Import Japanese car

[Shaneelastic]

Anyone hear done this, your experiences and thoughts about it and who did you use in Australia.

 

[The Y-man]

Just make sure you can insure it and also get parts for servicing it.

The Y-man

 

[Dave_R]

Depends on what you're after and whether you want to import it or just buy one that's already imported, complied and registered. I personally haven't had one imported, but I'd rather save the hassle and buy one already landed than waiting for weeks or months to get it bought, shipped and complied.

This website may be a good starting point if you're looking to get one shipped over here: www.raws.com.au

I think that it won't be hard to find a reputable mechanic who has worked on these types of cars before, as there seem to be specialist mechanics in most cities.

 

[westminster]

Anyone hear done this, your experiences and thoughts about it and who did you use in Australia.

Mr Westminster imported in a 92 Legacy just before the 12 year rule stopped. He lives on various car forums and plenty of people with experience on there based on the type of car - ie check out Subaru for importing a Subie, Mitsubishi sites for Mitsusquishies.

Sometimes its easier to import a front cut which is engine, dash, wiring and transmission (sometimes) and stick that in an aussie model.

Depends really what you want to import.

 

[Terry_w]

I've been to the car auctions in Japan where the importers often source their cars. There are a lot of people there who can act as agents and can help you export and import into Australia. You should go over and have a look.

 

[Shaneelastic]

I've been to the car auctions in Japan where the importers often source their cars. There are a lot of people there who can act as agents and can help you export and import into Australia. You should go over and have a look.

Terry,
I know an agent who does exactly this, I am looking at it but looking at some other feedback too.

 

[Ideo]

Iron Chef imports in Adelaide is great to deal with. Have a couple of mates who have used him.

 

[S.T]

What kind of car you looking at?

 

[TurkieSub]

+1 for iron chef imports, kristan really looks after the customers!

 

[jonesyGT]

^ what he said!

 

[rotterdam]

Haven't purchased a car in Australia for over 10 years. Have had a great run on cars from Japan. Mostly via http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/

Geoff is a top bloke and knows his stuff. All my family now drive cars from Japan!

 

[Shaneelastic]

Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the websites when I get a chance

 

[Shaneelastic]

What kind of car you looking at?

Something as a twice a week drive, maybe a supra or 200sx.
Also looking at some good old USA muscle cars too.

 

[Strannik]

i imported a supra while ago via j-spec.
was just before they changed the rules from 15 years to pre-89 cars

was reasonably happy with it

 

[NedKelly]

Make sure you don't get one that has been near Fukishima.

 

[Ausprop]

Make sure you don't get one that has been near Fukishima.

how on earth would you know? even new cars do not have giegacounters at the point of import

 

[Strannik]

ask for a photo in complete darkness