Jap import van - am I mad?

[cootuk]

After my current lease is up, im looking to buy. Something like a secondhand Duster or maybe new Stepway. Boring.
Maybe something bigger to sleep in overnight on awaydays.

Just having a browse and I see jap imports like the Honda Spike. Based on Jazz running gear (prob need a cvt flush), and 7 seater so pretty good storage space. Also 4x4 which suits my passtimes.
Seems an oddball choice, though an Isuzu Vehicross really floats my boat too.

There seem to be styling choices I prefer to a Meriva or UK people carrier.

Would I be completely mad to buy a 15yo jap import?

[JimbobVFR]

Yes you would be Bonkers, do it I say, I love a bit of JDM weirdness.

I've done similar only with a Mazda Bongo, at least they are common enough to have a decent owners club and lots of other owners.

[Amused2death]

Go for it, I drive a 20 year old Mitsubishi Delica and love it to pieces. Parts supply isn't an issue and it's nice to drive something a bit different to the usual.

[ambuletz]

inb4 mazda bongo friendee posts.

I say go for it.

[JimbobVFR]

ambuletz said:

inb4 mazda bongo friendee posts.

I say go for it.

Bit late :-D

[Richard-390a0]

Go for it the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same things (says the guy who drives a grey Audi rofl !!!). There seem to be a few of those Mitzy Delica 4x4 things near me so parts availability must be easy.

[swisstoni]

No experience of it personally but have thought about it in the past.
They seem to keep their vehicles pretty well and have a stringent MOT equivalent.