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not sure what version that is but I did a VERY similar car to that one in Mlb over the weekend. cloth interior and plain as.

did a full rework on the navi/audio system.

no leather and lack of a bose stereo to me would put it at that price. moderate use as well when you think about it. everyone dreams of a 20-30km car and that would reflect on price. never mind the fact it takes 4 10mm bolts to fix that issue..

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Ezy03 Experienced

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hmmm just wondering do some brokers offer warranty?, on the car ( after purchase eg statutory 3 months warranty you get when you buy a used vehicle from a car dealer) and/or on the delivered end product ( delivered vehicle is not wanted or not as described - if they bring the car in and the customer doesn't like it for some reason)

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hmmm just wondering do some brokers offer warranty?, on the car ( after purchase eg statutory 3 months warranty you get when you buy a used vehicle from a car dealer) and/or on the delivered end product ( delivered vehicle is not wanted or not as described - if they bring the car in and the customer doesn't like it for some reason)

That would be absolute suicide.

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hmmm just wondering do some brokers offer warranty?, on the car ( after purchase eg statutory 3 months warranty you get when you buy a used vehicle from a car dealer) and/or on the delivered end product ( delivered vehicle is not wanted or not as described - if they bring the car in and the customer doesn't like it for some reason)

are you nuts!!!

you use a broker to help you import the vehicle you found in japan but have not a clue how to bring it in here.

if you are thinking the above - go see a car yard. they may or may not offer that service but its then up to you if you buy a car from them.

food for thought.

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i thought it was, but some are like that i think im not sure they are dealers aswel reason i asked cuz i read somewhere "

"$2500 discount if you place a deposit on the car prior to arrival into our shop. Our price includes everything you will need to just hope in and drive away. Our cars all come with a minimum of 6 months registration and with this car 3 years warranty. The deposit can be as little as $100, which is fully refundable if you are not happy with the car."

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i thought it was, but some are like that i think im not sure they are dealers aswel reason i asked cuz i read somewhere "

"$2500 discount if you place a deposit on the car prior to arrival into our shop. Our price includes everything you will need to just hope in and drive away. Our cars all come with a minimum of 6 months registration and with this car 3 years warranty. The deposit can be as little as $100, which is fully refundable if you are not happy with the car."

Hahahahaha... Just think about whats happening in this scenario, and you'll realise how stupid it is. You would be throwing several thousand dollars away and getting a car that the dealer chose in japan, not YOU!.

And if you dont get it - talk to a broker (iron chef, prestigemotorsport, j-spec, etc) and they will explain it im sure :)

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