krisgowing Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Looking at importing my next supra over from Japan. Any advice or peoples experience dealing with importing it over? Look forward to hearing from everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaw Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 A brief synopsis of my experience: 1) Decide what spec of car you want. 2) Set a budget. 3) Speak to importer (JM-imports would be my recommendation) 4) Go past budget 5) Wait a few months. 6) Spend more on parts while you wait. 7) Get car and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I hear ya on No. 4! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisgowing Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 A brief synopsis of my experience: 1) Decide what spec of car you want. 2) Set a budget. 3) Speak to importer (JM-imports would be my recommendation) 4) Go past budget 5) Wait a few months. 6) Spend more on parts while you wait. 7) Get car and enjoy. Know what I've got in mind haha How long is the process from once you've ordered it over to arrival time? I've been enquiring a little but hard to get a definitive answer - - - Updated - - - I hear ya on No. 4! :-) Who did you import from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My budget when I was getting one sourced for me through JM Imports was £10k, then £12k a month later as I then wanted a facelift Supra..... But in the end the one I wanted and bought was £14k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisgowing Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 My budget when I was getting one sourced for me through JM Imports was £10k, then £12k a month later as I then wanted a facelift Supra..... But in the end the one I wanted and bought was £14k Why do i get the feeling I'm gonna do the exact same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm in the process of importing via Torque GT, will be collecting the car in about 3-4 weeks time, I got the ball rolling in March. Can't wait to collect [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Why do i get the feeling I'm gonna do the exact same If you look at the auctions and dealerships at the same time as JM Imports is looking, you start to realise what you really want is above your budget. So you stretch your budget a little bit more to get what you want, then I saw my green one and I stretched it a little bit more If you're going to import one, it's nice to have one that ticks most or all of the boxes of what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I put my deposit down in April and I picked it up early July last year, that's it getting imported and registered etc for uk roads in those few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Save yourself a load of money... buy a NA...... have it for a few months.... off yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaw Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I found mine, paid deposit etc. in January and picked it up at the beginning of June. All depends when it's shipped, drop off points for the ship etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Yep speak to Jurgan at JM Imports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.