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01-11-2014, 03:18 PM
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My journey buying and importing a legal R32 GTR & GTS-t!
TO BE CLEAR I AM NOT RECEIVING ANY COMPENSATION FOR THIS POST, GTR GARAGE ASKED TO TO MAKE A THREAD (WHICH I ALREADY PLANNED ON IT) I WILL BENIFIT IN NO WAY FROM THS POST. (OTHER THAN MY OWN SATISFACTION)
So I made the decision to buy and import my very own R32. I decided to trust GTR Garage to find a worthy car and handle everything, I messaged a few importers and they were the first ones to respond and start showing me cars that were available. I bought a July 1989 R32 GTS-T, because thats exactly what I wanted. Im making this thread to act as a guide for others to gain knowledge, know what to expect and avoid potential pitfalls. In addition to the GTS-t I have also purchased A 08/89 GTR. The GTR was not a planned purchase, more like a to good to pass up kinda deal. Overall I'm extremely happy that we went for it because prices have been skyrocketing I plan on having GTR Garage making some modifications to the car before it leaves Japan. Video of the GTS-t running : Video of the GTR running : http://s220.photobucket.com/user/oly...c349b.mp4.html Run back from Hara : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6wn2sQDJp0 -------------ORDER OF EVENTS THUS FAR------------- January 3, 2014 : I E-Mailed Kunio at GTR Garage to inquire about a R32. January 4, 2014 : I received a E-Mail from Kunio telling me about potential cars, and I made my decision to purchase a beautiful Black R32 January 6, 2014 : Kunio verified that the production month was infact July so I told him that I would like to move forward. January 7, 2014 : I paid the deposit to secure the car. glad I did because interest spiked and I almost dident get the car. January 10, 2014 : I paid the remaining balance off. January 21, 2014 : The car made it to GTR Garage and I got some better pictures, the car was checked out by the mechanic and everything is in great shape!! February 4, 2014 : Kunio contacted me about a GT-R that might interest me. Its was a Mine's factory tuned R32 that has substantial aftermarket work done. After some consideration I decided to allow Kunio to bid on it and ended up winning the car! February 17, 2014 : The car arrived at the shop and Kunio gave it a test drive and everything appeared to be in better than expected shape! April 3, 2014 : The GTR has been scheduled to go to Power Craft at the end of the month for a inspection. April 10, 2014 : Change of plans the GT-R is going to Hara Works to get dyno'ed on the 30th! Video of the day will be shared. April 10, 2014 : Added some pictures I had on my computer. April 30, 2014 : The car was driven to Hara and was a big success! no issues! and made 475HP @ 1.2 Bar! May 10, 2014 : Pickup a set of Work Equips 18x9.5J +23 for the GTS-t. June 21, 2014 : Pickup a set of silver Work XD9's 18x10J +18! July 30, 2014 : Cars have cleared customs and will be leaving soon! August 4, 2014 : Both R32's are inbound! August 17, 2014 : Both cars have left Taiwan (the final stop before Portland) Hopefully the shipping date will get pushed up! September 12, 2014 : The container ship has landed in Tacoma and the container was removed from the ship. And now we are here..... I will be updating this list step by step and keep everyone well informed. Last edited by ODS; 09-15-2014 at 02:20 PM.. |
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