Autoproject . Good, Bad Or Plain Ugly ?

[gtrken]

As the topic states , I am looking at a couple of Elgrand xl's they have which seem good value on paper and wondering if anyone has had prior dealings with them ?

They are the ones located at fairbank rd Clayton South in Victoria.

I know this is a Skyline forum but I have always found the info here to be pretty good and the forum has come a looooonnnggg way since I was last on ( Congrats Prank ).

Some of the original members on here from WA may remember me...

Which may or may not be a good thing

Cheers

Ken

[PRIMO]

Want to know what your buying best to import it directly from japan yourself.

[gtrken]

As the title and content states, an Elgrand XL.

Buying direct from Japan appears to be no cheaper than what is on offer in Australia atm.

But feel free to correct me.

So back to the topic, has anyone dealt with Autoproject ?

Cheers

Ken

[JH32]

Wow, Ken, long time no see! Hope you're well

[C4a0s]

Iron Chef seems to be the most popular by far...

[GTR-N1]

Only buy Aust if there's Jap history with De-reg and auction papers due to odo haircuts.

Check Oz servicing and fault codes too.

Search for thread here on SAU for "common faults" of Elgrands.

[gtrken]

Thankyou for that Terry and am fully aware of getting independent odo checks etc.

I just want to know if Autoproject is reputable or more like the rest of the Parramatta rd type dealers...

Cheers

Ken

** Note that this only applies to some of the Parramatta rd type dealers and not all **

[dnegative]

I would be giving Comptune Engineering (Sydney Compliance center) in Sydney a call, they are one of 4 shops who comply these things and last time I was there they were happy to chat and they had about 100 of the things parked up waiting to be done.

A phone call costs nothing but a dud car does, 1/4 chance they did the car too.

Edited December 30, 2013 by dnegative

[gtrken]

Thanks for the info dnegative but doubt they would rubbish a clients car over the phone to a random stranger and Sydney is a little far to drive to ask in Person

Am swaying to importing again ( I used to bring in GTR's years ago but my buyer has retired, gone, died, been arrested, got married or something ... ) as after talking to a couple of importes who are mentioned on here , the prices for some of the advertised cars in Australia are absolute bargains if they are true.

And we all know the saying

If it too good to be true, it probably is .

BTW Phil at Direct, having a front page on your website that is 4 years old does not inspire confidence.

Cheers

Ken

[PRIMO]

Hi Ken

thanks for the Feed back ... unfortunately your right the site is getting a a little old and needs revamp. finding someone to do it on the other hand is a little difficult as over the past few years ive paid out over $2000 to have stuff done only to have zero result. Private importers have not been such a large aspect of lately so the site has taken a back seat.

Anyway we have been here since 1997 so i hope your confidence is ok with that.

feel free to offer any web services if you know anyone capable

regards, Phil

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

I have dealt with Phil for 15 years now, I have purchased many vehicles through him and the companies he buys for. I can personally vouch for the quality of the vehicles he sources and the high level of service he offers.

Ken, if you have any questions just PM me.

Cheers,

Ken

[Nee-san]

Just one Ken to another.

Ken to Ken.

This magic moment.

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Don't get jelly brah

[gtrken]

I would boy who cried wolf aka Ken but your PM box is full

Cheers

Ken

Edited January 10, 2014 by gtrken

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Sorry man, had no idea, spring cleaning now.

[gtrken]

To bring this topic to a close I contacted Auto Project who seemed quite helpful but the cars are cheaper because most are Grade 3.5.

With the drop in the AUD versus the Yen and the increasing prices at the auctions for quality cars I decided to look local and have purchased one from a private buyer in QLD.

I actually think atm there are better deals to be had in OZ , especially private , due to the amount for sale and the fact that people need/want to get rid of them.

Anyway to those who replied , both on here and via PM , thankyou .

Anyone know a cheap/ good way to get an Elgrand from QLD to Perth which does not involve me driving it ?

Cheers

Ken

[PRIMO]

http://www.cevacarcarrying.com.au/