Quantcast
I heard Roberto @ RPM bought 1 or 2 Skylines? - Beyond.ca - Car Forums
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 25

Thread: I heard Roberto @ RPM bought 1 or 2 Skylines?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Calgary
    Posts
    30
    Rep Power
    0

    Default I heard Roberto @ RPM bought 1 or 2 Skylines?

    Thats what i've heard............does anyone know the truth to this?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    YYC
    My Ride
    1 x E Class Benz
    Posts
    23,647
    Rep Power
    101

    Default

    In 1 more year we can legally bring a 1989 Skyline GT-R (R32) into Canada. They sell for pretty cheap over in Japan. I wouldn't be surprised if someone bought one or 2 and started work on them as a project car in anticipation for Jan 2004.
    Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
    I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    Affordable Condo
    My Ride
    Acura Lexus
    Posts
    10,899
    Rep Power
    93

    Default

    How much is it to Import a car? The shipping costs?
    Originally posted by rage2
    Shit, there's only 49 users here, I doubt we'll even break 100
    I am user #49

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Calgary
    My Ride
    Honda
    Posts
    1,218
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    i think a brand new skyline , GTR, after motorex, is $90,000 american
    not positive

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Calgary, AB
    My Ride
    Godzilla.
    Posts
    410
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    I want a 1990 Skyline GTR in 2005, how much you think it will be??

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    calgary
    My Ride
    06 RX8 SE
    Posts
    1,182
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    according to superstreet, 78,000 Min for R34 from motorex

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    YYC
    My Ride
    1 x E Class Benz
    Posts
    23,647
    Rep Power
    101

    Default

    Motorex prices are super high because they invested a lot of money to crash test R32, R33, and R34's for import. All those models are legal for import and registration in the States if it's through Motorex. If you buy any of those models in Japan, you can pay Motorex about $30k usd to "federalize" it for US registration. You still can't register it in Canada.

    On Jan. 2004, you can register Jan 1989 build cars in Canada without having to pass any certifications or conversions, meaning you can go to Japan, but a '89 R32 GT-R for around $25k cdn, and ship it over without any problems. The beauty of the 15 year old rule.
    Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
    I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    calgary
    My Ride
    06 RX8 SE
    Posts
    1,182
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    is that how much it cost still? 25k for a 89?

  9. #9
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    713
    Posts
    7,380
    Rep Power
    34

    Default

    Originally posted by Stratus_Power
    is that how much it cost still? 25k for a 89?
    that's like how much it costs to buy a new one overseas.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    YYC
    My Ride
    1 x E Class Benz
    Posts
    23,647
    Rep Power
    101

    Default

    Originally posted by buh_buh
    that's like how much it costs to buy a new one overseas.
    used one =).
    Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
    I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name

  11. #11
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    Affordable Condo
    My Ride
    Acura Lexus
    Posts
    10,899
    Rep Power
    93

    Default

    Originally posted by rage2
    Motorex prices are super high because they invested a lot of money to crash test R32, R33, and R34's for import.
    Don't they crash test cars overseas? Are crash tests different from country to country?
    Originally posted by rage2
    Shit, there's only 49 users here, I doubt we'll even break 100
    I am user #49

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    YYC
    My Ride
    1 x E Class Benz
    Posts
    23,647
    Rep Power
    101

    Default

    Originally posted by max_boost
    Don't they crash test cars overseas? Are crash tests different from country to country?
    Yes they differ from country to country. Motorex had to make a bunch of mods to pass US certification.
    Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
    I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Calgary
    My Ride
    MDX
    Posts
    2,139
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    maybe thats why their shop is always empty up front...
    They spent their money importing cars instead of selling product!!!

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    .
    Posts
    2,077
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    I wonder if motorex makes a big profit or not.

  15. #15
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    Okotoks North
    Posts
    3,857
    Rep Power
    101

    Default

    Originally posted by rage2


    used one =).
    $25k for an 89? pretty damn pricey
    ---

  16. #16
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    on a map.....??????
    My Ride
    changes daily :D
    Posts
    1,245
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    still...your saying that you wouldn't pay 25 grand to have a super rare car, not to mention one that is fast as shit (wait, i forgot you already have one)....well you know what i mean...

  17. #17
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    Vancouver
    Posts
    1,285
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    if you lived in the US, you can get an R34 tuner version from Motorex. Its somewhere around the 100K USD mark. It puts out over 500 whl HP. C&D tested 0-60 at 3.9 sec and 1/4 mile at [email protected]!!!!
    "Its because they're stupid, that's why. That's why everyone does everything."

  18. #18
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Calgary
    My Ride
    E36 4dr
    Posts
    655
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    If cheap skylines are what you are looking for, then search them up in Austrailia. skylines are a dime a dosen over there. Basically the number skylines they got modded up over there equals the number of hondas we mod over here!

    Last I saw there was a fully Greddy prepped R33 pushing 750hp selling for around 45000CAD

  19. #19
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    YYC
    My Ride
    1 x E Class Benz
    Posts
    23,647
    Rep Power
    101

    Default

    I found a mildly tuned 500hp 1989 R32 last night for about $30k cdn... time to check how much money I have in my piggy bank.
    Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
    I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name

  20. #20
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Calgary
    My Ride
    E36 4dr
    Posts
    655
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    Originally posted by rage2
    I found a mildly tuned 500hp 1989 R32 last night for about $30k cdn... time to check how much money I have in my piggy bank.
    30K Sell your cars, sell your dog, and sell your wife to get the R32 dude! If importing to Canada will be a prob, i'll be glad to give you my addy down in the US to ship the car too

Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. ever heard of kawa?

    By ecstasy_civic in forum General Car/Bike Talk
    Replies: 28
    Latest Threads: 10-29-2002, 03:27 PM
  2. Funniest shit I've ever seen (or heard)

    By buh_buh in forum Cars, Bikes, Machines
    Replies: 20
    Latest Threads: 10-05-2002, 12:03 AM
  3. has anyone heard of tech works?

    By 2000impreza in forum General Car/Bike Talk
    Replies: 3
    Latest Threads: 08-05-2002, 10:58 PM
  4. Excuses I"ve Heard From V8 Drivers After They Lost

    By Redlyne_mr2 in forum General
    Replies: 75
    Latest Threads: 08-03-2002, 03:35 AM
  5. Why are Skylines illegal or something in Calgary?

    By DriveOrBeDriven in forum General Car/Bike Talk
    Replies: 48
    Latest Threads: 08-02-2002, 01:03 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •