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Nasher wrote:
Really, Really, wish I'd not seen this thread
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Likewise , particularly after seeing the Red 5.0 D4 🤣, wonder what the extra cost is to get them from Southampton to ur own house as I assume they do a to ur door service
Plus think the rear locking diff came as standard on the 5.0 ?
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16th Jul 2024 3:31 pm
gstuart
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defector wrote:
LT wrote:
There’s lots of online guides and videos about importing cars from Japan and what needs to be done and when.
I’ve never done it, but I’ve been tempted a few times over the years.
I have looked at importing a series 3 Daimler Double 6 in the past but felt a little overwhelmed at the procedure.
Some of the cars from Japan are in immaculate condition and low miles.
I may look again.
Remember many moons ago my dad belonged to the institute of transport , we had a visit to the jaguar factory , whilst walking around watched a guy very skilfully put in the wood inlays for the dashboards etc
Then onto the seats being made , had a whole new admiration for the Daimlers and jaguar vehicles of what went into making them
Plus looking at the prices for 5.0 D4 being around 18k seems a lot cheaper than some sellers asking around 30k , that’s of course if that’s the final price
Here’s a nice one for u
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16th Jul 2024 3:42 pm
gstuart
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Oh wow the Daimlers keep there price and low mileage 32,450km
I don’t know if that’s still the current situation and of course it could change in the future.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
16th Jul 2024 4:07 pm
gstuart
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Many thks and to be honest didn’t realise there was this much to import a vehicle
Ref
Shipping charge. This is usually based on the number of cubic meters of space the car occupies and is paid to the shipping company when the car arrives. The customs clearance agent will sort this for you if you use one.
Shipping insurance, if you choose to have this.
UK import agent commission or UK car dealer profit.
UK port fees.
UK customs clearance agent fees.
Import duty, charged at 5-10 % of FOB price + shipping. See this article for more information on import duty.
VAT, charged at 20 %.
Transport from port to home in the UK.
Work involved in fitting a fog light and converting the speedometer if you choose to do so. More work may be required for cars under 10 years old going for an IVA test.
MOT (or IVA) test fee.
Registration fee.
Car tax (vehicle excise duty).
Number plates.
17th Jul 2024 6:04 am
paul n
Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 57
yeah it makes me think that the prices those dealers have them up at are about right but i assume a small market for them,
17th Jul 2024 4:59 pm
LT
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Location: South West
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i agree. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
17th Jul 2024 5:47 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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The interest in D4 V8s has peaked my interest, but I need to do some research in the total running cost comparison with a post 2017 4.4TDV8 L405 and D300 110.
Fuel, Tax, Insurance, etc.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
18th Jul 2024 6:54 am
LT
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Location: South West
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Unofficial imports of models never supplied to the home market always attract a higher insurance premium.
Nasher, pm me if you’d like to discuss real world running costs of a 4.4 SDV8. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
18th Jul 2024 9:40 am
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2589
Nasher wrote:
The interest in D4 V8s has peaked my interest, but I need to do some research in the total running cost comparison with a post 2017 4.4TDV8 L405 and D300 110.
Fuel, Tax, Insurance, etc.
About 1k to insure for me last year, which in the current market wasn't too bad ..... Volvo is circa £330.
I decided best not to go and visit the car for fear of lack of self control. Thankfully it sold at circa 24k
18th Jul 2024 10:53 am
AdamB
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 139
I've done a thousand or so miles on these defender wheels on 255/60/18's, I think a nice alternative. They are tight as expected and I'm yet to fit new discs and pads but I'm pleased so far. Only a few mm of space at best to the caliper, would be interesting to see how much room the compomotives give.
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18th Jul 2024 11:56 am
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2813
LT wrote:
Unofficial imports of models never supplied to the home market always attract a higher insurance premium.
Nasher, pm me if you’d like to discuss real world running costs of a 4.4 SDV8.
Thanks LT
Will PM over the weekend.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
18th Jul 2024 12:50 pm
paul n
Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 57
Nasher wrote:
The interest in D4 V8s has peaked my interest, but I need to do some research in the total running cost comparison with a post 2017 4.4TDV8 L405 and D300 110.
Fuel, Tax, Insurance, etc.
if it helps i had a 2011 L322 4.4 TDV8 and it cost me 5k in maintence in one year! radiator went followed by alternator, followed by rear dampers and then final blow was blower motor!
i am hoping a low mileage rust free disco 4 will be less trouble! maybe i am kidding myself lol!
19th Jul 2024 8:57 am
paul n
Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 57
AdamB wrote:
I've done a thousand or so miles on these defender wheels on 255/60/18's, I think a nice alternative. They are tight as expected and I'm yet to fit new discs and pads but I'm pleased so far. Only a few mm of space at best to the caliper, would be interesting to see how much room the compomotives give.
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they look good, what is comfort and handling/ wobbliness like compared to the bigger wheels?
cheers Paul
19th Jul 2024 8:58 am
Nasher
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Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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paul n wrote:
if it helps i had a 2011 L322 4.4 TDV8 and it cost me 5k in maintence in one year! radiator went followed by alternator, followed by rear dampers and then final blow was blower motor!
i am hoping a low mileage rust free disco 4 will be less trouble! maybe i am kidding myself lol!
Thanks paul n, but how much of that was parts?
I would do all of that myself so it would be much cheaper than that.
.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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