[Vwdiesel] Turbo Diesel Rabbit in Japan

[Roger Brown]

Gavrik Peterson wrote:
> 
> I have been living in Japan for the last 6 weeks and have
> met a young guy whose family is heavily into VW Rabbits.
> His mom drives a GTI with a hot cam! And they have a
> garage loft stuffed with parts. Looking around, I found
> myself getting kind of excited.
> 
> In the garage they have a 1983 TD Rabbit with 180k miles
> that no longer starts. I was impressed with the fine shape
> the body was in. They paid the equivalent of 1000 US
> Dollars, which seems low to me for a body in this
> condition, and in Japan where stuff is relatively
> expensive.
> 
> The problem is getting parts here. Some parts are no
> longer available. The other problem is that they cost
> approximately three times the US price. I suspect that the
> high price of parts makes it prohibitive to rebuild a
> vehicle. This may explain why vehicles with shot engines
> go for a reasonable price.
> 
> He is thinking of rebuilding the engine. Does anyone know
> what the problems would be if I purchased engine parts in
> the US and shipped them to him in Japan?
> 
> Your diesel correspondent in Japan.

I've shipped a fair number of orders to Japan with no problems, aside from the cost, using US Mail.  For small items that fit in
an 9x11 envelope, you can send up to 4 lbs. for $9.00.  Above that size/weight, you are looking at about $4/lb. shipping cost
unless you have a contact in the US armed forces stationed in Japan and can ship via Military Mail to them.  Figure out what the
custom/duty limits are and mark the value of the items sent as needed.

--
   Roger