NovaGTE
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Does anyone know anywhere where i can find out more information about this or companies that can do this for you.
Cheers
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nickyboy01
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Specialised-Shipping
They're importing my Lightning from the USA
Also try any of the Jap/American car mags, they always have adverts for shipping companies
[Edited on 31-12-2003 by nickyboy01]
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MarkM
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Look in the yellow pages there are loads....
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NovaGTE
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DAYZEE
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http://www.neweraimports.com/
Newera are one of the best for Jap cars, especially Supras, skylines and RX7's.
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DangerousDave16v
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anyone know any web sites for info on japanese imports?
cheers
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DAYZEE
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What kind of info?
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DangerousDave16v
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info like-
-what are the steps in importing a car from japan?
-can you do it yourself, or do you need a specialist?
-how much does shipping cost?
-how big is the pool of cars eligible for import?
-what is the potential saving in cost?
etc
cheers
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Nismo
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quote:
Originally posted by DAYZEE
http://www.neweraimports.com/
Newera are one of the best for Jap cars, especially Supras, skylines and RX7's.
Newera rock just got there new DVD and its all about importing etc and jap street racing , Matt speak to miguel @ newera
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nickyboy01
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quote:
Originally posted by DangerousDave16v
info like-
-what are the steps in importing a car from japan?
-can you do it yourself, or do you need a specialist?
-how much does shipping cost?
-how big is the pool of cars eligible for import?
-what is the potential saving in cost?
etc
cheers
Shipping from Japan is in the region of £900-£1000
Potential savings are a lot, Skyline GTR's can be got for under £10k and they tend to be of a higher spec than over here.
You can do it yourself but you'll need to pay a couple of visits to Japan to do the buying/arranging shipping unless you put trust in someone you befriend over there. Then yoiu have to arrange Customs/Brokerage yourself and get the car SVA approved which is the test to get it to UK standard. Theres only a handful of places that specialise in this and they charge a bomb.
Plus you are also buying the car blind so any problems and you'll be stuffed
I looked at importing my Lightning myself from the USA but it was too much hassle, i got a company to source me one to the spec i want, transport it to the dock, ship it, take care of customs etc and the SVA and then even deliver it to my door.
[Edited on 31-12-2003 by nickyboy01]
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CORSA NUT
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Nice Rex at the top there 
http://www.neweraimports.com/stock.htm
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NovaGTE
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Yeah, im lookin to import an N/A MR2 and have about £4.5 to spend (all in Shipping, registering etc). Hope to get a high spec one with some kit on, about a K reg will be ok. They only seem to deal in more expensive imports
Any others?
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CORSA NUT
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What aboot the red one mate? No go?
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NovaGTE
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Can't get hold of the bloke thats selling it; he's a import dealer; my dad spoke to him on Monday got all the info on the car; said that i would ring him back that evening after work to arrange something; he hasn't answered the phone since!!
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