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rwdaccordswtf · 07-25-2016, 12:16 PM

Looking at doing a purchase in a few days with them and I've heard good and bad, any members personally deal with them?

*Nissan2nr22* · 07-25-2016, 01:25 PM

TBH Ive heard good and bad things as well, one of my close friend got screwed on a deal.
It doesnt mean I wouldnt personally deal with them id just be more careful and make sure i have everything on paper etc, always cover your ass to the max.

simmode1 · 07-25-2016, 01:56 PM

Had a good friend buy an R32 GTR through them. It was a good car, with quiet a few upgrades on it. However, it still had the built up maintenance issues you'd expect from a 25 year old car. When I asked him why he didn't use JDM Classics LLC, he said they were more $$$ than he wanted to pay at the time but they typically turn out better conditioned cars. Seems like thing was in the shop ALL THE DAMNED TIME. He had the car for about a year before he cut it loose for a newer Audi.

ZenKi_373 · 07-25-2016, 05:15 PM

Bought mine from a guy that bought it from rivisu. It's a solid car. Got it for sale right now due to kid on the way lol check it out if you'd like but so far cherry car!

s13rhdhatch · 07-25-2016, 05:46 PM

They are legit as they come,I personally bought a r32 from them and had no issues with them.

living4surf · 07-25-2016, 07:29 PM

I will never use them again after the nonsense I went through with them.

rwdaccordswtf · 07-25-2016, 09:06 PM

What kinda bad service did you guys receive or how smooth did it go, I'll be dealing with the Texas facility just wanna be clear as mud on reputation it's a lot of money floating away at the end of the day.

NHTKID · 07-26-2016, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rwdaccordswtf

What kinda bad service did you guys receive or how smooth did it go, I'll be dealing with the Texas facility just wanna be clear as mud on reputation it's a lot of money floating away at the end of the day.

You won't have any issues with them. I am personal friends and am at the shop as much as I can be. Which car are you looking at? All that is left if the black and red one right now i believe. I can tell you all about them as I've spent time around both.

Alan would be your sales person at the houston location and is a top notch guy who would walk you through the process. If there are any other questions you can ask me. I don't work for them but they have helped me with my car and I didn't even buy it through them.

NHTKID · 07-26-2016, 08:16 AM

Also, isn't this suppose to be in the reviews section?

STR8 H8N · 07-26-2016, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwdaccordswtf

Looking at doing a purchase in a few days with them and I've heard good and bad, any members personally deal with them?

google

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=584268

rwdaccordswtf · 07-26-2016, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NHTKID

You won't have any issues with them. I am personal friends and am at the shop as much as I can be. Which car are you looking at? All that is left if the black and red one right now i believe. I can tell you all about them as I've spent time around both.

Alan would be your sales person at the houston location and is a top notch guy who would walk you through the process. If there are any other questions you can ask me. I don't work for them but they have helped me with my car and I didn't even buy it through them.

I'm looking at auctions with them and one price buy on auctions. They seem like good guys just makes me nervous when it comes down to dumping thousands on anything. I've seen some horror stories online.....as for the surf guy, I don't wanna sound like a dick and maybe there was miscommunication but I would never assume a 5spd swap would be that cheap with labor inside a shop....like I said idk how that went but that's my 2 cents on that with personally working in shops.

I apologize if this is in the wrong thread too, I skimmed there but it seemed like people were posting from experience as where I'm asking for the experiences.

RalliartRsX · 07-26-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by living4surf

I will never use them again after the nonsense I went through with them.

For context for other folks

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=584268

NHTKID · 07-26-2016, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwdaccordswtf

I'm looking at auctions with them and one price buy on auctions. They seem like good guys just makes me nervous when it comes down to dumping thousands on anything. I've seen some horror stories online.....as for the surf guy, I don't wanna sound like a dick and maybe there was miscommunication but I would never assume a 5spd swap would be that cheap with labor inside a shop....like I said idk how that went but that's my 2 cents on that with personally working in shops.

I apologize if this is in the wrong thread too, I skimmed there but it seemed like people were posting from experience as where I'm asking for the experiences.

PMing you sir.

STR8 H8N · 07-26-2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

For context for other folks

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=584268

repost

RalliartRsX · 07-26-2016, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STR8 H8N

repost

STR8 H8N · 07-26-2016, 12:10 PM

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=584268

driftsucky · 07-26-2016, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STR8 H8N

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=584268

cliff notes:
"I want to pay $700 bux for a auto to manual swap on a car that doesn't exist in this country. I can't pay only $700 bux for a transmission swap, with parts and labor included? RIVSU SUX!!!!"

So, maybe take that entire post with a grain of salt.

RalliartRsX · 07-26-2016, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftsucky

cliff notes:
"I want to pay $700 bux for a auto to manual swap on a car that doesn't exist in this country. I can't pay only $700 bux for a transmission swap, with parts and labor included? RIVSU SUX!!!!"

So, maybe take that entire post with a grain of salt.

That was my point exactly, which is why I posted it for some context.......good catch

It seems no one here is capable of actually READING and interpreting actual information (or reading between the lines). It's a lost art it seems

OP, I have never dealt with them before, but I as well am looking to import and have been in contact with them. So far, they have been very responsive. I will let you know how things transpire (although my timeline for purchase is not until close to the end of this year, so I may not be of much help

)

STR8 H8N · 07-26-2016, 02:00 PM

STR8 H8N · 07-26-2016, 02:01 PM

http://jalopnik.com/meet-the-man-who...n-g-1493404343

RalliartRsX · 07-26-2016, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STR8 H8N

http://jalopnik.com/meet-the-man-who...n-g-1493404343

Actually, that's the first good post you have had in several weeks! I read through this quickly last night and that same gentleman posted his experience here if my memory serves me correctly

*fliprayzin240sx* · 07-26-2016, 02:57 PM

Hmm, I remember reading about that story when it happened. Couldnt figure out how it didnt get pinched at the border considering the production month for GTRs didnt start till Aug/Sept time frame. Good explanation on how he managed to circumvent that with the canadian importation paperwork.

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rwdaccordswtf Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rivsu imports? Good or bad? Looking at doing a purchase in a few days with them and I've heard good and bad, any members personally deal with them?

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simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Had a good friend buy an R32 GTR through them. It was a good car, with quiet a few upgrades on it. However, it still had the built up maintenance issues you'd expect from a 25 year old car. When I asked him why he didn't use JDM Classics LLC, he said they were more $$$ than he wanted to pay at the time but they typically turn out better conditioned cars. Seems like thing was in the shop ALL THE DAMNED TIME. He had the car for about a year before he cut it loose for a newer Audi. __________________ "Simplicity is the key to brilliance." - Bruce Lee

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fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Hmm, I remember reading about that story when it happened. Couldnt figure out how it didnt get pinched at the border considering the production month for GTRs didnt start till Aug/Sept time frame. Good explanation on how he managed to circumvent that with the canadian importation paperwork. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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07-25-2016, 01:25 PM	#2
Nissan2nr22 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,566 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: Nissan2nr22 Feedback Score: 30 reviews	TBH Ive heard good and bad things as well, one of my close friend got screwed on a deal. It doesnt mean I wouldnt personally deal with them id just be more careful and make sure i have everything on paper etc, always cover your ass to the max.

07-25-2016, 05:15 PM	#4
ZenKi_373 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: El Paso, TX Age: 28 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Bought mine from a guy that bought it from rivisu. It's a solid car. Got it for sale right now due to kid on the way lol check it out if you'd like but so far cherry car!

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s13rhdhatch Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Age: 32 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	They are legit as they come,I personally bought a r32 from them and had no issues with them.

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living4surf Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: jupiter Age: 35 Posts: 1,701 Trader Rating: (52) Feedback Score: 52 reviews	I will never use them again after the nonsense I went through with them.

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rwdaccordswtf Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What kinda bad service did you guys receive or how smooth did it go, I'll be dealing with the Texas facility just wanna be clear as mud on reputation it's a lot of money floating away at the end of the day.

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