Is it ok to buy an import?

[328]

Hi to all!! Hope everyone is well.

I am new to this forum and was hoping I could get some feedback with regards to buying an import NSX.

Are the parts on an import as readily available as the uk spec'd NSXs?

Could anybody recommend a specialist insurance company if I started with '0' no-claims?

Anything I should be weary of on an import as opposed to a UK car?

If i wanted to buy a bodykit, are there any companies in the uk that can supply and fit?

Thanks for your help,:)

Andy (328)

[Senninha]

Hi Andy and welcome,

Buying an import NSX 'may' offer some different color choices over the UK cars, but not much else.

The NSX is still highly sought after and therefore offers little (if any) savings, and may actually cost you more by the time you get it here and registered/approved for use in the UK. Speak to 'Sudesh' who has recently brought an NSX this way.

Just my thoughts, but if you are looking to buy one then fit some bodykit that for many would devalue the NSX, then look at one of several early cars currently for sale here. If, by bodykit you are thinking of updating an early car to 02+ facelift, go for a well maintained and documented 3.0 and budget for about £8-£10k all in for the OEM upgrade.

HTH and happy hunting

regards, Paul

[328]

Hi Paul,

Thank you very much for your advice. I really was looking to put sensible a higher spoiler but nothing outrageous...also maybe some alloys.

I am currently looking for a car at the moment....but it is quite hard as there are not very many around.

Do you know any insurance companies you coudl reccomend.

Thanks again for your help

Cheers,

Andy

[Boomin33]

Do you know any insurance companies you coudl reccomend.

Andy


I think everyone would agree with Pauls comments.

Unless you have a mate in Japan who finds an incredible deal on a standard model; the only cars worth importing would be a Type S or Type R ??... or the Esprit race spec one that's currently for sale on Piston heads [ they say £58K... I could land it for about £40K... if anyone is interesed :) ]
If you were to exercise any of these latter options... my view is that you would become an instant Legend in the community ;)

In almost all cases, you could get a comparable NSX cheaper in the UK than importing from Japan? - [if you do find one you want - my mate in Japan would charge you £500 for the leg-work on that end]

Not many for sale in the UK? I think there are quite a few.... if you look hard enough.

Insurance: I had "0" no claims and a 3 month old licence and found it very difficult to get anyone to qoute me under £2K. Not recommending anyone.. but call around AdrianFlux, Performance Direct, Sky Insurance ?
after one year it has dropped to £800


Good luck, and hope we see you around

[328]

I currently have 5 years no claims on another car, but don't want to transfer it because of hikes in insurance and also the company i am with don't insure import cars.

I have currently been quoted about £1100 with '0' no-claims.

Thanks,

Andy

[indi pearl]

Insurance.........Phone Aon Private Clients (01384-552788) and ask about their Classic Car Modern Classic cover with Royal and Sun Alliance.If your purchase is 10 years or more old this policy will cover it.Your N/C bonus is irrelevent to this policy and you can keep it on your daily driver.Allso very important is the Agreed Value this policy provides.I pay £507 p.a. for fully comp joint husband and spouse,business use by both and agreed value with a mileage restriction of 5,000p.a.Best value policy I can find.Well worth a call.

[Senninha]

Insurance.........Phone Aon Private Clients (01384-552788) and ask about their Classic Car Modern Classic cover with Royal and Sun Alliance.........

I'm insured with Competition Car insurance with their Sports car policy. Similar to the RSA policy above, GFvalue, 5k mileage and £437 premium. Call Tracey on 0115 941 6146 who was very helpful :)

[328]

Thank you all for your helpfulness and feedback. I will definitely give them a call and see what they can do......

:)

Andy

[Steveycaz]

I am paying £360 f/c with Swinton with my 7 years n/c. I also have a car for sale in the 'For Sale' section ;)

[328]

Just got a quote on a classic car insurance from Aon, and they came out at £429!! thanks for the help, this has definitely made me consider to buy an NSX :)

Thanks Indi Pearl

[amo]

mines a import lol lol

but i know of 1 for sale with itb mmmmmmmmmm
but not as quick as mine lol

thx amo

[Senninha]

mines a import lol lol

but i know of 1 for sale with itb mmmmmmmmmm
but not as quick as mine lol

thx amo

.... or mine ;):laugh:

Andy,

Not sure what you're looking for but if 3.0 Red/Black is on your shopping list, you should take time to talk to Steveycaz!

regards, Paul

[gsuds]

There are 3 3.0s for sale at the moment ;)

G

[TheSebringOne]

I don't wish my car to be older, but can't wait for it to hit 10 years old, so can take advantage of the 10 year/classic car insurance! Also could then use max NCB on another of my cars! Just got my renewal at 656, 21 cheaper than last year 677, but saved 21 since I'm now married May 08, so premium would have been exactly the same! Strange?

[328]

Thank you to everyone that gave me some advice on buying an NSX. I have finally got round to buying one and have attached a photo. ( i hope i have attached it correctly :) )

I ended up buying an import 1991 model Black with black leather 3.0l Auto.

Thanks again to everyone for your advice it was much appreciated.


Cheers

Andy (328)

[simonprelude]

Hope it's not the one that had a rather nasty incident with the neons setting on fire :(

[328]

No dont worry that car is definitely not the same....i did actually see that one your talking about though....

This car i got from kent from an enthusiast (i think) :)

2 owners from import date of 1997....50,000 miles....the first owner was a honda dealer and the second was an enthusiast....so has been well looked after (i hope )

Cheers,

Andy

[Papalazarou]

Hope it's not the one that had a rather nasty incident with the neons setting on fire :(

Jesus Simon,

are you missing the tact gene?


Cheers,


James.

[simonprelude]

If it's not made by Hugo Boss then yes ;)


Jesus Simon,

are you missing the tact gene?


Cheers,


James.

[328]

I dont mind people being direct...they are just being honest....so cool with me...... :)

Hope everyone is well!!

Cheers,

Andy (328)

[Lankstarr]

Simon's definitely got a knack for trying to devastate new owners at the moment. Chill out mate.

I'm glad he didn;t piss on your bonfire and wish you many happy years of motoring on you NSX:D

L*

[328]

Yeah things don't worry me man....i know people don't mean it.....so I'm chilled....cheers Lankstarr. Alot of the people (all the ones I have come across anyways) on this forum are all genuine and honest....so its great to be part of the NSXCB forum.... :)


Cheers,

Andy