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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 06:50 PM
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Importing A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 From Japan To The UK.

In this video I will go through all the fees involved with importing a car from Japan using an Import Agent.

I plan on importing a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 and seeing how much money I save doing it myself.


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Enjoyed that, cheers
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Looking forward to the updates.
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cheers for the feedback guys

I always worry that the videos come across as a bit boring but I do try ha
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I will be keeping a eye on this as I found your video very interesting keep them coming mate
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I will be keeping a eye on this as I found your video very interesting keep them coming mate
cheers mate
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Well after hours of searching and sending emails I have finally settled on an import agent I feel comfortable enough with to help me import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 from Japan.

I have gone with Patrick at JDM Auction Watch. In this video I go through JDM Auction Watch website and why I chose them.

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The main question is, what are you going to do with the fiesta?
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Interesting information, thank you
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The main question is, what are you going to do with the fiesta?
Well it is MOT day tomorrow for the Fiesta RS1800.

Still need to do the front suspension and exhaust but apart from that it just need a respray.

Its a shame really because the car is rock solid just the paint work lets it down.

In two minds now whether to bother respraying it.

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Interesting information, thank you
Cheers mate and you are welcome.
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Patrick has found me an Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 that really like the look of.

In this video I show you the car in question and also how to bid on it using the JDM Auction Watch live auction system.

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I seem to have been removed from every Evo group on facebook too for posting these videos.

I've not a clue what all that is about, why would people not want to let people see how to save some money on importing a car?
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because people get jealous, they think they are elite for having something others don't.

I'm sure there was someone on here recently that was after a rs1800 and a few threads about his searching and people wasting his time.
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I like your films, I like the fiesta, I like an evo6 ( not with a sunroof). My big question is "what the f*^k is going on with the sunglasses "?
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because people get jealous, they think they are elite for having something others don't.
wont be jealousy. will be the people who run/own/sponsor the forums make a lot of money importing evos and putting a pretty mark up on them and you are telling all the secrets.

Youd be surprised how far people will go to fuck you over when your innocent actions threaten thier income.

same on here when people ask about measurements for rare cossie this or rare WRC that. no one wants to say because either they want to keep it secret to make money themselves or theyve had to fork out loads to buy those parts themselves so why would they help?

sad really.

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Loving the videos mate really good info . Any news on if you have won the car yet ??
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Originally Posted by jonfoc
I like your films, I like the fiesta, I like an evo6 ( not with a sunroof). My big question is "what the f*^k is going on with the sunglasses "?
Ha the sun is shining and I have lots of pairs
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I got an email through off Patrick saying my bid had won the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 I wanted.

In this video I will tell you how much I won the Evo for and show you more pictures I have been sent.

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Originally Posted by Psycho Warren
wont be jealousy. will be the people who run/own/sponsor the forums make a lot of money importing evos and putting a pretty mark up on them and you are telling all the secrets.

Youd be surprised how far people will go to fuck you over when your innocent actions threaten thier income.

same on here when people ask about measurements for rare cossie this or rare WRC that. no one wants to say because either they want to keep it secret to make money themselves or theyve had to fork out loads to buy those parts themselves so why would they help?

sad really.
Fuck em
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Old Aug 4, 2017 | 09:54 PM
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The Evo is on it's way

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Really loving these videos made please keep them coming
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Originally Posted by COLEYST200
Really loving these videos made please keep them coming
Cheers man
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I used to have an Evo, The same time as my RS. Make sure you get an induction kit on the Evo, The roar they make are brilliant. I see in the video the exhaust is knackered. I had a trust(Blitz) one on mine and a Blitz dump valve, I had a few pops and bangs in low gears, driving through narrow streets. I'd love to swap my FRST for an Evo VI.

Are you fitting standard lights all round again? Also make sure the AYC has been serviced recently!

T-cut or some 3M polish will bring the paint up nicely on the calipers.
The Evos are good fun to drive, I fit an RS/TME rear boot brace and a Ralliart rear strut brace to mine.
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Originally Posted by RSmark84
I used to have an Evo, The same time as my RS. Make sure you get an induction kit on the Evo, The roar they make are brilliant. I see in the video the exhaust is knackered. I had a trust(Blitz) one on mine and a Blitz dump valve, I had a few pops and bangs in low gears, driving through narrow streets. I'd love to swap my FRST for an Evo VI.

Are you fitting standard lights all round again? Also make sure the AYC has been serviced recently!

T-cut or some 3M polish will bring the paint up nicely on the calipers.
The Evos are good fun to drive, I fit an RS/TME rear boot brace and a Ralliart rear strut brace to mine.
Yeah standard lights all round. Hopefully the calipers will buff up nicely and will make a huge difference being bright red again.

First job is to get all fluids changed and timing belt.
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Its on a boat people

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What do you reckon this'll owe you once it's with you?
Looks a cracking starting point...
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Originally Posted by slammedorion
What do you reckon this'll owe you once it's with you?
Looks a cracking starting point...
The way I have looked at it mate is that if it ends up costing me the same as one already over here I will be happy. I've had the fun of buying it from Japan and shipping it over.

It currently stands me at Ł9080 (that includes all fees, import taxes etc. I will have to pay for delivery from Southampton to my door, then fit a rear fog light, then MOt then Ł55 to register it.

Now I know there are ones over here from Ł8000 upwards but when you look at those cars they can have 8+ owners, you look at mot history and they have corrosion issues and have been welded. The adverts say mileage is a mixture of miles and kms.

At least with mine I know it is totally standard, the Japanese speed re stricter is in place (180kph/115mph), the mileage is correct, it has had one Japanese owner and the underside is like brand new (no salt on the roads in Japan and very little rain.)
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Sounds good to me...
I think if I ever bought another Impreza Type R I'd have to have a fresh import to start off with...
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Originally Posted by slammedorion
Sounds good to me...
I think if I ever bought another Impreza Type R I'd have to have a fresh import to start off with...
Import one yourself mate.

I can not believe how honest and accurate the auction sheets are in Japan. Every little ding, scratch, replacement panel etc is noted. Very efficient system.

Once mine arrives and I have a good look around it we will see if it has all been worth it ha
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After a 4 month wait it has arrived

























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look wicked mate .you happy with it in the flesh
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Nice Christmas present to yourself
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Originally Posted by james kiely
look wicked mate .you happy with it in the flesh
Yeah the auction sheet was spot on probably a little over the top really so really happy.

AYC light is on which is a bummer but I know this is a common fault with them and this reflected in the maximum I wanted to pay for it.

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Nice Christmas present to yourself
I know will hopefully be registered by then too.
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You keeping this?
Will it be out over winter?
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good watch,thanks for shareing.

Had a Evo6 and a Evo 9 and loved them both
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You keeping this?
Will it be out over winter?
I am keeping this yes mate. And hopefully should be UK registered by the end of the month.
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Originally Posted by PAUL V
good watch,thanks for shareing.

Had a Evo6 and a Evo 9 and loved them both
Always had a soft spot for an Evo 6. So much car for the money.
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The walk a round video is done

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