Integrale - Japanese Import?

[sargeants]

Hi,
Anyone have any experience of Japanese import Integrale's?
I'm looking at a 1919 16V import with 75kilo mileage, with service books (albeit in Japanese!).
Anything in particular to look for, are the specs different?

Cheers,

Stuart.

[Muzzlehatch]

There's a chap on the Evocorner integrale forum that has a business importing them from Japan. His username is Bryn_P.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/evoforum

Edited by Muzzlehatch on Monday 17th May 16:35

[Fulvisti]

There are about 20 integrale's here in New Zealand of various models, quite a few are Jap imports and most of the owners seem pretty happy with no major problems. As long as the full service history is there you should be ok, maybe get it translated so you know what's required. I'd say go for it, they have legendary status over there and would probably have been well looked after. There were even special models made just for Japan.

[Harris_I]

Generally speaking, left hand drive specials like the 'grale are incredibly well looked after by Japanese owners (partly I think due to punitive annual registration processes).

There will be a few differences like the headlights, the aerial and the position of the side indicators, but otherwise the specs are the same. A lot of cars will have had modifications, mostly sympathetic (like chassis strengthening, uprated hoses etc).

I haven't bought a Jap import but know people who have - generally they have been pleased. Mostly they tend to be accurately described, but make sure you use a reputable firm for the import process.