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VW Polo Japanese import

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    #32
    [Deleted User]
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    What is Ro-Ro transport from Japan to Dublin costing these days per Cubic Metre?


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    #33
    CoBo55
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    What is Ro-Ro transport from Japan to Dublin costing these days per Cubic Metre?

    Cheap enough for importers to make a profit.


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    #34
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,827 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I was looking at prices at auction and I couldn't see how dealers were making good profit unless they were buying grade 3 or 3.5 higher mileage cars based on the shipping rates I was seeing.
    To be fair a grade 3 or 3.5 7 year old JDM car would be "spotless" compared to the equivalent Irish car.


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    #35
    CoBo55
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I was looking at prices at auction and I couldn't see how dealers were making good profit unless they were buying grade 3 or 3.5 higher mileage cars based on the shipping rates I was seeing.
    To be fair a grade 3 or 3.5 7 year old JDM car would be "spotless" compared to the equivalent Irish car.

    Knock a few thou of her and she's ready for the Paddy's.


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    #36
    User1998
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    What is Ro-Ro transport from Japan to Dublin costing these days per Cubic Metre?

    Shipping from Japan to Ireland is about €1300 - €1700


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    #37
    AMKC
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    Ms


    zilog_jones wrote: »
    There are no VW factories in Japan. The Santana was briefly built by Nissan in Japan in the '80s but that's it. And the Mk.5 Polo was never built in Germany either. So it's probably either from Spain just like ours, or possibly Malaysia but I can't confirm that.

    If someone wants to check the VIN on their imported Polo we'd have a better idea ;)

    There is a VW factory in China do.
    Could they come from there?

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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    #38
    Oops!
    Registered Users Posts: 1,254 ✭✭✭Oops!


    Deleted User wrote: »
    What is Ro-Ro transport from Japan to Dublin costing these days per Cubic Metre?

    I priced a Landcruiser recently and it came in at just under 2k.


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    #39
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    Oops! wrote: »
    I priced a Landcruiser recently and it came in at just under 2k.
    Is that a quote in US dollars?
    Landcruiser is a big machine. They'd calculate that at 18 cubed metres I think so that is just a bit over 100 dollars per metre cubed.


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    #40
    Oops!
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    No euros... It was all part of the deal.


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    #41
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    I don't know how the Jap importers are making money with freight charges like them for the lower priced cars like Polos and Yaris.
    Duty gets applied to the freight cost too.


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    #42
    Oops!
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    I don't know how the Jap importers are making money with freight charges like them for the lower priced cars like Polos and Yaris.
    Duty gets applied to the freight cost too.

    There's money in the clean stuff alright.


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    #43
    davidjtaylor
    Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    Just bought a Japanese import Polo, it’s extremely highly specced for the money, not a mark on it. And auto, which I’d been looking for.

    Here’s the reply from VW re App-Connect:

    Your vehicle has been produced specifically for the Asian market and complies with the applicable specifications for that continent. Furthermore, this refers also to the vehicle-related telematics unit, which cannot communicate with the German servers, thus does not support the We Connect services offered in the European continent.

    Shame. I’d hate to have to replace the head unit. Still, I can see maps on my phone and hear guidance through the car speakers.



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    #44
    kanuseeme
    Registered Users Posts: 1,914 ✭✭✭kanuseeme


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120395475#Comment_120395475

    Register on VW japan see how that goes.

    Post edited by kanuseeme on

    https://www.webdoctor.ie/online-prescriptions/#:~:text=Through%20an%20online%20medical%20questionnaire%2C%20face%2Dto%2Dface%20consultation,to%20booking%20a%20video%20consultation. not affiliated, just being helpful.



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    #45
    goochy
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    just important that they have an immobiliser ?



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    #46
    User1998
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120395475#Comment_120395475

    New head unit with Apple Carplay/Android Auto is circa €300 and you could sell the old one for a few quid too.



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    #47
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,687 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Get F all for the old one

    Ref head unit,I'd advise forget these Chinese ones ( especially cheapies)

    Slow,and smaller ram etc than advertised.

    I have one and it's shite.

    Waiting to get a pioneer SPH 250 dab in( expensive but worth it- had this model in my old car)



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    #48
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,455 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120395850#Comment_120395850

    Anything VW group JDM will have an immobiliser.



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    #49
    davidjtaylor
    Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    App-Connect fixed! Just needed the right person.



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    #50
    mikeecho
    Registered Users Posts: 5,119 ✭✭✭mikeecho


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120431227#Comment_120431227

    Put up the info here.

    It might help the next guy.



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    #51
    lcstress2012
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭lcstress2012


    I have a VW Passat Jap import and a great buy. Huge spec and couldn’t be happier!



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    #52
    davidjtaylor
    Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120433084#Comment_120433084

    jester_tcr on Instagram. Very knowledgeable guy. Louth/Dublin area.



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    #53
    palmtrees01
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭palmtrees01


    Do you mind saying where you bought it from? Looking to buy a polo/golf myself.



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    #54
    civilathanasiou
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭civilathanasiou


    Did you find any solution I have the same problem now with my car. He had inside a clarion screen and the maps are japanese



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    #55
    User1998
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120909653#Comment_120909653

    Replace it. You can’t even change the language or get many Irish radio stations



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    #56
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,687 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Good advice- replace



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    #57
    Felmo
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Felmo


    Hi guys, resurrecting this post, I bought a 2015 Polo imported from Japan with the Japanese head unit, I was thinking in replacing it for one of the ones in the picture, would anyone have contact information of someone in Dublin who has these units? I know it’s simple but I would also like if the person could install the unit, thanks

    IMG_1234.jpeg




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    #58
    User1998
    Registered Users Posts: 6,603 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121891890#Comment_121891890

    Search ‘Carplay’ on instagram and a few pages will show up that can supply & fit them

    IMG_9085.jpeg




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    #59
    TherapyBoy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 4,339 Mod ✭✭✭✭TherapyBoy


    I.C.E. On Sandford Road in Ranelagh are very good & been in business there over 40 years. They’ll be able to advise you on your options, supply & install a head unit for you.

    Check them out 👍🏼

    Moderator: Non Drinkers Group & Grand Theft Auto



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