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09-28-2004, 11:14 PM
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Think you can afford a Skyline?? THINK AGAIN.
Ahhhh, I just wanted to say I get a rash of emails from people asking me to get them a Skyline because I live in Japan. Yes, I have a Skyline, but over here in Japan, mine is legal just the way it is. Well, most of you can't afford one, so before you ask check out Motorex's pricing. I always have someone email me and say, "I only have $10,000.00 do you think you could get me a Skyline??" The answer is NO, not if you only have Ten Grand. Just cause you watched 2Fast2GAY to many times, doesn't mean you can get a Skyline. Here is a conversion list right off Motorex's website. http://www.motorex.net/_motorex/n_im...e/pricecon.jpg
You will see just Conversion alone is $16,000-25,000 and to get one already converted is $18,000-95,000...this is only on average.....I am not Motorex but as they can convert them, direct your questions to them..so before you watch 2Fast2GAY again and want to get a Skyline, look into the FACTS, Because dreams are just that..........DREAMS.
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09-29-2004, 03:18 PM
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Re: Think you can afford a Skyline?? THINK AGAIN.
Those prices are kind of public knowledge jmrev...
Most of those people saying "Im getting a Skyline" (In America at least) are kids who, like you have said, have watched 2Fast2Queer2Manytimes... People used to IM me... They used to go something like this: RandomRicerDouche: Yo, herd u no bout skylines Samhain: Yea... What do you want? RandomRicerDouche: i gots lik 5gran can i get a skytline Samhain: No RandomRicerDouche: lol fuk u idit u no nothin bout skyline then i saw one on ebay for 5grnd lol n im buyin it! lol lol Samhain: Go ahead... Its fun to just LET someone screw themselves into the ground  Bottom line... Your average bear, CANT afford a Skyline. I cant... 90% of the people on this forum cant... So why worry about it. Someday I will have a Skyine... When the 25 year rule kicks in. But until then: Love Live The Zed! -Wes
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09-29-2004, 04:08 PM
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Re: Think you can afford a Skyline?? THINK AGAIN.
lol true alot of peple like the skyline only because of 2f2f.
and when this guy said there was 10k skylines on ebay ? because I saw some for 10k Gbp, and no one bidded of them well I did
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09-29-2004, 04:45 PM
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Re: Think you can afford a Skyline?? THINK AGAIN.
I like Skylines, but not enough to deal with rhd(I'm on the tollway a lot), maintenance issues(ex: waiting for parts), probably needing a second car because of that, having a car that is at least two years old(If I got an R34, but I'd prefer an R32), and not really having a warranty. But I really do like them.
 If I had the money to burn, I'd probably go for one.
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09-29-2004, 07:35 PM
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Re: Think you can afford a Skyline?? THINK AGAIN.
Maybe when this thread gets updated you WILL be able to own and drive one legally:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=254422 It CAN be done...just not by everyone who wants one, but then....if everyone HAD one would it be as cool?
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09-29-2004, 09:31 PM
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Re: Re: Think you can afford a Skyline?? THINK AGAIN.
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 i would slap the **** out of the kid that said that he is going to buy one for 5g serious they have to stop watching 2f2f, and if everyone had a skyline, well then i guess they would be boring, at least thats my opinion.
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09-29-2004, 10:27 PM
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Re: Think you can afford a Skyline?? THINK AGAIN.
"boring" is a little strong, but they would lose some novelty.
They CAN be had for much cheaper than many think. $5000.00 is a little low though.
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09-29-2004, 10:42 PM
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Yeah, if you were in Japan (Like I am) you could get an R33 GTR for about $10,000.00-14,000.00 and then you have to add the $17,000.00 conversion to bring it to America. So you're looking at $27,000-$31,000 for the car. For a 1995 model car that is a little pricey(in my opinion). I know, I have an R33. I have been looking into every possible aspect to bring it back, but so far nothing but Motorex works. I really hope somebody comes up with a far easier way to get them to the states. That would be GREAT!
  My biggest fear is that I'd bring one back, and it would get seized at the port.  
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09-30-2004, 12:41 AM
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These are the times when I'm actually glad I live in New Zealand. Skylines are aboundant here, and outside of Japan we have the highest concintration of them.
R32 GTR's are going for between 9-13k USD and the GTS-t and GTS4's are under 4k USD! I'm just biding my time before I make the shift back to the states. Once it becomes a classic or a viable legalizer opens shop I'll ship it back and move.
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10-04-2004, 07:17 PM
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Yeah....but do you know what's funny......Half of the people that chat on these forums either don't know about Motorex or RB, think importing a car is as easy as buying it on EBAY or watched 2fast2gay and want a Skyline.........
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10-05-2004, 05:42 PM
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Re: Think you can afford a Skyline?? THINK AGAIN.
the thing that gets me the most fired up is that Motorex charges 24k for a 94' GTS that is 0-60 like in eight seconds or even more....sure they have to do the conversion...but come on isnt that to much money for a dated 32?
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10-05-2004, 07:26 PM
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Re: Think you can afford a Skyline?? THINK AGAIN.
Kinda off-topic here... and I'm sure someone else has thought of this already... but let's say I move to Canada for some time (where the 15 year import rule aplies) and buy an R32 there.... live there for about a year or two then move back to the US with the car. Is this legal? Or do you still have to get it up to EPA/DOT code? Just a thought...
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