JDM Imports - Canada

[andy_coops]

Just read the entire thread. Love the story and that’s a serious collection of cars

 

[E11OOT]

Due an update here....

I got offered my Red Ph1 back and I couldn't say no!

Red Evo 8 added to the stable

Work wheels in Clio V6 fitment and specs. For next driving season.

Some rare 18" Advan Super Racing V2's with Cusco coilovers on the white wagon.

 

[_Tom]

Who did you use to ship the Clio?

 

[E11OOT]

Who did you use to ship the Clio?

I bought it back from a guy I previously sold it to in Canada. He delivered it to me.

I'll keep you in mind if I do a UK export!

 

[_Tom]

I bought it back from a guy I previously sold it to in Canada. He delivered it to me.

I'll keep you in mind if I do a UK export!

Looks great and feel free to although as you probably know, shipping costs are rather volatile at the moment. Well, other than RORO.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Long shot but you’re not holding an evo 5 rs for someone are you?

 

[E11OOT]

Long shot but you’re not holding an evo 5 rs for someone are you?

Nope. Just look after my own nuggets!

 

[E11OOT]

My first ever Megane is on its way from Japan! Excited for this one!

 

[The_Pirate]

Love your commitment

 

[E11OOT]

Love your commitment

Thanks! I enjoy it.

 

[E11OOT]

 

[The_Pirate]

Amazing - how do you deal with servicing these cars when i assume garages in canada have little or no experience of these cars?

 

[E11OOT]

Amazing - how do you deal with servicing these cars when i assume garages in canada have little or no experience of these cars?

Do most of the work myself. Have some Renault specific tools and get parts from the UK as required.

 

[DaveDreads]

Nice little niche you'd made for yourself there, can't imagine there's many importing Renault Sports to that side of the world?

 

[E11OOT]

Nice little niche you'd made for yourself there, can't imagine there's many importing Renault Sports to that side of the world?

There are some but kicking around but definitely few and far between. I imagine there are less than 5 Meganes in all of Canada

 

[DaveDreads]

Are they easy to sell, can't imagine many people know what they are, or do you only import stuff you already have buyers for?

 

[E11OOT]

Are they easy to sell, can't imagine many people know what they are, or do you only import stuff you already have buyers for?

I import them for myself and then sell them later. The eastern part of Canada is quite French so most of them get sold out that way. Definitely a small market so can take a while to sell them.

 

[DaveDreads]

Do people run them as daily's, or mainly on track being RHD?

 

[E11OOT]

Do people run them as daily's, or mainly on track being RHD?

People daily them. Most of the hot euros are LHD actually which is handy for Canada. This Meg is also LHD.

 

[E11OOT]

Another Renault nugget heading to Canada to join the team.

 

[E11OOT]

New daily also....Fresh off the boat

AWD luxury minivan.

 

[The_Pirate]

Awesome mate, love the updates - do you still have all the cars posted or have you moved any on?

 

[E11OOT]

Awesome mate, love the updates - do you still have all the cars posted or have you moved any on?

I have sold some and have a few still, the ones that I still have are:

Megane F1
Clio R27
Ph1 Clio V6
Alfa 147 GTA
Evo 6
R34 Skyline
White Crown Wagon
AWD minivan

 

[Donny_Dog]

Why do all Japanese auction houses use the same poo CCTV imagery?

 

[Jaws]

Why do all Japanese auction houses use the same poo CCTV imagery?

Probably because with up to 40,000ish cars per day going through it's the most efficient way to take and upload pics. Of course that's spread over a few auction houses but even so. It does however make you laugh for a country obsessed with tech and especially cameras!

 

[Donny_Dog]

Probably because with up to 40,000ish cars per day going through it's the most efficient way to take and upload pics. Of course that's spread over a few auction houses but even so. It does however make you laugh for a country obsessed with tech and especially cameras!

Yeah. All the quality is from a Nokia 3650. Kinda bizarre.

 

[E11OOT]

Why do all Japanese auction houses use the same poo CCTV imagery?

Probably because with up to 40,000ish cars per day going through it's the most efficient way to take and upload pics. Of course that's spread over a few auction houses but even so. It does however make you laugh for a country obsessed with tech and especially cameras!

Yes, although, with an importer that has proper full auction access, not 3rd party, can supply you with the hi-res images for any of USS auction cars.

 

[E11OOT]

Things got a little out of hand last night, one more to add to the collection. Will have to sell some off in the spring time, I am out of space!

This will be one of the last ones built I think having a Sept 2005 date.

 

[_Tom]

Love that. I thought the JDM one’s came with the big red recaros rather the the same as the premier or that just the phase 1 ones?

 

[E11OOT]

Love that. I thought the JDM one’s came with the big red recaros rather the the same as the premier or that just the phase 1 ones?

Yeah, the pre-facelift had the all red seats.

 

[Darren S]

I'd just be struggling to let any of them go, tbh - even the practical minivan options.

Surely you can just start to utilise the neighbour's driveway as well?

 

[The_Pirate]

That Civic will be worth a fortune to someone in the USA, they absolutely love an EP3!

 

[E11OOT]

I'd just be struggling to let any of them go, tbh - even the practical minivan options.

Surely you can just start to utilise the neighbour's driveway as well?

Yeah its tough to decide but the Skyline and Evo have appreciated nicely in the last few years so those maybe the ones that'll go. I already have cars stashed in multiple spots, proper pain.

 

[E11OOT]

 

[E11OOT]

The EP3 is now in town and is in really lovely condition. Looking forward to getting it on the road when the snow disappears.....

 

[E11OOT]

 

[The_Pirate]

So so awesome, one of my favourite threads on CS for sure! Great work my guy.

 

[E11OOT]

So so awesome, one of my favourite threads on CS for sure! Great work my guy.

Thanks I appreciate the kind words!

 

[E11OOT]

Garage slowly coming together with the Renaults out of storage and back home for winter maintenance.

 

[E11OOT]

Oil changes completed and off to storage for winter hibernation!