http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1750824.htm

This link will bring you to the pictures from the advert i bought the car off the back of. The car was first registered in this country June 92 then exported the next day to japan, kept and owned by the same chap who looked after it like a new born child!. I re-imported it through the broker whose website the photos are on, 10 out of 10 bloke.

My mate imports bongo's (people carriers) direct from japan so could read and advise on the japanese auction grading sheet which came with the car, the car was a grade 4 which meant it was near perfect for its age with a grade 5 only going to cars less than 6 months old. The auction sheet verified the milage, no of owners and service history.

With japans mild climate no rain, snow or salt on roads the car has absolutely no rust. Japans MOT's are like ours but on sterioids, oil leaks etc must be fixed. Trust me i have seen good bad and ugly cossies but this one is mint! The japanese love looking after their cars.

I wish to keep the car as original as poss so will want to get MSD to remove the in-car-boost controller (although it does go like stink when it is on) I have not quite figured it out yet and don't want my pride and joy to go up in smoke so will leave well alone til MSD have done their magic.

Anyone got any pointers on spares routine servicing in and around the wigan area?

Check out the jap import websites for rs's and cosworths they will be in mint condition - grab a bargain, most people are put off out of ignorance only, ignore the horror stories cars are bought according to the grading system - get a grade 1 - pay grade 1 money and you get a dog!

Comments advice welcome regarding future proofing a standard car ie undersealing etc

cheers