david1972 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'll just leave this here.... http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/SUBARU/IMPREZA/700057057330150730001/index.html http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/SUBARU/IMPREZA/700020626530150717002/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 First WRX STi A-line I've ever seen for sale in the UK........this is what I'm aspiring to: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza-2-5-WRX-STI-A-Line-Auto-Automatic-Paddle-Shift-/171939000444?hash=item28085cf07c:g:DOgAAOSw9r1V-~9i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Ok but it's auto lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 I want auto mate [emoji6] And the quickest scoob autos are jdm only by the looks of things Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Looks nice tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Yep....hoping to get an my09 or 10 one in a few years time, so hopefully closer to £10k by then. Already under US$13k at dealers over there so will be cheaper still through auctions. Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Bumping this for my own reference lol That importer in Middlesbrough has another blob WRX auto due to arrive any day now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Sounds like your making a case to go have a look at it [emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 I'm going to go but just to see what sort of quality they are importing. They have some SG Foz cross sports in too. If I ever go Impreza it will be flame red [emoji6] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 credit card in wallet v5 in glove box just in case they make you a px offer you can't refuse [emoji23] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 1 hour ago, stants said: credit card in wallet v5 in glove box just in case they make you a px offer you can't refuse goes without saying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 You kept this one quiet stants.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I can't bring myself to look as I keep getting distracted by white impreza's http://www.classicandsportscar.com/classifieds/classic-cars/subaru/impreza-sti/impreza-sti-s202/4374729 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/impreza-sti/2004-impreza-2-0-wrx-sti-ra-spec-c-widetrack-jdm-motorsport-edition-rare-car/5210797?v=b There's loads for sale in Japan but by the time you get it here costs outweigh the benefits you'll still need throw 1.5k at it for peace of mind Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Haha I know the feeling. They are both lovely. More and more as time goes on I keep coming back to a Foz STi......it might just be that in a few years time I see what's already in the country and for sale - like you say it's so much easier if it's already here When I was looking for my winter alloy set, I had this in mind to be able to keep and use them long term 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Decided as I'm off work next week I'm going to try and squeeze a trip down to that place in Middlesbrough in [emoji41] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 [emoji12] Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 On 17/06/2015 at 1:26 PM, Mr B said: If going for a vehicle over 10yrs old don't be put off doing registration uk end yourself as it cheap & super simple & opens up more supply options & the budget can go on actual top auction grade car rather than traders profit . @Mr B please can you explain what makes it super simple etc for us novices. For example, would a company such as this be reputable, trustworthy etc http://www.japan-partner.com Also, once the vehicle arrived at the port in the UK, what would you have to do then? I suppose I'm nervous about not having someone inspect, road test the vehicle for me before committing to buy. Thank you so much for any help or advice you can offer (us all) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 In a nutshell; Registering for uk for cars over 10years old is simple for UK, basically a foglight & get it MOT'd on chassis number then apply for reg doc & get plates made, MOT & V55/5 registration less than £200 I think roughly & easy for anyone do. biggest expense is shipping & import tax, shipping around 600 to 1000gbp pending on how many you shipping & experience/contacts. Import tax total is around 30%, just pay the bills at import yard, stick it on trailer & take it home to sort rest at your own pace . Loads of guides on this and it easier to do than you would think really . main thing is being super fussy on what you buy, don't rush & don't accept faults that you won't be happy with down the line or are hard to put right. With money saving you can afford buy best examples at auction & that what you need do, proper mint car with original paint, clean original interiors & super low mileage. Jap auction sheets are very accurate, get good high res images especially for any minor pin dents etc, good video with car running is a must. Jap auctions are pretty honest compared to sh1te that goes through uk ones. it always a bit of a risk but if it not a car you going be happy with you can probably sell it on easily with small profit unless real unlucky. most uk importers take cheaper stock then doctor them uk end. Spending extra on auction will net way better car & save you lot of money in long term plus get real grade A rather than grade B buffed to look like grade A until warranty void & you discovered all the niggles ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 some companies charge about 3k! saw a evo sell for 2200 the other day, the company charges and on the road costs on the road price near 8k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Great stuff @Mr B thank you Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 didnt think it was that complicated is a japanese tuning show thats ment to be the !Removed!, me and a mate are looking at going next year if wifes let us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 I've been to Middlesbrough this morning and come away a bit underwhelmed to be fair. The wrx auto was all scratched up on the corners of the bumpers and the interior wasn't great. They bug eye sti smelt awful inside and the steering wheel was delaminated. There was only 1 of 4 Foz cross sports on site and it looked like it hadn't been washed for months. Interior was ok. Red legacy blitzen was probably the pick of the bunch. If ever you want a classic mini though, it's the place to go...some absolute beauties there today Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 gotta be careful with some importers, i seen some right old crap come through one in newcastle seems to be good, my mate got his R33 GTR from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 gotta be careful with some importers, i seen some right old crap come through one in newcastle seems to be good, my mate got his R33 GTR from them Yes, I think JM Imports give the impression of being in a different league to these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 which one you go to ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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