New member, potentially looking for an FD
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New member, potentially looking for an FD
Hi,
New member here, I am potentially looking for an FD, sometime soon or a few years down the road after I finish my last 2 years at college
The one I'm looking at is a RHD Japan model Type R and it has perfect compression test as what the reputable dealer over there has shown me, and it has an asking price of $17k
Car isn't perfect cosmetically, got a few cigarette burns here and there on the cloth seats, micro scratches on the rear due to parking near Japan trees, paint fading on the roof, new OEM hood replaced, about 2 small dings, and wheel curb rashes, but it looks 100% clean inside and also in the engine bay, was supposedly owned by an old man, car has approx. 66k miles on it, and is 99% stock minus the radio unit and the rear view mirror.
I am heavily considering it but I am currently in a fight with my insurance company over a settlement at the moment and my ability to afford that car fully rests on this settlement. I'm not sure whether I'm winning or not but I think that's a great price for an FD with a strong comp test (>100), especially when all the ones I'm looking at over here in the USA are ridiculously overpriced and in worse conditions.
I've seen some people say that they got their FD for 9k, 11k, with fresh engine rebuild, etc, and I have no idea where they got those deals from but if this is where I can possibly find one, I want to find it.
Any advices welcome
New member here, I am potentially looking for an FD, sometime soon or a few years down the road after I finish my last 2 years at college
The one I'm looking at is a RHD Japan model Type R and it has perfect compression test as what the reputable dealer over there has shown me, and it has an asking price of $17k
Car isn't perfect cosmetically, got a few cigarette burns here and there on the cloth seats, micro scratches on the rear due to parking near Japan trees, paint fading on the roof, new OEM hood replaced, about 2 small dings, and wheel curb rashes, but it looks 100% clean inside and also in the engine bay, was supposedly owned by an old man, car has approx. 66k miles on it, and is 99% stock minus the radio unit and the rear view mirror.
I am heavily considering it but I am currently in a fight with my insurance company over a settlement at the moment and my ability to afford that car fully rests on this settlement. I'm not sure whether I'm winning or not but I think that's a great price for an FD with a strong comp test (>100), especially when all the ones I'm looking at over here in the USA are ridiculously overpriced and in worse conditions.
I've seen some people say that they got their FD for 9k, 11k, with fresh engine rebuild, etc, and I have no idea where they got those deals from but if this is where I can possibly find one, I want to find it.
Any advices welcome
It's probably not what you wanted to hear, but some thoughts.....
You're contemplating spending thousands to buy a car you can't see or even touch in-person... let alone drive. And you then have to get it shipped, hopefully without damage. You're taking their word on compression, but probably have little idea on how compression readings should be taken on a rotary. And Japanese routine maintenance is different than ours so 66k miles doesn't impress as it might here. It's been parked outside, paint is faded, body is dented and you said it has burn holes on the seats "here and there" but "a 100% clean inside"???? And supposedly "owned by an old man".
You're counting on an insurance check to purchase the car but this isn't a very good daily driver. It's a 26 yr old car that was finicky when it was new, takes premium fuel but gets mediocre gas mileage, doesn't do well in snow, has little luggage space, expensive to properly insure (especially for a teenager) and an engine that requires some specialized knowledge to repair and maintain...and you're still in school? And finally, 17k for a RHD car whose re-sale value won't be that of it's LHD brethren.
Price and cost are two different things. If you think the rough ones here are "ridiculously over-priced" wait until you find out how much this car will cost you.
Finish school, get a career going and an income that can support a hobby car. This sounds like a train wreck to me.
You're contemplating spending thousands to buy a car you can't see or even touch in-person... let alone drive. And you then have to get it shipped, hopefully without damage. You're taking their word on compression, but probably have little idea on how compression readings should be taken on a rotary. And Japanese routine maintenance is different than ours so 66k miles doesn't impress as it might here. It's been parked outside, paint is faded, body is dented and you said it has burn holes on the seats "here and there" but "a 100% clean inside"???? And supposedly "owned by an old man".
You're counting on an insurance check to purchase the car but this isn't a very good daily driver. It's a 26 yr old car that was finicky when it was new, takes premium fuel but gets mediocre gas mileage, doesn't do well in snow, has little luggage space, expensive to properly insure (especially for a teenager) and an engine that requires some specialized knowledge to repair and maintain...and you're still in school? And finally, 17k for a RHD car whose re-sale value won't be that of it's LHD brethren.
Price and cost are two different things. If you think the rough ones here are "ridiculously over-priced" wait until you find out how much this car will cost you.
Finish school, get a career going and an income that can support a hobby car. This sounds like a train wreck to me.
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It's probably not what you wanted to hear, but some thoughts.....
You're contemplating spending thousands to buy a car you can't see or even touch in-person... let alone drive. And you then have to get it shipped, hopefully without damage. You're taking their word on compression, but probably have little idea on how compression readings should be taken on a rotary. And Japanese routine maintenance is different than ours so 66k miles doesn't impress as it might here. It's been parked outside, paint is faded, body is dented and you said it has burn holes on the seats "here and there" but "a 100% clean inside"???? And supposedly "owned by an old man".
You're counting on an insurance check to purchase the car but this isn't a very good daily driver. It's a 26 yr old car that was finicky when it was new, takes premium fuel but gets mediocre gas mileage, doesn't do well in snow, has little luggage space, expensive to properly insure (especially for a teenager) and an engine that requires some specialized knowledge to repair and maintain...and you're still in school? And finally, 17k for a RHD car whose re-sale value won't be that of it's LHD brethren.
Price and cost are two different things. If you think the rough ones here are "ridiculously over-priced" wait until you find out how much this car will cost you.
Finish school, get a career going and an income that can support a hobby car. This sounds like a train wreck to me.
You're contemplating spending thousands to buy a car you can't see or even touch in-person... let alone drive. And you then have to get it shipped, hopefully without damage. You're taking their word on compression, but probably have little idea on how compression readings should be taken on a rotary. And Japanese routine maintenance is different than ours so 66k miles doesn't impress as it might here. It's been parked outside, paint is faded, body is dented and you said it has burn holes on the seats "here and there" but "a 100% clean inside"???? And supposedly "owned by an old man".
You're counting on an insurance check to purchase the car but this isn't a very good daily driver. It's a 26 yr old car that was finicky when it was new, takes premium fuel but gets mediocre gas mileage, doesn't do well in snow, has little luggage space, expensive to properly insure (especially for a teenager) and an engine that requires some specialized knowledge to repair and maintain...and you're still in school? And finally, 17k for a RHD car whose re-sale value won't be that of it's LHD brethren.
Price and cost are two different things. If you think the rough ones here are "ridiculously over-priced" wait until you find out how much this car will cost you.
Finish school, get a career going and an income that can support a hobby car. This sounds like a train wreck to me.
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The posters above bring some good points. Im not gonna assume anything about your situation but ill tell you about mine and why I finally bought a FD.
Ive wanted an FD since I was a kid. Im now 31 years old. Ive had many, many cars in between to include FC’s but never an FD. I finally bought one because, I own a home with a garage, I have another vehicle that is a daily driver and I have the finances to fix things as they come up. I would not suggest this car or any turbo car from the era without those 3 things.
I bought a JDM FD with 117k km with a rebuilt engine and a ton of mods. The car seemed to have been well maintained but being what it is, it still needs things. I had a heater hose burst on me last week. Luckily I have the know how to get a temporary hose and change it on the side of the road. But following this, ive spent nearly $300 to purchase all of the coolant hoses under the hood, and the heater hose that burst had to be purchased from Japan. If this is your only car, could you fix that hose? Could you wait weeks for the proper replacement?
Now at 60k miles, the engine in the car you’re looking at may have been replaced or rebuilt, maybe not. In the event it needs this, can you fork out the cost of a rebuild? Get by for weeks without this car?
just things to think about. I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted one of these cars when I was younger and in a different situation. But im super glad I didnt do it as now I can enjoy it without worry. If its going to be a 2nd car, and you have somewhere to keep it, then go for it.
Those cheaper FD’s exist, but you have to be in the right place and the right time. Either someone needs out of it badly or they have no idea what they have. Chances are in both cases you are getting a headache or something that needs work. They dont last long on the market either way.
Ive wanted an FD since I was a kid. Im now 31 years old. Ive had many, many cars in between to include FC’s but never an FD. I finally bought one because, I own a home with a garage, I have another vehicle that is a daily driver and I have the finances to fix things as they come up. I would not suggest this car or any turbo car from the era without those 3 things.
I bought a JDM FD with 117k km with a rebuilt engine and a ton of mods. The car seemed to have been well maintained but being what it is, it still needs things. I had a heater hose burst on me last week. Luckily I have the know how to get a temporary hose and change it on the side of the road. But following this, ive spent nearly $300 to purchase all of the coolant hoses under the hood, and the heater hose that burst had to be purchased from Japan. If this is your only car, could you fix that hose? Could you wait weeks for the proper replacement?
Now at 60k miles, the engine in the car you’re looking at may have been replaced or rebuilt, maybe not. In the event it needs this, can you fork out the cost of a rebuild? Get by for weeks without this car?
just things to think about. I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted one of these cars when I was younger and in a different situation. But im super glad I didnt do it as now I can enjoy it without worry. If its going to be a 2nd car, and you have somewhere to keep it, then go for it.
Those cheaper FD’s exist, but you have to be in the right place and the right time. Either someone needs out of it badly or they have no idea what they have. Chances are in both cases you are getting a headache or something that needs work. They dont last long on the market either way.
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Thanks for the advice guys. To reply to @Sgtblue. The car is absolutely pristine, being sold by a reputable dealer in Japan (who also has good reviews in Japan), who has constantly sent me progresses and what's wrong with it and what has been fixed, which is why I'm taking their words on it. The faded paint spot is only on one small spot on the car, and the scratches are micro that you would absolutely have to focus on to notice.
Only reason I'm really contemplating on buying the car is because it is an absolute rare example that I'm not sure I'd see again and with similar price point in the next couple of years, it comes with original documents as well. I have seen a lot of FD Rx-7 ads for sale but none really impressed me as much as this one. But you guys are right. If the engine does go ka-boom, I might not be able to afford a full rebuild. I have been browsing this forum for sale ads of RX-7 for cheap and all the ones that are in my favorable price points are sold. I wouldn't even mind a rebuild title RX-7 with an engine swap.
But if I can't find it I'll just go with a cheaper (but still fun) car for now. I've been eyeing on a particular 1991 BMW 318IS. I had a '91 Mercedes Benz 190e and that car was an absolute tank and won't break, only thing that was wrong was rust underneath the car. I sold it for almost what I bought it for. I have my eye on another 190e that looks pristine and close but the 318IS is a manual which I'd prefer.. I'm probably going to see the 318is sometime next week.
Only reason I'm really contemplating on buying the car is because it is an absolute rare example that I'm not sure I'd see again and with similar price point in the next couple of years, it comes with original documents as well. I have seen a lot of FD Rx-7 ads for sale but none really impressed me as much as this one. But you guys are right. If the engine does go ka-boom, I might not be able to afford a full rebuild. I have been browsing this forum for sale ads of RX-7 for cheap and all the ones that are in my favorable price points are sold. I wouldn't even mind a rebuild title RX-7 with an engine swap.
But if I can't find it I'll just go with a cheaper (but still fun) car for now. I've been eyeing on a particular 1991 BMW 318IS. I had a '91 Mercedes Benz 190e and that car was an absolute tank and won't break, only thing that was wrong was rust underneath the car. I sold it for almost what I bought it for. I have my eye on another 190e that looks pristine and close but the 318IS is a manual which I'd prefer.. I'm probably going to see the 318is sometime next week.
First - Welcome to the Forum 
You have already been given some solid advice here, so I won't re write the same stuff with the exception of running costs. I strongly advise you research and understand how expensive maintaining a 25 year old turbo car can be. The old saying "it will nickle and dime you to death", the FD will do that in $100 bills rather than nickles or dimes.
One question though, if this going to be a second vehicle or your primary driver? I ask because an FD where you live in winter = a very bad idea.
Also, take it from someone who has imported a car from Japan and has many friends who have - it will have mechanical issues and you better have a some money on hand to deal with them in order to pass your inspections for registration etc. Almost all cars in Japan being exported are sold before they are due their next Shaken inspection, meaning they usually need new brakes etc.
The $17k price you quoted, does that include shipping? Insurance? Port Fees? Taxes? Inspections etc? Those things can easily add $5k to $10k to the price.
Any owner that gets cigarette burns on the seats and parks the car under trees where it can get scratched probably didn't care much about maintaining it mechanically. I also would not trust their compression numbers.
IMO, for $17k, you are better off saving a couple of grand more and buying a car you can see and test drive. I imported my RHD FD from Japan and I ONLY advise people doing so if the car falls into one of the following categories:
1) It is a Spirit R
2) It is a 1999-2002
3) It is a Bathurst Edition
4) It has a tonne of aftermarket parts that saves you money on your build (if modifying is the direction you want to go)
5) the car is so damn cheap it is worth it's value as a part out car
Hence I bought my car because the bodykit is insanely rare and expensive. Since it arrived I required a full engine rebuild (even though it ran well in videos Japan), new turbos, new suspension and new brakes. Now in my case I went way overkill in all these departments, but even if I had gone on the cheap, those parts would have cost me over $10k.
As for your comment:
"I've seen some people say that they got their FD for 9k, 11k, with fresh engine rebuild, etc, and I have no idea where they got those deals from but if this is where I can possibly find one, I want to find it."
Trust me, these people are full of ****
You have already been given some solid advice here, so I won't re write the same stuff with the exception of running costs. I strongly advise you research and understand how expensive maintaining a 25 year old turbo car can be. The old saying "it will nickle and dime you to death", the FD will do that in $100 bills rather than nickles or dimes.
One question though, if this going to be a second vehicle or your primary driver? I ask because an FD where you live in winter = a very bad idea.
Also, take it from someone who has imported a car from Japan and has many friends who have - it will have mechanical issues and you better have a some money on hand to deal with them in order to pass your inspections for registration etc. Almost all cars in Japan being exported are sold before they are due their next Shaken inspection, meaning they usually need new brakes etc.
The $17k price you quoted, does that include shipping? Insurance? Port Fees? Taxes? Inspections etc? Those things can easily add $5k to $10k to the price.
Any owner that gets cigarette burns on the seats and parks the car under trees where it can get scratched probably didn't care much about maintaining it mechanically. I also would not trust their compression numbers.
IMO, for $17k, you are better off saving a couple of grand more and buying a car you can see and test drive. I imported my RHD FD from Japan and I ONLY advise people doing so if the car falls into one of the following categories:
1) It is a Spirit R
2) It is a 1999-2002
3) It is a Bathurst Edition
4) It has a tonne of aftermarket parts that saves you money on your build (if modifying is the direction you want to go)
5) the car is so damn cheap it is worth it's value as a part out car
Hence I bought my car because the bodykit is insanely rare and expensive. Since it arrived I required a full engine rebuild (even though it ran well in videos Japan), new turbos, new suspension and new brakes. Now in my case I went way overkill in all these departments, but even if I had gone on the cheap, those parts would have cost me over $10k.
As for your comment:
"I've seen some people say that they got their FD for 9k, 11k, with fresh engine rebuild, etc, and I have no idea where they got those deals from but if this is where I can possibly find one, I want to find it."
Trust me, these people are full of ****
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I just came across another thread of yours regarding a $25,500 "landed' car?
Is this the same car you are looking to buy? If so, then I don't understand your quote because it is not a rare car. Sign up to one of the free websites so that you can scan the auction prices in Japan. Low mileage FD'd are not uncommon and this one is not a special or rare model.
Is this the same car you are looking to buy? If so, then I don't understand your quote because it is not a rare car. Sign up to one of the free websites so that you can scan the auction prices in Japan. Low mileage FD'd are not uncommon and this one is not a special or rare model.
Your idea of pristine is apparently different than mine.
Aren't they all.
Don't they all.
I'm not a photographer, but I could pull a car from the junk yard and with the right light, angles and focus make it look pretty good. You've probably even seen that yourself with a buddy's car that you KNOW isn't as nice as it looks in the pictures.
I'm glad you're reconsidering. Because no matter what assurances you're getting, you'd be committing to the purchase of a car from half-way across the world for thousands of dollars. A big risk at the least and I wasn't even aware of all the semi-hidden costs that FEED AFFLUX v5 mentioned. Again, PRICE and COST are two different things.
Aren't they all.
Don't they all.
I'm not a photographer, but I could pull a car from the junk yard and with the right light, angles and focus make it look pretty good. You've probably even seen that yourself with a buddy's car that you KNOW isn't as nice as it looks in the pictures.
I'm glad you're reconsidering. Because no matter what assurances you're getting, you'd be committing to the purchase of a car from half-way across the world for thousands of dollars. A big risk at the least and I wasn't even aware of all the semi-hidden costs that FEED AFFLUX v5 mentioned. Again, PRICE and COST are two different things.
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I just came across another thread of yours regarding a $25,500 "landed' car?
Is this the same car you are looking to buy? If so, then I don't understand your quote because it is not a rare car. Sign up to one of the free websites so that you can scan the auction prices in Japan. Low mileage FD'd are not uncommon and this one is not a special or rare model.
Is this the same car you are looking to buy? If so, then I don't understand your quote because it is not a rare car. Sign up to one of the free websites so that you can scan the auction prices in Japan. Low mileage FD'd are not uncommon and this one is not a special or rare model.
I think one owner examples and almost bone stock examples that have great compressions are hard to find so I called it rare. These car prices have been on a steady rise, especially the last couple of years, at least from what I've seen.
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Your idea of pristine is apparently different than mine.
Aren't they all.
Don't they all.
I'm not a photographer, but I could pull a car from the junk yard and with the right light, angles and focus make it look pretty good. You've probably even seen that yourself with a buddy's car that you KNOW isn't as nice as it looks in the pictures.
I'm glad you're reconsidering. Because no matter what assurances you're getting, you'd be committing to the purchase of a car from half-way across the world for thousands of dollars. A big risk at the least and I wasn't even aware of all the semi-hidden costs that FEED AFFLUX v5 mentioned. Again, PRICE and COST are two different things.
Aren't they all.
Don't they all.
I'm not a photographer, but I could pull a car from the junk yard and with the right light, angles and focus make it look pretty good. You've probably even seen that yourself with a buddy's car that you KNOW isn't as nice as it looks in the pictures.
I'm glad you're reconsidering. Because no matter what assurances you're getting, you'd be committing to the purchase of a car from half-way across the world for thousands of dollars. A big risk at the least and I wasn't even aware of all the semi-hidden costs that FEED AFFLUX v5 mentioned. Again, PRICE and COST are two different things.
But yes looks like RX-7s will have to wait for now...
Yes it is. 25,500 will include landed cost + broker and everything that you need to get it out of port + taxes. I listed it higher than the selling price + those fees for people who will try to 'lowball' it to the right price point, I've since decided to wait on RX-7s, but asked them if I could try and sell it for them, if I could then they'd give me a compensation, and if it goes well, it will be my unofficial side gig with them, helping them listing and selling their cars. Which I think wouldn't be bad for a side gig for a college student.
I think one owner examples and almost bone stock examples that have great compressions are hard to find so I called it rare. These car prices have been on a steady rise, especially the last couple of years, at least from what I've seen.
I think one owner examples and almost bone stock examples that have great compressions are hard to find so I called it rare. These car prices have been on a steady rise, especially the last couple of years, at least from what I've seen.
By what I have read here you have a lot to learn. $25,500 is WAY too much for that car. I strongly suggest you get access to the auction house listings in Japan and look carefully at historical sales and the current ones. I personally love finding the original auction details for car people are advertising as landed, as it shows me just how much of a mark up (profit) they are trying to make. Especially when it is very easy to work from the auction sale price and then calculate the final landed price for yourself.
Don't get me wrong, people should pay a premium to let someone else do all the work for them, but you need to understand how much it is and if it is fair.
Anyway, I am out of here, you have lots to read up on!
Something to think about.
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I would suggest owning and learning about RX7's before you start selling them. The rotary world is a very small close knit community, you could easily end up making a bad name for yourself selling cars you know nothing about. Then you have no support network if/when you actually get one.
Something to think about.
Something to think about.
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It seems that there are a lot of cars coming in on the 25 year rule now, and with dealers allowing drive tests within 2-3 hours of me, its starting to look more alluring.
18-20k is within the range of a base model, RHD, fully titled, imported correctly at the moment on the east coast at least, with other examples going higher, obviously. Interested to see how your search/own import turns out.
18-20k is within the range of a base model, RHD, fully titled, imported correctly at the moment on the east coast at least, with other examples going higher, obviously. Interested to see how your search/own import turns out.
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Feed_Afflux this was very helpful information! I quickly am coming to the conclusion that FDs are slightly out of my budget and I should wait until I've saved much more before pursuing it.... starting smaller sounds like a better idea for now
My advice for anyone on a tight budget is to either keep saving, or consider buying an FB or FC. That way you can enjoy having rotary car whilst learning some mechanical skills you can apply in the future on that FD.
Also, I would only have an RX7 as a secondary vehicle, rotary aside, these are old cars and things break. No one needs that headache from their daily driver!
Soju it seems like you have your mind made upon this car regardless of what SgtBlue and the others are saying (including ones that have already purchased one). I would add that there are plenty of very clean JDM RX-7's already in America and they are less than your 25k price point and verified clean (and drive-able). I just saw a black one for sale on the Facebook groups for right around 25k and it was EXTREMELY clean, no rips or tears in seats, etc etc. Why don't you just look around a bit more? 94's are about to be legal in 2 months as well.
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$18-22k is American dealer prices on a RHD FD. $25k is darn spendy. Most American dealers aren't buying grade 4's to sell either, they buy fixer uppers and make them look all clean.
Excuse the large image:
This is a rough snapshot into the auction market on JDM FD's that are legal for import. You could get a decently clean car for under $10k landed if you play your cards right.
Something like this:
While not modified to... a lot of peoples tastes.... had a 'B' grade exterior (very clean by auction standards, especially for a 25 year old car) and sold for around $5k.
You might get a very clean car from a JDM dealer, but those cars are way overpriced, and half of them come from auction anyway. You can see the only Grade 4 sold for ~$18k.
If you're prepared to spend over $20k... and you're buying direct... there better be some very good/special things going for that car or you're getting ripped off.
Excuse the large image:
This is a rough snapshot into the auction market on JDM FD's that are legal for import. You could get a decently clean car for under $10k landed if you play your cards right.
Something like this:
While not modified to... a lot of peoples tastes.... had a 'B' grade exterior (very clean by auction standards, especially for a 25 year old car) and sold for around $5k.
You might get a very clean car from a JDM dealer, but those cars are way overpriced, and half of them come from auction anyway. You can see the only Grade 4 sold for ~$18k.
If you're prepared to spend over $20k... and you're buying direct... there better be some very good/special things going for that car or you're getting ripped off.
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$18-22k is American dealer prices on a RHD FD. $25k is darn spendy. Most American dealers aren't buying grade 4's to sell either, they buy fixer uppers and make them look all clean.
Excuse the large image:
This is a rough snapshot into the auction market on JDM FD's that are legal for import. You could get a decently clean car for under $10k landed if you play your cards right.
Something like this:
While not modified to... a lot of peoples tastes.... had a 'B' grade exterior (very clean by auction standards, especially for a 25 year old car) and sold for around $5k.
You might get a very clean car from a JDM dealer, but those cars are way overpriced, and half of them come from auction anyway. You can see the only Grade 4 sold for ~$18k.
If you're prepared to spend over $20k... and you're buying direct... there better be some very good/special things going for that car or you're getting ripped off.
Excuse the large image:
This is a rough snapshot into the auction market on JDM FD's that are legal for import. You could get a decently clean car for under $10k landed if you play your cards right.
Something like this:
While not modified to... a lot of peoples tastes.... had a 'B' grade exterior (very clean by auction standards, especially for a 25 year old car) and sold for around $5k.
You might get a very clean car from a JDM dealer, but those cars are way overpriced, and half of them come from auction anyway. You can see the only Grade 4 sold for ~$18k.
If you're prepared to spend over $20k... and you're buying direct... there better be some very good/special things going for that car or you're getting ripped off.
...Thiis is a rough snapshot into the auction market on JDM FD's that are legal for import. You could get a decently clean car for under $10k landed if you play your cards right.
Something like this:
While not modified to... a lot of peoples tastes.... had a 'B' grade exterior (very clean by auction standards, especially for a 25 year old car) and sold for around $5k..
Something like this:
While not modified to... a lot of peoples tastes.... had a 'B' grade exterior (very clean by auction standards, especially for a 25 year old car) and sold for around $5k..
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