Importing A 97 R33 From Daishin Trading

[elmosteve]

So here is the story done some research on the forum found a few good posts but still some grey areas i would like some help with First off
the car is a 1997 r33 GTS25-T i think its a series 2 *NOT sure how to tell*
I am currently negotiating with the seller and he is supplying me with additional pictures also changing out the wing for a gtr wing.
http://www.tradecarview.com/pr/?uid=521478
1 DAISHIN TRADING, I am currently looking to import a r33 from this company wondering if anyone has heard anything about this company i found them on a website call Tradecarview.com which deals with jdm cars

2. I found a old post from 2005 about importing from Henry wondering if anything has changed in the 7 years since he wrote it "how to get your car off the dock"

3.what parts would i be replacing i know the usual's from looking into importing a r32, lights, reflectors, tires? anything else major?????

4. Also any advice on the matter would be gratefully appreciated i got shafted on my last gtr i bought Privately and would like to prevent this from happening again....

[cdnleaf]

Is it this one with ~130kms? Looks like it started as a series 2 (front lights); hard to tell as there is alot going on there. Rear bumper is a different color - could be a stitch of a few different GTS. My thoughts are that you will be spending conseratively an additional $4500 into importing and making it legal to drive in Canada. Which, with their asking price puts it close to $10k. At that number there are alot of great rides already here. Good luck with the purchase process.

[dah_hunter]

Hey Man..

Check out JDMVIP for more uptodate info about importing..

http://forums.jdmvip.com/jdmvips_updated_guide_for_RORO_customs_clearance_amp_WWL_Import_Discussion_Canada_Importing_JDM_Cars_From_Japan-698-t

If its a 97 its a Series 2..


as for the Cost.. not sure what cdnleaf is talking about, but he is out east..

If that car costs you $4200 CAD FOB

Just add another $1000 CAD Shipping.

$1000 CAD customs, and misc

$500 inspection.. and its yours..s o not to bad.. Could be less those are higher estimates.


Keep in mind that Trade car view is just a listing of Dealers in Japan.
Lots of them have never delt with Canada before and you could end up with costly storage Fee's if they dont send you the right paperwork etc..

[cooke24]

So I've bought 2 cars fron these guys both came over pretty mint.

But I made sure to look at the auction sheets to see wat was up with the cars actually.

If I were you just buy locally, easier and you get to see the car.

[cdnleaf]

Hey Man..

Check out JDMVIP for more uptodate info about importing..

http://forums.jdmvip.com/jdmvips_updated_guide_for_RORO_customs_clearance_amp_WWL_Import_Discussion_Canada_Importing_JDM_Cars_From_Japan-698-t

If its a 97 its a Series 2..


as for the Cost.. not sure what cdnleaf is talking about, but he is out east..

If that car costs you $4200 CAD FOB

Just add another $1000 CAD Shipping.

$1000 CAD customs, and misc

$500 inspection.. and its yours..s o not to bad.. Could be less those are higher estimates.


Keep in mind that Trade car view is just a listing of Dealers in Japan.
Lots of them have never delt with Canada before and you could end up with costly storage Fee's if they dont send you the right paperwork etc..

That's kind of funny and we're only 2k off our ++ conservative estimates - $2500 yours/$4500 mine. What I'm talking about are the requirements you've included in $2500 + the additional $$ considerations you mentioned as 'misc' (not including potential storage fees - great observation)... such as emissions compliance, electrical (the steering wheel / horn looks shot on one of the pics, running lights) battery, brakes (potentially), timing belt (potentially), radio frequency modulator / unless he's going satellite, vehicle appraisal for insurance, tires etc. This is just a small list of things I was thinking of to make it good to go in Canada. Now get back to work - as an eastern member living in a have not province - we need all the $$ taxes your BC legal Bud, lumber and natural gas fracking can muster. All the best, Dan.

[dah_hunter]

Considering the slim pickings of cars available localy:
This one - http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...918437927.html
(Has done everything to it. however i consider it way over priced)


This one - http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...943828855.html
(Reasonable Priced for a GTR looks clean)


This one - http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...931158950.html
(Good price lots of maintenance prolly the best deal localy)


This one - http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...901286177.html
(No pics.. Seems a bit high in price)


This one - http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...948179032.html
(No inspection, average price)


This one - http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...901284535.html
(4 door goodness)

[dah_hunter]

Here is a cost break down for you:
$4500 - Car cost
$1000 Shipping to Vancouver
$46 - Soil Inspection
$100 - AC tax
$511 - Tax's and Duty
$90 - Dock handling Fee's.
$30 - 20 Litres of gas to get it running
$15 - Temp permit to get it to shop for inspection
$200 - BC inspection
$20 - ICBC registration
$500 - Another Round of Tax's at ICBC


$7012 total (Not including any repairs or maintenance that you want to get done)

[elmosteve]

TAHNKS FOR ALL THE HELP FULL INFO and yes there are Very slim pickings for a nice clean unmollested low KM skylines in BC
http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car...yline/9813924/
the car i am currently importing is this


has low km which im looking for sunroof Nice options stock engine bay no boost controller doesnt appear to be beat on

current negotiated price is 3-5 grand cheaper before taxes then any gts in BC which is why i want to import it

[dah_hunter]

Car sold at auction for 174,000.. Most agents in japan charge 100,000Yen..

so if you pay anymore then 280,000 FOB on it.. your paying to much..

Here is the auction sheet:


and here is a link to the car:
At auction

[elmosteve]

thank you for the info DAh hunter very usfull there asking fob isnt very far off, few hundreded dollars difference im currently talking them down and getting them to throw in a free wing

[Kunzz]

Here is a cost break down for you:
$4500 - Car cost
$1000 Shipping to Vancouver
$46 - Soil Inspection
$100 - AC tax
$511 - Tax's and Duty$90 - Dock handling Fee's.
$30 - 20 Litres of gas to get it running
$15 - Temp permit to get it to shop for inspection
$200 - BC inspection
$20 - ICBC registration
$500 - Another Round of Tax's at ICBC

You guys pay HST twice? Or are you referring to GST tax + duties and remainder of HST at ICBC, a total of 13% + 6.1% duties?

[dah_hunter]

GST 5%
Duty 6.1%

then HST 13%



OP glad that info was helpful..

[cdnleaf]

Really great looking ride. Dah_hunter is absolutely correct, all things running smoothly $2512 will get it off the dock and in your driveway. Beyond that and the things referred to above as misc. and repairs (that you're going to need done) - add atleast another $2000+ or have the cash/credit available. They are great automobiles and like any performance machine - they run on cash.

[cooke24]

My car is for sale. Remember cars a priced higher here because all the little things have been done.

brakes $300
fuel filter $20
air filter $20
spark plugs $20 (labour if you dont know **** $100)
tires ( in order to pass inspection they HAVE to have DOT on them almost all jap ones dont $1000)
Radio and speakers cause jap ones are blown. $350
Proper detail, cut polish and wax to make the car shiny after 2 weeks of salt water $200


check my add out man, or if your interested i actually have another R33 coming.

my ride.

http://forums.gtrcanada.com/cars-sal...riers-2-a.html

Some pictures of my other car OTW

[cooke24]

btw i wouldnt buy another car from daishin just dont like them any more.

Grey one has 67,000km

Email me if you have any questions.

cooke91@gmail.com