coldel Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 Don't worry about imports and insurance, its a bit of a myth that seems to still be doing the rounds. Go to a specialist insurer rather than some faceless generics ones like Admiral et al. and insurance is fine. A quick google shows autos as being around 0.3 to 0.5 seconds slower 0-60 sprint but to be honest if you are not tracking it then when are you ever going to notice? Quote
Jack94 Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Red_rider said: But has a bit of wheel arch rust just bubbling up. From the pics I'd say no bigger then 5p on the rear arches Rust on the rear arches is one of the main things I'd avoid if you can. Front wings aren't so bad because they're cheap/replaceable but the rear is part of the body so can be very expensive if rust has to be cut out and new plate welded in. Edited January 24, 2019 by Jack94 Quote
DAN@ADRIAN FLUX Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 On 24/01/2019 at 20:55, Red_rider said: I thought Jap imports were to be avoided. Cos there could be issue with insurance and such... am I wrong? Hi. If you need any help with insurance at all for a UK or import model then please feel free to drop me a line. I'd be only too pleased to try and help. Regards, Dan. 1 Quote
Red_rider Posted January 28, 2019 Author Posted January 28, 2019 On 24/01/2019 at 22:34, Jack94 said: Rust on the rear arches is one of the main things I'd avoid if you can. Front wings aren't so bad because they're cheap/replaceable but the rear is part of the body so can be very expensive if rust has to be cut out and new plate welded in. Thanks... I have passed on it but i will keep hunting for the right one... Quote
Red_rider Posted January 31, 2019 Author Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) On 28/01/2019 at 10:23, PPod said: Seen this for £3k Thanks I'll have a look but the high miles do scare me... thanks for the heads up... roup seems to be locked so I've asked if i can be allowed access Edited January 31, 2019 by Red_rider Quote
Red_rider Posted January 31, 2019 Author Posted January 31, 2019 On 24/01/2019 at 22:19, coldel said: Don't worry about imports and insurance, its a bit of a myth that seems to still be doing the rounds. Go to a specialist insurer rather than some faceless generics ones like Admiral et al. and insurance is fine. A quick google shows autos as being around 0.3 to 0.5 seconds slower 0-60 sprint but to be honest if you are not tracking it then when are you ever going to notice? An recommendation with regards to insurer... id rather go with a known name the a googled name Quote
coldel Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 Try the insurers on here listed in the traders section. They will be used to calls from the forum with all sorts of modifications etc. I have used Adrian Flux, Chris Knott, A-Plan in the past (all three have insured my imported cars) there is also Sky insurance as well. 1 Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 5k is a better guide for a decent spec Quote
Red_rider Posted February 1, 2019 Author Posted February 1, 2019 13 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: 5k is a better guide for a decent spec Yeah I am coming to the realisation that i will have to up the budget, only question is, how do I sneak this past SWMBO... Quote
Red_rider Posted February 1, 2019 Author Posted February 1, 2019 On 28/01/2019 at 10:23, PPod said: Seen this for £3k Ok this car in in Scotland... a flight away from me... I need something closer. Bit thanks. Quote
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