SR27.Seth Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I know this car well and it is one of the cleanest and original R32 Skylines around- I don't know if you can plate it in the US of A but it would make a great track car. I would say the actual value of the car is $17000-$19000 (here in Montreal where Skylines are as common as Sevens in England) but the owner is starting a new business venture and needs as much capital as he can get.: BTW- it is charcoal grey Yes, my baby has to go and time is running out (1989 GTR, 118.XXXkm). I am willing to let her go at 14,000$ with two sets of shocks (quantum adjustable and stock GTR), Clarion 5 inch CD/DVD payer, Weds racing wheels, a new MOMO mod.08 deep dish steering wheel (still in the box) and a brand new set of Yokohama's (not even on the car - the Yoko's on it are still over 50% good). Other then that the car is stock. Clean inside out. Mint interior (scratch on steering - perfect condition stock bucket seats). Close to perfect exterior (one scratch and small hood chips). Engine is stock and was tuned at Teknica Industries a couple of month ago to be extra reliable (all seals, gaskets, belts, hoses change + radiator and battery - no mods). Engine starts, idles and run perfect. Car was also inspected by the SAAQ. Bottom line the car is in awesome condition and all the hard work and money to get it as is has already ben done. I did everything I could to keep it, but new priorities obligates me to get rid of it asap. Now all she needs is a new good home. I can drive the car anywhere from Eastern Canada to West of Toronto. If anyone wants more information about the car don't hesitate to call me at 514-944-2823 or pm me Alex Crapault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Seth...what do you know about the do-ability of bringing one into the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Seven Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I believe that the whole process is easier once the car has been registered elsewhere in North America, however I'm not sure of lighting and other regulations in NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Al, My bet would be that you can't import it. Something to do with EPA regs, and DOT regs for cars. Our sevens come in as auto parts so don't get hung up on the regs. That being said I have seen one on the road here in PA. recently. Right hand drive to boot. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Well, one could always buy it as a track car, right? Or get someone in a very liberal (in terms of restrictions) state to buy it....keep it for a little while...and then buy it from them. Does anyone know if border states have any easier time with buying canadian vehicles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Seven Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Trying to keep it in the Northeast... New Hampshire does have 'Live Free of Die' on their plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert O. Urfer Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 A friend of mine in Cleveland bought one from Canada and could not plate it in the U.S. to save his life. He ended up selling it. The only viable option on getting one on the U.S. highway here in Ohio seems to be buying a 240sx and swapping the vin tag over to the skyline. I have friends that have done this with Ford Sierra cosworths as well. Go to England with a Merkur vin tag in hand, buy a sierra cosworth, swap the vin tag and ship the car to the U.S. pretty simple but a little on the shady side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 an r34 rolled into our tuesday night earlier tonight. we we're talking about getting another one into the USA. its not easy anymore, and it was never easy. the last 2 people who worked as importers fled the country. one to Peru, and the other to europe iirc. all r33s are illegal, and technically all plated r32s and r34s can get impounded by both locals and feds on a whim despite several crash tests that have not been invalidated as of yet. easiest way is just to get one of the ones already registered. now, if u had dealer plates, there's a little gray area you can play with. my friend may get his ex-gf's car in the country that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deman USA Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 actually, one of our friends has one here in Chicago, registered and drives it everyday. it is even right hand drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayseven Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Pictures please, Mr. Patterson. And no, I don't need another silly car. I'm getting in enough trouble at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 What are the performance numbers on these cars? I've googled them, and from what came back, they're at best a mid 13 second car :sleep: Hardly an alternative to a Seven. 10 years ago, those numbers were fairly decent. These days, they're... well... very average for a sports car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR27.Seth Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 from what came back, they're at best a mid 13 second car You V8 guys are all the same- living life 'a quarter mile at a time' First off- they do high 10's just by turning up the boost. But the car was not built for 0-100 straight line speed, just drive one and you'll see what I am talking about- our 260 hp SR27 will whip this car up until 180kph- when gravity starts to have much less of an effect than air flow- from 180-300kph the skyline accelerates with the same enthusiasm as it has for the the first 100, that is what makes it a Supercar. (and the fact that the suspension, hydraulic awd control and 4 wheel steer make it incredibly poised at those speeds) I'll see if I can post up some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 You V8 guys are all the same- living life 'a quarter mile at a time' First off- they do high 10's just by turning up the boost. But the car was not built for 0-100 straight line speed, just drive one and you'll see what I am talking about- our 260 hp SR27 will whip this car up until 180kph- when gravity starts to have much less of an effect than air flow- from 180-300kph the skyline accelerates with the same enthusiasm as it has for the the first 100, that is what makes it a Supercar. (and the fact that the suspension, hydraulic awd control and 4 wheel steer make it incredibly poised at those speeds) I'll see if I can post up some pics heh, you 4 bangers underestimate the v8's all the time. There are quite a few V8+ cars that are quite capable performs... unless you don't consider Ferraris, vettes, carrera GT, etc... capable cars for some reason. That said, if I'm offered a drive, I won't turn it down for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manik Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 You cannot legally import a Skyline from Canada into the U.S, unless as a racecar. Would be nice though... This shop seems to bring in very nice ones to Canada: http://www.theskylineshop.com/ I saw a very nice Skyline in Dallas the other week. It was being towed to an event somewhere. I would be VERY interested to hear how the guy in Chicago registered one for road use, unless it was one of the batch that Motrex or RB Motoring brought in. tm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I will be going to look at the 2008 Skyline GTR tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I will be going to look at the 2008 Skyline GTR tomorrow morning. Now THAT's supposed to be a beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Seth, check out OT... I just posted up an article about the new Chevy Cobalt SS... Looking at Nurburgring lap times, it's nearly identical to a R32 :willy: (and my trusty C5). Performance of cars has improved SO much the last few years. BTW, I just noticed the subject says best winter alternative to a 7. I thought you said "best alternative to a 7". That didn't make any sense. I guess reading is fundumental. :crazy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I will be going to look at the 2008 Skyline GTR tomorrow morning. How did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 How did it go? Great! Not enough time to sort through photos yet though. This morning we are headed to a mountain resort in or near Hakone national park for the weekend. I hope to be able to post a few photos of the Skyline and Lotus 2-Eleven from the Tokyo Motor Show here on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Photos of 2008 Skyline GTR posted in the "Off Topic" forum. SR27.Seth - Please accept my apology for the unintentional thread hijack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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