Hi guys!
My name is Miha and I come from Slovenia. I found this forum when searching for information about buying an used car in Japan and import it to Europe. I must say I find the forum extremely useful .
Before I continue, I should say I am not searching for a Japanese used car, but an Italian legend Lancia Delta Evoulzione. So, if you will not allow me to ask any questions (since I am not looking for a Japanese car) I would understand. But on the other hand I am looking for some general information and I hope you could help me...
There are many companies that advertise exporting used cars from Japan, but I do not want to send money to company I do not know. There is no guarantee to receive the car you payed for. In my opinion the only criteria when choosing a car exporter is a positive feedback from previous customers. I found some suggestions on this forum about who is a trustworthy seller, but my situation is slightly different since there is no importer in Slovenia and have to find it abroad.
My wish is to find a car on auction, have it shipped to Europe and then import it to Slovenia. Could you please tell me if there is any big difference in price if you buy on auction or in dealer's stock. I know the price is specific for each car, but in general are car prices from deales's stock significantly higher than prices on auctions? I want to know whether to follow just auctions, stock or maybe both...
If a car in dealer's stock costs 1.800.000 Yen could I expect to get it maybe for 1.600.000 on auction?
I am looking for a trustworthy exporter that could find me the car (in good condition) and arrange all the necessary papers and transport to Europe. My idea is to ship the car to UK and after all the customs fees and taxes are payed transport it (by a car truck) to Slovenia. As I checked some exporters, they only ship to major European ports (none of them in Slovenia) and the other reason I would like the car to be shipped to UK are the taxes that are much lower than in Slovenia. Once the car is in UK port, who does all the paperwork and customs procedures? The company that sold me the car, or do I need to hire any other company, or could I do it by myself?
I expect to start seriously looking for my dream car at the and of this year
(november, december), but before I go for it, I would like to get as many
information as possible and to establish contact with a dealer that could provide me such car. There are also Lancias that are on sale here in Europe, but the prices are too high for my budget... But the main reason I would like to buy a car from Japan is the fact that there are many many very interesting cars there (well preserved with little mileage and special series)
Since English is not my native language I apologise for any misstyped words and weird sentences...
So, if any of you could suggest an honest dealer (or you are one) that would be willing to do this kind of business, I would much appreciate your help. If you do not want to say it in public, you can send me a PM.
I am a serious buyer, please be free to check my e-bay fedback (My ID: Migi_slo).
Thank you all for your time and help!
Kind regards,
Miha