norustplease
New Member
I have recently been offered a W124 saloon (a 320E) which has been imported from Japan. It is a tempting prospect, completely rust free, extremely low mileage and very clean and tidy with service records, etc.
I have asked the dealer about anomalies in specification and he assures me that apart from the speedo head being in kilometres, this will be indistinguishable from the equivalent model marketed in the UK at the time and will have an age related registration, etc.
Are there any potential traps if I buy this car (assuming that the speedo head is changed to MPH)? Will there be spare parts issues, or insurance problems?
Any feedback would be welcome before I jump in and then regret it!!!
I have asked the dealer about anomalies in specification and he assures me that apart from the speedo head being in kilometres, this will be indistinguishable from the equivalent model marketed in the UK at the time and will have an age related registration, etc.
Are there any potential traps if I buy this car (assuming that the speedo head is changed to MPH)? Will there be spare parts issues, or insurance problems?
Any feedback would be welcome before I jump in and then regret it!!!