Thanks for the info! Im looking at getting my first vellfire soon. Been trying to get my head around specs and prices for the last 5 months or so. Cant wait to get one
I brought mine from Stuart Spencer Autos in Dudley.They have been importing JDMs since the 50s and service/MOT them on site too.Had very good experiences over the last 2 years.
@@Cuttothechase I've only physically had the car for 3 weeks, so absolutely no issues yet. It was a long process to buy the car. I put a deposit down on it when it was midway here from Japan, back at the beginning of May.
After a bit of research I've just bought myself a newly converted 3.0l Alphard campervan from New Acre Cars and so far I'm very happy with my purchase and I think I've made the right choice of vehicle for me. Compared to campervans that are converted from your typical diesel van it's so much more refined and relaxing to drive which is just what I was looking for. Really looking forward to taking it out on my first road trip as soon as the rain stops!
Their campers look quite well finished don’t they? They are in my opinion a good dealer that supply good after sales help and that is key when purchasing a Japanese import.
@@Cuttothechase Thank you. I have the carvx. It has 2017, 2019 and 2021 kms recorded but nothing from new (2004) to 2017. I know that there should be an initial 3 year check then every two years. Does this suggest that it might have been clocked in Japan up to 2017?
@cuttothechase thanka for all the videos, I've watched quite a few. We're considering either a 10 series alphard or a 2011 estima. How is the mpg on a 2.4 petrol version?
Hi, Thanks for posting this and your other vids. I am a complete newbie to Alphards and need your advice. I am thinking about buying a 2013 Alphard 2.4 L Hybrid from a private dealer and wanted to ask what I should be looking out for and asking during a test drive? He says he will provide the auction report and the grade is 3.5. The car has just over 150K kms on the clock. Are there places to get it repaired should something happen after a while? Where do you source spare parts from? Any help assistance would be warmly appreciated.
Hi Safia . The best I could say is that ifb you are not familiar with buying cars from Japan then but the dealer. The model itself is a good. Earlier versions are not as reliable on what was then fairly new technology. There is a lady called Katie at New Acre Cars. She is lovely to talk to but if you need someone who is hybrid trained then her dad is incredible. When things go wrong, you need someone to repair them. I think you’ve gathered that. And again, never take any dealer at face value. You would be surprised.
Bought mine ( estima mk2) in 2012. Only reached 30k miles in 11yrs, but there is something about the import market that keeps me enticing me to buy a new used one from Japan. Mk3 estima are boring, and the aplhards are boxy looking mpv. I still love my mk2 estima, but it’s its age. Dam the estima Japanese ads gets me exiting to purchase the same model again.😂😂
Yes . There is no towing number for these vehicles as the japanese do not tow vehicles. An alphard is a powerful vehicle with weight behind it and no doubt can tow a caravan easily. The problem is legally you may be in trouble if an accident happens. I would speak to Paul Mckeown from New Acre Cars. He will know but he is very cut and dry so will not tell you what you want to hear to get a sale.
@alhazenmediax the mileages are often clocked back in the Uk by unscrupulous dealers. Unless you know the auctions in Japan or have a contact that you can trust, you can still get ripped off. I’m trying an import from Japan just now and I’ve invested over 12 hours on one car and still have not got all the details and the price is still not great due to shipping and VAT costs. I will keep you posted how I get on.
Yes, just started doing my research !!!
Thanks for uploads 🙏
Thanks for the info! Im looking at getting my first vellfire soon. Been trying to get my head around specs and prices for the last 5 months or so. Cant wait to get one
There are soon many versions . You just need to be careful not to buy a lemon.
I brought mine from Stuart Spencer Autos in Dudley.They have been importing JDMs since the 50s and service/MOT them on site too.Had very good experiences over the last 2 years.
Same! 2008 2.4 and so far it's great. Any luck finding seat covers that fit? 4 kids don't mix well with cream velour seating 😀
Remarkably those seats are perfect. You can remove stains easily. See the video on the bissell I made.
I bought my low mileage Alphard from Sussex Car Centre...an excellent experience. Plus a 2 year warranty.
Thoroughly recommend.
Good to hear your chuffed. How long have you had it and have you had to call on the warranty as yet?
@@Cuttothechase I've only physically had the car for 3 weeks, so absolutely no issues yet. It was a long process to buy the car. I put a deposit down on it when it was midway here from Japan, back at the beginning of May.
@@petetheheat1st I hope the video helps.
@@Cuttothechase I'm always interested in information about Alphards...🙂
I couldn’t wait that long. I am a now man lol
After a bit of research I've just bought myself a newly converted 3.0l Alphard campervan from New Acre Cars and so far I'm very happy with my purchase and I think I've made the right choice of vehicle for me. Compared to campervans that are converted from your typical diesel van it's so much more refined and relaxing to drive which is just what I was looking for. Really looking forward to taking it out on my first road trip as soon as the rain stops!
Their campers look quite well finished don’t they? They are in my opinion a good dealer that supply good after sales help and that is key when purchasing a Japanese import.
My Dad looking as cool as a cucumber as you walk by 😂
Can you recommend anyone in the south-west(Cornwall) to carry out a pre-inspection check please?
Ask the seller if it will stand up to a carvx check first before spending money.
@@Cuttothechase Thank you. I have the carvx. It has 2017, 2019 and 2021 kms recorded but nothing from new (2004) to 2017. I know that there should be an initial 3 year check then every two years. Does this suggest that it might have been clocked in Japan up to 2017?
@tuisitala9068 speak to new acre cars
@@Cuttothechase Thank you. I have done and they say that this pattern of checks is quite normal.
@cuttothechase thanka for all the videos, I've watched quite a few. We're considering either a 10 series alphard or a 2011 estima. How is the mpg on a 2.4 petrol version?
Both great cars. The 2.4 delivers about 26 to 30 will not be far wrong.
I have the 2.4 and would say 26 to 30 is pretty spot on.
Hi,
Thanks for posting this and your other vids. I am a complete newbie to Alphards and need your advice.
I am thinking about buying a 2013 Alphard 2.4 L Hybrid from a private dealer and wanted to ask what I should be looking out for and asking during a test drive? He says he will provide the auction report and the grade is 3.5.
The car has just over 150K kms on the clock. Are there places to get it repaired should something happen after a while? Where do you source spare parts from?
Any help assistance would be warmly appreciated.
Hi Safia . The best I could say is that ifb you are not familiar with buying cars from Japan then but the dealer.
The model itself is a good. Earlier versions are not as reliable on what was then fairly new technology.
There is a lady called Katie at New Acre
Cars. She is lovely to talk to but if you need someone who is hybrid trained then her dad is incredible.
When things go wrong, you need someone to repair them. I think you’ve gathered that.
And again, never take any dealer at face value. You would be surprised.
Great video very informative 🙏🏻
Thanks. I need to update this.
I’d like to change my pillar/‘room’ lights to led in my ah10. Does anyone here have any tips on how to access the fitting?
This video is more on buying the correct car.
Bought mine ( estima mk2) in 2012. Only reached 30k miles in 11yrs, but there is something about the import market that keeps me enticing me to buy a new used one from Japan.
Mk3 estima are boring, and the aplhards are boxy looking mpv.
I still love my mk2 estima, but it’s its age.
Dam the estima Japanese ads gets me exiting to purchase the same model again.😂😂
The Estimas are extremely pretty.
Hi I'm thinking of buying a alphard but I have a caravan and I can't find out about towing limits any help please thanks
Yes . There is no towing number for these vehicles as the japanese do not tow vehicles. An alphard is a powerful vehicle with weight behind it and no doubt can tow a caravan easily. The problem is legally you may be in trouble if an accident happens.
I would speak to Paul Mckeown from New Acre Cars. He will know but he is very cut and dry so will not tell you what you want to hear to get a sale.
Just don't buy from the UK no matter what. Could order it from Japan.
I wouldn’t complete agree with that statement. The UK is filled with bad examples of auction cars.
I don't disagree. Just the Alphard purchase from UK is too expensive and the milage is too high.
@alhazenmediax the mileages are often clocked back in the Uk by unscrupulous dealers.
Unless you know the auctions in Japan or have a contact that you can trust, you can still get ripped off.
I’m trying an import from Japan just now and I’ve invested over 12 hours on one car and still have not got all the details and the price is still not great due to shipping and VAT costs.
I will keep you posted how I get on.
@@Cuttothechase Many thanks