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    Discovery - Japanese Import

    p.s. Thanks also to the poster who recommended SureTerm insurance - they are very helpful and also very cheap!
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    Discovery - Japanese Import

    Hello again, Sorry to take so long to thank you for your advice. Didn't go for the Jap import in the end. Now have a much nicer V8i ES model with LPG...
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    Discovery - Japanese Import

    I agree, £8500 is way over the top. The car I'm looking at is £3995 and I have an envelope of cash with £3500 in it - that's what I'm going to offer if it test drives ok and my friend who is a Landrover specialist mechanic thinks it's ok. I will let you know on my return! This one was imported...
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    Discovery - Japanese Import

    I have been phoning round to see if I would have any problems with insurance and have found that most of the big names won't touch it. However, a company called Algy's Autos who import cars from Japan recommended a company called Life Sure. They specialise in insuring Japanese imports, but also...
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    Discovery - Japanese Import

    Do you happen to know the name of the company you saw in LRO? I could wait till I get home and trawl through some mags, but at work at the moment and could look up on internet (in lunch break of course)! Thanks for your reply.:o
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    Discovery - Japanese Import

    Has anyone had any experience of buying a Japanese Import? Went to see one yesterday - a 1996 TDi. Appears to be immaculate both inside and out, but priced quite low for it's 60,000 mileage. Can anyone offer me any advice? Is there anything specific I should ask or look for? I would be greatful...