Soon to be new owner and my import process

[Neil97rs]

Long time lurker here just put a deposit down with a import company in the hope of getting myself a WRX STI V6 type r direct from auction in Japan

I have owned several imports over the years but never completed the process on my own

So this is almost going to be my blog of the process if anyone is interested. Also if anyone has completed the process any hints and tips will be greatly appreciated.


SO as of today 150000 Yen deposit paid. I will add details of the auction searching and the car when i find one. Wish me luck and hopefully in 12 weeks or so i will be able to meet up with fellow Sussex/Kent owners in my new weekend toy

[Bolesroor]

Welcome Neil, good luck with the purchase, any pictures?

[Neil97rs]

No pictures as of yet as ive not actually chosen the car. Ive just paid my deposit which allows me to access the auctions and bid on cars. CAr hunting will start tonight but there are no type R's going through over the next couple of days. Just need to keep my eyes open

[Lucky]

Fantastic. Will follow this with interest. Some of the Jap stuff that's imported does look good.

[scotty]

This will be interesting to read .

[NL03Scooby]

Welcome to SES. Hope the process works out without any headaches and you find the car you are after. Keep us updated every step of the journey, will be very interesting I'm sure.

[Steve_PPP]

Welcome

Hope you find a nice one

[Rdlangy1]

Hi and welcome to SES

Congrats on the motor

[Banstead Stig]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Congrats on the motor

Whichever it may be!

This will be a really interesting and helpful thread I think.

Good luck with finding the car you're after and I hope the process is as smooth as can be.

I know a chap who did this to get his FSTi and it turned out to be a great purchase. He saved about 30% compared to buying one in the UK, so if you're prepared to put in the work to make it happen the rewards are there.

[Bearo]

What auction site are you using? As i've been trawling for a R34 GTT.

[iPond]

As above, will be interesting to follow this process. Considered it briefly but was a little fearful. Hope it all goes well for you!

[lockheed]

make sure you get a jevic test v important and when it gets here waxoyl ,dinatrol is best for creep,. do cavities and under side by someone who knows where they rust .auction sheet is pretty hard to understand but a 4.0 or 4.5 is good for a used car

[Neil97rs]

Im using japanesusedcars. They appear to have a good reputation

Seen a couple going through over the next week but finding a decent condition one seems a bit tough.

Im only after basic mods Exhaust. filter but must be less than 100km on the clock which cuts down the amount available considerably, There are a few with 130-150 km but this is to high for my liking. ( just personal preferance )

[Neil97rs]

Originally Posted by lockheed

make sure you get a jevic test v important and when it gets here waxoyl ,dinatrol is best for creep,. do cavities and under side by someone who knows where they rust .auction sheet is pretty hard to understand but a 4.0 or 4.5 is good for a used car

Im more than happy to get a grade R car aslong as the damage was very light. Ie a new wing or bonnet aslong as it was done to a good standard.

As for underealing it that will be on the list of jobs to do when it lands while carrying out the conversion work needed to MOT it

[lockheed]

if you need parts for a jdm car, jim at Gatwick Subaru is the man . he can anything for a jdm car in two weeks or on the shelf

[munk]

greetings..be great to see how this progress,s!

[Neil97rs]

Seen one I'm going to be bidding on tomorrow

Basic spec is


Hi Neil,

aero parts
after market steering wheel
alloys
recarro seats
meter
muffler
seat worn dirty
interior dirty marked
scratched underneath
front bumper scratched

It's a1999 type r with 68000 km in white.

Will upload pics if I can figure out how to

[Neil97rs]

Didnt win this one as it didnt sell
Its back up again on friday so i have upped my bid a little

[Neil97rs]

Anyone got anyidea what the front bumper is

Im undecided if i actually like it or not

[Bolesroor]

Looks like a it's from a s201 variant, someone will confirm or correct me

[Bolesroor]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?ie=U...E8PW8gedu4GIBw

[scotty]

Looks nice have you seen auction grade sheet .

[Scott.T]

Looks like a bit if a bitsa.
Front bumper not OE and doesn't align.
Non standard Recaro seats. They look like Recaro Speeds.
Non standard dash/gauge pod.
Non standard wheels.

There's better out there I'm sure.

[Banstead Stig]

I agree with Scott T.

Unless the price was exceptional I'd keep looking personally.

[munk]

not a great picture.. looks a bit of a sh1tta to me mate.. thats only my opinion thou.. would be looking for as near to standard as possible looks wise if it was me..depends what you want really??

[Neil97rs]

i have seen the auction sheet its grade r has had a very light repair on the front

i think it will be fairly cheap hence my bid which will leave me money to get bits sorted when it gets here.

There are so few going through the auctions at the moment . Hence the prices are rising so rapidly

There are a few with 170km or more but i dont want one with that higher mileage

[scotty]

Prob be cheaper to buy mine lol .

[Type-r-russ]

I always thought about doing this,

Good luck

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Banstead Stig

I agree with Scott T.

Unless the price was exceptional I'd keep looking personally.

+1

If I was going through the effort of importing I'd want it to be pretty special, this one looks like its had a hard life....

Buy Scotty's if he's still selling

[Scott.T]

I find it strange that your able to bid on your open choice.
If I were doing this I would ensure the importer has a man on the ground who knows what's passing through and is worth a bid and what's to be avoided.

All sounds a bit risky if they are only offering a shipping/import service.
You could end up with anything and they have no liability.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Buy Scotty's if he's still selling

Its still for sale at the moment lol .

[Neil97rs]

Originally Posted by scotty

Its still for sale at the moment lol .

I dont have the correct access to see the for sale section here

[Neil97rs]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

I find it strange that your able to bid on your open choice.
If I were doing this I would ensure the importer has a man on the ground who knows what's passing through and is worth a bid and what's to be avoided.

All sounds a bit risky if they are only offering a shipping/import service.
You could end up with anything and they have no liability.

I can put in my maximum bid i cannot physically place bids the company bids on my behalf
The company im using have a man that checks out the cars on the day of the auction and they have a decent reputation aswell. They will translate the auction sheets for you free of charge ( well its part of the service they provide so not actually free) but will transalte as many sheets as you ask for.

If the car is terrible or rough and not worth bidding on they do tell you. If you still decide to go ahead thats upto the bidder.

The search continues

[scotty]

Heres a couple of pics for to look at




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[Bearo]

I've been using OPJP imports. Very good but you have to stay up late (12-1am) to get a translated auction sheet from their contact in japan... been outbidded a couple of times this week though, prices are on the rise

I'd buy scottys if i was in the market for a type r

[scotty]

Cheers dont think theres many people you want to pay my asking price for a clean type r that needs nothing as ive done it all lol .

[Red Baron]

Thought this one looked quite tidy till I realised it appears to have the wrong seats in it.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01603162039191

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

Thought this one looked quite tidy till I realised it appears to have the wrong seats in it.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01603162039191

Needs a new door card too shame as its a nice looking car .

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

Thought this one looked quite tidy till I realised it appears to have the wrong seats in it.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01603162039191

RB5 or 22B seats I think.
A lot better than those awful blue ones they put in the front (only) on the V-limited

[Red Baron]

You mean these, ruined by the S201 spoiler unfortunately

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01507034873520

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

You mean these, ruined by the S201 spoiler unfortunately

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01507034873520

Erm that spoiler is an optional extra for the ra v limited too .

[Scott.T]

A good car ruined http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500&logcode=p

Goes for the hard sell that it's collectable but has destroyed what it really is.

[Red Baron]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

RB5 or 22B seats I think.
A lot better than those awful blue ones they put in the front (only) on the V-limited

Unless they're 22B seats it's going to be a pig to get in the back of it, I'm assuming it's only the seats from the 2 door cars that tilt and slide forward.

[munk]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

A good car ruined http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500&logcode=p

Goes for the hard sell that it's collectable but has destroyed what it really is.

thats a shame,apart from the shell its no better than any normal classic, with all the decent bits gone...

[Neil97rs]

been offered this pre auction


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[Neil97rs]

i know its yellow and a version 5 and not to everyones tastes but i actually quite like the colour

Its a grade 4 b

[Red Baron]

I quite like it, would like to see an under bonnet shot to see what colour the engine bay is, I think they made a few in yellow but fog lights covers are missing their stickers so they've probably been sprayed. If it's had a complete colour change you need to be happy with the paint job, other than that it looks good. Sorry if we hijacked the thread earlier, we just don't want you to buy something you later regret.

[Neil97rs]

yeah its had a full respray was originally silver ,no accident damage though
checking engine code it is a version 6


engine.jpg

[Neil97rs]

vin.jpg

[munk]

really really like a yellow type r.

but personally wouldnt have one thats still silver in places..what ever you do dont rush into this, trust me will make for a life time of regret and empty pockets!!