parallel import... u might have difficulty finding spare parts..
car servicing is not a problem because basic things only... such as
the belt.. oil.. filter.. blah blah.. all these parts can easily be
found.. but when engine problem arise... can the workshop 100%
guarantee find the problem for u and fix it for u? even if they
find the faulty part, can they find the spare part for u? maybe
they can import it from japan or other country and fix it for u..
but will cost more and time..
if ur spare part takes 3 mth to come and ur car cannot be driven
for 3 mth bcoz of the faulty part.. den u lose alot of $ also..
imagine 1 mth installment is $1k.. 3mth.. u lose $3k++
but get from parallel import.. u can get cheaper deals.. i think
can save about $5-$10k..
get from reputable PI companies if u want better after sale service
if u are worried..
my friend bought an rx8 from PI and got his bumper smashed.. mazda
motor dont even wan to sell a bumper to him... in the end had to
buy a whole new bodykit..