mista weava Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 ok - myself and the Chickster have found a car we like for her, (dark blue supra MY93 NA - 39k kilometres!)as a replacement for the beloved Mr2. its at a dealers currently, un-reg'd and un-MOT'd. so if we wait for the dealer to mot and register the car, we are in a position to part-ex the mr2 for GOOD money, give him a bit of cash and take the car away for a decent price, given a bit of horse trading. BUT. if i suggest that we take the car un-reg'd and un-MOT'd (remember that cars over ten years old that are imported do not need SVA) we give considerably less cash. i can trailer it away and the delaer has no hassle whatsoever. the deal is: asking price 6995. scenario a: assume the car is reg'd and mot'd. we give him the mr2 which he says he will give 2k for. he wants another 5k on top. i suggest haggling him down 2-3 hundred quid. we still have to fit and alarm, get the timing belt done (i realise its not due, but its a 13 year old car. we get a six month warrnaty with it, but no tax. scenario b: we rock up with the same plan as above however, the car IS un-MOT'd and un-reg'd. i offer the mr2 and less cash. or maybe JUST cash? i can trailer the car away on my rally car trailer. i then reg and mot the car. what do you think? bottom line is, we want the car - its a 3.0 supra with 39k kilometres on it and its MINT. just got to find the best way of getting the BEST deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 What's that MY93 business? Is that a recent plate? Thought they needed to be old plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Its more commonly used term on the scoobs, it means its a model year 1993. MY93. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 That's my 'something new' learned for today. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 me personaly would not touch it untill it was registered and mot but then thats me, why not pm jurgen i am sure he will tell you any unforseen probs you may face doing it yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Personally I wouldn't want the hassle. As the buyer I'd hammer out a deal with this included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 we still have to get the timing belt done (i realise its not due, but its a 13 year old car. Actually it is due if the belt hasn't been changed in the last five years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I would wait for it to be registered myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 not a dig but personally when you can get a manual facelift, gun metal or Royal sapphire Blue/Pearl car for approx the same or £500 extra i wouldn't get it full stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Way too much money for a 93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Way too much money for a 93 yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Way too much money for a 93 yep. it may be mint but he's taking the pi$$. for that price you should be getting it registered, mot'd, tax'd and serviced including the timing belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 mileage is suspect......have you seen absolute proof?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Mate ill take on the advice that has been given on this board, that is way over priced considering TT's come in at 7-8k for average mileage ones, look around for a 'Registered' one and you will definately find one alot cheaper with out compromising on the condition of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mista weava Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 cheers all. its got an auction sheet with it, and its grade 4b. he says "he" warrantys the mileage - quite how i dunno?!?! spoke to him for the 2k for the mr2 and the 5k he will do everything - reg, mot, tax, belt and 6 mths warranty. got no way to verify the mileage - but it is CLEAN. useful info guys many thanks. its at a place called "Richardsons autos" near Bournemouth - he also has a place near Winchester. he is a classic Spiv used car sales man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIRANO Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 When i was search for my TT i found N/a's were going for the 4-5,000 range, all grade 4's with low miles, to register the car (as i am told) you will need a Rear foglight with switch, plus the normal safety requirements of an MOT, also if you are going to register it your self, make sure that the dealer gives you the original De reg cert from Japan along with other important paperwork, i would Recommend giving Marc a buzz from Topspec Imports, as he is importing my Supra TT, and i have asked him a load of questions regarding registering Japanese cars in the UK. here is his email [email protected] Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 MW. When you sell a car in japan I think you are legally obliged to declare the mileage. If I remember correctly it is written on the official govt doc (in Japanese, not the "transcribed" English version they will show you). At 39k it would probably have to be a one owner car, in other words, it should be possible to see the last owner's detail. However, if it was bought by an export trader in Japan, they may not need to register as another owner. And the trader who you are getting it from is probably "warranting" the mileage on the basis of the information from the trader owner in Japan, not the true owner. I can stand corrected on all the above, but I think the only way you can be really sure is to contact the previous Japanese owner (the genuine one).....difficult at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I think if you can get the original auction sheet and see the mileage on there then thats pretty much the best you can do really, at least you know its not been clocked by the importer. Id definately let him do the MOT tho if your going to go for it, unless you can get it up and check it out anything could be wrong or enough to fail MOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 You got PM Mista Weaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Worth 4k absolute tops, registered and 6 months tax and 12 months MOT, with some sort of warranty. At auction, in the UK, unregistered, you could buy a similar car for 3k, maybe less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mista weava Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 ***EDITED AS I HAD DINNER AND DID NOT INCLUDE DETAIL IN THE POST*** ok guys. thats very interesting. i have seen the auction sheet and milage is verified on there. Chris - i hear what you say and thats beneficial to my decision. i have seen various prices rangine from 4-6k in autotrader, both private and trade. they tend to fall into the 5-6k price bracket from what i have seen. i am very interested in your comments Chris, as i hope you are able to point me to someone who can supply a car to me and Anna for 4k with the mot, tax and warranty for that price. i want to get the best deal after all. the guy with the 39k kilometre blue supra has offered the following - which i am not going to accept i might add. the Mr2 - which we have both agreed is £1500 quids worth P/X, as i could probably make £1800 in a private sale. he wants £5k on top - BUT he is prepared to fit a thatcham 1 cat alarm and immobiliser, warrantty it, fit a stereo, convert it to miles with the limiter removed, and tax it for 6months. what deal would you guys strike with him for the mr2 and cash, plus doing all of the above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Replied by PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Wasn't it Lucifer that had a red NA going for less than 5k with PX for any vehicle? I wouldn't spend 7K of anyones money on a 93 NA, a 97+ manual perhaps...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 4Grand and your MR2 tops mate its only worth 5 grand in top condition ...............just my thoughts Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mista weava Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 thank you all - you have all helped no end - the deal with the dealer is a far as i am concerned, off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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