Bobbeh Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I pay £670 for a modified import, a UK would cost only £500. Either quote is ridiculously cheap for a 400bhp car - especially when you compare it to the quotes for RX7's, Skyline, etc. Like I said, usually its more, totally depends on your insurance circumstances. This guy hasnt mentioned age/details so we cant offer any specific advice If youre a young guy with low no claims etc you're probably going to get fleeced on a JDM car no matter what it is. If you're older with a better record then as you say the prices arnt as bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBR Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 there are some good quotes there i think maybe my quotes were so different because i had inly one yrs no claims under my belt, with pointsss an accidentssss:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Also a 12yr old car that`s been out and about on UK roads for 100k means ---> RUST that`s all i`d be worried about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Also a 12yr old car that`s been out and about on UK roads for 100k means ---> RUST that`s all i`d be worried about. well said, check out the underside of some uk spec cars, the uk's harsher environment certainly can take it's toll. My 10 year old j-spec = no rust at all underneath (but now it's in the UK - doh, but at least it has a head start). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 ROFL this is just such a lot of crap, have you been round to every UK car and checked? Stop talking out of your ass. Of course they never have snow in Japan do they, their roads magically clean themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Also a 12yr old car that`s been out and about on UK roads for 100k means ---> RUST that`s all i`d be worried about. Are'nt Uk cars undersealed..... whereas jap specs...are'nt :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DON Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 well said, check out the underside of some uk spec cars, the uk's harsher environment certainly can take it's toll. My 10 year old j-spec = no rust at all underneath (but now it's in the UK - doh, but at least it has a head start). spot on! my jspecs like a brand new car underneath. they all have lower miles due to the congestion over there so im told im pleased i got my jspec:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Yeah sure, the japs use a mixture of salt, grit and mollasses to cope with those arctic winters they have like ours:rolleyes: .......... NOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Yeah no snow there http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4598356.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 oooh touchy subject so it seems, i'll keep out of it. However, I am not claiming all uk cars are rusty underneath, but we do live in a salty wet environment that seems to take it's toll on cars, possibly more so than the uk cars - but judge each car on it's own merit, don't get overly hung up on where it came from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Just stop spreading the misinformation newbie. Its like me saying all JDMs come with holes in the engine!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Just stop spreading the misinformation newbie. Its like me saying all JDMs come with holes in the engine!? Oh i see, so you`d rather buy a 12 year old car here in the UK over a similar one that`s from Japan.........yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 You cant just make sweeping statements like yours and expect them to stand up. My brother had an import RX7 from Japan, needless to say I wasnt impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Guys, aren't we over this yet? They are all Supras! Personally I try not to take anything said on this site as personally as some seem to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flat4_ire Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Guys, aren't we over this yet? They are all Supras! Personally I try not to take anything said on this site as personally as some seem to... i always say, a clean car is a clean car regardless of year, scrap comes from japan too just as much as ud see in the uk, but chances are u will find a very very clean 93 low enough mileage jspec whereas u prob wudnt with a tt uk spec i think u will agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Its not a personal thing at all its just a completely misleading thing. I'm fortunate enough to be in the position to judge what its like to import a car and own a UK registered one. I'd be saying the same thing if it was reversed! http://scottwax.com/rice/videos/smilies/eek3run.gif i always say, a clean car is a clean car regardless of year, scrap comes from japan too just as much as ud see in the uk, but chances are u will find a very very clean 93 low enough mileage jspec whereas u prob wudnt with a tt uk spec i think u will agree Totally agree, considering the choice there is probably a few thousand times more you've gotta be a mug to think otherwise! ... but that doesnt mean to say that there arnt well looked after low mileage UK cars either does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBR Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 agreed you can get complete dogs from japan then again you can get some mint cars....same with uk's.. mint & dogs, simple. I had an fto import which was a load of sh*ite, riddling with rust underneath an engine started misfiring after 2 months and as for the weather in japan, yes it DOES snow an rain over there, Im not quite sure were all the talks of them having great weather comes from....if you want an example of a mint low m. uk spec take a look at my garage:tongue: (just thought id give my pennies worth:D ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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