has anyone used japaneseusedcars.com to import their car?

[LP670]

just looking for some feedback ideally, there seems to be a few companies offering japanese auction house services and these were the one i liked the look of the most. i see they are a sponsor on the driftworks forum but was looking for some impartial advice on here.

[Andy616]

Yes, I used them back in 2012. I dealt with Rees and Tony and they were very helpful. I'd certainly use them again if I ever source another car from Japan.

I've got a readers' cars thread with a bit more info: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Oh, and a couple pictures of the car:

[samoht]

I used them in 2007, no problems with the process and I definitely got a car in very good condition.

I wrote-up the overall importing process here http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?342007-Guid... if that helps.

Do understand that it takes time, and that when you pay a deposit for them to start looking, you won't get the money back if you change your mind, but definitely a good way of getting a good car from the Japanese auctions.

[LP670]

thanks for the feedback, its a big leap of faith to transfer a large sum of money to a foreign account of someone you've never met. lovely car btw, dont think ive ever seen a blue r32!

[Robert-qxd5j]

I purchased a Subaru Forester STI in Sept 2018. It got caught in a Typhoon while sitting on the docks. Not sure the insurance they put on will the car will pay out. Waiting for a result after 5 months

[TommoAE86]

Andy your car always makes me wibble, such a beautiful machine!

[Robert-qxd5j]

Robert-qxd5j said:

I purchased a Subaru Forester STI in Sept 2018. It got caught in a Typhoon while sitting on the docks. Not sure the insurance they put on will the car will pay out. Waiting for a result after 5 months

an update they paid for another car for me arrived last month

[J-Tuner]

Thats good news - was it anything interesting?

[captain_tripping]

I've been speaking with Tony this week about RX7s, he was very responsive and helpful. Will be looking to use them in the near future