silvia import advice please!

[gilbo 99]

hey, im looking to get a s14a silvia and have a bugget of 5K.

Would importing one myself be the best way to get a good one or would buying one ready imported from a company be the best way to do it?

does anyone no of any good impoters? thanks!

[Marf]

With the exchange rate as it is at the moment you're probably best off buying one thats already in the UK with some history.

[Panayiotis]

Why are you after an import s14a? s13 and s15 import I can understand, but s14?

[OzCupra]

Plenty of good examples already in the UK!

Depends on what your looking for. I'd look for something fairly standard and as low miles as possible! That sort of money should get you something very tidy! with change!

The thing with these is unless your looking to Drift I'd be wary of any modified examples for this reason alone!

They are good though to drive sideways! And almost bomb proof to boot (if looked after)

[Risotto]

As above, 9 time out of 10, it simply isn't worth bringing anything over at the current exchange rates.

[gilbo 99]

thanks 4 the replys, hmm importing is prob not the best idea then. as for one thats already in the UK does anyone know of any wesites that have some in stock? been to keightly trade center today and was not impressed at all! the indoor cars were nice but they have the sort of cars that interest me outside rotting away!

[Marf]

You're probably best off posting on SXOC, someone there can probably point you in the right direction

[Panayiotis]

if you have bit more cash I might be selling mine soon, ive spent the last 2 years effectively changing everything on the car including the subframe, so apart from the paintwork its a brand new car! Might be moving to Australia hence why I might be selling it.

But yeah, SXOC is your best bet. Id buy off a member there rather than from a stealership any day.

Edited by Panayiotis on Sunday 28th June 00:17

[sparkyhx]

Personaly I would buy a modified one from someone on SXOC.

You will save a lot of money in the long run cos it won't stay standard for long. The advantage of doing it yourself is what you learn along the way.

If you buy off a member you can search on member posts to see the history of the car, as they will have almost certainly have posted any problems.

[Panayiotis]

am I allowed to do plug my own sale here?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/923209.htm

[The Dirty Bubble]

gilbo 99 said:

thanks 4 the replys, hmm importing is prob not the best idea then. as for one thats already in the UK does anyone know of any wesites that have some in stock? been to keightly trade center today and was not impressed at all! the indoor cars were nice but they have the sort of cars that interest me outside rotting away!

I would suggest you give a certain trade center a (very) wide berth. SXOC or Driftworks is probably your best bet.