looks mint, go get it!
1996 Skyline V-Spec GTR
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don't see the infatuation. Yeah they have strong motors, but meh, not NEAR worth what people pay for them
id rather get a supra mk4.
You know what? This will decimate all, after, you put about fifteen grand in it or more. If we have to, overnight parts from Japan.
Hard pass
That's what pisses me off about the US.
The coolest most affordable car to me isn't available here.
Out of all the cars in the world this one has to be the got damn black sheep of the US.
If they are legalized here, then every asshole douche bag seller will triple the asking price of them just because they are indeed the black sheep.
The coolest most affordable car to me isn't available here.
Out of all the cars in the world this one has to be the got damn black sheep of the US.
If they are legalized here, then every asshole douche bag seller will triple the asking price of them just because they are indeed the black sheep.
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That's what pisses me off about the US.
The coolest most affordable car to me isn't available here.
Out of all the cars in the world this one has to be the got damn black sheep of the US.
If they are legalized here, then every asshole douche bag seller will triple the asking price of them just because they are indeed the black sheep.
A decent R34 GT-R is around 400000 yen already. It was much less last year.
people are asking 60-70k here in canada for an r34 gtr
edit, heres one for 40k usd http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Nissan/Skyline/Richmond/British+Columbia/5_25747455_20140605155900330/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=1_15_15
edit, heres one for 40k usd http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Nissan/Skyline/Richmond/British+Columbia/5_25747455_20140605155900330/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=1_15_15
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R34 GT-Rs are worth around 40-50k in Canada depending on mileage and color. The most important thing though is the auction grade.
I wouldn't be shocked if that is the price in a few years. They are going up in value sharply in Japan, which is why I plan on importing one soon
The mark 4 supra looks way better than all the generations of the GTR.
However I'd rather have an R35 over all of them. It's just better and actually worth buying. The R34 is ok, but it just doesn't appeal to me.
However I'd rather have an R35 over all of them. It's just better and actually worth buying. The R34 is ok, but it just doesn't appeal to me.
The R33 is the model that has been crash tested and approved by the DOT. The R34 is the one that they have stuck under the 25 year rule due to the body structure change going from the R33 to the R34.
still not epa approved and they never finished the crash testing certification from what ive read. they are still not legal in the US. R32 only. epa approval and crash testing are both strict requirements for cars to get in. thats why only manufacturers can pull it off. you need big $$ to get all of that done.
my gf works for customs on the import side. she sees GTRs come in every now and then. 2 just recently. they thoroughly scrutinize the cars to make sure they are at least 25 years old. and theyre well aware of these cars. as well as mini coopers and land rovers that people try to sneak in with swapped VINs and other bogus paperwork. those are even more common with a customer base believe it or not. as far as people actually importing and buying them. they actually had a japanese customs officer working here in their office with them as part of the exchange program. and we have customs officers all over the world in other countries as well.
still, stuff slips by. just way too many things get imported to be able to catch everything. it comes down to random checks and targeting based on intel.
when one does get through (illegally) they have to watch out for ICE to come and seize it like they did that one guys car. came to his house with a flatbed and took his car away.
when the R34 is finally legal (after the 25 year wait) they will fetch a premium here. fan boys with $$ will be grabbing them.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/FAQ Site/pages/page10.html
Straight from the NHTSA board.
Legal for the R33 between January 1, 1996 and June 30, 1998 are eligible for importation and has assigned vehicle eligibility number VCP-32 to those vehicles. The agency therefore partially rescinded its grant of eligibility, leaving only R33 model Nissan GTS and GTR passenger cars manufactured between January 1, 1996 and June 30, 1998 eligible for importation.
This is only if completed by a registered importer.
Still legal as long as the R.I. can get the conformance bond for the vehicle.
The OBD II process can be completed by JK Tech here in Baltimore for the EPA compliance. It will cost a fortune but you can legally import an R33 Skyline into the United States. Worth it? No.
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Nowhere near worth it.
I think the R32 looks better anyway. And they're already legal to import.
I think the R32 looks better anyway. And they're already legal to import.
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