Import A Japanese Mini? Pros And Cons?
#1
Posted 16 May 2008 - 08:51 PM
Can anyone help me out?!
Does anyone know the process that goes into changing the mileometer from km to miles, is it a bit dodgy?
What about if I want proof of the mileage, does the japanese documentation they sometimes come with prove the mileage, how do I tell?
Anyone know of any other cons I should think about?
All i do know is that they are always totally rust free and they have air-con and low miles (kms?!)
I am hunting for a rust free (I know I know talk about impossible) blue or white mini, must have an airbag and low mileage, 1.3 engine.
#2
Posted 16 May 2008 - 08:52 PM
#3
Posted 16 May 2008 - 09:00 PM
I'm thinking of importing a mini from japan and although I know a little about the process I have a couple of worries,
Can anyone help me out?!
Does anyone know the process that goes into changing the mileometer from km to miles, is it a bit dodgy?
What about if I want proof of the mileage, does the japanese documentation they sometimes come with prove the mileage, how do I tell?
Anyone know of any other cons I should think about?
All i do know is that they are always totally rust free and they have air-con and low miles (kms?!)
I am hunting for a rust free (I know I know talk about impossible) blue or white mini, must have an airbag and low mileage, 1.3 engine.
Yeah the Japanese deregistration documents and export documents should be available from the importer and include all pertinent vehicle info much like our MOT and V5s
#4
Posted 17 May 2008 - 04:43 AM
And, there's no MPi engine nor front-mounted radiator for the Jap-spec late cars. They will still have the MPi block and distributor-less system, but with single-point injection and side-mounted radiators like older Minis.
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