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Help buying Delica, Vancouver

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:09 pm
by ThunderBear
Hi board,

I'm a total beginner when it comes to Delicas, and not very experienced with cars in general.

I'm looking to buy an L400 for me and my girlfriend here in Vancouver. I've found a couple here on the board and on Craigslist that seem nice.

However, I feel I don't know enough to be able to judge the cars on inspection/test driving. So I'm wondering if there's somewhere I can take the car for inspection, or if there's someone knowledgable who's willing to help me look?

Thanks!

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:29 pm
by nvanadm
Not to have a bias opinion, but I bought my Delica from Mardy at amazing auto imports 3 years ago and haven't had a single problem. He does a full service on the vehicle. There is lots of info on this forum. Do a little research, but in the end I would just buy from a reputable dealer...whoever that may be.

Re: Help buying Delica, Vancouver

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:12 pm
by FalcoColumbarius
Also, CVI in Richmond does vehicle inspections and they really understand how the Delica works: (604)-247 0500.

Falco.

Re: Help buying Delica, Vancouver

Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:18 am
by dmg
You cannot go wrong purchasing from Mardy. We purchased our Delica from him a number of years ago with periodic touch ups for spare parts. He has always been honest and straightforward with us.

Likewise cvi is second to none when your Delica needs service.

Re: Help buying Delica, Vancouver

Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:12 am
by tonydca
dmg wrote:You cannot go wrong purchasing from Mardy. We purchased our Delica from him a number of years ago with periodic touch ups for spare parts. He has always been honest and straightforward with us.

Likewise cvi is second to none when your Delica needs service.
X2 on both counts. Had my AAI L400 since Nov 09 and lovin' it.