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Sydney Australia
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February 2004
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WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 02:03
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Hey guys, i'd really like some advice on aquiring one of these cars.. stock would be great!
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 02:47
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import
don't expect to pay less than 10k
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Sydney Australia
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February 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 02:51
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Is it just because of that sort of model? how much would a normal sprinter ae86 cost?
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 02:52
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its coz we didn't get GT-APEX Trueno's here
u can pick up stock sprinters for 2,000 if u hunt well
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 03:02
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btw... if u think they are fast
they are not 
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Sydney Australia
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February 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 03:04
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i like the shape of the ae86, im not really looking for speed, it can really be done with bolt on things but thats later on.. do we have normal trueno's here in aus?
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 03:08
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bolt on mods? what are they?  
trueno was never realised in australia
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Sydney Australia
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February 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 03:12
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wouldnt have a clue! how different are the ones we have here to the trueno's?
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 06:12
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| _Why_ wrote on Sat, 21 February 2004 14:08 |
bolt on mods? what are they?
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HKS Air filter, 3" exhaust, bigger turbo, turbo timer, SFC fuel comp, inter-cooler ...
whoops ... I thought we were talking Nissan Silvia's ...
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Location:
East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 07:00
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Sydney Australia
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February 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 13:56
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k u got me, i know nothing about cars!
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Adelaide
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January 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sat, 21 February 2004 23:20
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the best thing to do hachi-roku is just read.
if u ask simple questions like the ones u have been, ppl can sometimes get annoyed because all of these questions have been answered before
load up google, punch in a keyword and get to it!
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 22 February 2004 05:04
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Ok this is easly answered,
No truenos in Aust, except imported ones.
What closest thing to it in aust ?
the brother and sister of the trueno, the Levin, in aust they are called "Toyota Sprinters" and they are almost identical to the Toyota Levin GT package, but instead of a 4AGE it comes with a 4AC 1.6 SOHC (Single Cam), no its not a Hachi-Go cause AE85 has a 1.5 SOHC 3AU engine..
Done.
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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October 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 22 February 2004 05:09
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| _Why_ wrote on Sat, 21 February 2004 11:08 |
bolt on mods? what are they?
trueno was never realised in australia
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He has been watching too much Initial D
Itsuki: "You should get a turbo for the hachi roku"
Takumi: "I thought they can only come with a car"
Itsuki: "You can get aftermarket bolt on mods"
sigh.. 
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I supported Toymods
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August 2002
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 22 February 2004 06:35
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ahh newbies
hence why we should sticky my thread
*duh*
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I supported Toymods
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 22 February 2004 07:26
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but for your reference
my car
i imported this myself
it cost me $12500AUD to get on the road
im still spending money on it
it was a "bargain" find for 435000yen in its condition
if you dont have this kinda cash, forget it
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Location:
Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 22 February 2004 13:57
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By the way, that is a GTV up top, not your elusive GT APEX.
GT APEXs are fractionally in higher demand, and a tad more expensive.
Unfrotunately for you, the 3 door hatch shape in the panda spray job is the most expensive varient of the trueno.
You want something that has no little rust, a clean uncracked interior, and a straight body... (Mind you, not immaculate, but clean) You are looking at about 15k.
One of my friends was telling me how a panda one sold for 21,000 bux at a dealer.
Only cause it had NEVER been smacked, and had always been garaged by it's previous one owner. And by the way, it went within 2 weeks.
That's quite a bit considering the car was stock.
rock on.
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Location:
Adelaide
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January 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 22 February 2004 14:22
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M8 do urself a favour and just look around...u will find one that suits u and your price range sooner or later, dont just look at a trueno gt-apex either, since really INITAL D IS FICTION! k  a m8 of mine got a bargain JDM gtv import which had already been regoed here in excelent condition for $2,800 THATS 800 more than what i paid for my sprinter and mines in hardly the best condition and an ADM! Its all about shopping around and being at the right place at the right time. So just keep looking. However if ur really after an import email or pm Kristian aka Supra Man, Kristian@JapaneseImportParts.com he should be able to find ur gt apex, but have ur wallet handy...it better be a very very large wallet aswell
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Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 22 February 2004 22:17
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but you gotta consider the advantages of GT Apex..
Power mirrors,
Power steering,
Racey coloured interior,
Slightly different suspension,
Climate control,
Front, rear spoilers, and most have side skirts.
To me though, all options factors don't really entice me to a GT Apex.
Except for power steering though. Makes oversteering and countersteering a hell of a lot more easier.
rock on.
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I supported Toymods
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sydney.au
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August 2002
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Mon, 23 February 2004 03:24
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shcao, you dont need power steering to get a quick steering rack
simply get some power steering knuckles and put them on a non power steer rack with some old rwd sigma control rods
quicky!!
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Sydney Australia
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Mon, 23 February 2004 03:56
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thanks for the reply's, sorry for the stupiditiy, but i will learn and take all the post on hand.. thanks..
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Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Mon, 23 February 2004 03:59
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kewl!!!
Hows that like to drive?
obviously dry steering won't be as nice as with power steering, but when you are moving is it just as light?
Thanks for that garth, I'll be looking into that.
(almost ran into a pole the other day due to a delayed countersteer . A good driver, which I am not, will obviously be able to do it with or without power steering. I just thought it'd be safer for an amatuer like me to have it).
rock on.
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Location:
Sydney
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January 2004
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I supported Toymods
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August 2002
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Mon, 23 February 2004 08:10
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hahahahahahahahahahahahaa
omg funny, i was looking at that car when i imported mine
got 10k+ for that car in australia?
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Location:
East Doncaster, Melbourne
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Mon, 23 February 2004 08:10
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as stated crazy legs... u will not pay less than $10,000 to import a ae86....
unless ur very lucky
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Location:
Adelaide
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February 2004
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Sydney
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January 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 24 February 2004 00:13
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na it thats just the FOB price but i need to find out more about shipping customs fees etc...
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Adelaide
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January 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 24 February 2004 01:47
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In lamens terms ur looking around 4,000 + cost of car in japan to import here, then extra $$$ to get it on the road.
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Sydney
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January 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 24 February 2004 03:20
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so itl cost roun 4k to import it here?
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Thu, 25 March 2004 07:09
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crazy legz is that 1 that posted still for sale
looks exactly like wat i want
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Brisbane
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January 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Thu, 25 March 2004 12:00
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I have recently started looking into importin AE86's to sell...
I am currently talkin to my freind who has been importing jdm cars for bout 15yrs now and i will b posting up here in the next couple o weeks to start selling them...
Looks like theres plenty of interest here anyway....
All those Takumis... so little time.... 
Soon you will all be beating r32s/33s down the mountains 
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Location:
Melbourne
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March 2004
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QLD, Brisbane
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Thu, 25 March 2004 12:20
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hey ae86Drift
nice trueno. what were the stats of it when you bought it? mileage, engine etc
and what have you done to it?
back to topic. if you want some decent imports go here
http://www2.odn.ne.jp/bblink/vcarlist.htm
they have decent trueno's and levins. cost a bit if you want a lesser mileage tho. but you can get one for about 9000 then + costs etc
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Thu, 25 March 2004 12:31
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sif buy a 20 yo car and worry about mileage!!
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QLD, Brisbane
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March 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Thu, 25 March 2004 12:33
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well i does effect the cost on that site majorly. from about 9000 (174k) - 16000 (i think it was 70k ish)
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Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Thu, 25 March 2004 22:17
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JDM 86..
you won't find an immaculate GT APEX ae86 3 door for that price... Garunteed.... Anything that has minimal rust and has fairly straight chassis sell like hotcakes in japan.
You might find some rough ones for around about there..
You may be lucky enough to score a 'clean' but not immaculate GTV for that price range.. but it's tough.
rock on.
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I supported Toymods
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Ademelaide, SA
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July 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 28 March 2004 07:41
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you can have mine for 15k...that's what it owes me...
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 28 March 2004 08:43
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well i have a close friend he owns 'Alltoya' wreckers and he can import for me. i told him what i wanted and my 10 gran limit and he said for that much hell get me one landed in aus. im goign by his word i hope your rong and hes right 
he said he found a few but they had high mileage i told him i wasn't fussed about the mileage but he insisted hed find me a good one.??? how much do they go for in yen.?????
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Location:
Ballarat, Vic.
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September 2002
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Sun, 28 March 2004 11:11
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damn steve that's insane
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Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Mon, 29 March 2004 10:06
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Tis one tasty car steve....very nice!
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 06:47
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oh sorry for hijacking but does anyone know how much an 1985 kouki AE86 gtapex goes for in yen, and what are the additional import cost, plz dont include the importers profit
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 07:07
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anywhere between 10k and 20k
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Melbourne
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January 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 07:48
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I've seen some on pretty alright condition. Actually a couple for under 400-600 k yen. Theres a nice trueno gt apex thats going for 395000. I'm looking into that at the moment
Keep your eyes peeled. U can find some nice stuff for a decent price. Helps alot of u got a Aussie sprinter as a donor car for a million and one reasons.
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 07:50
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| JDM-086 wrote on Tue, 30 March 2004 17:40 |
is that landed in aus? what about for a gtv
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that would be landed
gtv anywhere between 5k and 15k... depends on what condition it is
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Melbourne
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June 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 08:53
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How come ppl only imported the hatch... ne imported the coupe ones?
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Adelaide
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January 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 09:09
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more people like the hatch, although the coupe can be just as easily imported, and its cheaper too
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 09:12
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there have been two imported coupes recently
speak to pro_k on these forums...
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 11:26
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u won't get a good condition trueno gt-apex for 10grand landed....
i don't think so anyway
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 12:00
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well am i not correct in saying i decent trueno in japan would go for roughly 6gran if you look hard + 4 gran to get it here??? is that about right
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East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 12:23
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no probably not
spaek to ae86drift
he has importered one
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I supported Toymods
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 12:27
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indeed i have
i paid 13000 for a car that cost 435000yen F.O.B (free on board)
on road and registered that is
you work it out
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 13:12
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yer but who imported it for u, they wouldve made profit. that is not my situation
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I supported Toymods
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Tue, 30 March 2004 13:49
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jspec
they made $1000 profit
you need an automotive importers liscense to import a vehicle to australia
if you are lucky enough to have one then you can skip a dealers fee. otherwise you need a import broker/dealer to do it for you
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Wed, 31 March 2004 06:29
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ok well apart from the costs 2 import + car price thats all im paying as a close friend of mine is importing it for me, he isnt making a cent off me.
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Sydney
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January 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Wed, 31 March 2004 09:05
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i heard that if you import a car to queensland, the fees are cheeper. is that true?
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Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: WTB: AE86 Trueno GT-Apex
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Wed, 31 March 2004 09:21
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not sure but id like to find out,sounds good!
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