swak Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi I am looking to buy a 350Z. Unfortunatley I can't afford the £28K for a new one so I am looking to eitehr import one or get one of the older UK car. Is there anything particlaur I need to worry about if I go down the import route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbaker8130 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I know nothing about what you have asked but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swak Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thnaks anyway:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Somebody will be along who can give you plenty of advice. Not much difference. Most people who have gone the JDM route are going to MOD it so the differences will be changed anyway. Some info here to get you started. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Lot's of JDM owners here, advice will come shortly.... I think they come speed restricted afaik.... By the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 The speed restriction can be bypassed with a box of tricks, cost around £200. There was one up the other week for £115 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Znismo Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Welcome swak, I like you could not Afford a UK car due to an ex-wife, So I imported one for a lot less. You can read the links above, but the main thing to remember is to only deal with a company you can trust, as you need to hand over money before you see the car, talk to past customers and ask for references, There are larger companies that you can see the cars before like the Bristol Import Centre but the saving is less as you pay when you buy. You can import yourself through a broker like I did (I have known him for years) and save a lot of money, I did the bidding on the internet, paid the VAT, Shipping and import duty and finally the SVA test. and his cost was £500 Any help just post your questions And once again Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi I am looking to buy a 350Z. Unfortunatley I can't afford the £28K for a new one so I am looking to eitehr import one or get one of the older UK car. Is there anything particlaur I need to worry about if I go down the import route? Hi and welcome ..I just bought a JDM Z a few weeks ago ,no problem with imports just check the usual things as you would any s/h car., best if you can find one with Jap history,usually the jap imports have done very little mileage compared to the UK sourced cars,and usualy the bodywork is in better condition (I dont think they use salt on Japan,s roads !! ) All you will have to factor in to the price is getting the speed limiter removed (if you want to ), the radio requires replacing or fitting a band expander..all other work will have been done to get it legal on Uk roads to get it through the SVA test..assuming you buy a car already registered in the Uk.. probably more things but thats all I,ve come across up to now Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swak Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thanks for all the help useful stuff, much appreciated. Anyone dealt with Bonsai cars? they seem to do all the SVA stuff, shipping etc and you bid for the cars direct in Japan. Seems sensible as 350Znismo says to esnure they are reputable. Cheers All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 swak! also feel free to browse our techincal and FAQ forums, lots of questions might already be answered there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Znismo Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thanks for all the help useful stuff, much appreciated. Anyone dealt with Bonsai cars? They have been around for sometime, all i hear is they can move the price after the deal and during shipping, but that was from other dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Thanks for all the help useful stuff, much appreciated. Anyone dealt with Bonsai cars? They have been around for sometime, all i hear is they can move the price after the deal and during shipping, but that was from other dealers. You can bank on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidekickdmr Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 some of you have mentioned the uk insurance being the same as the uk insurance im really really having probs getting insured on a jap import please list all thew companys which will insure imports!! thank you v much:teeth: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I had the same issue (quote was basically double that for a UK one) and it was one of the reasons I went UK. Insurance quotes have so many different factors that can contribute to a low/high quote it's just a matter of basically trying as many as you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Znismo Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Churchill insurance and they insured the car on the VIN number as I had not finished the SVA testing to give them a reg no, Age was also for the wife at 33, and full no claims £488 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Must say have not had any problems with insurance on my JDM car, Currently insured with Aquote £350 with wife included , Double uk price ( NO WAY ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikos Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 some of you have mentioned the uk insurance being the same as the uk insurance im really really having probs getting insured on a jap import please list all thew companys which will insure imports!!thank you v much:teeth: insureyourmotor.com 08707 707 055 - insured through Highway at Lloyds - £736 fully comp incl class 1 business, nil vol xs but higher compuls xs than direct line who I had my Boxster with. Im aged 32 and wife 30, (not that she has ever driven the car ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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