Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

parallel imports

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10 October 2006, 12:34 PM
  #1  
mrgit
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
 
mrgit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default parallel imports

Thinking of buying a 2.5 wrx wagon and they cost £5-6000 less from a supermarket such as motor point. Understand that they bring them in from Malta or Cyprus. What are the drawbacks compared to buying from a UK franchised dealer as this is a big saving. Heard some rumours about not applying anti corrosion paint coats. Advice please.
Old 10 October 2006, 12:55 PM
  #2  
wrxseeker
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
wrxseeker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Welcome to the Phoenix Club !
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Welcome to Scooby net.

Type "EU imports" in the search box above and you will find loads of info but basically they are the same as uk less locking wheelnuts and alarm.

The underseal is the same and warranty is fine as long as the car get registered with Subaru UK (do a search to find out how)
Old 10 October 2006, 12:58 PM
  #3  
urban
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
urban's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Never you mind
Posts: 12,566
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

You'll won't be able to get the PPP fitted.
OK, there are alternative performance packages, but these will invalidate you're warranty which I'd imagine would be important to you with it being a new car etc.

Shaun
Old 10 October 2006, 01:00 PM
  #4  
shooter007
Scooby Regular
 
shooter007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: west yorks
Posts: 662
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by mrgit
Thinking of buying a 2.5 wrx wagon and they cost £5-6000 less from a supermarket such as motor point. Understand that they bring them in from Malta or Cyprus. What are the drawbacks compared to buying from a UK franchised dealer as this is a big saving. Heard some rumours about not applying anti corrosion paint coats. Advice please.
alarm asap if not fitted by importer dont rely on one that comes with it (imobaliser) logbook can take a while to come through (do ask)other wise enjoy
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KAS35RSTI
Subaru
27
04 November 2021 07:12 PM
Abx
Subaru
22
09 January 2016 05:42 PM
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
12
18 November 2015 07:03 AM
scoobhunter722
ScoobyNet General
52
20 October 2015 04:32 PM
TylerD529
General Technical
2
09 October 2015 01:53 AM



Quick Reply: parallel imports



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:44 AM.