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Layth · 1st January 2008, 01:11 PM

I would say do it now! With the release there are many new ones up for grabs - tailored with many extra's. Sold my R32 and really missed the drive. So a trip to Tokyo was in order over Christmas and R35 GT-R now purchased and going through de reg!

Was a nice time to spend Christmas in TK and going to the auction to choose from some 30 odd for sale!

Have to say a big thanks to my good friend Ryo and vehicle exporter in Shinjuku (if you're reading this) for being so patient!

Layth

Sock · 1st January 2008, 01:31 PM

How much in total has it cost you Layth ?

Was it easy ?

Layth · 1st January 2008, 01:43 PM

Hi Sock,

Yes, the purchase itself was relatiely easy!

Regarding the cost, I'll PM you now. Thou, for others who have PM'd me. The car price was circa £38k - thou cheaper ones are there, I really like the whole package of this.

Hope that helps.

Hi5 · 1st January 2008, 01:50 PM

How much do you envisage the OTR cost to be Layth?

Congrats on your purchase

what did you go for?

Layth · 1st January 2008, 02:30 PM

Thanks Hi5. Not too sure on the full OTR although I hve been told. Price to my door inclusive of VAT, Shipping etc etc will be circa £46k.

I went for Premium Edition in Super Black.

psd1 · 1st January 2008, 02:43 PM

So, where are the pictures then...

Barrie · 1st January 2008, 03:28 PM

nice one ... weve just had a very posh solicitors letter of nissan saying we are not aloud to import a r35 gtr before the official release by nissan them selves - found it funny as we dont do new cars only second hand

Layth · 1st January 2008, 03:30 PM

Will pot some piccies soon when I remember to take it back out from comp, doh!

Layth · 1st January 2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barrie

nice one ... weve just had a very posh solicitors letter of nissan saying we are not aloud to import a r35 gtr before the official release by nissan them selves - found it funny as we dont do new cars only second hand

Well that is very interesting. Thou, mine has some 700km's of spirited driving before heading back so cant be too bad. It's arriving here as a used car.

Cornhoolio · 1st January 2008, 03:48 PM

Where will you get the model report (COC) to allow you to SVA the car, I dont believe you can register it without one

diddy_p · 1st January 2008, 04:08 PM

you can do a one off noise and emissions sva test for cars without a model report, but costs about £2500 if i'm not mistaken.

Layth · 1st January 2008, 04:51 PM

Ditto above. From whats been explained it seems to be rather straight forward.

russwestwood · 1st January 2008, 05:20 PM

I just bought a 2005 350Z- japan release.. all the buttons on the centre console & display are in japanese.. good thing I could download an English manual online and that most of the stuff is with regards to GPS navigation..

Congrats on the buy Layth, but my question is, are all the buttons on your dash in Japanese? But more importantly, does the multifunction screen display in English seeing it was meant for the japanese market? Or is there some sort of language setting option like you can get on a mobile phone?

Jadid · 2nd January 2008, 11:03 AM

Many congrats on the purchase - would love to know all the details as the wait to March 2009 seems way too painful !!!

Also any useful contacts in Japan would help - am planning to fly over in March.

Regards

09SpecV · 2nd January 2008, 11:16 AM

congrats on the new motor, brave man spending that sort of money without any form of backup or maintenance this side of the world. I'll be waiting for my UK model

1st January 2008, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Layth GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At My Desk, UK. Posts: 91	For Those Looking to Buy From Japan! I would say do it now! With the release there are many new ones up for grabs - tailored with many extra's. Sold my R32 and really missed the drive. So a trip to Tokyo was in order over Christmas and R35 GT-R now purchased and going through de reg! Was a nice time to spend Christmas in TK and going to the auction to choose from some 30 odd for sale! Have to say a big thanks to my good friend Ryo and vehicle exporter in Shinjuku (if you're reading this) for being so patient! Layth

1st January 2008, 03:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cornhoolio Iggle Piggle is the man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 419	Where will you get the model report (COC) to allow you to SVA the car, I dont believe you can register it without one __________________ Cheers Ian コーンホーリオ

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1st January 2008, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sock GTR Register Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 65	How much in total has it cost you Layth ? Was it easy ?

1st January 2008, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Layth GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At My Desk, UK. Posts: 91	Hi Sock, Yes, the purchase itself was relatiely easy! Regarding the cost, I'll PM you now. Thou, for others who have PM'd me. The car price was circa £38k - thou cheaper ones are there, I really like the whole package of this. Hope that helps.

1st January 2008, 01:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hi5 GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 872	How much do you envisage the OTR cost to be Layth? Congrats on your purchase what did you go for?

1st January 2008, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Layth GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At My Desk, UK. Posts: 91	Thanks Hi5. Not too sure on the full OTR although I hve been told. Price to my door inclusive of VAT, Shipping etc etc will be circa £46k. I went for Premium Edition in Super Black.

1st January 2008, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
psd1 GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,820	So, where are the pictures then...

1st January 2008, 03:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Barrie GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DISTINCTIVE CARS YORK Posts: 484	nice one ... weve just had a very posh solicitors letter of nissan saying we are not aloud to import a r35 gtr before the official release by nissan them selves - found it funny as we dont do new cars only second hand

1st January 2008, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Layth GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At My Desk, UK. Posts: 91	Will pot some piccies soon when I remember to take it back out from comp, doh!

1st January 2008, 04:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
diddy_p GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 103	you can do a one off noise and emissions sva test for cars without a model report, but costs about £2500 if i'm not mistaken.

1st January 2008, 04:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Layth GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At My Desk, UK. Posts: 91	Ditto above. From whats been explained it seems to be rather straight forward.

1st January 2008, 05:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
russwestwood GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 130	I just bought a 2005 350Z- japan release.. all the buttons on the centre console & display are in japanese.. good thing I could download an English manual online and that most of the stuff is with regards to GPS navigation.. Congrats on the buy Layth, but my question is, are all the buttons on your dash in Japanese? But more importantly, does the multifunction screen display in English seeing it was meant for the japanese market? Or is there some sort of language setting option like you can get on a mobile phone?

2nd January 2008, 11:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jadid GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 152	Many congrats on the purchase - would love to know all the details as the wait to March 2009 seems way too painful !!! Also any useful contacts in Japan would help - am planning to fly over in March. Regards

2nd January 2008, 11:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
09SpecV GTR Register Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 48	congrats on the new motor, brave man spending that sort of money without any form of backup or maintenance this side of the world. I'll be waiting for my UK model