From time to time some people from this board and Germany are asking me if I could possibly buy a car for them in Japan, which usually are quite cheap and have low mileage. I have checked that.

This is NOT possible for me.

Read this:

From most countries, private individuals can import used & new Japanese cars without license or special permission. Since July 2005, only authorized shippers can export cars. An EXPORT CERTIFICATE, issued upon screening & approval from Department of Transport, is required for each vehicle shipped out of the country. The only way out of Japan is by sea and cars will not clear Port Customs without a valid Export Certificate. Exports by ordinary citizens or unauthorized car shops are illegal. A car purchase on eBay/Yahoo auctions, will end up in disaster as it cannot be exported. To stay safe, purchase exclusively from a reputable source and guarantee your import is genuine and legal

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Here are some companies listed which can do it for you
http://www.bestjapancar.com/documents.htm
shipping cost info
http://www.japan-partner.com/car-shipping-cost.php
Domestic fee and payments
http://www.gcar.co.jp/gbtrader/payment.htm

here more companies which are specialized in this field
http://de.search.yahoo.com/search?p=...0&pstart=1&b=1
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That is why I am bidding now in this auction for an E32 750iL Highline for my fleet
http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d78601211
scroll down to see more pics.
1992 Model, only 38.942 km, with new road certificate. Auction started with 100 Yen 100 , now at Yen 251.000 = approx. USD 2.185.00
Auction ends in 3 hours approx. 01.10.07. Let's see where it ends.
If it stays low, I am in, otherwise I wait for the next chance.

http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/101132626
Here a 1989 E32 750iL in white with 94.000 km for at the moment 620 EURO = Yen 100.000 US$ 885.00
94.020 km, ends 4.10.07

Here an Alpina B12 5.0 from 1989 with 118.000 km for Yen 2,980,000 = EURO 18.625.00 US$ 26.580. Assume it will not be sold for that price
http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b81696109


scroll down to see more pics.
1992 Model, only 38.942 km, with new road certificate.Auction started with 100 Yen 100 Yen = 0.60 EURO, now at Yen 193.000 = ca. 1.210.00 EURO US$ 1.720.00
Auction ends 01.10.07. Let's see where it ends.

Our fleet needs some fresh blood
http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...warehouse2.jpg
http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...warehouse1.jpg