JDM Import MPS6?

[dmwill]

Spotted a MPS6 with a carsales.com.au sticker on the way home from work this afternoon. Rims caught my eye.

Looked it up - 2007 MAZDA 6 MPS GG Series 2 Private Cars For Sale in WA - carsales.com.au

The bit that caught my eye in the comments was:

This is one really exceptional example of the Mazda MPS as it was the dealer principals car he imported direct from Japan

I could be wrong here, but I would have expected a JDM MPS/MS6 have subtle differences compared to an Aus delivered model, not to mention they are known and badged as a Mazdaspeed6 in Japan?

Unless the owner is trying to say it was one of the first MPS6's in Australia and spec'd up from the factory.

In addition to that were these bits in the comments:

The MPS 6 is still being sold in other parts of the world...

This much loved and cared for 4 door sports tourer, is an exceptional example of this makes sports tourer. Don't miss this opportunity to own a car that is no longer available in Australia, yet is considered so good that they can't import enough of the new model into Europe.

I could understand if Russia was still making them (They still make the old VW Beetle and Early 90's Festiva)....but I doubt they would still be making the MPS6

If the owner is on here - I am intrigued by some of the things stated

[SarcasticOne]

Ah yes, that Guy... The top gear comment... Sigh... such a misquote

don't think he's all there...

[bd581]

Seen this and had a good laugh a while ago. Must be something interesting in the water over there.

The guy is full of crap, all the comments about Clarksons opinions is crap, about them still being made and in give demand is crap.

The bit about the dealer principal private import is new. Most likely, also crap.

[dmwill]

I get really worked up when I see car sales adverts where people quote a review from Topgear or do a copy/paste from Wikipedia or the likes.

...Must be something interesting in the water over there....

We are talking bout the far southern suburbs here

[Damnfuzz]

Poor owner/advertiser....FAIL

[kmh001]

The Australian ADR's often require car manufacturers to make subtle changes to the spec compared to their OS models. There are a couple of tell-tale signs in the photos that strongly suggest it's not a JDM import. An obvious one is the alternate side indicators on the front guards, which are unique to Aussie models because the orange ones in the side of the front bumper don't comply with ADR's. Another is the headlight washers which is another ADR requirement that I don't think OS models have.

Full marks to the advertiser for creative writing though.

[shakespeare]

Must be something interesting in the water over there.

I get really worked up when I see car sales adverts where people quote a review from Topgear or do a copy/paste from Wikipedia or the likes.


We are talking bout the far southern suburbs here

Definitely something in the water in the deep dark south!

30 grand is a bit rich though!

[IceValk85]

those wheels arnt factory either.

toss pots just had the guards flared, slapped some 19s on it and called it an import.

as they say for 30k, tell em they're dreaming!

[andy b]

toss pots just had the guards flared, slapped some 19s on it and called it an import.!

YeH I reckon, dead set who promotes an Australian-delivered car as a grey import? It's just asking for a lower price..

[TD]

I want some of what he is smoking