Highlights

• High specification from new
• Outrageously clean with no signs of rust or corrosion
• Low owner and mileage for the age
• Immaculate Alpine White paintwork

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• MOT until 19/12/2023
• First registered 01/06/2002
• Imported from Japan and first registered in the UK 01/01/2018
• Selling as surplus to requirements
• Genuine 29,159 miles
• Full service history, part main dealer (Japan) and part independent
• Last serviced 11/2021
• Current owner is an enthusiast and this is shown in the condition of the vehicle
• Service book stamped up until 2021 / 28,286 miles
• Owner’s manual present, in very good condition and included with car
• Both Japanese and English service books included and both stamped
• Only 3000 miles covered in the last 3 years
• Kept garaged when not in use
• Graded at 4B when sold in Japan (2018), a very high grade (6S is the highest, considered brand new)
• 2 new keys included with the sale
• Owner informs the front bumper was replaced some years ago due to a crack
• High specification from new

The Interior

• Beige Dakota leather interior in excellent condition overall
• All seats in very good condition absent of rips and tears, some minimal signs of wear only noticeable when inspecting closely
• Wood trim in excellent condition throughout
• Carpets and floor mats in very good condition
• Tastefully upgraded stereo head unit and aerial to receive UK radio stations, blue tooth / car play ready etc
• Upgraded audio system
• Electronic sunroof as standard from new
• Electronically adjustable and heated front seats with memory setting
• Electronic rear sun blind and privacy glass for rear windows
• Boot in excellent condition with spare wheel and jack present
• Headlining present with some light marking on the sun roof lining and a small area starting to sag by the passenger sun visor

The Exterior 

• Immaculate Alpine White paintwork overall with minimal chips considering the age and mileage
• Nexen tyres on the rear with very good tread and Michelin on the front with good tread 
• Gorgeous, original split 17' BBS alloys in very good to excellent condition
• A small scuff on the passenger wing mirror, both wing mirrors are electronically foldable as standard
• Rubber gasket for top of the headlights are perished but brand new OEM units are included with the car
• Chrome trim in excellent condition throughout
• Badges, brightwork and glass in excellent condition
• Square format Japanese plates fitted but with UK registration number, keeping the original aesthetic and functionality
• External aerial fitted to top of windscreen relating to upgraded head unit, in very good condition
• Xenon headlights and washer jets for headlights as standard
• Auto light and wiper sensors as standard

The Mechanics

• Rear underside in pristine condition; as a Japanese import the car benefits from being completely rust and corrosion free
• Smooth 4.4L M62TUB44 V8 engine gives for ample power while remaining very quiet
• Desirable EDC (electronic damper control) as standard from new
• Current owner has carried out regular servicing and maintenance regardless of mileage and cost
• ZF gearbox was serviced during current ownership
• Engine bay and underside in a very clean and tidy condition
• Current owner reports there is a slight oil leak from the rocker cover gaskets, a very common issue on this model
• All service paperwork from Japan (main dealer) included with car
• Current owner reports that the car drives and stops as expected, well and in a straight line
• No knocking, banging or smoke from the engine when running
• Odometer reading and service paperwork from Japan was originally in KM but has been converted to miles since import to the UK
• Sound proofing on underside of bonnet all present and intact, free from any rips

Summary