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Old 10-16-2006, 07:43 AM
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Ok ... anyone got any feeds or resourses to look at to import an s2000 from Japan?

I gather they are cheaper there & with low mileage etc.

Any advice will be gratefully received.


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Old 10-16-2006, 09:33 AM
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I would personally disuade anyone wanting to import an S2000 from Japan, as the used S2K supply in the UK outweighs demand by far. Besides the UK spec is arguably better than the japanese spec.
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I looked into this .. excluding the Japan auctions and just looking at the dealerships, the prices were more expensive than here.

If you look at auctions, you could make a saving. But then you are relying on someone else to look at it for you.

I'd speak to NewEra or JapaneseDirectImports.
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Originally Posted by s2kbad,Oct 16 2006, 05:33 PM
Besides the UK spec is arguably better than the japanese spec.
Euro (UK) spec is even better still as it doesn't have the POS alarm and the boot opens every time with the remote.

At this time of year I don't think that there will be a lot of savings to be made by importing from Japan.

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I spent a lot of time looking for a Grand Prix Whilte one but not at import money/uncertainty
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the SVA is a lot of fun too.
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Good point - DON'T import a +04, you will end up making it in to a pre 04 get get it on the road

Ask Andrew Doherty
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I have just imported an '03 and is the 2nd S2000 I have imported. I think all up will cost me
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This weeks Autocar caries and advert. by Bob Gerard:

Black with beige int.
All refinementts + VSA

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That would be an EU import. Bob Gerard have a good reputation


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