Hi has anyone used or heard of these importers the isibike website looks pretty good.
Thanks
Mark
I used ISIBIKE for a while, but never actually bought anything. Seemd pretty good from what I saw.
Lee
Hi Lee
When you used them did you put down the £500 deposit they were aksin 4 just spoke to one of there sister companies down in essex and i must admit she did seem very friendly and will do what you ask them to.
Did you actually bid on a car using them or even better has anyone ever brought a car through them. Probally going to use bonsai cars again as he was pretty good last time but just looking to see whats about.
Bna_ellis what site do u use to get your car\'s though im not lookin at setting up an import business to rival you just want to import one myself again like i did last time.
The way i did this before was by viewing the cars that are at the actual auction via a website so would like to do this again rather then tell someone what im after and they see if they can find it as i do like seeing something and thinking that will do me nicely.
Thanks
Mark
Mark,
I never placed a bid or put down a deposit, but I did email them a couple of times with question and queries and they were always quick and helpful in getting back to me.
I did find that many of the cars were also on the Bonsai site, and that Bonsai was a bit more use friendly. I think ISIBIKE is more geared up towards traders than Bonsai.
Lee
I have never used isibike but I do know that their cars have a 100,000 higher starting price than what is listed at the auction site. Maybe this is because it includes their commission? Other than that I know they seem to be a good company. I do not know of a company that does not require 100,000 yen deposit first. I have viewing of cars via different companies although I only tend to buy through one due to be good friends with someone that works there.
rgds
yeah i think i will just use bonsai again as i have a pretty good relationship with him the main reason i was lookin was to see if any othe site had access to other autions that bonsai may not.
Thanks 4 all your help
I wouldn\'t bother with that white one you showed interest in it\'s another damage repaired car forsale. I\'ve seen a pic of it earlier at the auction hall. Grade 0 jobby it\'s been resprayed in white it\'s not the original colour & mileage is probably alot higher has it has aftermarket speedo gauges.
rgds
no i dont think i will just had another look at it and it does look more hassle then it\'s worth as the alloy\'s looked all knackered too. do want a cheap do\'er upper though but not that badly done. The main thing im after is diff front bumper, spoiler, wheel, suspension, and thats about it. will look at the auctions tonight and see whats going on. from what i remember friday auctions used to have the most modded cars on is that still the case.
which white one is that Brian ?
Dave
this one
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3934
QuoteOriginally posted by J8P RX
no i dont think i will just had another look at it and it does look more hassle then it\'s worth as the alloy\'s looked all knackered too. do want a cheap do\'er upper though but not that badly done. The main thing im after is diff front bumper, spoiler, wheel, suspension, and thats about it. will look at the auctions tonight and see whats going on. from what i remember friday auctions used to have the most modded cars on is that still the case.
Not particulary it\'s spread throughout really. You might wanna give mark a call as he has a few fd\'s in stock at the mo I know one of them should be pretty quick with same front end as the white one. has ecu intercooler etc etc I know because I bidded on the car and was out gunned then when I was at bonsai recently I saw it there.
rgds
who\'s mark? he must be new as it was only christophe and jason when i used them last. oh well no doubt something will catch my eye tonight and i will be calling them so wil ask about it tonight.
Thanks Again all been well should have it here by rotorstock and japfest well finger crossed.
Mark runs Bonsai. Christian runs babarian but some how in some shape or form they are kind of the same company all intertwined.
Bonsai have more than one office aswell i\'m on about the one at southampton docks next svauk ltd.
rgds
yeah now you say that it was mark who i delt with first thinking back i think mark went on holiday and then i\'ve delt with christophe ever since. i\'ll give them a bell when i go for a fag in a min and ask them about that one with the ecu and bits.
If that white one is accident damaged the perosn advertising it should be making this clear, otherwsie he should not be advertising on this club
one for Glenn.....
Dave
it seems all his cars are even the red one looks a bit dubiuos as didn\'t you give him a roasting about the first one he advertised i think he says there from a dealer making out they weren\'t from auction and then brian or someone else say they have seen them go through the other day as damaged repaired.
as his car is obviously not what it claims to be perhaps this should be removed
Dave
Yeah I know it\'s a kind of ongoing discussion in memebers section.
The silver one advertised had a very big whack, seller has a with words like Mr Blair. Glen has spoken to him already but he seems to of forgotten the procedure already.
The car at Bonsai I believe is a 92 red with GT rear spoiler.
rgds
Guys...
There is already pages about these ads in the members section where it is being dealt with. There are additional pictures in there and all sorts.
Cheers
Lee
I, as well as the general caer buying surfing public I\'d imagine can\'t see in there :)
Dave
Just spoke to them cheers brian seems it has popped an engine if it the one he told me about pulled it off the boat and loads of white smoke not good so there going to get it rebuilt and give a warranty on it.
So could well be a good buy for someone.
Thats true but thats where its going to stay untill we have a route of action. We are aware of the issues, and are making people aware that the cars arnt quite as they seem.
It doest take long to realise they are a little on the dodgy side imho, and also I think you would be a brave man to purchase from someone in Japan who clearly doesnt own the parts and cars they are selling.
Cheers
Lee
Any chance you can post them in the genral forum or how do you get access to the members section do you have to pay.
Yeah I was gonna buy it for a project but only bidded tupence as it has high mileage without a rebuild.
rgds
Regarding the members section, then to have access you need to be a full club member (paying).
On the this subject, then most of the important information (ie that they are accident damaged) has now been posted on the two threads selling cars now even if the seller denies this is the case.
Lee
oh right cool so how much is it and where do i sign up or is it by invertation only with a secret handshake.
I can\'t see it on the public threads
I really must get round to sending my cheque off, I feel a bit left out now :)
Dave
No anyone can be a club member.
You get membership card, newsletters, access to members area etc.
See this section for details.
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=43
I believe its £20 a year, but dont quote me on that incase im wrong.
Cheers
Lee
Hi Guys,
What are the the links to these auction websites? if you don;t mind me asking:) I\'m after a cheap FD for a project, so anything with a reasonably clean shell and a blown or high mileage (soon in need of a rebuild) engine would be ideal. And if anyone knows of one or can get hold of one for me, that would be even better :bandit ;)
Cheers, Paul:)
try //www.bonsaicars.com they have one in at the moment with a blown engine that needs a rebuild in southampton thats got an ecu and different bits and pieces you might be able to have cheap give jason a bell on 02380234204
Cheers J4P RX:D,
I managed to find the site last night and it is now my new favourite site of all time:rolleyes: ;)
Have you bought from Bonsai before? I may have to give Jason a ring, although i was looking at getting one ideally in a couple of months time as i have two clio Williams to fix over the next month or so:(
Kind Regards,
Paul:)
Just browsing through. This company also seems to be sourcing auction cars. Cars are uploaded 1pm each day.
http://161.58.248.88/556.htm
Seem to ask for a deposit but when I visited their offices. That didnt seem to be the case, anylonger anyway.