coldel Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Don't worry about imports and insurance, its a bit of a myth that seems to still be doing the rounds. Go to a specialist insurer rather than some faceless generics ones like Admiral et al. and insurance is fine. A quick google shows autos as being around 0.3 to 0.5 seconds slower 0-60 sprint but to be honest if you are not tracking it then when are you ever going to notice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) On 24/01/2019 at 21:00, Red_rider said: But has a bit of wheel arch rust just bubbling up. From the pics I'd say no bigger then 5p on the rear arches Expand Rust on the rear arches is one of the main things I'd avoid if you can. Front wings aren't so bad because they're cheap/replaceable but the rear is part of the body so can be very expensive if rust has to be cut out and new plate welded in. Edited January 24, 2019 by Jack94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN@ADRIAN FLUX Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 On 24/01/2019 at 20:55, Red_rider said: I thought Jap imports were to be avoided. Cos there could be issue with insurance and such... am I wrong? Expand Hi. If you need any help with insurance at all for a UK or import model then please feel free to drop me a line. I'd be only too pleased to try and help. Regards, Dan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rider Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 24/01/2019 at 22:34, Jack94 said: Rust on the rear arches is one of the main things I'd avoid if you can. Front wings aren't so bad because they're cheap/replaceable but the rear is part of the body so can be very expensive if rust has to be cut out and new plate welded in. Expand Thanks... I have passed on it but i will keep hunting for the right one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Seen this for £3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rider Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) On 28/01/2019 at 10:23, PPod said: Seen this for £3k Expand Thanks I'll have a look but the high miles do scare me... thanks for the heads up... roup seems to be locked so I've asked if i can be allowed access Edited January 31, 2019 by Red_rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rider Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 On 24/01/2019 at 22:19, coldel said: Don't worry about imports and insurance, its a bit of a myth that seems to still be doing the rounds. Go to a specialist insurer rather than some faceless generics ones like Admiral et al. and insurance is fine. A quick google shows autos as being around 0.3 to 0.5 seconds slower 0-60 sprint but to be honest if you are not tracking it then when are you ever going to notice? Expand An recommendation with regards to insurer... id rather go with a known name the a googled name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Try the insurers on here listed in the traders section. They will be used to calls from the forum with all sorts of modifications etc. I have used Adrian Flux, Chris Knott, A-Plan in the past (all three have insured my imported cars) there is also Sky insurance as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 5k is a better guide for a decent spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rider Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 01/02/2019 at 09:49, GranTurismoEra said: 5k is a better guide for a decent spec Expand Yeah I am coming to the realisation that i will have to up the budget, only question is, how do I sneak this past SWMBO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_rider Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 28/01/2019 at 10:23, PPod said: Seen this for £3k Expand Ok this car in in Scotland... a flight away from me... I need something closer. Bit thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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