r34, anyone going for it next year?

[ekguy]

As we all know they'll be legal next year. Is anyone on here thinking of getting one?

Kinda looking forward to seeing some of these in our parts

:burnout:

[msommers]

Part of me really wants to as I've always loved them. But it'll depend on how much it costs for a 15 year old car that's not a piece of garbage. And likely a VspecII (Nur maybe).

All in all, it'll probably be 25-35K which seems silly for a vehicle 15 years old, likely driven really hard with the steering wheel on the wrong side.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by msommers
Part of me really wants to as I've always loved them. But it'll depend on how much it costs for a 15 year old car that's not a piece of garbage. And likely a VspecII (Nur maybe).

All in all, it'll probably be 25-35K which seems silly for a vehicle 15 years old, likely driven really hard with the steering wheel on the wrong side.

hahaha, slightly out of touch :rofl:

http://exchange.goo-net.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700055083420111215001/index.html

[SkiBum5.0]

I wondered when this would be brought up. as ercchy brought up they are going to be expensive. I would put them in the same ballpark or higher than a 2JZ Supra or NSX from the same time period. Meaning you can get a beat up one for the same price as a good, new FRS or a pristine, enthusiast-owned one for $50,000+.

Someone in Calgary will probably still take the dive though.

Imported Japanese cars are like babies - I really like them when they aren't mine.

[Skidro]

I found a lot for sale for about $50k also,

http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/nissan/skyline+gt-r/12519723/

[ercchry]

a basic gt-r starts at about $40k...

[ercchry]

if you ask me, this is where its at :bigpimp:

http://exchange.goo-net.com/usedcars/NISSAN/STAGEA/700020656120121030001/index.html

[Disoblige]

I'd love to see some on the road, but no way in hell would I buy one for those prices.

[eglove]

Jesus christ, I had no idea they were going to be that much, maybe max 45,000.

I'm out. lol

[kvg]

Can you even get full insurance on jdm cars anymore? That being said I want a z tune:drool:

[msommers]

Originally posted by ercchry


hahaha, slightly out of touch :rofl:

http://exchange.goo-net.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700055083420111215001/index.html

Wowzers :eek: Must be because there were not many Nurs produced. Might have to be a GTR to get in that price range.

Wow not even on that site can I get an R34 GTR for <40K. Well there goes that idea, just not worth it.

[ekguy]

Crazy didn't know they were that expensive either...I don't want one though, think rhd cars are not something I would ever want to do.

How expensive were these new?

Edit: Been searching online and all I can find is people asking how much they cost now.

[dj_patm]

Originally posted by ercchry


hahaha, slightly out of touch :rofl:

http://exchange.goo-net.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700055083420111215001/index.html

lol so I can buy a brand new GT-R with more power, better interior, the steering wheel on the proper side, or I can get one thats 15 years old, driven to shit and is backwards.


HMMMMMM...

[BerserkerCatSplat]

That is a boatload of money for a car making ~120 less horsepower than a new Mustang GT. ;)

[dj_patm]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
That is a boatload of money for a car making ~120 less horsepower than a new Mustang GT. ;)

This may have been a joke but the R34's stock specs are pretty standard affair for regular, middle class "sporty" cars these days.

Can't imagine anyone getting anything near 100K for one.

[Disoblige]

Yo nutsack.. Let me tell you somethin' man.. Muscle beats import every time, you know what I'm sayin'.. everytime!

[lilmira]

Originally posted by Disoblige
Yo nutsack.. Let me tell you somethin' man.. Muscle beats import every time, you know what I'm sayin'.. everytime!

:rofl: I knew this is coming.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
That is a boatload of money for a car making ~120 less horsepower than a new Mustang GT. ;)

that damn Japanese government... restricting power and shit...

[Dalking]

Buddy of mine has a midnight purple II colored one on order. He should have his landed beginning of next summer. Can't wait to rip around in it.

[jsn]

As much as I love them for what they are, for that price I'd definitely be looking for something newer and not RHD. For >40k, I'd rather just buy a brand new evo/STI with a warranty and call it a day.

The price of the VspecII nur is absolutely ridiculous. Like someone mentioned, I'd rather buy a brand new GTR rather than drive a 15 year old car whose performance numbers can be found on a brand new car at half the price.

[vtec4life]

Originally posted by ercchry


hahaha, slightly out of touch :rofl:

http://exchange.goo-net.com/usedcars/NISSAN/SKYLINE/700055083420111215001/index.html

This one IS brand new though.. Collector car for sure.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by vtec4life


This one IS brand new though.. Collector car for sure.

they pretty much all are, not many made


Standard Cars = 3,964
V-Spec = 1,308
V-Spec UK = 101
V-Spec N1 = 45
V-Spec II = 5,512
V-Spec II Nür = 750
V-Spec II N1 = 18
M-Spec = 228
M-Spec Nür = 250

Total = 12,175

[Maxt]

I would like to get a modded one just for track use..
I saw this car on the track in person, it was mind blowing.
http://www.autoselect.co.jp/en/about/democars/r34_gtr_yellow_shark.html
And it was lapping R-35's..:poosie:

[benyl]

By the time these are legal, r35s should be in the $50k range.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by benyl
By the time these are legal, r35s should be in the $50k range.


next year? :confused:

[Shlade]

I'm thinking of bringing a couple of s15s over.

I'd love a GTR but their too rich for my blood

[benyl]

Originally posted by ercchry



next year? :confused:

They are already in the mid $60s

[ercchry]

Originally posted by benyl


They are already in the mid $60s

at that rate i'll pick one up in 5 years :rofl:

[Cos]

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[Neil4Speed]

I imagine it will come down to a reasonable 20-25k after a year or two of them being here.

I remember when the first JDM's started coming in large amounts back in 04 or so, It seemed like such an old car at 15 years old, but these days looking at the cars which are 15 years old don't seem that old (if this makes sense).

Fuck, even my car is 15 years old haha.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed
I imagine it will come down to a reasonable 20-25k after a year or two of them being here.

I remember when the first JDM's started coming in large amounts back in 04 or so, It seemed like such an old car at 15 years old, but these days looking at the cars which are 15 years old don't seem that old (if this makes sense).

Fuck, even my car is 15 years old haha.

i doubt it...

r32:


Standard Cars = 40,390
NISMO Group A Evolution = 560
V-Spec = 1,453
V-Spec II = 1,303
N1 Race Version = 228
Total = 43,934

r33:


Standard cars = 9,871
V-Spec = 6,551
Total = 16,422

(Figures include N1 and LM Limited Versions)


prices reflect the rarity, also when cars first starting coming over the high prices were due to the few amount of people that knew how to bring cars in, now everyone knows how it works and its like $500 to get a broker to do the work for you

[Mibz]

I saw a couple R34s in the UK and the one thing that blew my mind is how ugly they are when they're not Fast and Furioused up.

A stock R34 GTR in black is not an attractive car at all.

[Twenty]

Originally posted by Shlade
I'm thinking of bringing a couple of s15s over.

I'd love a GTR but their too rich for my blood

:clap:

Now THOSE, I want to see.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by Shlade
I'm thinking of bringing a couple of s15s over.


+1, I'm quite interested in one of these even if it's just a Spec-S

[M.alex]

Why would anybody in their right mind ever consider paying that much for 15 yr old jap crap?:confused:

[J.M.]

Originally posted by M.alex
Why would anybody in their right mind ever consider paying that much for 15 yr old jap crap?:confused:

Because jdm yO!

[Canmorite]

Definitely want one, but not at those prices. Maybe one day.

[Mista Bob]

The R34 GTR Nur won't be street legal until 2017 or so.
Plus as already pointed out, they are kinda rare. I'd love to see any R34's GTR or otherwise in person though, or some Stagea's.

[jacky4566]

You should be able to get one this year, no? The 15 year rule applies to production rate and since the first R34 rolled off in June 1998 you should be able to have one this summer!


Some good auction sites:
http://www.autoboxplus.com/
http://www.japan-partner.com/stocklist.html
http://www.sastrad.com/auction-site

[Mista Bob]

Thought it went by model year? The first R34 GTR was not until 99 and the Nur and M spec were not until 02 or something.

[ercchry]

its build month

[Shlade]

Auction cars are shit IMO.

If you want to import a proper JDM car you go with a good broker and look at cars that are sold at dealerships.

I wouldnt import a S15 or a R34 GTR unless it was a dealership car with all records.

My R32 GTR that I imported way back in the summer was a pristine condition 1 owner, all maintenance records dealership car.

[blackpeople]

Originally posted by Shlade
Auction cars are shit IMO.

If you want to import a proper JDM car you go with a good broker and look at cars that are sold at dealerships.

I wouldnt import a S15 or a R34 GTR unless it was a dealership car with all records.

My R32 GTR that I imported way back in the summer was a pristine condition 1 owner, all maintenance records dealership car.
If you dont know what you are looking for yea you will get screwed just like any other form of buying a car. IMO My Auction GTR was and still is one of the cleanest ones around.

[jacky4566]

Nope.
From Govn't Canada: "the vehicle is a regulated class of vehicle fifteen (15) years old or older as determined by the month and year the vehicle was manufactured. "
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safevehicles-importation-other-than-index-446.htm

[Disoblige]

:werd: you could potentially bring it over this year if you can find one manufactured sometime in 1998.

[MGCM]

i have it on good authority that you CANNOT register and insure the R34 in Canada........
..anyone able to dispute that with a link to info proving it? Something to do with DOT headlights?

[jacky4566]

Why would the R34 be an Inadmissible vehicle when the others R33 and R32 are allowed? While you might have a trusty uncle I don't see any reason why not. I think you should be proving that its Inadmissible since it meets the 15 year rules.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by MGCM
i have it on good authority that you CANNOT register and insure the R34 in Canada........
..anyone able to dispute that with a link to info proving it? Something to do with DOT headlights?

sure you can... DOT anything would be up to individual provinces' vehicle inspections...

[jacky4566]

Some mechanics might care i think as long as the car is in good condition and the head lights are properly adjusted then it would pass. OOP is a weak inspection, not enough scrutiny, any shady mech will pass whatever you want.

[Artega]

Originally posted by Shlade
Auction cars are shit IMO.

If you want to import a proper JDM car you go with a good broker and look at cars that are sold at dealerships.

I wouldnt import a S15 or a R34 GTR unless it was a dealership car with all records.

My R32 GTR that I imported way back in the summer was a pristine condition 1 owner, all maintenance records dealership car.

I wonder where Japanese dealership gets most of their cars.....the auction maybe? There are many auctions in Japan and the good broker, dealers will shop at many of them to bring into their stock. I personally dealt with a great broker in Japan and he purchased a amazing GT-four at the auction.
It all depends on the exporter in Japan or Canadian brokerage firm. So go with a good one.

[94boosted]

What about insurance, isn't it true that you can't get full insurance on JDM cars anymore?

[blackpeople]

Originally posted by 94boosted
What about insurance, isn't it true that you can't get full insurance on JDM cars anymore?
If you get the vehicle value appraised by a private company like Integrated claims and take the vehicle appraisal to your insurance company you can get replacement cost insurance on for that vehicle. Meaning your vehicle will be insured for the appraised value.

[Inzane]

Originally posted by SkiBum5.0
Imported Japanese cars are like babies - I really like them when they aren't mine.

LOL. You must be unmarried and/or without kids yet.

Once you are a parent you'll find you like your own kids but can't stand anyone elses'. :rofl:

[Skyline_Addict]

For a little more you can get a GT-R35 lol.

[MGCM]

Originally posted by jacky4566
Why would the R34 be an Inadmissible vehicle when the others R33 and R32 are allowed? While you might have a trusty uncle I don't see any reason why not. I think you should be proving that its Inadmissible since it meets the 15 year rules.

Doesnt matter who i got the info from, i challange anyone to email the Alberta Government Department of Transportation and post a response proving u can import the R34 under the 15 year rule..........lets set the record straight from someone in the Alberta Transportation Department.

[heavyD]

Didn't these cars sell in pretty low quantities? Can't imagine that they will be cheap.

[Mibz]

I e-mailed my secret contact ([email protected]). We'll see what they say.

Seriously though, the "Some guy told me so and I dare you to prove me wrong" bit makes you sound like a child.

[ercchry]

this is nothing new... swap out your lights, install third brake lamps, side markers and drl's... pass inspection. swap everything back, run the risk of getting stupid "fix it" tickets just like every other modified car :nut:

the r34 is NOT special, only special people that dont know anything about the importing process

[blitz]

Originally posted by Mibz
Seriously though, the &quot;Some guy told me so and I dare you to prove me wrong&quot; bit makes you sound like a child.

And not just a normal child, a real douchey bastard of a child.

[J.M.]

Originally posted by MGCM


Doesnt matter who i got the info from, i challange anyone to email the Alberta Government Department of Transportation and post a response proving u can import the R34 under the 15 year rule..........lets set the record straight from someone in the Alberta Transportation Department.

I challenge you to email the Alberta Transportation Department.

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by ercchry
this is nothing new... swap out your lights, install third brake lamps, side markers and drl's... pass inspection. swap everything back, run the risk of getting stupid &quot;fix it&quot; tickets just like every other modified car :nut:

the r34 is NOT special, only special people that dont know anything about the importing process
As far as those who I know have imported a JDM car here before, they've said the same thing. I don't see the R34 as any different?

[94boosted]

Originally posted by blackpeople

If you get the vehicle value appraised by a private company like Integrated claims and take the vehicle appraisal to your insurance company you can get replacement cost insurance on for that vehicle. Meaning your vehicle will be insured for the appraised value.

Thanks :thumbsup: good to know.

[Chantastic]

It has begun. Sort of.

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-Nissan-Skyline-R34-GT-T-Turbo-W0QQAdIdZ466929113

[Disoblige]

^^ ewww :barf:

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by MGCM


Doesnt matter who i got the info from, i challange anyone to email the Alberta Government Department of Transportation and post a response proving u can import the R34 under the 15 year rule..........lets set the record straight from someone in the Alberta Transportation Department.

Are you retarded?

[Chantastic]

Another: http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1998-Nissan-Skyline-R34-W0QQAdIdZ468969792

[ercchry]

god how i hate these people... if you dont actually front the cash to bring the car in, fuck off already. neither of those cars have been purchased. they are just on the used market in japan!

[Cooked Rice]

Originally posted by MGCM


Doesnt matter who i got the info from, i challange anyone to email the Alberta Government Department of Transportation and post a response proving u can import the R34 under the 15 year rule..........lets set the record straight from someone in the Alberta Transportation Department.

Except it's Canada Customs that takes care of what you can bring in, not Alberta Transport :rolleyes: You can bring in whatever passenger road car you want older than 15 years, as long as it passes soil inspection. No one says it has to be street legal at the time.

On a second note, no one should ever pay a "importer" for a car that you cannot see in person before handing over any sum of money. Huge rip off for the same services you can get directly by dealing with a reputable exporter from Japan instead. They just act as a middle man and usually pocket over a grand, sometimes even thousands just by making you more comfortable cause you are giving your money to someone locally vs overseas. Frequently they offer little to no disclosure on the break-down of their costs or make numbers up.