I was hoping you could give me some guidance on importing a Lexus IS F in Ultrasonic Blue from Japan.
The advantages and Dis-advantages, I have a few questions below, thanks.
What attributes do I need to look for in a reputable importer?
Ho would the whole process work? Naturally I would like to see the car first before I make any decision.
How would a Lexus dealership feel about servicing etc on a Japanese import?
Would the Japanese import model have the steering, controls etc same as a UK model i.e. on the right hand side?
How would the Sat Nav and various other multi media controls work would they be Japanese? How would I convert them to English speaking and talking? How much would that cost?
How would payment etc work?
Your help and any other information I need to know about importing a Lexus IS F would be really appreciated.
Thanks again.
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QUOTE(Realitycheck77 @ Dec 20 2007, 11:24 AM) 
I was hoping you could give me some guidance on importing a Lexus IS F in Ultrasonic Blue from Japan.
What attributes do I need to look for in a reputable importer?
Try Miguel from Newera, for link click...> Newera
can also Power vehicles
those are 2 very well respected importers, i used to use Newera alot myself
Ho would the whole process work? Naturally I would like to see the car first before I make any decision.
if you use either of those 2 companies, they will keep you fully in the loop, almost daily emails to you, with full pictures and explinations of whats what
How would a Lexus dealership feel about servicing etc on a Japanese import?
Some dealers wont, but most dont have an issue with it, it is after all, a lexus, however you could use Toyota
Would the Japanese import model have the steering, controls etc same as a UK model i.e. on the right hand side?
the steering is on the rh side, only difference may be the wiper/indicater stalks are reversed
How would the Sat Nav and various other multi media controls work would they be Japanese? How would I convert them to English speaking and talking? How much would that cost?
the nav, will not work, most Japanese systems are harddrive based, whereas european systems are CD rom based as we need to change discs etc etc... its possible to convert, but not easy as on the modern cars the system is integrated
How would payment etc work?
if you contact Newera or powervehicles they will explain better but normally the price your quoted would be FOB, freight on Board, after that you will pay import duty and vat, plus any shipping fees still payable
Your help and any other information I need to know about importing a Lexus IS F would be really appreciated.
as i said speak with Miguel from newera, and power vehicles, and truust me, they will alleviate any fears or put to rest any questions you may have
i have tried to do the work myself before, but was a little disapointed in the result of the cars that turned up, i used Newera, and the car arrived better than i thought
Thanks again.
What attributes do I need to look for in a reputable importer?
Try Miguel from Newera, for link click...> Newera
can also Power vehicles
those are 2 very well respected importers, i used to use Newera alot myself
Ho would the whole process work? Naturally I would like to see the car first before I make any decision.
if you use either of those 2 companies, they will keep you fully in the loop, almost daily emails to you, with full pictures and explinations of whats what
How would a Lexus dealership feel about servicing etc on a Japanese import?
Some dealers wont, but most dont have an issue with it, it is after all, a lexus, however you could use Toyota
Would the Japanese import model have the steering, controls etc same as a UK model i.e. on the right hand side?
the steering is on the rh side, only difference may be the wiper/indicater stalks are reversed
How would the Sat Nav and various other multi media controls work would they be Japanese? How would I convert them to English speaking and talking? How much would that cost?
the nav, will not work, most Japanese systems are harddrive based, whereas european systems are CD rom based as we need to change discs etc etc... its possible to convert, but not easy as on the modern cars the system is integrated
How would payment etc work?
if you contact Newera or powervehicles they will explain better but normally the price your quoted would be FOB, freight on Board, after that you will pay import duty and vat, plus any shipping fees still payable
Your help and any other information I need to know about importing a Lexus IS F would be really appreciated.
as i said speak with Miguel from newera, and power vehicles, and truust me, they will alleviate any fears or put to rest any questions you may have
i have tried to do the work myself before, but was a little disapointed in the result of the cars that turned up, i used Newera, and the car arrived better than i thought
Thanks again.
QUOTE(Monster-Mat @ Dec 20 2007, 12:04 PM)
QUOTE(Realitycheck77 @ Dec 20 2007, 11:24 AM)
I was hoping you could give me some guidance on importing a Lexus IS F in Ultrasonic Blue from Japan.
What attributes do I need to look for in a reputable importer?
Try Miguel from Newera, for link click...> Newera
can also Power vehicles
those are 2 very well respected importers, i used to use Newera alot myself
Ho would the whole process work? Naturally I would like to see the car first before I make any decision.
if you use either of those 2 companies, they will keep you fully in the loop, almost daily emails to you, with full pictures and explinations of whats what
How would a Lexus dealership feel about servicing etc on a Japanese import?
Some dealers wont, but most dont have an issue with it, it is after all, a lexus, however you could use Toyota
Would the Japanese import model have the steering, controls etc same as a UK model i.e. on the right hand side?
the steering is on the rh side, only difference may be the wiper/indicater stalks are reversed
How would the Sat Nav and various other multi media controls work would they be Japanese? How would I convert them to English speaking and talking? How much would that cost?
the nav, will not work, most Japanese systems are harddrive based, whereas european systems are CD rom based as we need to change discs etc etc... its possible to convert, but not easy as on the modern cars the system is integrated
How would payment etc work?
if you contact Newera or powervehicles they will explain better but normally the price your quoted would be FOB, freight on Board, after that you will pay import duty and vat, plus any shipping fees still payable
Your help and any other information I need to know about importing a Lexus IS F would be really appreciated.
as i said speak with Miguel from newera, and power vehicles, and truust me, they will alleviate any fears or put to rest any questions you may have
i have tried to do the work myself before, but was a little disapointed in the result of the cars that turned up, i used Newera, and the car arrived better than i thought
Thanks again.
What attributes do I need to look for in a reputable importer?
Try Miguel from Newera, for link click...> Newera
can also Power vehicles
those are 2 very well respected importers, i used to use Newera alot myself
Ho would the whole process work? Naturally I would like to see the car first before I make any decision.
if you use either of those 2 companies, they will keep you fully in the loop, almost daily emails to you, with full pictures and explinations of whats what
How would a Lexus dealership feel about servicing etc on a Japanese import?
Some dealers wont, but most dont have an issue with it, it is after all, a lexus, however you could use Toyota
Would the Japanese import model have the steering, controls etc same as a UK model i.e. on the right hand side?
the steering is on the rh side, only difference may be the wiper/indicater stalks are reversed
How would the Sat Nav and various other multi media controls work would they be Japanese? How would I convert them to English speaking and talking? How much would that cost?
the nav, will not work, most Japanese systems are harddrive based, whereas european systems are CD rom based as we need to change discs etc etc... its possible to convert, but not easy as on the modern cars the system is integrated
How would payment etc work?
if you contact Newera or powervehicles they will explain better but normally the price your quoted would be FOB, freight on Board, after that you will pay import duty and vat, plus any shipping fees still payable
Your help and any other information I need to know about importing a Lexus IS F would be really appreciated.
as i said speak with Miguel from newera, and power vehicles, and truust me, they will alleviate any fears or put to rest any questions you may have
i have tried to do the work myself before, but was a little disapointed in the result of the cars that turned up, i used Newera, and the car arrived better than i thought
Thanks again.
Thanks for taking the time to help.
Are these importers based in the UK as I'm from the UK?
i am also from the UK...Hi.
no there based in Japan and the Uk, there based in Japan so they can actually look at the car they source for you
no there based in Japan and the Uk, there based in Japan so they can actually look at the car they source for you
QUOTE(Monster-Mat @ Dec 20 2007, 12:26 PM)
i am also from the UK...Hi.
no there based in Japan and the Uk, there based in Japan so they can actually look at the car they source for you
no there based in Japan and the Uk, there based in Japan so they can actually look at the car they source for you
Hi, thanks, I will look them up on the web.
By the way have you taken part in my poll about the Ultrasonic Blue IS F should be made avialable for the UK market?
QUOTE(Realitycheck77 @ Dec 20 2007, 12:33 PM)
QUOTE(Monster-Mat @ Dec 20 2007, 12:26 PM)
i am also from the UK...Hi.
no there based in Japan and the Uk, there based in Japan so they can actually look at the car they source for you
no there based in Japan and the Uk, there based in Japan so they can actually look at the car they source for you
Hi, thanks, I will look them up on the web.
click on the links ive given you above
QUOTE(Monster-Mat @ Dec 20 2007, 12:35 PM)
QUOTE(Realitycheck77 @ Dec 20 2007, 12:33 PM)
QUOTE(Monster-Mat @ Dec 20 2007, 12:26 PM)
i am also from the UK...Hi.
no there based in Japan and the Uk, there based in Japan so they can actually look at the car they source for you
no there based in Japan and the Uk, there based in Japan so they can actually look at the car they source for you
Hi, thanks, I will look them up on the web.
click on the links ive given you above
Thanks for the info and help very much appreciated.
why not ask Prolex, they are advertising that they can import the ISF 
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