Wanted cheap S2000!
03-26-2003, 02:41 AM
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Different electrics, different components needed (and hence more expensive since they have to be imported), electronically limited to 112mph (IIRC), more expensive to insure, need to ensure that it has been adapted and certified as meeting UK standards. That's just to start with. I'm sure those who know more can probably add to the list.
That's not to say that it's not worth doing - just that you need to be aware what you're getting into.
That's not to say that it's not worth doing - just that you need to be aware what you're getting into.
03-26-2003, 02:42 AM
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Originally posted by Arran
What is all this worry about "JAP" it's still a RHD S2000 with all the extras isn't it? And lets face it a well maintained honda will do about 400,000 these days....
What is all this worry about "JAP" it's still a RHD S2000 with all the extras isn't it? And lets face it a well maintained honda will do about 400,000 these days....
If you want an S2000 at around
03-26-2003, 02:47 AM
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if it has already been imported and registered in UK..then the legal differences will have been sorted..what is the issue?
regarding insurance..story is mixed. Some companies can charge premium, but I have checked the figures myself and found the price to be no different if it was Japanese personal import or imported via Honda UK.
regarding insurance..story is mixed. Some companies can charge premium, but I have checked the figures myself and found the price to be no different if it was Japanese personal import or imported via Honda UK.
03-26-2003, 02:57 AM
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Here we go again !!
They all come down the same production line !
The only differences are cosmetic.
As Kobe says, if its already been on the road in the UK then all necessary mods are complete.
Mine's a beaut and I saved
They all come down the same production line !
The only differences are cosmetic.
As Kobe says, if its already been on the road in the UK then all necessary mods are complete.
Mine's a beaut and I saved
03-26-2003, 03:22 AM
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That'll be a "normal" with a hardtop then.
Arran, these guys have at least 2 in stock with 3 in transit.
http://www.car-imports.com/
Arran, these guys have at least 2 in stock with 3 in transit.
http://www.car-imports.com/
03-26-2003, 03:23 AM
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Didnt see any mention of 'Jap' in them ads. Simple fact is that the price has now dropped to those levels. Supply and demand!!
The one with 56K on the clock is almost certainly not Jap!!! it would take the average Jap driver 14 years to achieve that mileage!!
The second one also says 'remaining warranty', if thats HUK warranty then again its not jap as they wont honour a jap warranty, it could of course be a 3rd party warranty.
The one with 56K on the clock is almost certainly not Jap!!! it would take the average Jap driver 14 years to achieve that mileage!!
The second one also says 'remaining warranty', if thats HUK warranty then again its not jap as they wont honour a jap warranty, it could of course be a 3rd party warranty.
03-26-2003, 03:24 AM
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Originally posted by san2000
Didn't think that the GT model was available in 1999??
Didn't think that the GT model was available in 1999??
1999Honda FSH & Remaining Warranty
... that won't be manufacturers warranty then.