Mileage is very low at 104 kms
/ 67k miles.I asked what they had done to validate the mileage but apparantly they haven't, though he suggested their might be some Japanese service history in the glovebox.
I asked about the auction grade and it was reportedly a 3.5 which isn't too bad.
The car is largely standard apart from wheels and an exhaust.
I asked if they had test driven it and whether the gearbox had any synchro issues and he said they hadn't driven it at all.
He did say however it would be MOT'd and serviced before sale and any paintwork/ mechanical issues sorted.
When I pressed him on the mechanical condition and that I wanted more info before I would consider making a trip to view he began throwing around generic terms such as
'these cars are bullet proof' which didn;t exactly bolster my confidence.Initial reaction is mixed.
On the one hand their business model appears to be to just buy what looks decent with low mileage from the jap auctions and chuck it on the forecourt.However, if they are offering to fully prepare the car and sort any mechanical issues before sale, presumably a thorough inspection by someone who knows these cars should put you in a strong position to ensure the car is in sound shape before handing over the reddies!
If I recall you can approach a company called BIMTA who can verify the mileage of Jap imports by their Japanese service history.
It has been a while since I dabbled in these cars so any feedback/ guidance appreciated.
Also has anyone had any experience with this trader?
