Why have 2nd car imports from Japan to Ireland increased by 1000%? January 2025 Report

Lets explore why the import rates of Japanese Cars into Ireland have increased by 1000% in just 10 years.
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[@quakercrackers4262]

Can attest, I want a BMW 4 series and they’re 5-10k more than any European market, the main reason the Japanese imports are so tempting is because even if the savings are small, I’d get the safety from the car itself being fully optioned (from what I noticed) and very well maintained. The vrt charge is a buzzkill but it’s what I have to live with

[@johnpatrick1086]

How much would the Japanese imported car that cost 5k + 10k = 15k be worth on the Irish used car market?

[@HobTecCars]

Using the example of say a 2016 A CLASS Mercedes. It'd be be worth €18k to €20k in an Irish context with similar mileage

[@johnpatrick1086]

@ a great business opportunity

[@HobTecCars]

​@@johnpatrick1086 Indeed, hence the shift in the markets to the far east

[@maggiepie8810]

...but aren't you all supposed to switch to EVs now? 😂😂😂

[@bfc3057]

Irish people have much more money.

[@mypinis]

Then who do you reckon?