350z Import v UK

[Osakakev]

Hi,

 

I am after a 350z Coupe and my experience with fresh imports on my current vehicle (Euros Roadster) is the condition is generally much much better with minimal or nil rust issues. Do UK 350z's suffer from rust problems (looking at 2003 to 2005 with 50/60k? 

 

Obviously any other issues for the above year/mileage would be appreciated. Not sure if will get manual or auto as yet.

 

I may buy it online and import myself or go car shopping whilst in Japan later this year.

 

Thank you and apologies if this has been covered. 

Edited June 17, 2018 by Osakakev

[Rock_Steady]

Well, i think a Zed of that age (DE or any car really) is more than likely to have some sort of rust somewhere but i wouldn't say it was a car that was synonymous with the word "rust" though.

 

UK Cars come with Brembo brakes as standard, jap imports do not.

 

That's about as far as my knowledge goes which isn't much to say the least.

 

Perhaps someone else will be happy to add a few more pointers. 

Edited June 19, 2018 by Rock_Steady

[LRF4N]

Just imported a 2003 350GT with no rust. Some will have rust here but they’re not the worst. As mentioned spec tends to be lower on jdm cars 

 

But if your going to Japan anyway what better souvenir to bring back?

[Osakakev]

Thank you both for your replies.

 

The lower spec doesn't concern me, it's more the bodywork condition.

 

LRF4N if you don't mind could tell me;

 

Did you import it yourself or via a dealer? If so which site/dealer?

 

How much did you pay in total? 

 

What grade / mileage was it? 

 

I can buy from dealers who will export while I'm there but don't think I'm allowed in the auctions and think I'll get better value from them but would be nice to choose it in person! 

 

Cheers 

[LRF4N]

My mate owns rare imports up in East Kilbride, he arranged it all for me.  Mates rates, but all in inc shipping and taxes it was around 3.5k. 130k KM, grade 3.5

 

https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/120042-red-350gt-a-zed-in-disguise/

 

Ive heard that if you are in Japan you’re better off getting from a used dealer than auction so worth looking into if you can arrange export easily 

 

[Osakakev]

Thank you!

 

Will definitely look into that, would rather go car shopping than sightseeing haha

[GrahameJ]

You will save on road tax with an import too, my 2004 FairladyZ was £245.00 last year and will be £255.00 this year.

[Osakakev]

Thanks Graham

 

When was your registrated in the UK?

[GrahameJ]

September 1st 2015.

When filling out the DVLA form you need to put the date the car was first registered in Japan - 02/2004 in my case.

I used Japautoagent Ltd and they got me a car with 10,000 mileage and no rust, and filled out the DVLA form.

Worth ringing Paul there before you go on holiday: http://www.japautoagent.com/

 

[Osakakev]

Thanks Graham.

 

Thats great they are pretty close to me, will definitely call him.

 

If you don't mind telling me, how much did you pay and what grade was it? Did they sort everything out and you just collected from them?

 

Cheers