I Want a GT4, Oh God, not one of those threads again! Options

[JoKeRkId613]

I have $35,000 cash and want to get a GT4. I was going to get a 370Z but after dealing with over 10 local Nissan dealers, no one seems to want to sell me the car - even after showing them the checks - they're a bunch of greedy bastards. It's rediculous that even in this crappy economy with everyone going out of business, they act this way. Anyway, I figure getting the GT4 is cheaper and it'd be nice to save some of that cash.

What's the best way to get one? Does anyone know any websites for importers with inventory search, perhaps? I know it's nearly impossible to get but with enough money, I guess it can be done.

edit: i must sound like a noob posting this, but i've actually been here a few years. sorry if the post annoyed anyone. lol.

[chacha]

there's a couple out there...travel to canada...-$1000, deal with dealer there and buy one...drive it back....DONE...if you got the money already....this step up there should be easy to follow...

[96bluevert]

Getting it legal in the states is going to be difficult...But if you can find a way, more power to you.

[crankyelbow]

get a 5th gen and swap in a 3rd gen 3sgte... build to hearts content and enjoy a car that cost you a fraction of a 370z and will poop on it from every angle.

[jimmykay]

You could get a Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Track and save yourself 8-10k I've heard that they are actually pretty decent.

Personally if I had 35k to drop on a car I would look at a WRX STi, or maybe even a BMW 128i. But those don't allow for nearly as much hauling as the truck hatchback of the Celica.

[JoKeRkId613]

genesis, ive considered, havent test driven. might have to do that.

1 series i dont like. if anything it'd be the 135i, but even then, after taxes, it climbs over 35k, same with sti. i only like to buy brand new cars, unless it's not possible - like the gt4.

there's a couple out there...travel to canada...-$1000, deal with dealer there and buy one...drive it back....DONE...if you got the money already....this step up there should be easy to follow...

how much do they go for in canada?

[GordGT4]

You could get a Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Track and save yourself 8-10k I've heard that they are actually pretty decent.

Personally if I had 35k to drop on a car I would look at a WRX STi, or maybe even a BMW 128i. But those don't allow for nearly as much hauling as the truck hatchback of the Celica.

My GT4 eats STi's for breakfast and Evo's for lunch !

If your mind is set on a GT4, go out and get one. Theres always a way !

[Sinyk]

There's two for sale in Campbell River at tyeeimports.com. One is $8900 the other $9300, but I assume there's additional fees before you can take it off the lot. I'm sure one of the Calgary guys could tell you about any additional fees related to legalizing the car for our roads.

[jimmykay]

Don't get me wrong, I would LOVE to have a GT4, but realistically I dont see spending 35k on legally importing a 15yr old car being a good way to spend your money.

[GriffGirl]

I watched this whole Road & Track thing about the Genesis on the Speed channel and I have to say, it really looks worth looking into. I NEVER thought I'd hear myself say something like that about a Hyundai. . . but it got excellent reviews by Consumer Reports and Road & Track.

That being said, you might try contacting Joe (crap, I can't remember his user name!) who's in Okinawa (USMC) or Stetsonaw, either of them might be able to help point you in the right direction of legit exporters. I think Culpable has some knowledge and possibly some contacts, too. I do know that you won't be able to import it in one piece into the US, you'll have to import the front clip and the rear clip as separate parts. There could also be some issues registering the car, but depending on how scrupulous you are there are ways to work around that quite easily, I'm sure.

You might have to look around on the web some, but I know there's a guy in Indiana IIRC who imported a GT-Four to the US. He has since sold the car, but he would be a good person to either read up on or contact to find out how to do the whole thing. And I think believe it or not you'll have an easier time importing one directly from Japan than you will from Canada.

[JoKeRkId613]

Don't get me wrong, I would LOVE to have a GT4, but realistically I dont see spending 35k on legally importing a 15yr old car being a good way to spend your money.

i wouldn't spend all 35k into a gt4, for that i'd get a very nice supra. i'm just making it a point because when i would look at these types of threads, they're mostly dreams because people think 15k is too much. i'd gladly pay that for a gt4.

[LewFX]

whats your secret to getting 35k!

[xs94st]

Send $49.95 to my paypal and I'll send you a booklet and DVD showing you how ;P

[Nartanian]

Send $49.95 to my paypal and I'll send you a booklet and DVD showing you how ;P

I think an Evo IX would be great because, it has a crap load of potential for a reasonable amount of money. A Lexus IS300 or SC300 would be sweet as well. That is just my .02 cents though.

This post has been edited by Nartanian: Jun 11, 2009 - 8:19 PM

[azian_advanced]

maybe PM the guys who are driving gt-fours in the US and ask how they got them and how they are driving them.

but if you ever figure out a way to import them from Canada, let me know.

[TRD_Ian]

here is what you do if you dont already own a celica buy one!.....drive it to canada.....bring it to say my house....drive to montreal.....hijack/hot wire a GT4 of same color and drive it back to my place or some one else in canada u could trust.... swith the vin and plates and drive back to the states no problem........you could also just buy the GT4 and do that legaly but our police are slow and kinda lazy.....you could easily out run them and loose em for a joke so save 10 grand that way...just an idea

[delusionz]

gt4 kicks ass, they r worth 9k in new zealand

[Hanyo]

in all honesty $15k doesnt really get you a performance car. When you factor in all the fees and what not your looking at or around $25k. And the only way I will ever import a GT4 is the WRC edition. Anything else your better off spending your money on a wrx STI and using the extra money on upgrades.

If you want to get a new car, try the new chevy camaro and the genesis, every where i've read kept saying there are good cars.

[delusionz]

Why WRC specifically? What is it about WRC that makes every other GT-Four worse than Subaru?

Personally I think later models are better.

1. Younger running gear, less kms (generally)

2. Airbags

3. Sideskirts

4. Facelift headlights & tail lights, facelift interior

5. Not all JDMs in 1994 have ABS brakes

I'm making my own intercooler spraybar and water pump system, and I doubt you'd want to be activating antilag on a street going car without 100's of CT20b's at your disposal.

[joehernandez]

whats your secret to getting 35k!

X2

and you will have plenty of money left and with that
you can even get me one!!! doesn't that sounds great!!!!
or at least a 3sgte and i guarantee you your way to heaven is assured!!!