They're really worth it though, great cars to drive. You should be able to get a decent 2.0 with moderate km's for $4,000 AUS. You'd probably pay a bit more for a sub 100,000km one since they're about 15 years old. They're a really reliable car too, my dad's done about 50,000km in his since he bought it with 36,000km on it and it hasn't needed anything other than tune-ups and 10,000km servicing done to it. If I was gonna buy another sedan I'd definately get a Primera.~Sp33~
Yes, I'm talking about Primeras. I'm talking about the first series one, like the one in GT4. The 2 litre model comes in 3 variations, TE, TM and 4WD. TE is the top spec model, it has ABS and a different interior, costs slightly more and in my opinion not worth it really. The 4WD model features 4WD for safety not performance. You can pick an auto one up for anything starting from around $2000 from what I've seen too. Primeras really aren't rare at all here, theres thousands of them everywhere, they were a really popular import a few years ago. They may cost more in Australia, I dunno.~Sp33~
You can get JDM models of pretty much any Japanese car made since the early 80's or possibly earlier here. We have really relaxed import laws on second hand cars, currently you're allowed to import anything made after 1 Jan 96 (due to new impact regulation crap, though there's older cars that comply I think and I'm not gonna read through all the Import standards to find out) although anything over 20 years old can be registered regardless of impact regulations. Obviously you're still allowed to import unregistered cars, a lot of people do that for parts/race cars. Only 4 more years untill R32 GTR's can be registered again~Sp33~
. I'm also pretty sure there's not much in the way of emmissions regulations either. New Zealand is regarded as having the best selection of Japanese cars outside of Japan.
. Though I don't like it so much when i can see whats over those vertical drops with no barrierss...
). Some of them for work, some on vacation... and some shorter ones alone, and just for the hell of it... and those are the most fun of all. Nothing, and I mean nothing is quite like driving a nearly deserted mountain road in the middle of nowhere at 2 am with a cloudless sky and a full moon. 
My cousin and I often drive that same mountain route, but the only time we were together, we were in my old 626. I'm looking forward to a time I can chase his Civic with my car up and down that twisty two hour stretch. 
