The FD for sale thread. (Gumtree,Ebay,CarSales etc..)

[Steve_7000]

I thought that you couldnt bring in accident damaged (grade R) cars.
Thats what I thought when I was looking to bring one in, that the car would have to be returned to japan if it failed inspection here or may end up in the crusher.
Can anyone elaborate ?
How was he able to bring in a grade R car ?

I imported my FD back in 2007.

Back then any car with structural damage wasn't eligible. However cars in accidents with minor panel damaged (& repaired) were eligible for import and rated R at auction too.

[BigWillieStyles]

I imported my FD back in 2007.

Back then any car with structural damage wasn't eligible. However cars in accidents with minor panel damaged (& repaired) were eligible for import and rated R at auction too.

I thought I would chip in on the Spirit R. Accident damage cars are not always write-off cars. They are often cars that have had a panel or two replaced. This is listed on the cars shakken by the dealer during repair so owners are forced to acknowledge that there has been panels removed to disclose history of the car.

Cars with a RA, A1, 01, represent very low accident damage - one or two panels.

You cant import cars with structural damage.

Some grade 3.5 and lower have accident damage also.

[gav240z]

Cars with a RA, A1, 01, represent very low accident damage - one or two panels.

You can't import cars with structural damage.

Some grade 3.5 and lower have accident damage also.

Fair point and I have no problem with minor panel damage and replacement, my own car has had such repairs.