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Hi all I was just wondering if anyone could recommend the best place to import an rx7 from for cheap as im looking for a new project. than you!
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Also, I hate to break it to you, but out of the words 'import' 'rx7' and 'cheap', 'cheap' is the odd one out here. Prices in general are skyrocketing, and its almost prohibitively expensive to purchase one. Listing your budget would be a good starting point, but using a registered importer in your location will likely not be cheap.
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+1 on the above comment - the cheapest I have seen for imports are still around 30k unless they are automatic which are sometimes slightly less.
Personally I find Japanese Classics in VA to be fairly reasonable, but they haven't had an FD in a while. And if you're not on the East coast then it may make sense to find somewhere closer to you.
Personally I find Japanese Classics in VA to be fairly reasonable, but they haven't had an FD in a while. And if you're not on the East coast then it may make sense to find somewhere closer to you.
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+1 on the above comment - the cheapest I have seen for imports are still around 30k unless they are automatic which are sometimes slightly less.
Personally I find Japanese Classics in VA to be fairly reasonable, but they haven't had an FD in a while. And if you're not on the East coast then it may make sense to find somewhere closer to you.
Personally I find Japanese Classics in VA to be fairly reasonable, but they haven't had an FD in a while. And if you're not on the East coast then it may make sense to find somewhere closer to you.
RHD models are up there, I paid closer to 40 for mine, but it's a special case.
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I remember seeing them pop up on those importer's sites with some regularity, but they were always either really beat, or extra pricey special editions. The good thing, for those with skinnier wallets, is that some of those importers finance. I would consider this if the right model popped-up. The entire car market (new, used, classic, muscle, import, etc. - You name it) is bananas right now.
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I remember seeing them pop up on those importer's sites with some regularity, but they were always either really beat, or extra pricey special editions. The good thing, for those with skinnier wallets, is that some of those importers finance. I would consider this if the right model popped-up. The entire car market (new, used, classic, muscle, import, etc. - You name it) is bananas right now.
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I was very happy with Duncan Imports. They treated me well and sold me a PERFECT car. Looks like they're cleared out of 7s right now, though.
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We probably have one of the deepest pools of RHD FD anywhere. But most are squirreled away and few are up for sale. Some nice examples of S8 have traded hands at C$34~38,000 this year. As S7 and S8 approach eligibility for export to the US over the next few years, and if that coincides with a downturn, you might see some nice cars come out of hiding, including Spirit R and other limited edition versions.
Our borders open up on August 8 to double-vaxers. Bring your trailers!
Our borders open up on August 8 to double-vaxers. Bring your trailers!
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After I sent the deposit over, suddenly "Thursdays" are their big auction days (translation, only once a week did I ever get any information.) They knew ahead of time what level of car I wanted, and what I'd accept. When I asked why I was getting one car a week I was told they "liked to stay away from larger areas" and "gas and tolls" were common excuses. What cars I did get pictures of, they never disclosed the condition sheets at auction, I had to ask multiple times to get that information. I'd get a video of a walkaround of the car at auction, and that's it.
The cars their "buyer" showed were all from the same USS auction every week. After about three weeks of that charade, I was shown two R grade cars, and a white Series 6 that I actually wanted. They made it seem like I had to give the approval and amount right away before bidding started, as up until then I'd turned down the R grade stuff they had been throwing at me. Once I did that, it turns out the results wouldn't roll in and bidding wouldn't start for hours later. The next morning I was told that one "got away" and "landed and titled it would have been mid to high forties." This car was a decent shape car, I'll admit, I think it was a 4.0, but had a replaced hatch and was a Type R I believe.
After hearing that I was mildly annoyed, as before I signed the contract I was told with my initial budget I'd get something "really really nice." When I asked about that, I was told the 4.0 grade "was what got us" and I might have to "settle for something that needs some work." Before I sent a deposit over, it was my budget would get me a really really nice car, then it turned to a car with over 100,000 miles and would need work, in addition to them throwing two R grade cars at me that they knew I didn't want, I made my expectations crystal clear from the beginning.
They make it seem like they look constantly, and they have staff over there who do this constantly, but imho, their "buyer" is a guy who does it once a week at one auction. Mildly annoyed because I felt like they wasted my time. Before I got my money back, they didnt' even tell me they weren't going to go to auction for golden week, I feel like disclosing information ahead of time would have been nice, which they neglected to do in many cases, felt like a bait and switch, to be honest.
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There is a chance your 4.0 car will turn itself into an R soon after arrival. Need to budget for a new motor sooner than later for any auction car you get.
Meaning don't write off an R as being a write-off.
It may just have a bad scratch.
Mid-40s (US$) for a Type R. Lord have mercy!
Meaning don't write off an R as being a write-off.
It may just have a bad scratch.
Mid-40s (US$) for a Type R. Lord have mercy!
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There is a chance your 4.0 car will turn itself into an R soon after arrival. Need to budget for a new motor sooner than later for any auction car you get.
Meaning don't write off an R as being a write-off.
It may just have a bad scratch.
Mid-40s (US$) for a Type R. Lord have mercy!
Meaning don't write off an R as being a write-off.
It may just have a bad scratch.
Mid-40s (US$) for a Type R. Lord have mercy!
I went with another importer, and found my Bathurst-X. At the end of the day it cost me high 30's, but it had about 74,000 kilometers, and 100+ PSI on each rotor face. Looking at the past auction reports, it was a 4.0 with a B interior. Made the trip across the entire country without a hitch.
I couldn't believe that first importer told me that white 96 would have cost mid to high 40's USD landed, though. Ridiculous.
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With Bathurst X. Major score. Well bought! Post pics up to:
RHD FD Nation.
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-gene...ition-1148527/
RHD FD Nation.
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-gene...ition-1148527/
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I just like that OP has abandoned this thread
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With Bathurst X. Major score. Well bought! Post pics up to:
RHD FD Nation.
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-gene...ition-1148527/
RHD FD Nation.
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-gene...ition-1148527/
Post #73 =)
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-gene.../#post12469329
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