need to go see them in person. they usually turn out to be much worse than the internet ad that was posted, as my friend unfortunately found out :(

[twitchyzero]

You're not gonna get a super clean R34 GT-R V-spec for any less than 60k. The cost of the actual car is already super high, then you have import/duties/shipping, taxes and inspection fees. An accident, rebuilt GT-R cost around $30-40k.

agreed...just look at how many V-Specs were made (way less than V-Spec II)...it's a collector's car.

I also would not compare the values of R34 vs. R35

[Timpo]

You can get them for 30k in ontario, might as well just get it from there and drive it back if you really want it

It's probably not a GT-R though?

[Timpo]

and WTF is this? the price is outrageous.
I'll take Ferrari 360 Modena, Lamborghini Gallardo and a Porsche 911 for a daily driver. Thank you.

Nissan Skyline GT-R
$214,040
NISSAN SKYLINE | 1971 | SILVER | 0$km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700020034830140715002/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000200348/30140715/J/70002003483014071500200.jpg

[tofu1413]

^ you do know the c10 skyline GT-R is a rare car....


the twin cam s20 motor is itself is worth crazy money.

[bomiheko]

I was tempted to get a R34 GT-R and almost pulled the trigger on one, but stopped cause it was not reasonable. Haha, got a Evo VI instead for way less. I'll wait till all the R34's become legal to import and hopefully the prices come down, although I don't see it dropping anytime soon.

[thumper]

I was tempted to get a R34 GT-R and almost pulled the trigger on one, but stopped cause it was not reasonable. Haha, got a Evo VI instead for way less. I'll wait till all the R34's become legal to import and hopefully the prices come down, although I don't see it dropping anytime soon.

from gtr.co.uk:

R32GTR---

Total Production: 43,934
GT-R- 40,390
Vspec- 1,453
VspecII- 1,303
Nismo- 560
N1- 228

Built per year---

1989- 4,555
1990- 8,426
1991- 7,081
1992- 7,961
1993- 6,204
1994- 7,465

R33GTR---

Total Production: 16,520

GT-R- 9,871
Vspec- 6,551

Built per year---

1995- 8,446
1996- 4,093
1997- 2,708
1998- 1,175

R34GTR---

Total Production: 12,175
Standard - 3,962
Vspec/Vspec2/Mspec/Nur - 7,338
N1 - 45

Built per year---

1999 - 5536
2000 - 1859
2001 - 2197
2002 - 1775
2003 - 2


translation: stoopid rare. and a lot of them have already been exported to other countries. i don`t see prices falling anytime soon either :cry:

on a side note... what`s the deal with so many 1999 models built compared to the other later years?

[underscore]

Those prices are still stupidly high, my car is as very nearly rare as a VSPEC or VSPEC II (1600 made) but nobody is stupid enough to ask $75k for it.

[Timpo]

Those prices are still stupidly high, my car is as very nearly rare as a VSPEC or VSPEC II (1600 made) but nobody is stupid enough to ask $75k for it.

what car? Celica?

[Timpo]

Only 5,000kms..
$92,000
NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R V SPEC II | 2001 | WHITE | 5,000 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700110075030140422001/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7001100750/30140422/J/70011007503014042200100.jpg

[Timpo]

They sure are more expensive than R35 GT-R, since you can buy an R35 for $70k or sometimes less.

$89,760
NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R M SPEC NUR | 2002 | GREEN | 13,000 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700040260130140501001/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000402601/30140501/J/70004026013014050100100.jpg

[Timpo]

I was tempted to get a R34 GT-R and almost pulled the trigger on one, but stopped cause it was not reasonable. Haha, got a Evo VI instead for way less. I'll wait till all the R34's become legal to import and hopefully the prices come down, although I don't see it dropping anytime soon.
yeah Evos look quite a bit cheaper..

$6,410
MITSUBISHI LANCER GSR EVOLUTION VI | 1999 | WHITE | 113,000 km | details.- Japanese used cars.Goo-net Exchange (http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/MITSUBISHI/LANCER/700055146220110713001/index.html)
http://picture1.goo-net.com/7000551462/20110713/J/70005514622011071300100.jpg

[underscore]

what car? Celica?

Celica GTFour RC. I'm not sure what a VSPEC cost new but the RC was around the same price as a GTR.

[Timpo]

Celica GTFour RC. I'm not sure what a VSPEC cost new but the RC was around the same price as a GTR.

I didn't know what GT-Four RC was, so I did a quick google search and stuff. I think this could simple be due to high demand for GT-R.

Those prices are still stupidly high, my car is as very nearly rare as a VSPEC or VSPEC II (1600 made) but nobody is stupid enough to ask $75k for it.

Apparently 5,000 units of RC were made.

I still think it's simply because of demand for R34 is so high.
Ferrari 456 for example...

456 GT and GTA
Production started: 1993.
Production ended: 1997.
Total production: 1,936

As you can see 1,936 units over the course of 5 years is quite low, but 456 has horrible resale value due to low demand.

[thumper]

what do you guys think...

1999 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R V SPEC TWIN TURBO 6MT AWD JDM R34 Mint! (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/4574777845.html)

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/uploads/19072014/4IuzCwB6LtZC4m4brftylaI7anHiIldPS4V04oiaselrRqAKfX 0tPaQBoez7MtYWzAareiTwXU-YWl0HLJoUa25yt.jpg

legit, or scam?

the reason i ask is because it is also here:

Welcome to Prestige Motorsport (http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/show_car.php?id=2401)

prestige is in australia, and has been around for a long time and has a good rep (for a used car dealer).

they did not buy this car, but they post information of cars that go through auction as examples of what was recently available, so this info might not be up for long.

so according to the auction sheet prestige posted, the mileage is legit:

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/uploads/19072014/rCzgvokLj7VY64PcYJQvkNtgV7GWumMH1pQzY0tRAn7CTPDduX qsHgXQLWuIw5UGo7IhUrqbnR8a-YWl0HLJoUa25yt.jpg

sold at auction for roughly $40kcdn + whatever the fees, etc. on top :confused:

[thumper]

some other prices for GTRs sold at auction in japan:

Welcome to Prestige Motorsport (http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/stock_listing.php?search=r34+GTR)

[thumper]

this one was posted earlier:

1999 Nissan R34 GTR V-Spec (Skyline) 71km Arrived (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rch/ctd/4595405006.html)

http://images.craigslist.org/00j0j_dTxXjGXQjh7_600x450.jpg

... and here it is when it was sold at auction:

Welcome to Prestige Motorsport (http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/show_car.php?id=1967)

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/uploads/21052014/4IuzCwB6LtZC4m4brftylaI7anHiIldPS4V04oiaselrjWw7E0 qFLWjO03ejAcjZs6s46PLtzJ-jujCbGtfRwFc5as.jpg

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/uploads/21052014/rCzgvokLj7VY64PcYJQvkNtgV7GWumMH1pQzY0tRAn7yT3lUyi w9Ib2VIBVhs7DuUxsvegiwtuXn-jujCbGtfRwFc5as.jpg

as you can see from the auction sheet, it is a 4.5(!) with a B-grade interior. very clean and mileage is legit.

bought at auction for roughly $43k cdn before all the extras.

[E-SPEC]

90k? Go fly a kite!

[bomiheko]

what do you guys think...

1999 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R V SPEC TWIN TURBO 6MT AWD JDM R34 Mint! (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/4574777845.html)

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/uploads/19072014/4IuzCwB6LtZC4m4brftylaI7anHiIldPS4V04oiaselrRqAKfX 0tPaQBoez7MtYWzAareiTwXU-YWl0HLJoUa25yt.jpg

legit, or scam?

the reason i ask is because it is also here:

Welcome to Prestige Motorsport (http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/show_car.php?id=2401)

prestige is in australia, and has been around for a long time and has a good rep (for a used car dealer).

they did not buy this car, but they post information of cars that go through auction as examples of what was recently available, so this info might not be up for long.

so according to the auction sheet prestige posted, the mileage is legit:

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/stock/uploads/19072014/rCzgvokLj7VY64PcYJQvkNtgV7GWumMH1pQzY0tRAn7CTPDduX qsHgXQLWuIw5UGo7IhUrqbnR8a-YWl0HLJoUa25yt.jpg

sold at auction for roughly $40kcdn + whatever the fees, etc. on top :confused:

That was a good price for low mileage GT-R V-spec. I couldn't see it because for some reason it was listed on the auction as a R grade. I guess it was a typo.

[meme405]

Am I missing something why is that Bayside Blue R34 only $43k. Shouldn't it be more than the white one?

[thumper]

Am I missing something why is that Bayside Blue R34 only $43k. Shouldn't it be more than the white one?

the blue one went for $40k. and the white one was $43k. modded ones are not always that appealing. for example, in some parts of australia restrictions on many aftermarket mods will make that blue one fail compliance.

bomiheko also said it the blue one was misrepresented as a R-grade in the online auction which could have hurt bidding resulting in a lower unreserved final sale?

[underscore]

I didn't know what GT-Four RC was, so I did a quick google search and stuff. I think this could simple be due to high demand for GT-R.



Apparently 5,000 units of RC were made.

I still think it's simply because of demand for R34 is so high.
Ferrari 456 for example...

456 GT and GTA
Production started: 1993.
Production ended: 1997.
Total production: 1,936

As you can see 1,936 units over the course of 5 years is quite low, but 456 has horrible resale value due to low demand.

1,600 RC (Japan) editions, the rest of the 5000 were GrpA (Aus) or CS (EU). It has to be demand driven (are those expensive ones even selling though?) because asking more than MRSP for a 15 year old Datsun is deep into "crack pipe" territory.

[Timpo]

MSRP:

R34 Skyline GT-R: 4,998,000 Yen = $53,481 Canadian
R34 Skyline GT-R V Spec: 5,598,000 Yen = $59,901 Canadian

[Timpo]

1,600 RC (Japan) editions, the rest of the 5000 were GrpA (Aus) or CS (EU). It has to be demand driven (are those expensive ones even selling though?) because asking more than MRSP for a 15 year old Datsun is deep into "crack pipe" territory.

I just realized about MSRP when you said it...R34 has pretty good resale value.

[underscore]

Is that price in todays value/exchange rate or the 1999 rates? Either way, it shows how obscene some of those prices are.

[thumper]

1999 exchange rate 0.0145 (highest of that year):

R34 Skyline GT-R: 4,998,000 Yen = $72,471 Canadian
R34 Skyline GT-R V Spec: 5,598,000 Yen = $81,171 Canadian

... if i am doing the math right :o

[Timpo]

Is that price in todays value/exchange rate or the 1999 rates? Either way, it shows how obscene some of those prices are.

It doesn't matter, in this economy, I don't know if 2014 is that much better than 1999.

[Timpo]

1999 exchange rate 0.0145 (highest of that year):

R34 Skyline GT-R: 4,998,000 Yen = $72,471 Canadian
R34 Skyline GT-R V Spec: 5,598,000 Yen = $81,171 Canadian

... if i am doing the math right :o
How did you come up with the math? what does 0.0145 mean?

Average income after tax by economic family types (2007 to 2011) (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/sum-som/l01/cst01/famil21a-eng.htm)

Average income of unattached individuals:
2011 Average income: $31,400
1999 Average income: $27,400

[Timpo]

Anyways, people were living much better in 1999.

We know food is super expensive now due to expensive gas...well expensive gas will raise the price of everything due to expensive transportation.

Also the houses were 1/2 or even 1/3 of the price compare to today.

[Timpo]

¥2,250,000 = $24,035 Canadian

https://translate.google.ca/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carsensor.net%2Fusedcar%2Fdetai l%2FCU2949390018%2Findex.html%3FTRCD%3D200002&edit-text=

[underscore]

It doesn't matter, in this economy, I don't know if 2014 is that much better than 1999.

Actually it does, but it proves my point either way. Those prices are stupid.

[thumper]

i know this is an r34 thread, but i'm sure all the skyline followers out there will understand and know what this unicorn is:

Ultimate Nissan Skyline R31 GTS-R Homologation Special by TK @ Edward Lee's - YouTube

[Shark Tank]

These 2 R34's are have recently been imported. All all the owners intentions just to try and flip them for profit? I'm a R34 fan boy like many but RHD is going to turn off potential buyers. Also unknown history considering many are bought with hella mods. Can't carfax or VIN history them.
I mean for $60K if they sell I can see a 10k-15k profit. Does anyone know how much owners are actually paying "all in cost"

NIssan Skyline R34 GTR 1999 (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/4665811668.html)
Skyline R34 GTR 1999 Yellow Vspec 36000km (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/4598567975.html)

[bomiheko]

You're not actually making much profit. They thought they were going to until costs starts racking up. Some of them listed are really just trying to break even now. I was actually thinking of doing it, then realize not that many people gonna dump 60k on a v spec. People don't even know what's the difference between v spec and regular, and there's a huge price difference. Grade 4+ gt-r, even regular edition is 30k+ just on car price. Then factor in shipping, duties, taxes, car modifications to BC standard, easily pushes the car to 45-50k. V-specs adds another 10-15k. Other limited editions ones just skyrockets. Many listed on CL are R grades or 3, 3.5's and they still have a high car price.

This is why I ditched importing a R34, even just the Gtt and got an evo 6 instead.

[thumper]

These 2 R34's are have recently been imported. All all the owners intentions just to try and flip them for profit? I'm a R34 fan boy like many but RHD is going to turn off potential buyers. Also unknown history considering many are bought with hella mods. Can't carfax or VIN history them.
I mean for $60K if they sell I can see a 10k-15k profit. Does anyone know how much owners are actually paying "all in cost"

NIssan Skyline R34 GTR 1999 (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/4665811668.html)
Skyline R34 GTR 1999 Yellow Vspec 36000km (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/4598567975.html)

both of these cars have been discussed here before on RS, so do a search if you want to find out more about them. also has been discussed on gtrcanada.com. both cars have been at the thursday meets as well so you can look there for pics. the owner of the yellow one is here on RS so you can ask him if you want to know more about his car.

[tofu1413]

Shark Tank will only consider it if he won the lotto.

Then he'd consider a 993.

[Nicotine]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/nicolaspal/737A00FC-A07E-4D02-A0DA-BC6A1477E393_zpsopuw6byy.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/nicolaspal/media/737A00FC-A07E-4D02-A0DA-BC6A1477E393_zpsopuw6byy.jpg.html)
:sweetjesus::sweetjesus:

[rriggi]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/nicolaspal/737A00FC-A07E-4D02-A0DA-BC6A1477E393_zpsopuw6byy.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/nicolaspal/media/737A00FC-A07E-4D02-A0DA-BC6A1477E393_zpsopuw6byy.jpg.html)
:sweetjesus::sweetjesus:

http://photos-b.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xap1/1740729_700726213346785_233200009_n.jpg

Its got some neat additions...

[jing]

I'm more interested in that silver BNR32 in the back lol

[thumper]

http://photos-b.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xap1/1740729_700726213346785_233200009_n.jpg

Its got some neat additions...


the white one might be this one here:

99 R34 V-spec (http://forums.gtrcanada.com/cars-sale/62485-99-r34-v-spec.html)

if it is, it looks good on paper, but i've never seen it in person. it has a reinik rb28 in it.

the r32 might also be his. i remember something about the two cars being shipped together via container, not ro/ro... unless something had changed, the owner is the same person with the yellow r34 gtr that has been seen at the thurs meets.

[rriggi]

They were shipped by container, we picked them up at a destuffing warehouse which is where the photo was taken

[thumper]

They were shipped by container, we picked them up at a destuffing warehouse which is where the photo was taken

must be it then. i was not sure because the pictures of it landed here do not show the stickers it had when it was still in japan. i recall the owner saying he was getting paintwork done while it was still there because they still use the good paint, not the waterborne crap we have to use here by law for environmental reasons...

that white color/bbs wheel/bodykit setup is oddly popular in japan. i've seen at least two others that look just like it pass through auction online.

[GojiraBNR34]

Hi,

I would like to know how I can import an unmolested 1999 or 2000 V-spec into BC. By "unmolested", I mean with a minimum number of of aftermarket parts, stock/OEM muffler and exhaust, OEM 180 km/h speedometer, etc. Preferably sub-70,000 km but I'm not picky.

I've entertained a few options:

1. Have an importer in Canada (like Japanoid or Vancouver Velocity Cars) find the car for me after I put in a deposit. However, I hear that's an expensive way to do it.

2. Get in touch with a domestic exporter like Japan Partner in Osaka or Brave Auto International. Either search their databases or pay a deposit so they can look for the car I want.

3. Search the domestic auctions myself, either with a paysite or a free site (pravato.ru)

4. A combination thereof; perhaps looking through Goo Net Exchange or Kakaku/Carsensor and arranging for an exporter to ship it. I would then have a customs broker in BC take care of the paperwork and inspections when it reaches the port.

How much should I expect to spend to get the car in drive-away condition? There's the shipping fee, the roll on-roll off fee, various customs fees, a brokerage fee, RIV/ICBC inspection fees, and so on. However, I have estimated that assuming a domestic price of approximately 3.4-3.5 million yen, the all-in price would be CAD $40-42,000 at a minimum (more if I go through a domestic importer).

How do I find a reputable exporter? A concern that won't roll back the kilometres on the odometer clock or tamper with the auction sheet.

Say I can't exactly find a bone stock model. Are there any websites or businesses that sell OEM BNR34 parts? I don't really like the aftermarket body kits and exhausts.

I've been searching the JDMVIP and GTRCanada forums but a lot of the information is scattered or outdated.

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try Contact | Pacific Coast Auto Imports (http://pacificcoastjdm.com/contact)

derek has a youtube channel showing the cars he exports, and a separate channel for business releated questions, if that helps you get an idea of what he deals with.