Import a 5 from Japan

[maz fan]

Was looking at some Japanese dealers web sites recently and I just cant believe the prices of the cars there.
It seems a reasonably easy process to buy one from there and get it shippped to Ireland.
Only real downside is all dealers or traders there requite payment in full in advance.
Anyone know any body that has ever done it themselves or is it a risky thing to do

[leamyj]

I would suspect that you have answered the question yourself. I believe unless you have access to a good mechanic... buyer beware.

John

[Stig]

It's too late now anyways this side of July...............

[Sean]

Was looking at some Japanese dealers web sites recently and I just cant believe the prices of the cars there.
It seems a reasonably easy process to buy one from there and get it shippped to Ireland.
Only real downside is all dealers or traders there requite payment in full in advance.
Anyone know any body that has ever done it themselves or is it a risky thing to do

Yeah i have seen some of the japanese web sites too and i have to say i would trust the Japanese with my cash a lot more then the cowboys over here .If i was ever going to buy another MX-5 mk1 it would be through Japan.As far as i remember the best one i came across was;
www.japaneseusedcars.com
Let me know what you think readers!