How much does importing cost?
06 May 2020, 03:32 PM
#1
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How much does importing cost?
Hi Guys,
I fear this may have been asked a million times but I guess prices fluctuate...
I have seen a lot of purchases through the likes of Torque GT recently. If I was to go down the route of getting them to import say a Hawk Spec C (go for less than 50,000 miles) would that cost a lot? Significantly more than waiting for a common stock one or one on the marketplace?
Any insight would be useful
I fear this may have been asked a million times but I guess prices fluctuate...
I have seen a lot of purchases through the likes of Torque GT recently. If I was to go down the route of getting them to import say a Hawk Spec C (go for less than 50,000 miles) would that cost a lot? Significantly more than waiting for a common stock one or one on the marketplace?
Any insight would be useful
06 May 2020, 03:41 PM
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There's a fella north of Aberdeen that deals with imports - Aberdeenshire Imports. Look him up on FB and give him a shout. I asked him a few years ago about importing a Type R and I think it was about £4-5k on top of sale price in Japan. Likely to have changed a bit by now though i'd reckon.
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06 May 2020, 04:58 PM
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There's a fella north of Aberdeen that deals with imports - Aberdeenshire Imports. Look him up on FB and give him a shout. I asked him a few years ago about importing a Type R and I think it was about £4-5k on top of sale price in Japan. Likely to have changed a bit by now though i'd reckon.
Cheaper than the dealers south of the border and far easier to get to!
He works offshore, so I think he really enjoys doing the importing stuff in his spare time.
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06 May 2020, 09:18 PM
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Unless there is a really particular model/spec/colour combination you want, I think you'd be better off waiting for one to be brought into the country by one of the usual importers first. Sure, you pay more but at least you get to check it all over and test drive it first. A Hawk Spec C is quite a popular car for UK importers.
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06 May 2020, 11:30 PM
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To give you an idea, my hatch spec C cost around 13k at auction....by the time it was handed over it was 21500......and that was when the exchange rate was a hell of alot better . 20% vat, 14% import, shipping fees, iva fees, transport, importers fees etc etc
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07 May 2020, 05:15 PM
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Nice one guys thanks for all the information. Didn't realise there was an importer up here in Aberdeen.
Seen a few spec c's on the market but I would probably be looking at a black one and haven't seen much coming through the importers recently
Seen a few spec c's on the market but I would probably be looking at a black one and haven't seen much coming through the importers recently
07 May 2020, 05:15 PM
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I do prefer jdm subaru models , in particular the fsti , but i feel it’s much less hassle and safer just to buy a freshly imported car , you can test drive it plus give it a good look and check over
07 May 2020, 06:01 PM
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Curious as to what went wrong? I used Torque GT to import a blob WRX wagon last year and was, for the most part, pleased with the service. The only regret I have is paying them to get the slightly scuffed bumpers painted - realised when I got home (car was wet on collection - now I know why) how poorly done it was. A bit of sanding/polishing should sort it but its a slight frustration on an otherwise very clean car.
07 May 2020, 08:47 PM
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Curious as to what went wrong? I used Torque GT to import a blob WRX wagon last year and was, for the most part, pleased with the service. The only regret I have is paying them to get the slightly scuffed bumpers painted - realised when I got home (car was wet on collection - now I know why) how poorly done it was. A bit of sanding/polishing should sort it but its a slight frustration on an otherwise very clean car.
07 May 2020, 09:02 PM
#15
They (along with all importers probably) need to up their game on this one. There really is no point just spraying the bits you can see. Use an import in winter and it’ll be rotten within 5 years in the places you can’t. Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru - doesn’t matter, they’re all the same.
07 May 2020, 09:56 PM
#16
Biggest problem at the moment is the weak currency rate
I went direct and used
Japaneseusedcars.com
Flat fee of around 900 which covered car report delivery to docks and all deregistration and radiation check
Then on top of that you have shipping and insurance if you want it ( but you want this for 100 or so ) Shipping depends if you want roll on roll off or container between 750-1500
Then import duties of 10% VAT 20% on top of all of that.
Then cost of MOT and registration . Less than 100
Carvx report is a must at 35 when you first see the car and get the chassis number . Mine was sourced from a dealer so had to pay a bit more than from auction
I went direct and used
Japaneseusedcars.com
Flat fee of around 900 which covered car report delivery to docks and all deregistration and radiation check
Then on top of that you have shipping and insurance if you want it ( but you want this for 100 or so ) Shipping depends if you want roll on roll off or container between 750-1500
Then import duties of 10% VAT 20% on top of all of that.
Then cost of MOT and registration . Less than 100
Carvx report is a must at 35 when you first see the car and get the chassis number . Mine was sourced from a dealer so had to pay a bit more than from auction
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27 May 2020, 10:35 AM
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Biggest problem at the moment is the weak currency rate
I went direct and used
Japaneseusedcars.com
Flat fee of around 900 which covered car report delivery to docks and all deregistration and radiation check
Then on top of that you have shipping and insurance if you want it ( but you want this for 100 or so ) Shipping depends if you want roll on roll off or container between 750-1500
Then import duties of 10% VAT 20% on top of all of that.
Then cost of MOT and registration . Less than 100
Carvx report is a must at 35 when you first see the car and get the chassis number . Mine was sourced from a dealer so had to pay a bit more than from auction
I went direct and used
Japaneseusedcars.com
Flat fee of around 900 which covered car report delivery to docks and all deregistration and radiation check
Then on top of that you have shipping and insurance if you want it ( but you want this for 100 or so ) Shipping depends if you want roll on roll off or container between 750-1500
Then import duties of 10% VAT 20% on top of all of that.
Then cost of MOT and registration . Less than 100
Carvx report is a must at 35 when you first see the car and get the chassis number . Mine was sourced from a dealer so had to pay a bit more than from auction
yeah, i'm just looking into this too...
talking with Mark at Brave..
http://www.braveautointernational.jp/agents_fee.html
don't like the idea of a 3rd party sorting it out and then they add their fee as well.
27 May 2020, 01:55 PM
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Chris Dunnett. He’s imported a JDM Civic EP3 and a Forester for me in the last 5 years. I know he’s also imported some far more expensive stuff north of £35k, so you’d be in good hands.
Cheaper than the dealers south of the border and far easier to get to!
He works offshore, so I think he really enjoys doing the importing stuff in his spare time.
Cheaper than the dealers south of the border and far easier to get to!
He works offshore, so I think he really enjoys doing the importing stuff in his spare time.
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08 July 2020, 08:14 AM
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Had 4 impreza's but all UK cars so a bit new to the import thing but got my eye on their white V4 type r.
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08 July 2020, 12:13 PM
#23
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Do it.
For £26 it's a no brainer to see the history report from Japan and see where it's been.
I know someone who found out his car came from the radioactive area in Japan!!
For £26 it's a no brainer to see the history report from Japan and see where it's been.
I know someone who found out his car came from the radioactive area in Japan!!
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