If you want to import an R32 GTR our suggestion would be to BUY NOW.
Why? Well, there are several very good reasons…
Firstly, R32 GTR prices have jumped in the last couple of years thanks to a greater focus worldwide on classic cars together with the USA’s 25 year rule.
The US has been desperate for Japanese imports even before the hype of the Fast and Furious franchise, but now Americans are able to legally import any 25 year and older vehicles directly from Japan it’s suddenly easy for them to import an R32 GTR, and they are putting their strong exchange rate to work.
We feel this is the main reason for the sudden price increase for many older vehicles over the last couple of years. Given that US buyers are buying up to 12 months ahead of eligibility and have much greater buying power than most other countries, it’s no wonder prices in Japan have been soaring for all popular older makes and models, including the R32 GTR.
Neither should we ignore the impact of Canadian demand on prices of R32 GTR’s due to their own 15 Year Rule.
Secondly, Australia’s 25 year rule is (best guess) 18 months away from actually being available for use. Wait another 18 months and see where prices have got to on 1992 model GTR’s… They’ve already jumped $10,000 over the last 12 months so another $10,000 to $15,000 more by late 2017 on some of the best R32 GTR’s would not be surprising.
SEVS compliance on the other hand (if you use the current rules to import an R32 GTR right now before an American gets their hands on it) is only in the $2,000 to $2,400 range plus tyres for most States. So you can see even if the exchange rate moves 10% in our favour over that time, you’d still be way better off buying now.
Thirdly, with prices still rising and good quality, low km, unmodified R32 GTR’s becoming harder to find daily, this model which is now 22 to 27 years old offers great classic car investment potential.
Let’s face it though, the R32 GTR and other classic GTR’s are all but finished as daily drivers.
We can confirm that many people currently want to import an R32 GTR as we get daily enquiries. So if you’re one of them, we recommend you don’t wait too long before the original Godzilla is out of reach for good.
That low number also provides an idea of how few clean R32 GTR’s are still available through all the major auctions across Japan (less than 100 per year), considering also that despite their grading, some of these examples may still not be of a sufficient standard for import.
Online Auction Search — start your research on R32 GTR’s or any other model by browsing upcoming Japanese auction cars plus 3 months of past auction car sales
Thank you so much for your guidance and advice throughout this whole process to import my 2003 Skyline V35 350GT Premium — it was an experience that I am thankful that I took the plunge into.
The car is going great and I really love driving it and getting the attention that goes with it, I ended up keeping the rims that came on the car as they do seem to suit it. I may still change these down the track and potentially put some 20″ on it but not a priority at this point, currently looking to upgrade the stereo unit though.
I have had a lot of interest in the car from friends and strangers so I have passed your details onto a few people so hopefully they get with the program and look at importing a car through you.
I would also be happy to talk to anyone about my experience so feel free to put anyone in contact with me that would like to talk to someone who has gone through the process. Thank you again for your patience and support and I look forward to the next time I am in need of a new car. Here is my review that I’ve posted for you on Facebook:
I recently imported my first V35 Skyline coupe through Prestige Motorsport, with the help and assistance of Geoff Risbey, who I cannot thank enough for his advice and support throughout this process. As this was my first time importing a car into Australia I was a little bit apprehensive on the idea, but I did some research on the net and came across Prestige Motorsport, after a bit more homework on the reviews and experiences of other people I felt confident that I had chosen the right broker to deal with.
Geoff was always ready and willing to give me as much or as little support as I wanted, he listened to what it was that I wanted and then with his guidance we worked out a rough budget and set about finding my dream car. The daily auction information that Geoff sent me was very helpful and if I found something that was of interest Geoff would discuss the car with me and provide his honest opinion on the car, if it was still a go he would then arrange an inspection of the car at the auction house through his connections in Japan. Geoff would then come back to me and discuss the findings and if he thought it was a prospective purchase, what impressed me was that Geoff was willing to wait until the right car came up and he never pressured me into buying a car he did in fact advise me not to purchase a couple of other cars.
Finally we found the one and commenced the auction process, it was a little nerve racking wondering if I was going to win the auction and then finally Geoff called me to give me the good news. From here Geoff then guided me through the process of exporting the car and then with the customs and compliance here in Adelaide.
Overall very impressed with the support throughout the process which made the whole thing quick an easy, and most importantly I felt confident in what was happening the whole time.
I am now the proud owner of a V35 and would highly recommend anyone considering importing a car to contact Geoff and draw on his years of experience, I know I will be doing so when I am next in the market for another car. Thank you again Geoff for your professionalism and support throughout this process it was a great experience and I am now loving my new car.
Hi Geoff,
Thank you so much for your guidance and advice throughout this whole process to import my 2003 Skyline V35 350GT Premium — it was an experience that I am thankful that I took the plunge into.
The car is going great and I really love driving it and getting the attention that goes with it, I ended up keeping the rims that came on the car as they do seem to suit it. I may still change these down the track and potentially put some 20″ on it but not a priority at this point, currently looking to upgrade the stereo unit though.
I have had a lot of interest in the car from friends and strangers so I have passed your details onto a few people so hopefully they get with the program and look at importing a car through you.
I would also be happy to talk to anyone about my experience so feel free to put anyone in contact with me that would like to talk to someone who has gone through the process. Thank you again for your patience and support and I look forward to the next time I am in need of a new car. Here is my review that I’ve posted for you on Facebook:
I recently imported my first V35 Skyline coupe through Prestige Motorsport, with the help and assistance of Geoff Risbey, who I cannot thank enough for his advice and support throughout this process. As this was my first time importing a car into Australia I was a little bit apprehensive on the idea, but I did some research on the net and came across Prestige Motorsport, after a bit more homework on the reviews and experiences of other people I felt confident that I had chosen the right broker to deal with.
Geoff was always ready and willing to give me as much or as little support as I wanted, he listened to what it was that I wanted and then with his guidance we worked out a rough budget and set about finding my dream car. The daily auction information that Geoff sent me was very helpful and if I found something that was of interest Geoff would discuss the car with me and provide his honest opinion on the car, if it was still a go he would then arrange an inspection of the car at the auction house through his connections in Japan. Geoff would then come back to me and discuss the findings and if he thought it was a prospective purchase, what impressed me was that Geoff was willing to wait until the right car came up and he never pressured me into buying a car he did in fact advise me not to purchase a couple of other cars.
Finally we found the one and commenced the auction process, it was a little nerve racking wondering if I was going to win the auction and then finally Geoff called me to give me the good news. From here Geoff then guided me through the process of exporting the car and then with the customs and compliance here in Adelaide.
Overall very impressed with the support throughout the process which made the whole thing quick an easy, and most importantly I felt confident in what was happening the whole time.
I am now the proud owner of a V35 and would highly recommend anyone considering importing a car to contact Geoff and draw on his years of experience, I know I will be doing so when I am next in the market for another car. Thank you again Geoff for your professionalism and support throughout this process it was a great experience and I am now loving my new car.