Hi
I happen to live in Japan and have shipped a few cars back to the UK - mostly for friends to be honest with you and I think you have to be really really careful. There are a lot of dodgy English blokes here who are happy to send any crap over to the UK. Most of these people go to these auctions and buy them by just looking at them. I know EXACTLY what goes on because I have been to untold auctions.
I would NEVER buy a car from an auction here because:
The cars cannot test driven
The servicing details aren't always available
Most of the people who buy and sell in the UK cannot even read Japanese!!!!
The cars are not always paid off - thus
Insurance companies can give you a hard time
Most people who are selling cars to the UK don't know what to look for in a Porsche. They are used to dealing in Japanese cars and cannot be trusted.
Personally, I only buy and sell from Porsche dealerships who have plenty of experience - not every dealership is great and fully experienced.
Lastly, personally, for the sort of money these cars command I wouldn't buy a Porsche from someone who has never owned or extensively driven one!
Also, for some of my customers, I actually fly them over here for the cost of the car and take them for a test drive! Its only GBP 500 - 700 to come over here for a weekend and have a look around, couple of pints and a great chat about my favourite cars!!!
Anyone interested please let me know!
Servo Sarai
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