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18 February 2007, 06:21 PM
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Euro Imports
Hi,
Just a quick question, are Euro imports the same as UK models i.e. engine spec etc all the same?
I know the JDM STi's are a different spec (MY05) but wasn't sure if the euro imports were of a different spec as well.
Thanks in advance,
Fz
Just a quick question, are Euro imports the same as UK models i.e. engine spec etc all the same?
I know the JDM STi's are a different spec (MY05) but wasn't sure if the euro imports were of a different spec as well.
Thanks in advance,
Fz
18 February 2007, 08:46 PM
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Euro imports are identical to Uk cars except for locking wheels nuts and a cat one alarm. You even get the same 3 year warranty
18 February 2007, 09:09 PM
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18 February 2007, 09:37 PM
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Bought mine from Allbrandsnew in July '05,undersealed.I had fitted cat 1 alarm and a tracker,along with a few other extras,was over £5k cheaper than UK car!
Have a search and you'll find all the info you need about buying an import.
Have a search and you'll find all the info you need about buying an import.
19 February 2007, 07:23 AM
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I did ask All brands New about underseal they thought I was mad. I think maybe there is confusion with Jap Imports ? Euro imports are all undersealed.
Massive saving on Subaru dealers prices. WRX with side airbags ( as they are an option in Malta ) £14499 otr 12 mths tax, full 3 year warranty.
Massive saving on Subaru dealers prices. WRX with side airbags ( as they are an option in Malta ) £14499 otr 12 mths tax, full 3 year warranty.
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19 February 2007, 08:47 AM
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A Euro import is the same car as UK and was probably made right next to the cars sold over here. The only difference is as said above. I wouldnt go for one with side airbags because it means the seats have to be wider and they dont hug your body as well as the ones without. Thats just in my opinion though.
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19 February 2007, 09:43 AM
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A Euro import is the same car as UK and was probably made right next to the cars sold over here. The only difference is as said above. I wouldnt go for one with side airbags because it means the seats have to be wider and they dont hug your body as well as the ones without. Thats just in my opinion though.
I'm fat though so perfect for me
19 February 2007, 12:01 PM
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Well I was at Blackbushe car auctions two weeks ago and a Motorpoint WRX made £15600 ( had their plates on it ) a Subaru dealer bought it, they obviously don't worry unless a private individual wants to P/X as its an excuse to offer them peanuts.
19 February 2007, 12:16 PM
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It's the same with mods if the car has mods outside of Subaru official extras then often they cant touch it as they cant put their warranty on it.
This is just in my experience though .......
19 February 2007, 01:17 PM
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19 February 2007, 02:27 PM
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When people are buying these cars, i take it theres no p/x involved? I bought a new wrx last month and went around all the dealers and car supermarkets to get a decent price. In the end it worked out cheaper for me to purchase a car from the subaru dealer! I had an open mind about buying an eu import but there trade in price was slander! The difference in trade in value from motorpoint and a subaru dealer was £2500 and the subaru dealers car was already heavily discounted. So maybe these things aren't as cut and dry as them seem, but maybe it was just that way for me and the dealer might have been very keen to get a sale
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When people are buying these cars, i take it theres no p/x involved? I bought a new wrx last month and went around all the dealers and car supermarkets to get a decent price. In the end it worked out cheaper for me to purchase a car from the subaru dealer! I had an open mind about buying an eu import but there trade in price was slander! The difference in trade in value from motorpoint and a subaru dealer was £2500 and the subaru dealers car was already heavily discounted. So maybe these things aren't as cut and dry as them seem, but maybe it was just that way for me and the dealer might have been very keen to get a sale
I always buy private anyway...
19 February 2007, 05:53 PM
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When people are buying these cars, i take it theres no p/x involved? I bought a new wrx last month and went around all the dealers and car supermarkets to get a decent price. In the end it worked out cheaper for me to purchase a car from the subaru dealer! I had an open mind about buying an eu import but there trade in price was slander! The difference in trade in value from motorpoint and a subaru dealer was £2500 and the subaru dealers car was already heavily discounted. So maybe these things aren't as cut and dry as them seem, but maybe it was just that way for me and the dealer might have been very keen to get a sale
19 February 2007, 08:50 PM
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I think it depends on the day really. Some people seem to get a cracking deal while others seem to go through hell.. which is unfotunate.
I have several options on the table at the moment consisting of a Jap import (due to the higher spec), a euro import or a UK car through my company (work in the automotive industry so get big discounts on cars).
I was going to get the car through my company however my bad luck, we only have the older bug eye models or the newer hawk-eye which I just don't like the look of.
I did some window shopping to see what euro cars are like, I would say half of the traders were able to confirm the euro cars had under seal, alarm, tracker. Only two cars had the DCCD (I was looking at 2005 model STi's).
Not bad stats I say.
Adios,
Fz
I have several options on the table at the moment consisting of a Jap import (due to the higher spec), a euro import or a UK car through my company (work in the automotive industry so get big discounts on cars).
I was going to get the car through my company however my bad luck, we only have the older bug eye models or the newer hawk-eye which I just don't like the look of.
I did some window shopping to see what euro cars are like, I would say half of the traders were able to confirm the euro cars had under seal, alarm, tracker. Only two cars had the DCCD (I was looking at 2005 model STi's).
Not bad stats I say.
Adios,
Fz
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