Jap import XC90 V8's

[DionBullock]

While looking through various sites and classified's for my dream XC90 V8, I noticed a couple on ebay that are Jap imports. I've seen a few S60 V70 R imports for sale too, must be an age thing with the cars??

Anyway my question is, does anyone have any experience with an import xc90 v8? Do they differ in spec to the UK models? Not so much the interior spec, but the more important things like running gear, auto boxes, electrics etc. How much is the same and how much is different?

They seem to be better value for the mileage compared to the equivalent UK cars, any reason for this?

I've owned a few jap import cars in the past and getting some parts were trickier due to being an import! Also insurance had to be done through a specialist broker!