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ULEZ COMPLIANT FULL HISTORY, DATING BACK TO PURCHASE INVOICE FROM JAPAN. No I'm not a dealer, just need to take some proper photos and replace these ones ahaha (but part exchange is welcome! something ULEZ and cool, wagons preferably) Here is the family's 2008 Toyota Alphard MZ-G edition 3.0l v6. Its a beautiful spec from factory. literally top of the top range. There's not another one in the UK of the exact same specification. I believe the MZ-G is the trim underneath the Royal Lounge. which was basically a presidential van. so this is the "bijou businessman spec". it has literally everything you could ever need in a car, and keeps up with ones being made now. Way ahead of its time! It was imported in 2021, and we are the first owners. The speedo has been converted to mph! Again, hard to come by on these. And I know I'm going to forget so many things but the spec list consists of, cream leather (top model), heated seats in the front and captain chairs in the middle, with three foldable seats at the back. Curtains on all windows except the front of course, 5% tint all round (standard from factory) and the front windscreen is privacy glass, can see out but not in ! Interior lights, that make you feel like your in a first class jet! It has a double sunroof, one in front, one in back, the boot is openable by key, it's got a tv in the back. It's got the theatre surround system, which is absolutely amazing. honestly the best sound system I've ever had in a car. It's got this beautiful factory black paint with a purple and green flake to it almost. electric drivers seat. everything in the car can be controlled by the driver. Also has the really rare factory bodykit and black grille, which are both awesome; and adjustable suspension too. It has been absolutely babied since we've had it. Never had a single problem with it. it really is the car of dreams for someone who wants a van that can be used for camping, but also road trips. There's so much I've probably forgotten. But honestly, you've got to come see it in person to experience the true magic of the Alphard! ITS A MUST SEE don't want to see it go, but needs must, MOT until 26 July 2024. Mileage 79k. Genuine sale please drop a message if interested, asking around the 12k mark but offers more than welcome! Located North West London you can contact me by facebook: charlie carter. profile picture is a blue mini, or you can look it up on marketplace email: charliebcarter@icloud.com (not great at replying) number: 07888949758 (more likely to reply to a message!) Or just message me on the Forum, no guarantee ill reply quick!

Hey mary Theres this one guy based in brum called ben hau, its about £250 for him to install apple car play/ android auto into your alphards original headunit without messing with any of the original screens or features, its just applied to the video channel screen, so you can tap in and out when you want. You can find him on facebook Hope this helps in some way Charlie

Sounds like fun! Show and shine would be cool and i love the idea of a convoy!

Hey guys, im looking to lower my alphie, but i am unsure on what suspension/coilovers to get. Maybe some bags?? If anyone knows a company let me know

Could you send me a link/profile too??

@calimbamine only tells me i need to install my etc card. Do you know how to get all the other announcements?? i love it, its a cool quirk that all jap cars have. everyone that gets in the van and hears it and wishes their cars did the same I find the shouting when parking amusing if i say so myself

yeah I do have the theatre system, And no its not a blown speaker. Currently ive just placed a piece of fabric in-between the rear gap at the bottom of the seat. That has seemed to do the job Thanks for this info Charlie

Hey everyone, Recently when ive been playing music, I have noticed a vibration sound when bass is played through the speakers above 10 vol. I have checked out this rattling and it is the plastic on the rear of the drivers seat. Is there anyone that knows what could be causing this vibration/rattle?? and if so, how to fix it I do have my bass adjusted above the normal audio standard with the headunit

Some of the newer bases have fixed pilot seats in the rear that are a pain to get out. The gen 1s are more common and easier to convert. you could always go for a later model gen 1. The 2s do have more features, but you could get a fully spec'd out 08 gen 1 for the same price as a base model 2010 gen 2 Hope this helps in some way

The alphards 06 and above gen 1s are ULEZ, even though they have the same engines as the originals. All the other gens are also ulez. Hope this helps (Forgot to mention ALL the hybrids no matter the year are ULEZ) @Rojie @Chrisalphard @Trefor L

Just got a message from the guy, He said they're suitable and he would be be more than happy to have me try them on! He will have a look at the offsets and compare them for me. Think they're good 2 go if i like them

Yeah, most hondas have similar bolt sizes and PCDs... AND bolt patterns My mate has a 05 CRV and the offset is almost identical. Sent them an email on eBay.. Got some summer wheels (work eurolines!!! exactly what i wanted) just thought these were pretty cheap and might work with my mini if they don't work with the Alphard. Would need some new tyres though. Thanks for the advice Charlie PS: I'm doing great! getting apple car play fitted well for the van for Christmas! (Very excited) Hope your loving your conversion, been a while in the making huh? How are you? i assume quite happy haha

Saw these on ebay and thought they looked pretty good... Great for the price What do you guys think? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255016542752

Hey ian, The best person to get new modern head unit functions with is ben hau from Birmingham. He is on Facebook, eBay and YouTube. He basically fits apple car play into the original head unit and retains all the original Japanese menus and functions. The apple car play is connected through the video channel, but that is the only channel that will be interfered with. AND you will be able to get radio. I will send a link to a video of him using it

could you send a link? looking for some for mine too

Do toyota pay for they new airbags??

no not yet sadly. Other things to pay for and cover. My other cars headgasket has gone, so most of the money is going to that. Hopefully ill get some wheels and tyres sorted for christmas... Yeah i thought white was bad for dirt... didnt even think about black Ohhh exciting! well hope you love your conversion when its finished... Thanks for the pics

But on the topic of pictures. I never got to see the exterior.. do you mind sending a couple photos? im trying to figure out all the different possible exterior trims with the car.. mines got a blacked out grille, so i cant see the trim on it haaha. Beginning to regret buying a black one! also the more i look around the more aftermarket items i find. Lots of funny VIP visual upgrades. Got a complete dechrome. The toyota badge has been debadged. and a couple funny LED light up toyota and alphard logos

Yeah you did. Its funny looking back at this topic. I literally knew nothing 2 months ago. Crazy how quick you learn!

maybe someone you know could do it for you? If your trustworthy enough, someone in Birmingham in the Alphard forum might be able to pick it up or someone near you could take it down. I'm afraid I couldn't, I'm down in London, so wouldn't work

Hey jenny! Hope all is well and your making SOME progress. Id just like to say this guy might be able to sort it out for you, but most people wont be able to retain the original functions of the unit AND keep the reverse cameras and steering wheel buttons.. Due to the alphies being imports, there is a low chance head unit fitters who arent specialists, wont be able to do the best job possible. People who specialise in Cars that were made in the uk will probably mess up something with the japanese wiring .now, im not saying this guy will be a bad decision, but ben knows his way around an alphard headunit hahah! Ben in an alphard specialist, and i assure you his price will be cheaper than this mobile guy. He charges 260 quid for apple carplay on a headunit, and this includes changing the japanese language on the original screens to english He does some sort of unlocking for 70 pounds, so if your not bothered about all the fancy gadgets, Go to ben for a cheap unlock Ben is great and you wont find anyone better than him. It might be a painfull trip, but i would wait it out until you can go. I would rather wait a month until i could go see ben and unlock my screen for 70 pounds than pay 500-1k to get the screen replaced potentially badly You Wont regret it Charlie

Hey @Jenny Smedley i have found out your headunit is from a toyota estima! Not sure how that worked/fitted.. but it did Hope this helps in some way charlie (this is the stock headunit from an 01 estima aeras)

the guy in birmingham (ben) is great! You can find him on facebook too @benhau He might be able to actually change your whole headunit into an apple car play or android headunit, without changing the headunit. He can only do particular headunits... but i think he can do most japanese ones Good Luck Charlie

MNH10W alright ill go on the website now The tyres i have now SHOULD work with the wheels i might get. Thanks for all the info Charlie