I Saved £6,000 Importing a Toyota Alphard (The Honest Truth): long term review, pros & cons.

Join me for a drive to Stansted Airport in my 2012 Toyota Alphard (3.5L V6 4WD) as I share the honest truth about owning and importing a JDM vehicle in the UK. I’m opening a can of worms regarding the British obsession with "low mileage" imports, explaining why I actually preferred a higher mileage example, and breaking down exactly how much money I saved by importing it privately rather than going through a dealer. I also cover the real-world figures you need to know, including actual fuel economy, why I chose the V6 over the hybrid, and how the 4WD system handles British roads. Plus, I talk about the few things that genuinely annoy me, from the xenon headlights to the quirk of the Japanese cruise control cap. 00:00 - Intro & Purpose 01:27 - Mileage Myths 04:13 - Odometer Fraud 08:13 - Importing vs. Dealers 11:13 - Cost Breakdown 15:43 - Fuel Economy 18:17 Engine Choice 21:52 - 4WD Benefits 26:23 - Common Issues 28:16 - Headlight Problems 31:53 - Auto High Beams 36:50 - Cruise Control & Speed Limiter 40:02 - Interior Gripes 45:24 - Security Feature Dislike 48:58 - Spec Guide