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hey everyone, i did a search and couldn't find a topic in here that specifically recommended importers (link me if i did a dud search)

what importers would you recommend? (its in you're best interests to keep it clean as its against the rules to sledge companies on here.. .. .)

- what car did you buy

- when did you import

- what company did you buy it from

- testimonials?

- customer service (eg friendlyness, helpfulness, description of the car etc) ?

- time frame (how long it took)?

- satisfaction?

- umm, anything else? just stuff like that :)

;):P

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Get onto Mark Hocking. I can PM you a mobile number if you want.

Autech 260RS

Importing currently (arrives 15th march)

www.mytrading.org is Mark Hockings company

Was recommended by a few others (go to 'importing a vehicle)

I spoke to mark initially about a month ago. Time frame will depend on what car you want him to find, mine was a fluke. BUT as far as time frames they can CONTROL go, it was on the first boat, no delays with paperwork or communication.

Very satisfied so far. Right car at right price, just waiting to see the vehicle! (auction grade 4) so it should be pretty good.

Rob

sounds like you have had a smooth ride :P i dont really know many import companies (just the main ones like j-spec - who did mine, prestige autos, those sorts) so yeah, just looking to educate myself on the best options for in the future and anyone else looking around :)

1997 Stagea Dayz RSfourV

~4 months ago

J-Spec

Professional, sometimes (mainly pre-purchase) slow with email responses

Took about 12 weeks from purchase to my door.... took abit longer cos compliance workshop was waiting forr DOTARS to send back paperwork for ~3 weeks.

J-Spec sent me about 200 detailed photo's.... car was as described, and I was very happy with it. Only needed tierod ends for blue slip, which was great considering it was the cheapest Stagea on the site at the time.

All correspondence was by email... never spoke to anyone but the shipping company in person (KIWI by the way, and I was more than happy with them), which was a bit worrying at the time, but it all worked out well.

Exactly the same as above, but for JZX100 Toyota Chaser

Also, have just bought a Mitsubishi Legnum through them 3 weeks ago, which is yet to board a boat (booked for 10 march), and have had no further email delays. I would not have purchased a second car (before I even received the first!) if I weren't very impressed with their service.

I have a friend who used www.directimported.com many times, and is more than impressed with them, also.

Does this thread only relate to stageas?

- what car did you buy 1998 R33 40th Anniversary

- when did you import Mid 2007

- what company did you buy it from Elite Auto Imports - local Adelaide guy for those wanting to import and is from Adelaide - He has a section on http://www.rpmlounge.com.au/forums/

- testimonials? highly recommended it was my first time importing wasnt 100% sure at times but importing through him has definitely built my confidence in importing cars and I will definitely import again via David @ Elite Auto Imports

- customer service (eg friendlyness, helpfulness, description of the car etc) ? friendly, very helpful getting my car from the docks to my house then to the compliance workshop - car arrived better than what was described on the auction sheet!

- time frame (how long it took)? about 3 months? it landed Friday picked up Monday - super quick was nice, was my favourite part of the whole importing process having the car landed finally and can take it home, I've heard of people having to wait for ages while their car was at the docks... I got mine the following business day!

- satisfaction? 10/10

- umm, anything else? just stuff like that I love this car :down:

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