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Nissan Skyline R33 For Sale — Import From Japan

Every version of the R33 has a straight six. It went on sale in August 1993 as a coupe and a sedan, longer and roomier than the R32. Engines start with the 2.0-liter single-cam RB20E in the base GTS. The GTS25 and the all-wheel-drive GTS-4 get the naturally aspirated RB25DE, and the GTS25t has the 250 PS RB25DET turbo with NVCS variable intake cam timing. Below the GT-R, the GTS25t Type M coupe is the one most buyers look for. The GT-R itself (BCNR33) arrived in January 1995 with the 280 PS RB26DETT and a five-speed manual. You could have it from launch in standard or V-spec form, and the V-spec added ATTESA E-TS Pro and an active rear limited-slip differential. In January 1996 a facelift (kouki) reshaped the exterior and made a passenger airbag standard. Standard cars were built until spring 1998, the GT-R until November 1998. Whatever R33 you're looking at, start with the strut towers and the trunk floor. Both hold water, and the trunk is where the battery lives.

83available now
1993–1998model years
$5,607–$111,569approx. USD in Japan
45–60 daystypical delivery

Nissan Skyline R33 market snapshot

$28,608median price in Japan
$18,303–$56,763middle half of prices
from $8,957shipped to a US port
67 of 83manual transmission
832000 or older and legal to import now
20price on request

These numbers come from our live Japan dealer stock today. Shipped prices include ocean freight to your nearest US port plus export fees.

About the Skyline R33

ChassisYearsKey variantsUS import status
R331993–1998GT-R (BCNR33), GTS25t Type MEligible now

Fully eligible — the entire run is 25+ years old. Eligibility goes by month and year of manufacture rather than model year, so as of today anything built September 2001 or earlier qualifies. Tell us which car you want and we'll check its exact build date before you commit. Our Nissan Skyline import guide has more.

Nissan Skyline R33 variants

VariantEngineDriveNotes
GT-R (BCNR33)RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo I6, 280 PSAWDWent on sale in January 1995 with a five-speed manual and Brembo brakes
GT-R V-spec (BCNR33)RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo I6, 280 PSAWDGets ATTESA E-TS Pro and an active rear LSD, plus firmer, lower suspension
GT-R LM Limited (BCNR33)RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo I6, 280 PSAWDMay 1996, with 188 built. Every one is Champion Blue and has a carbon rear wing blade
GTS25t Type M (ECR33)RB25DET 2.5L turbo I6, 250 PSRWDHas NVCS variable cam timing and Super HICAS
GTS-4 (ENR33)RB25DE 2.5L I6, 190 PSAWDJoined the range in November 1993, naturally aspirated
GTS (HR33)RB20E 2.0L SOHC I6, 130 PSRWDThe base car, and the only R33 with a single-cam engine

Nissan Skyline R33 available now

Showing 1–24 of 83 Skyline R33 listings in stock, priced cars first.

What to check on a Skyline R33

What it costs to import a Skyline R33

The card prices above are what each car costs in Japan. The shipped price on a card is that car delivered to your nearest US port, with ocean freight and export fees included. We then clear it through US customs as your importer of record and handle the title, so there's no customs broker for you to hire. The full cost breakdown has the details.

Is the Skyline R33 legal to import?

Any vehicle 25 years or older is legal to import into the USA without meeting modern FMVSS safety or EPA emissions standards. Eligibility runs on the month and year of manufacture, not just the model year. If the exact R33 you want is not yet eligible, we can buy it and store it in Japan until it is. See the 25-year rule explained.

How buying one from us works

We bid at Japanese auctions and buy from dealer stock on your behalf. Before any money moves, the car is physically inspected in Japan, with photos, video, and a condition report, not just an auction sheet grade. After purchase we handle export, ocean freight to your nearest US port, customs clearance, import duty, and US title, so the car arrives ready to register. Typical timeline is 45–60 days from purchase to delivery.

Nissan Skyline R33 FAQ

How much does a Nissan Skyline R33 cost?

In our Japan stock, the 63 Nissan Skyline R33 with a listed price run from about $5,607 to $111,569 before import costs. The median is $28,608, and the middle half sits between $18,303 and $56,763. Shipped to your nearest US port, with ocean freight and export fees included, prices start at about $8,957 and a median car comes to about $31,958. After that we handle US customs as your importer of record and title the car for you.

How many Nissan Skyline R33 are for sale right now?

83 in Japanese dealer stock today (63 with a listed price, 20 price on request). It changes every day as cars sell and new ones get listed.

How many Nissan Skyline R33 for sale are manual?

Counting the 83 that list a transmission, 67 are manual and 16 are automatic.

Can I import a Nissan Skyline R33 to the USA?

Fully eligible — the entire run is 25+ years old. Of the cars in stock, 83 are from 2000 or earlier and qualify under the 25-year rule now. Month and year of manufacture are what count, and we check the exact build date before you commit.

How long does it take to get a Nissan Skyline R33 from Japan?

Plan on about 45–60 days from purchase. The car is inspected and exported in Japan, spends 3–5 weeks at sea to your nearest US port (East Coast, West Coast, Gulf and Honolulu), and then goes through US customs, duty and title. We handle every step as your importer of record.

What do you check before buying a Nissan Skyline R33?

Every car is inspected in person in Japan before any money moves. On this chassis we look hardest at: Look hard at the strut towers for corrosion or bulging. Water gets trapped between layers of metal there and rusts from the inside out; The trunk floor needs checking for damp and corrosion. Water gets past the trunk seal, and the R33 carries its battery at the back of the trunk; Crush damage on the jacking points under the sills, and corrosion on the hood, trunk lid and rear wheel arches; A GT-R must read BCNR33. ECR33 GTS25t cars fitted with GT-R bodywork are common, and they're a different car.

GTS25t Type M or GT-R?

The GTS25t Type M runs a single-turbo 2.5-liter RB25DET, rated at 250 PS, through the rear wheels. The GT-R adds the twin-turbo RB26DETT at 280 PS, ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive, Brembo brakes and wider bodywork. Converted cars are common, so the chassis code (ECR33 versus BCNR33) is the reliable way to tell them apart.

Zenki or kouki R33: what changed in 1996?

January 1996 brought the R33 a major facelift, with substantially revised exterior styling and a passenger airbag made standard. ABS became standard in February 1997. Because bumpers and lights can be swapped, the build date on the plate is how you tell which version you've got.

What does V-spec add on the R33 GT-R?

You get ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel drive with an active rear limited-slip differential, plus firmer suspension and a lower ride height. It was offered from the GT-R's January 1995 launch, and rated output stays at the standard GT-R's 280 PS.

Other Nissan Skyline generations

Skyline C10 (81) · Skyline C210 (14) · Skyline R30 (56) · Skyline R31 (34) · Skyline R32 (123) · Skyline R32 GT-R (70) · Skyline R33 GT-R (46) · Skyline R34 (206) · Skyline R34 GT-R (53)

Nissan Skyline R33 grades & special editions

Skyline GTS25t Type M (20 R33) · Skyline GT-R (18 R33) · Skyline GT-R Autech Version (9 R33) · Skyline GT-R V-Spec (9 R33) · Skyline GTS (5 R33) · Skyline GTS25 (4 R33) · Skyline GT-R NISMO (2 R33) · Skyline GTS Type S (2 R33) · Skyline 25GT-X Turbo (1 R33) · Skyline GTS-4 (1 R33)

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