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2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec NUR – Rusty Odometer rewind

What has become clear over the last months is that the BNR34 Skyline GT-R is no longer a 'future' classic, for a mass manufactured vehicle it has ALREADY achieved the status of 'classic' long before anyone would have expected. For low mileage, good condition examples prices have skyrocketed in ...

Two JDM Iconic Cars - 100,000 kms Total Rewind

Two iconic JDM classics in their most popular forms. The Nissan Skyline V-Spec II in Bayside Blue and the Mitsubishi EVO 8 MR in Gun Metal Grey. Values for tidy, low and medium mileage examples continue to escalate. These models were not sold locally in many markets outside Japan, leaving imp ...

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR - Odometer rewind

In the land down under, the grey imports segment of the used car market has been mercilessly pillaged by shady (but licensed) dealers trying to make a quick buck. For nearly ten years they've been banking $$$ on the lack of visibility consumers and regulators have over the import process. Th ...

2007 Mitsubishi Delica - Sneaky Odometer Rewind

Used car dealers know that importing a car from Japan can be a complicated process. Due to the long timeframes, government regulations and foreign language issues, it's certainly not for everyone. As such, there are many myths and misconceptions associated with JDM imports. Dealerships do litt ...

2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec 2 – Accident Repair

When used cars cross international borders, keeping track of their history can become extremely difficult. Japan exports used cars to countries all over the world, the laws governing the import of these cars can vary per country. In Australia, despite having a strict system of legislation and r ...