FD Insanity Has Begun!
12-23-06 | 05:50 AM
#101
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From: Airdrie, Alberta
yeah that might be why, I will have to wait and see what my total shipping costs are.
doridori-rx7 I will post all of my expenses on here to let everyone know how much it costs to get a FD. I will have everything figured out before june forsure, hopefully before april if all works out.
doridori-rx7 I will post all of my expenses on here to let everyone know how much it costs to get a FD. I will have everything figured out before june forsure, hopefully before april if all works out.
12-23-06 | 10:36 AM
#102
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Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Vancouver Island Oceanside
You all might be interested in this little story on CBC today:
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B.C. tries to put brakes on right-hand-drive cars
They are in excellent mechanical shape with low mileage, but used right-hand-drive vehicles from Japan are raising safety concerns in British Columbia.
Provincial officials are concerned the vehicles might be dangerous in passing situations and have asked Transport Canada to step in.
Mike Woods, manager for vehicle inspections in the province, said that while there's no evidence of accidents caused by right-hand-drive vehicles, officials need more time to determine their safety record.
"There is some concern, and the Insurance Corp. of B.C. is probably looking at that quite closely, and I'm certain that the Insurance Bureau of Canada is also looking into it," Woods said.
Some officials worry the cars may be dangerous when passing because the driver's range of vision is limited on the outside of the road.
All cars imported from Japan —where motorists drive on the left-hand side of the road — are at least 15 years old because federal laws place restrictions on newer cars.
However, B.C. officials have asked Transport Canada to extend that to 25 years in an attempt to reduce the number of right-hand-drive cars entering the province.
About 175 Japanese right-hand-drive cars are registered in B.C. every month — a number that has grown steadily, provincial officials say.
One of them is owned by Thomas Nottelman, who imported his 16-year-old Toyota Corolla and several other cars from Japan. Because Japan has tough mechanical regulations and regular inspections, he said, its second-hand cars are prized.
Many of them have "never seen an accident, they've never seen dirt, they certainly don't have any rust, and they're exceptionally low mileage," Nottelman said.
"So you can't buy anything comparable here, unless you happen to find a little old lady's car."
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B.C. tries to put brakes on right-hand-drive cars
They are in excellent mechanical shape with low mileage, but used right-hand-drive vehicles from Japan are raising safety concerns in British Columbia.
Provincial officials are concerned the vehicles might be dangerous in passing situations and have asked Transport Canada to step in.
Mike Woods, manager for vehicle inspections in the province, said that while there's no evidence of accidents caused by right-hand-drive vehicles, officials need more time to determine their safety record.
"There is some concern, and the Insurance Corp. of B.C. is probably looking at that quite closely, and I'm certain that the Insurance Bureau of Canada is also looking into it," Woods said.
Some officials worry the cars may be dangerous when passing because the driver's range of vision is limited on the outside of the road.
All cars imported from Japan —where motorists drive on the left-hand side of the road — are at least 15 years old because federal laws place restrictions on newer cars.
However, B.C. officials have asked Transport Canada to extend that to 25 years in an attempt to reduce the number of right-hand-drive cars entering the province.
About 175 Japanese right-hand-drive cars are registered in B.C. every month — a number that has grown steadily, provincial officials say.
One of them is owned by Thomas Nottelman, who imported his 16-year-old Toyota Corolla and several other cars from Japan. Because Japan has tough mechanical regulations and regular inspections, he said, its second-hand cars are prized.
Many of them have "never seen an accident, they've never seen dirt, they certainly don't have any rust, and they're exceptionally low mileage," Nottelman said.
"So you can't buy anything comparable here, unless you happen to find a little old lady's car."
12-23-06 | 08:34 PM
#103
^^^Oops, it appears I essentially reposted this story, but gave it it's own thread.
As has been stated a few times, until JDM FD's actually arrive over here to check out, the supposed value of them will be just that, supposed. As far as FD owners being concerned about RHDs hurting their resale - did you buy the car to enjoy the car, or for an investment? Because cars almost always make a lousy investment. I will say it is entirely possible there may be great values on Japanese FD's - as has proven to be the case with Skylines, FC's, Supras, Soarers, and any number of much humbler Japanese iron. The reason for this is that Japan's inspection and licensing requirements are heavily tilted against older cars - in the tight parking and driving conditions there, the government simply doesn't want older cars on the road, so making it difficult to register or insure them means the values plummet much more so than similar cars here because they simply have no market domestically. And Japan's small size and congestion mean older cars are often low km's, and well maintained (to meet the regulatory requirements).
I would prefer a LHD car myself, but more power to those willing to put up with RHD (and train their left to shift!) to get a hot car they might otherwise never find or afford.
As has been stated a few times, until JDM FD's actually arrive over here to check out, the supposed value of them will be just that, supposed. As far as FD owners being concerned about RHDs hurting their resale - did you buy the car to enjoy the car, or for an investment? Because cars almost always make a lousy investment. I will say it is entirely possible there may be great values on Japanese FD's - as has proven to be the case with Skylines, FC's, Supras, Soarers, and any number of much humbler Japanese iron. The reason for this is that Japan's inspection and licensing requirements are heavily tilted against older cars - in the tight parking and driving conditions there, the government simply doesn't want older cars on the road, so making it difficult to register or insure them means the values plummet much more so than similar cars here because they simply have no market domestically. And Japan's small size and congestion mean older cars are often low km's, and well maintained (to meet the regulatory requirements).
I would prefer a LHD car myself, but more power to those willing to put up with RHD (and train their left to shift!) to get a hot car they might otherwise never find or afford.
12-24-06 | 03:37 AM
#104
I'm have been reasearching this for a little over a year. From what I have seen, FD's that have been pre purchased are ranging for 8 grand up. An average and what appears to be fair condition seems to be about 12 grand.
I believe the general consensus is that it is a good idea to have enough money in the bank for a rebuild if needed. I have about 20 grand prepared for this car.
If I were to purchase a local FD, it would cost around 20 grand. These cars tend to be higher milage and not rebuilt recently. If I import one, I could have a rebuilt FD, RHD (which I don't prefer), for around 20 grand.
It all comes down to the numbers for me. If there are LHD FD's for cheaper and rebuilt I would but that instead.
Has anybody thought about importing one from the states in another year? The FD's in the states seem to be cheaper than the ones in Canada. (but higher mileage in general)
I believe the general consensus is that it is a good idea to have enough money in the bank for a rebuild if needed. I have about 20 grand prepared for this car.
If I were to purchase a local FD, it would cost around 20 grand. These cars tend to be higher milage and not rebuilt recently. If I import one, I could have a rebuilt FD, RHD (which I don't prefer), for around 20 grand.
It all comes down to the numbers for me. If there are LHD FD's for cheaper and rebuilt I would but that instead.
Has anybody thought about importing one from the states in another year? The FD's in the states seem to be cheaper than the ones in Canada. (but higher mileage in general)
12-24-06 | 05:05 AM
#105
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From: Airdrie, Alberta
I just missed out on a FD that went through the auction. The car was a auction grade of 4 and a interior grade or B which is all really good. Also the car had 29,000km on it. The final selling price FOB for the car was 830,000JPY which is approx. 8,000$ CAD so probubly no more than 11grand CAD. It was a stock montego bluc RX-7.
Here is the info on the car.
Here is the info on the car.
12-24-06 | 10:37 PM
#106
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: N/A
I'm sorry to be negative but no one has mentioned that:
If your car is "modified" customs could reject it and you lose all your money. (They have rejected an rx-7 already)
And another fact:
Ask anyone on the GTR forums-- thier imported cars was either vandalised or merchandise was stolen during shipping.
Read , read and then read some more. I made my mind up, importing from Japan is too much of a risk.
Good luck
If your car is "modified" customs could reject it and you lose all your money. (They have rejected an rx-7 already)
And another fact:
Ask anyone on the GTR forums-- thier imported cars was either vandalised or merchandise was stolen during shipping.
Read , read and then read some more. I made my mind up, importing from Japan is too much of a risk.
Good luck
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