Found a S15 but im not sure how too go about it?

[Kams14a]

Right iv found a s15 for sale, but its in japan.....i am thinking about importing the car myself, never done it before, but i know some people here have done it, so i guess i am looking for advice. This is the car i am looking at

http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan car/nissan/silvia/13204143/

1st question has anyone had any experience going through this site?

2nd i am being very naive thinking its going too cost me under 8k too get this car too me? seeing the exchange rate isnt brilliant ( i am guessing yes hahah)

advice and opinions are welcome

cheers guys

 

[S15_SAM]

Yeah it would roughly come in landed and registered at just under 8k. But it is highish mileage already. 90,000miles.

Ive never used the website unfortunately, and it's always abit scary importing a car yourself.

 

[Chrisyboi]

There are that many things that can go wrong with importing, you are best paying the premium and getting the pro'd to do it.

 

[subzero]

tradecar view can be hit and miss , has had it fair share of dodgy guys on it .

youd be better off going with one of the big companies through auction , theyd handle all the paper work and shipping etc . much safer option .

 

[EMAGDNIM]

tradecar view can be hit and miss , has had it fair share of dodgy guys on it .

youd be better off going with one of the big companies through auction , theyd handle all the paper work and shipping etc . much safer option .

Oh you better believe this part OP. Seriously, there's a bunch of smash and fix sales then you'd think on there.

 

[JDM_virgin]

10k all in wil get you a nice s15 through a reputable importer which is hassle free. the cars get checked over and are insured on import

 

[paddyb01]

10k would get you an unreal s15 in ireland and if you bring one in from japan it has to have the aero kit on it fact!!

 

[MATT BOON]

10k would get you an unreal s15 in ireland and if you bring one in from japan it has to have the aero kit on it fact!!

This is true I bought mine from Ireland at a bargain price

 

[Chrisyboi]

10k would get you an unreal s15 in ireland and if you bring one in from japan it has to have the aero kit on it fact!!

Find me a decent spec r in Ireland then £50 commission haha.

 

[Krish]

Buy mine!

 

[Chriscooke]

Kam, look at krish's for sale thread. It's a sweet car!

 

[fareenacorp]

Sorry to say that i never used the website.
And you will get the car in Japan less than 10K

www.fareenacorp.com

 

[Clarkey]

I bought mine from a seller on TCV, I could see it stood out from the sea of poor condition examples available. Found the auction data for it too which confirms it has very few defects and the seller didn't make a lot of money on it. Had plenty of good pics, video, the company checked out as legit, good feedback. Everything has gone smoothly so far.

That car in the OP seems like it's in pretty ropey condition, the interior is completely shagged despite the ad saying it is very clean. Poor pics, poor seller feedback, I wouldn't touch it with yours tbh.

 

[Sims77]

I bought mine through JM Imports for £11k with 37k on the clock.
Its in an amazing condition. Very happy