Project 514 GTR

[TW]

There's a catch..

Exportation companies in Japan will put priority in the hands of US importers. Those smart enough to withhold 1989-93 GTRs and GTSTs in Japan did so for a reason; the US market has never seen this car, prices can be fixed as they were when they arrived in Canada. Remember, GTR's went for as high as 20 some odd thousand in Canada when they first arrived. If Skylines were still available in Quebec, they'd be at a reasonable cost; inflation has lowered and stabilized.

Now, in terms of US markets that boast a population approx 7 times our own, meaning, more interest in these vehicles per capita than in Canada. This also means that they can fix prices higher, as interest will lead to bidding wars, and eventually a peak inflation will be reached as it once was here. If we take into account the amount of people interested, cars alloted or even available, we're talking 25,000$+ in some cases for grade A cars.. If exporters can grab a little extra $ by selling for a few bucks more to their US importers, they will, meaning left over stock of R32 Skylines will likely never see Canadian soil, especially Quebec.

This is merely speculation on my behalf, but that's just how i see it.. If i were in import/export, i wouldn't hesitate to cut Canada out of the picture to make a decent buck.. Japanese imports in Canada are in circulation; their main thing to establish now is a good parts market and labour to fill the steady demand. The states is about to bloom, and there has been excitation over this for years, it will be 4-5 years of solid revenue...

Actually, interest per capita isn't necessarily higher in the states. To calculate that, you'd have to survey the entire population to gauge interest. In fact, we'd have to assume interest per capita is approx the same, making TOTAL interest higher.

Also, It's not canada that we're talking about, it's only quebec that cant has the 25 year rule right now. With all the jdm car shops that have been out of business for 2 years, im willing to bet they will pay premium rates to have stock on 1989 vehicles again. How else will they survive?

[nelsonmxmarc]

but in 4 years, 1989's are legal again lol

There's a catch..

Exportation companies in Japan will put priority in the hands of US importers. Those smart enough to withhold 1989-93 GTRs and GTSTs in Japan did so for a reason; the US market has never seen this car, prices can be fixed as they were when they arrived in Canada. Remember, GTR's went for as high as 20 some odd thousand in Canada when they first arrived. If Skylines were still available in Quebec, they'd be at a reasonable cost; inflation has lowered and stabilized.

Now, in terms of US markets that boast a population approx 7 times our own, meaning, more interest in these vehicles per capita than in Canada. This also means that they can fix prices higher, as interest will lead to bidding wars, and eventually a peak inflation will be reached as it once was here. If we take into account the amount of people interested, cars alloted or even available, we're talking 25,000$+ in some cases for grade A cars.. If exporters can grab a little extra $ by selling for a few bucks more to their US importers, they will, meaning left over stock of R32 Skylines will likely never see Canadian soil, especially Quebec.

This is merely speculation on my behalf, but that's just how i see it.. If i were in import/export, i wouldn't hesitate to cut Canada out of the picture to make a decent buck.. Japanese imports in Canada are in circulation; their main thing to establish now is a good parts market and labour to fill the steady demand. The states is about to bloom, and there has been excitation over this for years, it will be 4-5 years of solid revenue...

[TW]

but in 4 years, 1989's are legal again lol

[frankiman]

Not to mention, you throw some red emblems on that beast, a fart can, P-FLOWWWW, and tabernac, you sell hhhittt for like a tousand dollhairs more!

that just made my day

[nelsonmxmarc]

buy a 2002 Civic

He's right, resale will be at par with your purchase price.

Not to mention, you throw some red emblems on that beast, a fart can, P-FLOWWWW, and tabernac, you sell hhhittt for like a tousand dollhairs more!

No but seriously, it's a good point hah. And they'll do 600 km a tank wot at just under 40$ a fill.. Pretty economical..

Plus you need to realize that selling a Skyline in QC is final sale. Chances of finding another are slowly diminishing with more and more VGA's every year and the inability to re-register them.. Keeping it will yield a higher sale price in the long term..

I'll talk to Steve.. hah

[mitch32]

Yea, frank your accord cost more in oil then gas

[frankiman]

you want my accord? 800$

[cobrAA]

however tyler, if you do part it out. please let us know local member first :P

but you can find a good beater for 1000$ it's hard but it's possible!

[mitch32]

Just think all that money you put into the skyline you'll never see it back if you sell the car. Parting out is a better idea but that still sucks.

Just get another car like a 2002 Civic or something and next summer sell it. I can almost guarantee that for wtvr you buy a 2002 Civic for now, you can sell it in march/april for the same amount.

[TW]

that was my winter car, but its being sold lol.

wtf.. just drive the accord. lol

[cobrAA]

wtf.. just drive the accord. lol

[TW]

That's a short term fix for a long term problem lol

[TW]

That's a short term fix for a long term problem lol

[frankiman]

If you sell your car, i'll stop hanging out with you.

There, i said it.

epic

just go buy an old Subaru legacy for 1000$

[nelsonmxmarc]

I think you should drive your car in the winter.. I have my old GTST rims, we can slap some winters on those 16x6 +40 bad boys. lmao, your stance would be epic as fuk with your stock coils. Just saying.. If you sell your car, i'll stop hanging out with you.

There, i said it.