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22 September 2005, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
I haven't burnt my hand off by holding a lit firework .......... doesn't stop me knowing that I shouldn't touch one!! 
You're point being??
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You're point being??
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22 September 2005, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
I don't need to speak Japanese, this is Okamoto-san http://www.apiengines.com/car_sales_detail.php?id=25 who runs APi Japan.
YES! believe it or not there is an APi Japan and I've been going there regularly for over 20 years. Okamoto-san doesn't always buy from the auctions sometimes he buys direct off a dealer forecourt after the car is traded in. Most times l have the Japanese service books with service stamps and Shaken [MOT] test dates.
Now I am not naive enough to think that the Japanese motor trade is any more or less honest than any where else in the world. However, by trying our hardest to prove history in Japan we can filter out the doubtful ones.
Any Japanese auction seller has an accreditation which is forfeited very quickly if they misrepresent any car in any way. You can buy with complete trust off the description in the auction and not bother to even look at the car - MOST TIMES.
But, IF the owner [ not the dealer ] of the car clocks the speedo regularly before having it serviced or Shaken tested then the history will read right and nothing anyone can do will disprove it. That holds true anywhere in the world not just Japan.
Through my trade association BIMTA we try and succeed most times, to supply a money back guarantee certificate that the mileage is correct and also that the car is: Not stolen, not got outstanding finance and has not had major damage repairs carried out.
I will not buy a car that either Japan or I are not happy with - I cannot sell crap.
A number of people post on here who have bought cars from me and I am sure every one of them will vouch for the experience in terms of value and quality.
Imports are here to stay and thankfully the new SVA / ESVA filters out many of the stranger ones that were coming in, say 4 years ago, when everybody and his dog who had been selling either kitchens or cell phones or double glazing jumped on the bandwagon with the result that many dubious cars arrived here.
That is now over and the quality and value for money is there to be seen.
If you haven't had the experience I have had with imported Imprezas and Evo's don't just condemn them out of hand because of hearsay.
Apologies to anyone who has got this far for the long winded explanation, I felt Pete's normal negative approach needed a well thought out response.
David APi Impreza / APi Engines
www.apiengines.com
YES! believe it or not there is an APi Japan and I've been going there regularly for over 20 years. Okamoto-san doesn't always buy from the auctions sometimes he buys direct off a dealer forecourt after the car is traded in. Most times l have the Japanese service books with service stamps and Shaken [MOT] test dates.
Now I am not naive enough to think that the Japanese motor trade is any more or less honest than any where else in the world. However, by trying our hardest to prove history in Japan we can filter out the doubtful ones.
Any Japanese auction seller has an accreditation which is forfeited very quickly if they misrepresent any car in any way. You can buy with complete trust off the description in the auction and not bother to even look at the car - MOST TIMES.
But, IF the owner [ not the dealer ] of the car clocks the speedo regularly before having it serviced or Shaken tested then the history will read right and nothing anyone can do will disprove it. That holds true anywhere in the world not just Japan.
Through my trade association BIMTA we try and succeed most times, to supply a money back guarantee certificate that the mileage is correct and also that the car is: Not stolen, not got outstanding finance and has not had major damage repairs carried out.
I will not buy a car that either Japan or I are not happy with - I cannot sell crap.
A number of people post on here who have bought cars from me and I am sure every one of them will vouch for the experience in terms of value and quality.
Imports are here to stay and thankfully the new SVA / ESVA filters out many of the stranger ones that were coming in, say 4 years ago, when everybody and his dog who had been selling either kitchens or cell phones or double glazing jumped on the bandwagon with the result that many dubious cars arrived here.
That is now over and the quality and value for money is there to be seen.
If you haven't had the experience I have had with imported Imprezas and Evo's don't just condemn them out of hand because of hearsay.
Apologies to anyone who has got this far for the long winded explanation, I felt Pete's normal negative approach needed a well thought out response.
David APi Impreza / APi Engines
www.apiengines.com
i only have good things to say about API engines - especially David - good company - good bloke
22 September 2005, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by WRXewl
Im in the market to buy a scoob myself and was looking about but the one question I have is that dont the Jap ones need 100 RON petrol and so you would need octane booster each time you fill up ?
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22 September 2005, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
I don't need to speak Japanese, this is Okamoto-san http://www.apiengines.com/car_sales_detail.php?id=25 who runs APi Japan.
YES! believe it or not there is an APi Japan and I've been going there regularly for over 20 years. Okamoto-san doesn't always buy from the auctions sometimes he buys direct off a dealer forecourt after the car is traded in. Most times l have the Japanese service books with service stamps and Shaken [MOT] test dates.
Now I am not naive enough to think that the Japanese motor trade is any more or less honest than any where else in the world. However, by trying our hardest to prove history in Japan we can filter out the doubtful ones.
Any Japanese auction seller has an accreditation which is forfeited very quickly if they misrepresent any car in any way. You can buy with complete trust off the description in the auction and not bother to even look at the car - MOST TIMES.
But, IF the owner [ not the dealer ] of the car clocks the speedo regularly before having it serviced or Shaken tested then the history will read right and nothing anyone can do will disprove it. That holds true anywhere in the world not just Japan.
Through my trade association BIMTA we try and succeed most times, to supply a money back guarantee certificate that the mileage is correct and also that the car is: Not stolen, not got outstanding finance and has not had major damage repairs carried out.
I will not buy a car that either Japan or I are not happy with - I cannot sell crap.
A number of people post on here who have bought cars from me and I am sure every one of them will vouch for the experience in terms of value and quality.
Imports are here to stay and thankfully the new SVA / ESVA filters out many of the stranger ones that were coming in, say 4 years ago, when everybody and his dog who had been selling either kitchens or cell phones or double glazing jumped on the bandwagon with the result that many dubious cars arrived here.
That is now over and the quality and value for money is there to be seen.
If you haven't had the experience I have had with imported Imprezas and Evo's don't just condemn them out of hand because of hearsay.
Apologies to anyone who has got this far for the long winded explanation, I felt Pete's normal negative approach needed a well thought out response.
David APi Impreza / APi Engines
www.apiengines.com
YES! believe it or not there is an APi Japan and I've been going there regularly for over 20 years. Okamoto-san doesn't always buy from the auctions sometimes he buys direct off a dealer forecourt after the car is traded in. Most times l have the Japanese service books with service stamps and Shaken [MOT] test dates.
Now I am not naive enough to think that the Japanese motor trade is any more or less honest than any where else in the world. However, by trying our hardest to prove history in Japan we can filter out the doubtful ones.
Any Japanese auction seller has an accreditation which is forfeited very quickly if they misrepresent any car in any way. You can buy with complete trust off the description in the auction and not bother to even look at the car - MOST TIMES.
But, IF the owner [ not the dealer ] of the car clocks the speedo regularly before having it serviced or Shaken tested then the history will read right and nothing anyone can do will disprove it. That holds true anywhere in the world not just Japan.
Through my trade association BIMTA we try and succeed most times, to supply a money back guarantee certificate that the mileage is correct and also that the car is: Not stolen, not got outstanding finance and has not had major damage repairs carried out.
I will not buy a car that either Japan or I are not happy with - I cannot sell crap.
A number of people post on here who have bought cars from me and I am sure every one of them will vouch for the experience in terms of value and quality.
Imports are here to stay and thankfully the new SVA / ESVA filters out many of the stranger ones that were coming in, say 4 years ago, when everybody and his dog who had been selling either kitchens or cell phones or double glazing jumped on the bandwagon with the result that many dubious cars arrived here.
That is now over and the quality and value for money is there to be seen.
If you haven't had the experience I have had with imported Imprezas and Evo's don't just condemn them out of hand because of hearsay.
Apologies to anyone who has got this far for the long winded explanation, I felt Pete's normal negative approach needed a well thought out response.
David APi Impreza / APi Engines
www.apiengines.com
Wheres old pi**y pants Lewis now then.Nice one David
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22 September 2005, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by pippyrips
i bought a JDM that was imported brand new into the country - the car was remapped from new as well to run on optimax so no booster needed for me
Nice reply from David btw
23 September 2005, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Apologies to anyone who has got this far for the long winded explanation, I felt Pete's normal negative approach needed a well thought out response.
David
David
)I don't think I was doing down the Imports - I think they are total garbage myself - but thats an opinion ................ it fits that they have 'Change Gear Now ********' lights as the people who buy them can't drive properly!
A few facts remain - conveniently forgotton in your outstanding post (whoooops, I'm now sounding like the thread bumboys!!
) - which are:-Cost MUCH more to Insure
Fewer Insurers will touch them
and
but by no means least ....
Their value drops faster than a big droppie thing full of lead!!
Now, I know you make many £1000's out of Auctioned Imports from the land of the rising sun, so you feel the need to defend your position, but Facts is Facts!!
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23 September 2005, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Excellent response David ........... thats genuine by the way - (unlike the little weasel snivvellers on here who are so far up your **** they need a fooookin' torch!! )
I don't think I was doing down the Imports - I think they are total garbage myself - but thats an opinion ................ it fits that they have 'Change Gear Now ********' lights as the people who buy them can't drive properly!
A few facts remain - conveniently forgotton in your outstanding post (whoooops, I'm now sounding like the thread bumboys!! ) - which are:-
Cost MUCH more to Insure
Fewer Insurers will touch them
and
but by no means least ....
Their value drops faster than a big droppie thing full of lead!!
Now, I know you make many £1000's out of Auctioned Imports from the land of the rising sun, so you feel the need to defend your position, but Facts is Facts!!
Pete
)I don't think I was doing down the Imports - I think they are total garbage myself - but thats an opinion ................ it fits that they have 'Change Gear Now ********' lights as the people who buy them can't drive properly!
A few facts remain - conveniently forgotton in your outstanding post (whoooops, I'm now sounding like the thread bumboys!!
) - which are:-Cost MUCH more to Insure
Fewer Insurers will touch them
and
but by no means least ....
Their value drops faster than a big droppie thing full of lead!!
Now, I know you make many £1000's out of Auctioned Imports from the land of the rising sun, so you feel the need to defend your position, but Facts is Facts!!
Pete
i for one have used, i have met and spoken with him and what he don't know
about the marque ain't worth nowing.
You i suppose also provide a service to the community..... Your the site clown
and you make people laugh.
Good on ya !
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23 September 2005, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
................ it fits that they have 'Change Gear Now ********' lights as the people who buy them can't drive properly!
Pete
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23 September 2005, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
You i suppose also provide a service to the community..... Rob
I agree that david of API is probably a top bloke, an excellent businessman and I am sure he doesn't take anything off you bar the cost of parts!!
He has to be nice, I don't!!
I am sure he would make me his best buddy had I a smashed up engine and a few £1,000s in my pocket!!
BUT, we are talking crappy Imports aren't we????
Pete
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what does that T1T know anyway
Originally Posted by Mark_S
The best cars are imports with gold wheels and knocklinks .
PS'y knows that but just can afford one, or the insurance
. PS'y knows that but just can afford one, or the insurance
23 September 2005, 08:20 PM
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everyone that drives an import swears by them, "I did it myself.. years ago" 
everyone that buy and sells and repairs them swears by them, UK main dealers, garages, most persons that drive UK types are the opposite, and that is the fact of the matter, its a no win situation, as I said before I have owned many and would never have another import and that is a fact. I know a company that sells them, I have seen them arrive!! into the country I have never seen so much damage/ abuse / conditions, due to transport HHMMMM
2 weeks and a bodyshop later, young matey buying it as mint, not everone can be tar-ed with the same brush, there are plently of excellent companies and I am sure api are one of them..respect.....
everyone that buy and sells and repairs them swears by them, UK main dealers, garages, most persons that drive UK types are the opposite, and that is the fact of the matter, its a no win situation, as I said before I have owned many and would never have another import and that is a fact. I know a company that sells them, I have seen them arrive!! into the country I have never seen so much damage/ abuse / conditions, due to transport HHMMMM2 weeks and a bodyshop later, young matey buying it as mint, not everone can be tar-ed with the same brush, there are plently of excellent companies and I am sure api are one of them..respect.....
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23 September 2005, 08:26 PM
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I'm sure API would send back a damaged in transit vehicle ... they wouldn't repair and sell - listen to the Thread BumBoys, they simply LOVE David
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23 September 2005, 09:47 PM
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you know when i first started reading the stuff on these forums that you had written Pete, i was never quite sure how to take it. similarly the replies you got, i thought they were tongue in cheek...but i now realise that you are a buffoon that talks utter b*llocks.
this is a new one on me Pete
...where on earth did you dig that gem up?
yes its an opinion, which is what everyone says when they try and stop people challenging the b*llsh*t they come out with. what specifically makes them garbage then? obviously the cr*p you came out with earlier dont hold any water now, so explain how a near identical car to yours, sold in Japan is apparently garbage when it lands on these shores.
oh and before you try and label me with boring cocklink, chav, etc b*llocks ...i drive a uk car, barely modded and can see the whole import thing with some impartiality, unlike you. though some years ago i bought a dog of a GT4...but that was my fault not the fact that it had travelled across the ocean to be my new plaything.
this is the first time i think i have ever tell someone on a forum that i think they are a first class kn*b...so please wear that accolade with some pride Pete.
this is a new one on me Pete
Originally Posted by pslewis
I don't think I was doing down the Imports - I think they are total garbage myself - but thats an opinion....
yes its an opinion, which is what everyone says when they try and stop people challenging the b*llsh*t they come out with. what specifically makes them garbage then? obviously the cr*p you came out with earlier dont hold any water now, so explain how a near identical car to yours, sold in Japan is apparently garbage when it lands on these shores.
oh and before you try and label me with boring cocklink, chav, etc b*llocks
...i drive a uk car, barely modded and can see the whole import thing with some impartiality, unlike you. though some years ago i bought a dog of a GT4...but that was my fault not the fact that it had travelled across the ocean to be my new plaything.this is the first time i think i have ever tell someone on a forum that i think they are a first class kn*b...so please wear that accolade with some pride Pete.
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
I think worth more is more like it
Right, there are plenty of differences in the MY03 model year between the UK and the JDM cars, firstly ill just do the JDM cars (as after the description you wont want a slow uk one)
Better engine internals and twin scroll turbo, producing in excess of 280ps and 290lbs of torque (more like 300+bhp out of the box) and this gives you better low down power over the uk car.
A-DCCD and quick rack steering.
Some have the BBS lightweight alloys on, multi-spoked, similar to what the MY05 cars copied.
Those are the biggest differences, just about everything you need really, better engine and handling
Note though, that not all these cars came with the above, you will find some without the drivers pack, which was the A-DCCD, quick rack steering and BBS alloys, avoid these ones.
Tony
Right, there are plenty of differences in the MY03 model year between the UK and the JDM cars, firstly ill just do the JDM cars (as after the description you wont want a slow uk one
)Better engine internals and twin scroll turbo, producing in excess of 280ps and 290lbs of torque (more like 300+bhp out of the box) and this gives you better low down power over the uk car.
A-DCCD and quick rack steering.
Some have the BBS lightweight alloys on, multi-spoked, similar to what the MY05 cars copied.
Those are the biggest differences, just about everything you need really, better engine and handling
Note though, that not all these cars came with the above, you will find some without the drivers pack, which was the A-DCCD, quick rack steering and BBS alloys, avoid these ones.
Tony
Many thanks
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Originally Posted by pippyrips
i only have good things to say about API engines - especially David - good company - good bloke
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