Stevo Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hey all, Just wondering - what documents (as a minimum) should I expect to see if I'm buying an NA? Not a fresh import or anything, its just a private sale. But is there anything I should be suspicious of if its missing or he doesn't have? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 well it prob wont have a log book. imports dont often. id like to see the origonal import documents though. (even if tehre not english) i mave mine for my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 well it prob wont have a log book. imports dont often. id like to see the origonal import documents though. (even if tehre not english) i mave mine for my car. Its NOT a fresh import so it should have a log book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 So, I can obviously expect all the usual V5, MOT docs as per any car, how important are the import docs though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Original import docs are not that important if the car's been in this country for a few years. If they're present then it's a good sign of a careful owner, but don't be put off if they're not. All the normal docs should be present: V5, MOT etc. Usual checks should be carried out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Try and find out about last services, when and what was done and if its had a cambelt change when it should - I think its should be after 60,000 miles but someone else here should confirm that. Its a pricey job but important. You can check the mileage if your suspicious or just want to be sure it wasnt clocked between its leaving japan and getting here, even if it was a few years ago. It might not have had the coversion to mph from kph, worth checking this too. wouldnt hurt to give it a service pretty soon just to be on the safe side - oils and sparks and get the suspension checked, depending how particular you are but best to be certain I had a good amount of docs even though it had only been over here for 2 years but I know someone locally who had nothing but a manual!!! Good luck with your search, sorry response so long winded! btw, buying a supra off someone here is a good idea cause we're all nuts about our supra's and you should get a good 'un linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 heres the linky for the odo reading: http://www.japaneseimportmileagecheck.co.uk/JapaneseImportMileageCheck/Welcome.html its a tenner but money well spent Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Its NOT a fresh import so it should have a log book. Mine wasnt a fresh import and doesnt have one I think he means its someone selling the car in england and it was an import origonaly (had to be being an NA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Guisgsy - yeah, the car is being sold by a uk seller. Linda - thanks for that reply and the link. Top stuff! I'll definitely check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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