Hi

 

I recently posted a message on this forum about buying direct from japan and picking your car on the basis of three pics!

 

I had different views about it from different people on the matter, so then i went and did it!!

 

Ive just been offered this car:

 

Red, 5speed, manual, twin turbo, late 1992 (k), 23,000miles, full black unmarked leather, excellent bodywork, aftermarket spoiler, sideskirts and mirrors, 18inch split rims (volks racing), aftermarket exhaust (s/s)

 

I have seen the pics and it looks mint!, now assuming that everything is genuine (i.e. Milage!!) can anyone give me an approx price on what they think its worth??

 

Thanks for your time

 

Tom

If you were to buy this car at auction in Japan it would probably cost around 500,000 Yen. At the current exchange rate and including the importation costs and taxes you could get the car on the road in the U.K. for about £5000.

pretty cheap when you consider the 18'' volk rims cost around £2500 alone

Yep, depends on your luck to a certain extent, my 89TT was quoted as having aftermarket 17" alloys when I picked the car up they turned out to be Volks Racing alloys too. Aftermarket mods tend not to make much difference to the auction price which is pretty dependant on mileage and overall condition.

What ever you do, if it is from these people,

 

http://www.kobemotor.com/

 

DONT.

 

I bought from them and you would never believe it was the same car, it looked good in the photos and the discri[ption was all good apart from a scratch in the drivers door. even the mileage was way off. then they offered me a refund, of £50.00, yes fifty pounds. Wankers. Take care and good luck