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Ben 77 *
Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 28
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 15:36 Post subject: Imports. |
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Hello all.Looking for some info please on imports.
Have recently looked at an imported 4.2td vx on a J plate imported at the start of 2004 70,000 miles and in superb condition.
All the paperwork is obviously in japanese with date stickers for next belt change etc but i was wondering what to look out for.It seems a bit odd to spend 000's to import a car then sell it a few months later. How can you find out if the car has been in an accident or the true mileage.
What's japanese for knackered?????????
Thanks in advance to all the LC guru's
Ben. |
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andy Moderator
Joined: 16 Dec 2003 Posts: 2260 Location: Polegate, Sussex, England.
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 19:55 Post subject: |
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You can check the mileage and history on any Japanese import with these people, I checked out a Hilux the other week and it had been clocked by 50,000km, so the small amount that the test cost's saved me a lot of money.
http://www.bimta.org/default.asp _________________ It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold |
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Plug **
Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Posts: 68 Location: Plymouth
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 21:07 Post subject: |
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Check if the air con is R12 or R134a. R12 is V hard to get hold of and is not cheap.For ref an R12 charge is 1050 grams + or- 50 grams.
Make shure ALL the lektriks work and the windows work smoothly with no slowing down when operating. _________________ BIODIESEL..Veg My Ride |
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k1elliott ****
Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Posts: 276 Location: Kildare
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 13:01 Post subject: |
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check previous threads (recent) I think Jim? asked more or less the same question and was answered in part.
Good luck.
btw, cheers Andy for the link - I have suspicions about the mileage on my car and will be getting a check if they do them for motors imported into Ireland. _________________ '97 JDM 3.0TD Prado --> 2005 120 3.0TD --> 2000 HDJ100R VX |
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andy Moderator
Joined: 16 Dec 2003 Posts: 2260 Location: Polegate, Sussex, England.
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 18:14 Post subject: |
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k1elliott wrote: |
check previous threads (recent) I think Jim? asked more or less the same question and was answered in part.
Good luck.
btw, cheers Andy for the link - I have suspicions about the mileage on my car and will be getting a check if they do them for motors imported into Ireland. |
They check the mileage from the database of the Japanese auctions, so as long as it went through the auctions they should have the correct reading. _________________ It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold |
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Ben 77 *
Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 28
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 17:59 Post subject: |
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Hi guys,thanks very much for your info,much appreciated.I meant to say the LC is on e-bay if anyone fancies a look,only a few hours to go.It's up to 5,800 at the mo.
Thanks again
Ben |
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