is it harder to insure jap import?
13 April 2007, 09:02 PM
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is it harder to insure jap import?
looking at buying a jap model but need to find out if it costs more to insure? thanks. also which is the better spec?
13 April 2007, 09:09 PM
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Down to age mainly, younger drivers wont be insured on the higher powered JDM cars until they are older, ie most decent insurance co's wont touch you with a JDM STi until your 30, but for me there was no difference between a JDM and a UK car for insurance, but im older than 30 
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13 April 2007, 11:42 PM
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you just have to look in the right place. I'm on my third import and would recommend A-plan everytime. Beware of some insurance companies who say they will insure you, and have your make and model in their database but it might not be the exact spec of your car. ie: they might get out of any claim. example: privilage claim they insure the JDM S/tb forester, they will, but their information says that this model is the same spec as the S-turbo. 177bhp (uk) not 240bhp (jdm) and many more differences.
The reason I buy JDM spec is better spec as standard and if you buy second hand, you can get a lower milage car than UK and plus the bodywork wont have been exposed to salt, so less rust.
The reason I buy JDM spec is better spec as standard and if you buy second hand, you can get a lower milage car than UK and plus the bodywork wont have been exposed to salt, so less rust.
14 April 2007, 09:35 AM
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after a wee off looked around for insurance. early v2/v3 sti cheaper to insure than late uk classic for some reason 
went uk as newer so hopefully less bits to replace.
went uk as newer so hopefully less bits to replace.
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thanks for your help. i will have to make my decition today as i am looking at a black 02 plate uk and a Y reg jap import. both about same price! will get insurance quotes on both i am only 24 so not sure if i can insure the jap model.
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lol, shocker that for a car that comes off a boat normally with no mileage history
and do agree the JDM come with more toys (this coming from a staunch UK owner!) up to the individual to decide if the inflated price over UK is worth it to them
and do agree the JDM come with more toys (this coming from a staunch UK owner!) up to the individual to decide if the inflated price over UK is worth it to them
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^^ Sour grapes
The insurance forum on here will give you the best quotes in the UK for a JDM. I used to ring round for hours when it came to renewal time, now I just call 2 companies!
JDM's have better Spec than their UK cousins (MY vs MY) & are generally higher BHP as standard & are easier to upgrade the BHP for not much £'s ie 350bhp available for £1400.
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The insurance forum on here will give you the best quotes in the UK for a JDM. I used to ring round for hours when it came to renewal time, now I just call 2 companies!
JDM's have better Spec than their UK cousins (MY vs MY) & are generally higher BHP as standard & are easier to upgrade the BHP for not much £'s ie 350bhp available for £1400.
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there are times i think i might be missing out, but with slightly cheaper insurance and full dealer back up it ticks the boxes for me.
i know specialist servicing can be better and insurance can be found for about the same, but for now it's a bit of piece of mind for me with UK
14 April 2007, 03:21 PM
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my 370/370 JDM sTI is cheaper to insure than my old uk300!! a-plan and keith michaels arethe places to go for insurance on a jdm.
GL STI's have the most toys.
GL STI's have the most toys.
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It's fairly breezy, good for when it's warm though as you don't need to turn on the A/C. Need to be careful though if you're giving it some as I'm guessing that it would get damaged at "serious" speeds so I always close it if there are any Evo's around
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