Be one of the first to own one of these magnificent vehicles here in Australia....

We are living in interesting times, oil prices seem set to keep increasing and together with global warming and food shortages this is only one of the significant challenges that will affect us more in coming years than many of us realise.

The only option to minimise the pain at the bowser is to drive less or move to a more fuel efficient vehicle. There are some very good import choices that are worth considering and could save you thousands of dollars on fuel every year, while helping the environment by reducing emissions.

The standout options include the Toyota Prius, the Smart Car, and the 4-door V35 Skyline.

The Prius is most efficient at inner city driving and is claimed to use as little as 3.6L per 100km. More details can be found at:

Prius Article

The Smart Car is a cute option for daily commuting and averages about 4.2L per 100km. See:

Smart Car Article

If you want a larger car for the family with all the luxury options, you can't go past the 3.5L V35 Skyline 4-door with the 8-speed CVT auto transmission. These get excellent fuel economy of approx. 6.5L per 100km for highway driving and 10.7L per 100km around town. For more details on the V35 see our article at:

V35 Skyline Article

Auction prices really are doing some insane things at the moment in Japan and sellers are getting desperate. In the last 10 years there has never been a buyer's market like this one so it's a great time to replace your gas guzzler with a more efficient alternative.

If you would like us to show you what's available at auction please e-mail sales@prestigemotorsport.com.au and ask for a free trial of our Auction Alerts System. This will e-mail you auction vehicles of your model selection daily. There is an amazing choice of vehicles and buyers are like a kid in a candy store right now. There is no telling how long these conditions will last so get in quick while the time is right !

With PRICES WAY DOWN on many vehicles in Japan and the exchange rate holding up in the 100 Yen to the Dollar range, there has never been a better time to import....

Available with the same 3.5L VQ35DE (NEO) powerplant as the Nissan 350Z, and pushing out 272 ps (200.06 kw) @ 6000 rpm and 36.0 kg/m (353.04 Nm) of torque @ 4800 rpm, the new V35 Skyline is capable of 0-100 in about 6 seconds, according to online reports.

The 2-door coupe is the sporty version in either auto or 6 speed manual transmission. With prices now in the $20,000 complied range for some as new examples with under 30,000 kms, there has never been a better time to buy. Options include a Premium option, TV, half "leather trim" or full leather (70th Anniversary model), sunroof, reversing camera, BOSE sound system, Brembo brakes, and parking sensors.

Those wanting a sexy family car with all the features are not forgotten, with several V35 4-door options available.

There is a 3.5L 4-door version (PV35) for those wanting 4-doors with performance, with either a 6 speed manual transmission or the impressive 8-speed tiptronic CVT EXTROID transmission. Other options are a 2.5L or 3L engine, but the 8 speed CVT is only available with the 3.5L engine combination until 2005 (when it was updated with a 5 speed automatic).

With its advanced engine and hi-tech transmission, the PV35 has excellent fuel economy, achieving approx. 9.3km/L around town and over 15km/L on the open road in lengthy tests undertaken by us.

The CVT auto is very under-rated. Simply put, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a system that optimizes engine efficiency and performance for all driving conditions. The 4-door V35 Skyline is fitted with the world's first CVT that was commercialized to provide drive power and ratio changes by combining disk and power rollers (double cavity type). This transmission was first used in the Cedric and Gloria 1999 models. In 2002, it was fitted to the Skyline 350 GT-8, providing excellent response, smooth acceleration, and improved fuel economy.

The 4-door 3.5L is outstanding value, offering similar performance to the Skyline 350 GT coupe but currently priced from only $15,000 plus tyres and ORC's. The 2.5L and 3L engined models are even cheaper, from as little as $12,000 complied, which is simply amazing value.

The 2005 model update saw an increase in power and responsiveness for the 4-door, and the improvement over the previous CVT model is instantly noticeable. For anyone interested in a performance 4-door, this is the one to consider.

If standard power is not enough for you there are twin turbo and supercharger kits available for some SERIOUS power and definite street cred.

Prestige Motorsport P/L has also sourced the best price on WALD bodykits to suit the 4-door V35. Our bulk buying power allows us to pass on considerable savings to you. A full kit includes front and rear bumpers, rear lip spoiler and sideskirts, and can supplied in Brisbane (unpainted) for $1,200 plus GST. To source one from Japan would cost more than double this price.

For convenience, the WALD kit can be fitted to customer vehicles during compliance. Total cost to supply, fit and paint is only $2,400 plus GST.

See below for some example pictures of aftermarket bodykits which make a real difference to this previously unassuming performance sedan, the WALD kit is shown in the top 4 pictures underneath the article.

More pictures of the V35 can be found at the Nissan Japan website:

http://press.nissan-global.com/NEW_SKYLINE_COUPE/JP/photographs3.html

Information on the transmission can be found at:

Nissan CVT Transmission

More detail on the US model (badged the Infiniti) can be found here.

Specifications for this and most other Japanese cars can be found at:

Vehicle Specifications

Of course, we can also source a specific vehicle to order for you from the Japanese auctions. There are over 80,000 vehicles per week to choose from !

To see vehicles currently available in stock, simply click on the Current Stock link on the left menu and use the Keyword search for "V35".

If you'd like to see for yourself the vast choice of vehicles available at auction in a typical week throughout Japan, why not ask us at sales@prestigemotorsport.com.au for a FREE TRIAL of our automated Auction Search System. Or go to our online auction section at Japanese Auctions Online. We promise that you will be amazed !


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MASSIVE PRICE FALLS ON EVO's... The Lancer EVOLUTION 6, 7 and 8 models are all available for import and we have been shipping them to eager customers in all States for some time now.

The EVO's 2L 4G63T 4 cylinder DOHC 16 valve intercooled turbo engine unleashes 280 ps (205.94 kw) @ 6500 rpm and 38.0 kg*m (372.65 N*m) @ 3000 rpm, resulting in truly impressive performance that is sure to thrill the new owners and surprise others.

Prices currently range from under $20,000 complied for EVO 6's, from about $22,000 complied for EVO 7's, and from about $27,000 complied for EVO 8's. EVO 8 MR's from about $33,000 complied.

As usual, we have access to trade prices on compliance to keep the price down for our customers, and to subsidise our modest service fee for sourcing a quality EVO direct from Japan at cost price.

The EVO is a purpose built sports car that is claimed to have the wood on the locally delivered WRX in virtually every department.

Is it time to find out for yourself ?

To see the EVO's we currently have available in stock, simply click on Current Stock and use the Keyword search for "EVO".

We can of course source any EVO 6, 7 or 8 you want to order directly from auction as well.

Take a look at the Japanese Auctions to see what is available at auction today, and you can also ask us Free 7-day trial of our automated Auction Search System which delivers auction vehicles of interest to you by e-mail each morning. Simply e-mail us at sales@prestigemotorsport.com.au and specify the model of interest.

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