bugglet Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Hi, Does anyone have any experience of dealing with Car Imports Direct in Bristol, good or bad? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I would read this thread if I were you http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ts+bristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Tim are you sure these are the same companies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugglet Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Lomoto - Thanks. I had found that posting when reading up on the import market, but couldn't get any hits on the forum when searching for Imports Direct. Bristol Import Center and Car Imports Direct are two different companies, I hope! I've been on a drive round and couldn't actually find the Bristol Import Center, but strangely there was a dealership at that post code with a lot of imported cars but it wasn't called the Bristol Import Center anymore, and their website is no longer up! Also the guy wouldn't let me test drive any of his cars unless I was "seriously buying it"!?! How do I know that if I cant drive it?! Anyhoo, Car Imports Direct is in a different place in Bristol and they're still trading under the same name, let me try a few cars, and were polite helpful and informative even though I told him up front I wasn't sure about buying an import yet and was really only comparing cars on a shortlist of possibles. (Now a list of 1 - the Zed!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 great news, why dont you see if you can talk a main Nissan dealer into a spin out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugglet Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Got one on Saturday from 10 till 4!!! :teeth: The wife is looking forward to having a go in it too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_350z Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Got one on Saturday from 10 till 4!!! :teeth: The wife is looking forward to having a go in it too!! Don't scuff the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 The wife is looking forward to having a go in it too!! DONT DO IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugglet Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Having started this I'd better defend her corner! She used to drive my Dutton, (Caterham 7 style kit car), which kicked out around 250bhp per tonne so she has experience of silly amounts of power going out through the back wheels. Plus we're currently in the middle of building a beach buggy which will be hers after cutting the body off her pride and joy that was the Beetle that was her first car. It now has a fully balanced and lightened 1.8 with twin carbs in the back of it and a plastic body so it should be swift enough! Finally for me to get the purchase of a car with only two seats and minimal loadspace past the committee then it had to be insured in both our names! Like she'll get a chance to drive it anyway, I'll be out in it 24/7!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t3dcf Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I can confirm they are two different companies - I bought my Z from Bristol Import Centre - (they are now not dealing in many imports just used cars as far as i know (the mechanic told me when i was there, more money in used uk cars!?)- hence why the name change etc) Its a garage just along from Pro Tyre if you want to find it. I also test drove a car from Imports Direct near Bedminster. As you said their initial approach was better. However the reason I bought from Bristol Import was that they had a better selection of cars - the prices seemed more reasonable. Its was all fairly easy - paid deposit, waited for my plate to be put on retention etc, then on pick up day took my old car as a trade in and off i went. I had a few niggles since but a phone call to say that im coming over and they were happy to have it back and sort it out. Ive been very pleased with them. As with all garages etc everyone will have their own oppionion! The huy at bristol import is a bit of someone you need to get used to, but i have no problems with him. Only my thoughts - hope they help!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugglet Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 They do thanks, and it explains the name change. I know people's opinions and experiences of dealers can be alarmingly different depending on the situations. I just wanted to get a feel for any history good or bad to give me an idea of what to expect from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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