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USS Tokyo 25726 - 2008 Nissan GT-R

This Nissan GT-R was inspected for an Australia customer in early 2026. As you can see in the photos and notes, the car came back in generally good condition and was a good candidate for import. There were some minor matters that would need to be addressed for shipping and Australian compliance, these are always factored in and estimated for customers before they bid so they have a clear idea of the total estimated costs of the vehicle.

Functional Report:

Engine: Runs fine, no odd sounds or vibrations

Oil Check: OK, color and level seems normal

Transmission: Operates normally. Engages in all settings (PRND) as expected. No odd sounds or vibrations

Aftermarket exhaust

AT Shift: Seems to work normally in place.

AC: Blows cold
Pwr Windows: All OK

Technology:

Tire pressure warning in dash screen

Exterior Condition:

Paint: Many small marks and other areas around the car

Front bumper: Chips next to headlights, paint cracks on lower right corner, scrapes under the front lip., larger scuff on front lower area above lip
Bubbling/peeling on panel under the grill
Chip on driver’s door under handle
Scrapes along side skirts, both sides

Fenders seem to have been rolled underneath to fit larger/lower wheels

Glass: OK, no cracks or chips found

Wheels: some scratches (see photos)

Tires: needs new tires

Underside: Clean, nothing abnormal, no rust found

Interior Condition:

Overall condition: Many peeling and cracked parts on the dash and panels. Otherwise clean, non-smoker

Panels: Some scratches and peeling on various panels:

Driver’s window switches
Dash pwr mirror control panel
Left of center screen

Dash: Various cracks on the dash

right corner by the door
Around speakers
Left of center screen /HVAC stack
Bottom right corner of HVAC controls
Around cigarette lighter port

Seats: Clean, no stains or rips found, good for age

Carpets: No issues, just needs a clean

Headliner: No issues, looks clean

Other notes:

Car was less than 10cm tall, so will need to be raised for RORO shipping. Also there will be additional shipping charges for low cars as they need a different carrier than the standard trucks.

the result?

This example sold for Y7,900,000 FOB price in Japan. At the time it would have been about $87,000 AUD landed and complied in Australia. A good price for a nice GT-R, and well below market value for a similar car sold locally in Australia.

If you are interested in a GT-R or similar car from Japan, please contact us today to learn more about the process. Save thousands of dollars by importing directly from Japan.