Anyone Dealt With All Imports?

[3PointJ]

Hi Folks.

I have been looking at purchasing an M35 Nissan Stagea.

Now I have never owned an imported car, so I am treading carefully with the whole situation.

I have spoken to two guys there, and I have put a holding deposit (100% refundable) on a car that I like. I have seen numerous photos on their website, and got them to send me more recent ones also.

I'm going down this weekend to check the car out in person.

Now has anyone had any dealings with them (Good or Bad) or imported or purchased a car from them.

I spoke to them over the phone they were quite friendly, but they are car dealers, and they want my money so thats expected...

If anyone could give me an info that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Chris.

[Iron Chef]

I haven't dealt with them personally, but you may want to Google them - their name seems to appear a fair bit on other forums.

[jaxt]

do they also trade as topmotor imports?

[3PointJ]

I haven't dealt with them personally, but you may want to Google them - their name seems to appear a fair bit on other forums.

Yeah I had a quick look, but didn't find anything of any use.

do they also trade as topmotor imports?

I assume so, on one of their All Import ads it has a link to the topmotor website. So I guess they are in someway linked.

Is that a good or a bad thing lol

[jaxt]

I've heard mixed reports with TMI

[3PointJ]

Oh ok.

hmmm, well I'm going there anyway as I have a 250 holding deposit on a car there.

If anything it to suss about them or the car, I'll just say "GIMME MY f**kING MONEY"

I'm just hoping they aren't some super chonky dealer.

I'm so sceptical about buying an imported car lol.

[jaxt]

could be a good car man...my comment was based on reading and hearing about experiences from other ppl.

just go with the car don't get too caught up with the dealer although it helps if they are reputable....buyer beware like with any purchase.

[3PointJ]

Yeah, thats what I plan to do.

From all the images I've seen, it looks fine, and they have been friendly in communications both on phone and email, and have sent me numerous photos of the car inside and out at my request.

Fingers crossed, see how it is when I get there.

Edited February 25, 2010 by 3PointJ

[3PointJ]

I just contacted them about the Export Certificate also, and they have that all ready for me to check out...

I'm keen to check the situation out in person.

[iamhe77]

Any chance of seeing an auction sheet showing the original km's?

Even though they are a digital display, the M35's can (and some have) had their odo wound back.

[3PointJ]

I will ask just to be safe.

Judging from the photos the interior looks quite nice and tidy, and no obvious worn marks indicating that it may be more traveled than they claim. Having said that I'm not going to let that fool me.

I'll see how I go and let you guys know.

Edited February 25, 2010 by 3PointJ

[3PointJ]

Any chance of seeing an auction sheet showing the original km's?

Even though they are a digital display, the M35's can (and some have) had their odo wound back.

Well I spoke to them about the auction sheet (via email) and they claim that it was sold through an auction house.

Should that concern me?

Regardless, they've got 250 bucks of mine, so I'm going to be checking the car out, driving it etc.

If anything is out of the norm, I'll just get my money and go elsewhere. I've got another place in mind, just this car suits what I'm after.

Thanks for the help and info people

[iamhe77]

That "other" place has some excellent Stageas and fantastic customer service, Chris. Edited February 26, 2010 by iamhe77

[3PointJ]

That "other" place has some excellent Stageas and fantastic customer service, Chris.

hahahahah...

Anyway, we'll see what comes of everything tomorrow.

I might not even come back with a new car...

[Iron Chef]

Well I spoke to them about the auction sheet (via email) and they claim that it was sold through an auction house.

Should that concern me?

Regardless, they've got 250 bucks of mine, so I'm going to be checking the car out, driving it etc.

If anything is out of the norm, I'll just get my money and go elsewhere. I've got another place in mind, just this car suits what I'm after.

Thanks for the help and info people

Get a scan of the export certificate emailed to you, shouldn't be too hard to tell...

[sskylinee]

Get a scan of the export certificate emailed to you, shouldn't be too hard to tell...

I have been to All Imports and have test driven a stagea not too long ago

from what i could tell the cars were priced quite good compared to others on the market. all the cars at All Imports had very low km which made me skeptical about authenticity so i made the choice not to buy from them. they could not supply me with any auction papers or log books to any of their imported cars.

whatever you do get a proper mechanical check b4 u buy.

[3PointJ]

Get a scan of the export certificate emailed to you, shouldn't be too hard to tell...

Yeah, I didn't think of that. Idiot.

Oh well not much I can do now.

I have been to All Imports and have test driven a stagea not too long ago

from what i could tell the cars were priced quite good compared to others on the market. all the cars at All Imports had very low km which made me skeptical about authenticity so i made the choice not to buy from them. they could not supply me with any auction papers or log books to any of their imported cars.

whatever you do get a proper mechanical check b4 u buy.

Righto. Well I'm not sure if I will be able to arrange a mechanical check whilst I'm down tomorrow.

I'll just have a look at it, see what I think. I'll see whatever papers they have. I'll even tell them if I buy it I will be having it checked back at home, and whatever needs fixing etc. will be undertaken at their cost, or something...

If not I'm happy to walk away and go to a more trusted dealer.

If only I had a bit more to spend and buy one of the nice ones from Northshore Prestige.

Edited February 26, 2010 by 3PointJ

[3PointJ]

Ok. Just drove the car. Goes great no weird noises or anything suspicious.

Will be cheling the papers and discussing all the relevant shit I mentioned when I go back there.

Seems not to bad so far anyways.

[3PointJ]

Well.

I didn't buy it. Got scared. Sone locals said to be careful. Also got in contact with an ex-employee from there.

I bought another M35. Nothing special, but it was a lot cheaper and is pretty decent. Pics coming soon.