Importing S2k to Canada

ocrat · 03-24-2008, 08:12 AM

Hello, my first thread here..
Looking to purchase a S2000 (200

in the US importing it back to Calgary.
Initial price check reveal a 15K diff between US and Canada!
Question to all Canucks who import thier S2k, any surprises or things to watch out for? Thank you for your comments.

Lucic · 03-24-2008, 08:48 AM

Hi there Ocrat,
I imported an S2000 from the States back in the fall. For starters, go to riv.ca. They have a tonne of information there. Although I paid somebody to ship it, I was there at customs assisting in the process. Pretty simple for the most part.

Neil · 03-24-2008, 11:38 AM

Me to........imported my new s2000 in Oct 2007. If you intend to import a new 2008 you have to check that riv.ca has acknowledged the 2008 models.

flipngo · 03-24-2008, 04:52 PM

What year of car are you buying? What are the two price points that make 15k difference? Just curious.

ocrat · 03-25-2008, 12:41 AM

Sorry for the delay in reply, just return from Denver (landed midnight). Checked out on a few dealership there today. No purchase yet, leaning towards importing the Club Racer (CR). Best price I found so far for a 2008 CR is around $34k, still looking for better deal.
Yes I did checked RIV.ca and spoked to them, they gave me the assurance that the CR will be accepted for import.
RIV.ca reported all Honda 2008 models are acceptable.

A few question if I may,
- Is it true that any US bought S2k warranty will not be recognized by Honda Canada?
- Any suggestion on a reliable insured shipper from the US that will assist in bring the S2k across say on a flat bed? Concern in breaking the new engine by running long distance.
- Any suggestions on good US Honda dealers that offer better deals for a 2008 CR?

Thanks in advance for all your inputs.

Neil · 03-25-2008, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocrat

Sorry for the delay in reply, just return from Denver (landed midnight). Checked out on a few dealership there today. No purchase yet, leaning towards importing the Club Racer (CR). Best price I found so far for a 2008 CR is around $34k, still looking for better deal.
Yes I did checked RIV.ca and spoked to them, they gave me the assurance that the CR will be accepted for import.
RIV.ca reported all Honda 2008 models are acceptable.

A few question if I may,
- Is it true that any US bought S2k warranty will not be recognized by Honda Canada?
- Any suggestion on a reliable insured shipper from the US that will assist in bring the S2k across say on a flat bed? Concern in breaking the new engine by running long distance.
- Any suggestions on good US Honda dealers that offer better deals for a 2008 CR?

Thanks in advance for all your inputs.

I can give you all the info you need ( which I had to gather over 2 months ) if you are serious about it, and not just fishin.

Neil

ocrat · 03-25-2008, 10:49 AM

No fishing. As discussed just returned from the US. Looking for the best price for a 2008 CR preferably White.

flipngo · 03-25-2008, 04:07 PM

Make sure you have a proper letter of recall before you hand over any money. The seller of my car had a hard time obtaining one from honda USA. I have a name of car carrier some where that my friend has used a few times.

Daddy Zach · 03-25-2008, 04:39 PM

Letter of recall is easy to get from the honda web site, you can get that once you have a VIN, also be aware that the paperwork has to be at the border 72hrs prior to the car
I also have a shipping company, my car was shipped from Ohio to Ontario, door to door. Who ever you go with shop around I found big differences in prices

Good Luck

ocrat · 03-25-2008, 08:30 PM

Hello flipngo, when you have a moment drop me the name of the carrier your friend used. Thanks.

ocrat · 04-14-2008, 06:46 PM

Thanks for all the help.
Picking up the CR tomorrow, and a long drive home (1100 miles).
Curious, anyone own a CR in Canada?

TheSoundMan21 · 04-15-2008, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocrat

Thanks for all the help.
Picking up the CR tomorrow, and a long drive home (1100 miles).
Curious, anyone own a CR in Canada?

dude you might be the first. Congrats

ocrat · 04-15-2008, 07:19 AM

Thanks..

ocrat · 04-16-2008, 04:18 PM

Thanks Trunger for the offer.
Just picked up the car here in Denver, I love it!
Weather is not cooperating, just started snowing.

Hesitant to drive on the snow with the bubble gum tires on it.
Found out that the spare tire will not fit on the original designated compartment. The CR has a cross bar installed where the old soft top and spare tire used to resides. Long journey home with no spare tire... fingers cross.

03-24-2008, 08:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
ocrat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYC Posts: 9	Importing S2k to Canada Hello, my first thread here.. Looking to purchase a S2000 (200 in the US importing it back to Calgary. Initial price check reveal a 15K diff between US and Canada! Question to all Canucks who import thier S2k, any surprises or things to watch out for? Thank you for your comments.

03-24-2008, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lucic Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	Importing a vehicle Hi there Ocrat, I imported an S2000 from the States back in the fall. For starters, go to riv.ca. They have a tonne of information there. Although I paid somebody to ship it, I was there at customs assisting in the process. Pretty simple for the most part.

03-25-2008, 04:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Daddy Zach Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 187	Letter of recall is easy to get from the honda web site, you can get that once you have a VIN, also be aware that the paperwork has to be at the border 72hrs prior to the car I also have a shipping company, my car was shipped from Ohio to Ontario, door to door. Who ever you go with shop around I found big differences in prices Good Luck __________________ Black is still the coolest color

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03-24-2008, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 693	Me to........imported my new s2000 in Oct 2007. If you intend to import a new 2008 you have to check that riv.ca has acknowledged the 2008 models.

03-24-2008, 04:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
flipngo flipngo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 49	What year of car are you buying? What are the two price points that make 15k difference? Just curious.

03-25-2008, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
ocrat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYC Posts: 9	Sorry for the delay in reply, just return from Denver (landed midnight). Checked out on a few dealership there today. No purchase yet, leaning towards importing the Club Racer (CR). Best price I found so far for a 2008 CR is around $34k, still looking for better deal. Yes I did checked RIV.ca and spoked to them, they gave me the assurance that the CR will be accepted for import. RIV.ca reported all Honda 2008 models are acceptable. A few question if I may, - Is it true that any US bought S2k warranty will not be recognized by Honda Canada? - Any suggestion on a reliable insured shipper from the US that will assist in bring the S2k across say on a flat bed? Concern in breaking the new engine by running long distance. - Any suggestions on good US Honda dealers that offer better deals for a 2008 CR? Thanks in advance for all your inputs.

03-25-2008, 10:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
ocrat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYC Posts: 9	No fishing. As discussed just returned from the US. Looking for the best price for a 2008 CR preferably White.

03-25-2008, 04:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
flipngo flipngo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 49	Make sure you have a proper letter of recall before you hand over any money. The seller of my car had a hard time obtaining one from honda USA. I have a name of car carrier some where that my friend has used a few times.

03-25-2008, 08:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
ocrat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYC Posts: 9	Hello flipngo, when you have a moment drop me the name of the carrier your friend used. Thanks.

04-14-2008, 06:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
ocrat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYC Posts: 9	Thanks for all the help. Picking up the CR tomorrow, and a long drive home (1100 miles). Curious, anyone own a CR in Canada?

04-15-2008, 07:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
ocrat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYC Posts: 9	Thanks..

04-16-2008, 04:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
ocrat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYC Posts: 9	Thanks Trunger for the offer. Just picked up the car here in Denver, I love it! Weather is not cooperating, just started snowing. Hesitant to drive on the snow with the bubble gum tires on it. Found out that the spare tire will not fit on the original designated compartment. The CR has a cross bar installed where the old soft top and spare tire used to resides. Long journey home with no spare tire... fingers cross.