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My wife currently has a SZ5 auto (from new 2019 )trouble free motoring. We would like to replace it with a new one.The only way to get an automatic is to import directly from Japan.
I have done research online but I am apprehensive of online reviews.I would love to hear from someone who has experience importing to the UK .which company they would recommend.
Why replace it? Unless you've done 150,000 miles yours is still almost new. Treat the underside with some clear rust protection wax and you're good for another fifteen years.
Our 2020 is on 18,000 miles. l've looked after it, although it's driven all year round and not garaged. The underside has been wax treated.
lt still smells new inside and there's no visible wear on the seats. The plastic interior trim and door cards etc still look new, and under the bonnet is pristine as well, courtesy of a clean now and then and spraying any metal parts with WD-40 (obviously not the parts that get hot....)
Keep it. Save the money and go on a Caribbean cruise instead.
Interested to know why you want an import over your UK spec SZ5 or is this in addition? Spec wise they are pretty much the same so the only real difference is a couple of colour options unless I’m missing something. The biggest problem with imports is higher/difficult to insure, no warranties and difficulty reselling in the future so your current Auto SZ5 is the most desirable car and will stay that way for a long time.
The biggest problem with imports is difficult to insure
I've seen this mentioned a couple of times on here recently. Is this actually a thing? I've not tried getting any quotes, but grey imports certainly weren't difficult to insure in the past. My brother had a Nissan Pulsar grey import when he was 17 and just past his test. Another mate had grey import Impreza's and I've been around many an American car club where most of the cars are also grey imports. I've not heard of insurance being difficult to get. Although I appreciate times may have changed and my info isn't exactly up to date.
I agree that automatic is the future, I have 2, but I wouldn't be wanting to replace one just because it is 5 years old and I certainly would have deep reservations about importing one. I would prefer to put the costs involved in swapping to giving the one I owned a bit of a refresh like a professional detailing and a comprehensive service.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
I know a local guy with a JDM Jimmy, I will ask him
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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