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FAB Cruiser · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 77

OK, so I know these aren't strictly classics, but their roots are firmly in the 60's MGB.

Does anyone have any tips on what to look for when buying an RV8?

Also, anything specific to worry about with a car improrted back to the UK from Japan? I don't know if the spec. differed?

Thanks
David

Penman · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4850 Location: Swindon, Wilts.

Hi
My daughter had a Japanese grey import MR2 and they use a different range of radio frequencies so she had to change that, and it also had a km speedo, so maybe that would need to be changed as well.

Greeney in France · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject:

I had a couple of grey imports too a Pajero (shogun) and a couple of Townaces (toyota liteace people carriers)
generally they are easy to register as you have to add a fog light change the speedo to MPH but nothing drastic, insurance will be more expensive although people like Tesco and Adrian flux were OK sometimes parts were difficult as the VIN comes up as imported and the spotty Oik behind the desk at the parts place breaks out into a sweat but this was 6/7 years ago things may have changed a bit.
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22778 Location: UK

We had an MX5, followed by a Eunos, and were happy with both of them, and I don't think insurance on the import cost much, if any, more for erindoors than the UK car. I have a recollection that the import had less anti-rust treatment underneath, but this may not apply to a UK-built MG anyway.

RJ
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