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What you really need to understand is if this car has been seized due to non-payment of the lease, then did the previous owner have money to maintain the car? Buying a Maruti or a Corolla from a leasing yard is probably ok. Even if it was not maintained by the previous owner, you will be able to resurrect it. But a luxury car?

I am an automobile engineer.Plz don't try to teach me putha.I know what's good and what's wrong okay buddy.

No. As ChamaraW said duty is around 1,150,000 for this model.

As per my knowledge import duty is 1750/= per 1 cc of engine capacity. Therefore for 660cc, it should be Rs. 1,155,000/=.

I drove a Magna in Australia (in 2014) for a while which is the same thing as the Verada. It's a pretty common car in Australia, and despite old cars being wrecked after a certain age, you can still see quite a few Magnas on the road. So in my (very short) experience: a. Fuel consumption was around 8 km/L on average. You'd be lucky to get that in Sri Lanka though. I used 95 octane. b. It has the same 6G74 engine that some of the Monteros in Sri Lanka have. Pretty reliable IMO. If the car is an automatic, you'd better look into the transmission to see if there are issues with shifting. I am aware that early Magnas of this series in Australia developed an issue where the gear falls into neutral on load. The one I drove had 320,000 km on the clock and was still going strong despite years of abuse. c. Pretty good drive. Very comfortable and handles well for a full sized sedan. The Galant of this era comes quite close to how the Verada handles, but the higher power of that 3.5L V6 engine on the Verada is quite distinctive. From the photos you've shared, it looks like it's a limited edition GTV which has some of the suspension and drivetrain components of the Magna VR-X - the "fully loaded" version here in Australia and is only second to the sportier Magna RalliArt which features a bodykit, bigger wheels and a tuned engine with bigger cams and so on. d. It's a rare car in Sri Lanka, so you'd have trouble fining body panels, exterior and interior trim bits and so on (explains the broken AC vents and dashboard components in the last photo). As for mechanicals, some components are compatible with other Mitsubishis (The Montero as mentioned above), so you should be able to source them with less effort. You should be able to find parts on eBay Australia as well. e. It's a great car and I loved while I used it. However, in Sri Lanka where the car is a lot less common, you'd have to invest a bit of your time and effort (not to mention money) to keep the car running smooth. Also, if you're worried about fuel efficiency, I'm afraid the car will disappoint you because it's never going to give you Maruti-like fuel economy. Hope this helps. Members who have experience with the car in a local context might be able to shed some light on how these cars are doing in Sri Lanka.

I would show it to Mr. Dammika Frenando who is on Cotta Road Borella. He is by far the best person for engine tune-up (including carb engines). I know you are not asking for engine tune-up and looking for carb repair. But he will advice you exactly what to do and if any repair needed he will tell you whom to go.

Hey guys, Since we're on a new forum, thought of starting one of the FAQ threads we decided on last time around So anyone up for importing a car from japan?

The Trooper/bighorn goes from 1.5 mil to 2.3-4.lot will depend on the condition and the specs.Recently A 2.8ltr intercooled turbo one went for 2.1 million. The Palath Sabha Pajero is always 2 mil and upwards,with immaculate turbowagons fetching as much as 3.5 and even 4 million.

Your better off with a Montero If you're planning on buying a vehicle with a 3500cc engine.