Import or UK car?

[ellis]

Take all the gibbons, they're just getting in the way!

[Abz]

What are all the gibbons lol

 

 

Sorry I meant the leather seats, Active Spoiler, Big Brakes, though you can't get some of the things as you will know (Poster might not) like heated seats, headlight washers, Glass headlights, Steel turbo's & bigger injectors.

[Pero]

I went for a UK car mainly on insurance reasons and getting the bigger brakes, injectors etc etc with the car

As said above its personal choice, looking back having spent 14k on a UK car 5 years ago I could have gone with an import already kitted/wide arch or single turbo for the same money. Really depends on what you want.

 

I would really like something I don't have to spend a lot of time and money on. Something with respectable power output and nice spec - nothing over the top. Maybe something around 400rwbhp? You think that is obtainable with 10k?

[Thorin]

I would really like something I don't have to spend a lot of time and money on. Something with respectable power output and nice spec - nothing over the top. Maybe something around 400rwbhp? You think that is obtainable with 10k?

 

Yes (but ~400bhp crank, not at the wheels).

[Guest SupraTroopa]

I would really like something I don't have to spend a lot of time and money on. Something with respectable power output and nice spec - nothing over the top. Maybe something around 400rwbhp? You think that is obtainable with 10k?

 

With or without said gibbons?

[Dnk]

 

Sorry I meant the leather seats, Active Spoiler, Big Brakes, though you can't get some of the things as you will know (Poster might not) like heated seats, headlight washers, Glass headlights, Steel turbo's & bigger injectors.

 

All these + more come standard on a UK spec car along with if you buy the right car lots of history, mots to back up mileage and if anyone wants a look at mine a rust free underside:)

Edited April 12, 2010 by Dnk (see edit history)

[Pero]

With or without said gibbons?

 

With said gibbons, of course.

[robin]

In my mind the only advantages to a UK car are the following; cheaper insurance and more providers will cover it, has pretty much all the extras which are optional on some imports and if it’s standard will run fine on cheaper 95 fuel.

 

When it comes down to which is the better car it depends on if things like glass head lights, heated seats and softer suspention are useful to you; if not, its just extra weight.

 

No one is going to go to the trouble of importing a complete wreck so the condition of imports should usually be better whereas UK cars will have had to weather the rain and salted roads their whole lives and are more likely to have rust.

 

If both cars are in the same condition I would personally prefer a UK car for the extras it is likely to have and the convenience of cheaper insurance and being able to fill up anywhere.

[Guest SupraTroopa]

As has already been said, just look for the right car. There is pros and cons with both. Although UKs are a lot harder to come by and unless you want to pay a lot more and or wait a lot longer, you are generally restricted to an auto supe as the majority of UK supras were/are auto.

Edited April 12, 2010 by SupraTroopa (see edit history)

[marc_p]

I think mine might have a few gibbons, I keep hearing them plotting against me but can't find them, it's getting frustrating.

[stevie_b]

And you could get a import facelift TT 99' with all the gibbons* for £10k.

 

* other primates are also available. Terms and conditions may apply.

[michael]

No one is going to go to the trouble of importing a complete wreck so the condition of imports should usually be better whereas UK cars will have had to weather the rain and salted roads their whole lives and are more likely to have rust.

 

Sadly some importers will go to the trouble of importing wrecks on the basis that they can then bold lumps of fibreglass to them to hide the damage, spray them and sell them on at a huge profit.

 

BTW it rains in Japan and it's surrounded by salty water.

[Dnk]

Sadly some importers will go to the trouble of importing wrecks on the basis that they can then bold lumps of fibreglass to them to hide the damage, spray them and sell them on at a huge profit.

 

BTW it rains in Japan and it's surrounded by salty water.

 

 

A bit like here then

[Terminator]

Regarding salt on roads, if a car purchased in 1993 to 1996 has been used on UK roads that is at least 14 years of winters. The MKIV has a very good record as far as corrosion is concerned and does not tend to look its age underneath. There is just the potential for higher corrosion rates on any cars that have been used for any length of time over here whether UK or import. There is a good chance that UK's will be the first to show the signs of salt damage, purely because they may have seen more salt. You may be lucky and get a UK car that has never been used in winter. I have had my import for nearly 10 years, it has had 6 years of winter use. It has never been jet washed underneath. At the last MOT the tester commented on the clean condition and said it was in better condition that many cars three years old that were having their first MOT. There use to be a thing going round that suggested that imports were not as well sealed underneath and were there for likely to rust, it turns out that was just a myth created to put buyers off import cars.

 

In recent years salt used on roads has been mixed with sugar, as the sugar make the mix stick to the road surface so in theory will last longer on the road. It also stick for longer on our cars.

 

As for UK or import, it has to be your decision, there are pros and cons with both, just go for the best car you can get for your money and you will be very satisfied.

[GJD]

Age and facelift might be a factor too. If the gibbon who usually occupies the passenger seat insists that want an airbag as well as you getting one, you need a facelift, which means import.

[michael]

If the gibbon who usually occupies the passenger seat insists that want an airbag as well as you getting one, you need a facelift, which means import.

 

Or a UK... or a pre-facelift with the right options box ticked.

[Dnk]

Or a UK..

 

Beat me to it

[marc_p]

* other primates are also available. Terms and conditions may apply.

 

Really?

 

Is there one available that I could set loose in the car to find and destroy the gibbons? I swear I heard them talking about cutting my brakes earlier, they really want me dead:(

[Jurgen-Jm-Imports]

rust is a big issue for my overseas buyers, ask the likes of the tuners on here when working on these cars..

 

 

you cant beat working on a fresh import NO rusted bolts etc etc.

 

very clean underneath some have had the 112KM restrictor all its life.

 

some UK cars are still mint the last one i know sold for 10k P3te on heres cars and its auto..

 

you buy the car on the quality..

 

michaels car looks like a good one and well kept example and its top money as it should be.

 

you can get imports for 6k or 9k..

 

the better cars will cost more for a reason..

 

it might be due to - facelift, lower miles, better bodywork, no rust or mods.

Edited April 12, 2010 by Jurgen-Jm-Imports (see edit history)

[merckx]

It's very simple, just go for the best condition car that you can find that's the right colour and spec that you want.

 

The key is to start looking at the cars and to know the differences between the models and see what's important for you.

 

What to look for and model specs

[j_jza80]

[Jurgen-Jm-Imports]

you could probably break a 6 speed tt and get around 5500 6500 in bits..

 

 

i think for nice examples or ones that dont have problems or need a lot of money spend be prepared to pay from 8500 plus and 9500 plus for facelift ones.

[GJD]

Beat me to it

 

Shows what I know!

 

Thanks chaps .

[Pero]

I think I'll have to look at the imports then. I also asked my insurance company to give me a rough estimate on a twin and it seems it will cost about the same as I'm paying for my Type R at the moment!

[nigelboyne]

I think I'll have to look at the imports then. I also asked my insurance company to give me a rough estimate on a twin and it seems it will cost about the same as I'm paying for my Type R at the moment!

 

you might not have a choice mint uk cars are so hard to come by.as said try and get the best example.