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How do you finance a Nissan Skyline or other grey import?
Many lenders in Australia will provide finance for a Nissan Skyline and “grey import” vehicles.
BUT most won’t allow you to secure the loan using the car.
Instead, you may be able to get an unsecured loan to fund the purchase.
See, grey imports are typically imported from Japan, the United States, or areas of Europe.
They arrive in Australia having already been used overseas.
This is not the same as buying a used car that was originally sold as new in Australia.
Lenders are wary of offering secured finance for these cars.
Here’s why:
- The vehicle is not common in Australia and may be difficult to value
- In some cases these vehicles are quite old
- It can be difficult to verify details about the vehicle’s history
- The resale market for these vehicles is limited
- They are high-performance vehicles and more susceptible to damage
- They can be difficult and expensive to insure
- They tend to be purchased by younger buyers with limited a credit history
Nissan Skyline finance options
It may still be possible to get finance for a Nissan Skyline or other grey import vehicle.
Applying for unsecured finance may be the best approach.
In other words, a personal loan.
This kind of finance can be used for almost any purpose.
But the fees and interest rates can be higher than what you’d get with a secured loan.
Here’s what you can expect with this kind of finance:
- Borrow between $5,000 and $150,000
- Loan terms from 1 - 7 years
- Weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments
- Establishment and ongoing fees may apply
- Extra repayments and early payout may be possible
How will your application be assessed?
Without an asset to secure the loan against, the lender will look closely at your financial situation.
Essentially they’re checking to make sure you can comfortably afford the loan.
They’ll assess your income, other expenses and debts, and they’ll check your credit history and score.
You’ll be asked to provide:
- Payslips
- Bank statements
- Credit card or other loan statements
- Proof of any other assets you own
If you’re a bad credit borrower or self employed with an irregular income, the assessment process will likely be different.
Other factors that can affect finance for grey imports
It’s one thing finding a loan to finance a Nissan Skyline or other grey import.
Knowing how much to borrow and how the finance could be impacted by HOW you buy the car are different things entirely.
Car running costs can be high
Remember, when you’re working out how much to borrow and what your repayments will be, you’ll need to make sure you can also afford the car running costs.
These can be significant on an imported vehicle.
Car insurance alone could cost thousands of dollars per year.
You may be able to borrow to cover extra costs
With a secured car loan, the lender may only lend you enough to cover the vehicle cost.
In technical terms, there is a maximum loan to value ratio.
There aren’t the same restrictions with an unsecured personal loan.
This means you could be able to borrow more to cover other upfront and running costs.
Just be very careful not to borrow more than you can afford.
Be careful if buying privately
Firstly, if you are buying privately, you will need to check the vehicle’s history to determine whether it was sold new in Australia or imported as a used vehicle.
As discussed already, this will impact what kind of finance you can get.
It’s also important to get the vehicle properly checked to make sure it’s in good condition.
If you take out a loan to purchase a vehicle that turns out to be worthless, you’ll still need to repay the loan.
Common grey import vehicles for unsecured personal loans
| Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Delica, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Mitsubishi RVR, Mitsubishi Starion |
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| Nissan | Nissan Elgrand, Nissan Silvia, Nissan Skyline, Nissan Terrano |
| Toyota | Toyota Corona, Toyota Cressida, Toyota Crown & Caldina, Toyota Estima & Grand Hiace, Toyota Hilux Surf, Toyota MR2, Toyota Soarer, Toyota Supra |
| Other Companies | Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette, Honda NSX, Ford F150, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500 |
Importing your own vehicle
Importing a vehicle is common among car enthusiasts. But it’s a big undertaking.
Make sure you understand the rules on importing your own vehicle.
You can also view a list of eligible import vehicles listed on the Register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles.
If the vehicle is not included in the list, you may be able to apply to have it added to the register.
Otherwise you can check if the vehicle type is already ineligible (along with the reasons for exclusion) to save yourself the time and money spent initiating an unsuccessful import process.
Finally, if you are planning on importing a left-hand drive (LHD) vehicle, make sure that you are eligible to register the car as a personal vehicle in the state you live in.
Most states will either ask that you modify the vehicle to right-hand drive, or only allow LHD of a particular age to be registered (between 15 and 25 years old).
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