Other Buying an Import Type R

[Unknownsoldier]

Also servicing, I have been told on imports it works out more expensive, certainly for Mitsubishi's, I looked at the Lancer and it would have been cheap-enough to buy, but the servicings are very expensive. Also insurance on imports is pricey too.

Tom

[mrh339]

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Also servicing, I have been told on imports it works out more expensive, certainly for Mitsubishi's, I looked at the Lancer and it would have been cheap-enough to buy, but the servicings are very expensive. Also insurance on imports is pricey too.

Tom

An import is always worth much less when resale time comes along as well.

[CivPilot]

I think spending all the time trying to by an import just to save £1500 is maybe a waste fo time to be honest. Hunt around the dealers and look at ex-demo cars, you could easily save that amount with carefull shopping. Alternatively you could cut a deal on a new car with a good dealer and get at least that amount in extras for "goodwill" to sweeten the deal.

As for the JDM car being no faster than the UK car? Total and utter poppycock

It is considerably faster than the UK car, both off the line and, much more importantly point to point on real roads, in fact I can say (now from personal experience ) that it is mentally fast compared to the UK car. In fact the UK spec car following me was very quickly dropped from sight.
Add to that the fact that it is a "real" Type-R, so compared to the UK car it is light, powerfull, noisy (but what a noise ) and very Hardcore back to basics quick. It is also far more advanced with proper independent rear suspension and a very trick LSD up front. Maybe you should have a proper read up on the JDM car so you can find out just how different it is to our UK offering because beleive me, it is very different.

Best place for one of those is Lichfield Imports(no connection blah blah). I'm seriously tempted to get one myself, It is a shame they are so pricey, but to be honest all the magazines are right, you just can't compare the UK car. The JDM is worth every single penny (IMHO).
However based on your original wish to save £1500 the JDM being about £5k more expensive on the road probably puts it out of your planned price range.

As for your comment about the JDM being the same bodyshell as the Hybrid, there is a simple reason for that. The Hybrid is the real "new" Civic as designed in Japan for the world wide market and based on a new chassis. The UK car is IIRC a rebodied Jazz chassis designed for the European market.

Ps. Just to confirm (again) I do like the UK version, it's a worthy UK range flagship, however I do wish Honda UK would do it properly and import the JDM car

[Dimplyred]

Originally Posted by CivPilot

I think spending all the time trying to by an import just to save £1500 is maybe a waste fo time to be honest. Hunt around the dealers and look at ex-demo cars, you could easily save that amount with carefull shopping. Alternatively you could cut a deal on a new car with a good dealer and get at least that amount in extras for "goodwill" to sweeten the deal.

As for the JDM car being no faster than the UK car? Total and utter poppycock

It is considerably faster than the UK car, both off the line and, much more importantly point to point on real roads, in fact I can say (now from personal experience ) that it is mentally fast compared to the UK car. In fact the UK spec car following me was very quickly dropped from sight.
Add to that the fact that it is a "real" Type-R, so compared to the UK car it is light, powerfull, noisy (but what a noise ) and very Hardcore back to basics quick. It is also far more advanced with proper independent rear suspension and a very trick LSD up front. Maybe you should have a proper read up on the JDM car so you can find out just how different it is to our UK offering because beleive me, it is very different.

Best place for one of those is Lichfield Imports(no connection blah blah). I'm seriously tempted to get one myself, It is a shame they are so pricey, but to be honest all the magazines are right, you just can't compare the UK car. The JDM is worth every single penny (IMHO).
However based on your original wish to save £1500 the JDM being about £5k more expensive on the road probably puts it out of your planned price range.

As for your comment about the JDM being the same bodyshell as the Hybrid, there is a simple reason for that. The Hybrid is the real "new" Civic as designed in Japan for the world wide market and based on a new chassis. The UK car is IIRC a rebodied Jazz chassis designed for the European market.

Ps. Just to confirm (again) I do like the UK version, it's a worthy UK range flagship, however I do wish Honda UK would do it properly and import the JDM car

Poppycock!! Now there's a word you don't hear much these days!!

I think you're right on the £1500 saving being quite small compared to the hassle of buying, owning, running and then eventually selling it.

[mrh339]

Originally Posted by CivPilot

I think spending all the time trying to by an import just to save £1500 is maybe a waste fo time to be honest. Hunt around the dealers and look at ex-demo cars, you could easily save that amount with carefull shopping. Alternatively you could cut a deal on a new car with a good dealer and get at least that amount in extras for "goodwill" to sweeten the deal.

As for the JDM car being no faster than the UK car? Total and utter poppycock

It is considerably faster than the UK car, both off the line and, much more importantly point to point on real roads, in fact I can say (now from personal experience ) that it is mentally fast compared to the UK car. In fact the UK spec car following me was very quickly dropped from sight.
Add to that the fact that it is a "real" Type-R, so compared to the UK car it is light, powerfull, noisy (but what a noise ) and very Hardcore back to basics quick. It is also far more advanced with proper independent rear suspension and a very trick LSD up front. Maybe you should have a proper read up on the JDM car so you can find out just how different it is to our UK offering because beleive me, it is very different.

Best place for one of those is Lichfield Imports(no connection blah blah). I'm seriously tempted to get one myself, It is a shame they are so pricey, but to be honest all the magazines are right, you just can't compare the UK car. The JDM is worth every single penny (IMHO).
However based on your original wish to save £1500 the JDM being about £5k more expensive on the road probably puts it out of your planned price range.

As for your comment about the JDM being the same bodyshell as the Hybrid, there is a simple reason for that. The Hybrid is the real "new" Civic as designed in Japan for the world wide market and based on a new chassis. The UK car is IIRC a rebodied Jazz chassis designed for the European market.

Ps. Just to confirm (again) I do like the UK version, it's a worthy UK range flagship, however I do wish Honda UK would do it properly and import the JDM car

Are you sure its got LSD up front or were you just halucinating?

[SHADEMASTER]

After owning my Type R for 3 months now , i have to say i am still very impressed with my choice of car.

The Type R is not the fastest car i have owned or driven, but i would have to say its the most fun!

The Civic Type R is the best all rounder i have owned,
1) It has more than enough power for our UK roads.
2) Plenty of room to carry four adults comfortably.
3) The luggage capacity is excellent.
4) If it`s like most Honda's it should be very reliable.

After about week 10 of my 16 week wait I did look at the JDM Type R (Dickson's of Dunblane had a few in stock)
Okay granted i never drove it,
I just don`t think it looks as good as our Euro Civic inside and out,
After reading a few reviews, i thought it was just to hard core for what i was looking for!

[Dimplyred]

Originally Posted by SHADEMASTER

After owning my Type R for 3 months now , i have to say i am still very impressed with my choice of car.

The Type R is not the fastest car i have owned or driven, but i would have to say its the most fun!

The Civic Type R is the best all rounder i have owned,
1) It has more than enough power for our UK roads.
2) Plenty of room to carry four adults comfortably.
3) The luggage capacity is excellent.
4) If it`s like most Honda's it should be very reliable.

After about week 10 of my 16 week wait I did look at the JDM Type R (Dickson's of Dunblane had a few in stock)
Okay granted i never drove it,
I just don`t think it looks as good as our Euro Civic inside and out,
After reading a few reviews, i thought it was just to hard core for what i was looking for!

I couldn't agree more, I think that it might be worthwhile running a poll for current type R drivers to find out if they would have considered the JDM Type R over their FN2, if it were available in this country as say a RR version .

As you say it is very hardcore and might not be to everyones requirements for everyday use.

What do you think?

[woody2k4]

Lazy Trev, i have actually done exactly the same thing as you and will be picking mine up on the 21st of dec.

My local dealers have said they will do all the work on the car no probs, so i'd say you are doing the right thing! . . . . . . coz i am! lol

[Bog]

Originally Posted by CivPilot

The UK car is IIRC a rebodied Jazz chassis designed for the European market.

Is it? I did'nt know that!

[woody2k4]

Just to let you all know that i have had no problem with mine so far. All registered with the dealer and the only difference is that the warranty is 3 years and 60k miles instead of 90k miles.

Glad i did it and would do it again! 17,300 for a TypeR GT instead of 18,600 Can't go wrong!

[-=Stella Artois=-]

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Thanks Dimply', I try my best

I must admit I loved the Type R, but three bits put me off it:

1. No Glass Roof,
2. Really Nickable (this really put me off, especially with the violence involved in many of the thefts),
3. The lack of the third seat in the back (Which whilst I don't use often, I like the option of having, especially if I can't fit the rabbit in the other seat cos they are full of junk).

Not one single reported theft of a Type R without the keys. So if you plan on living in fear for the rest of your life, buy a Tractor.

[Duecut]

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Warranty is universal , it dont matter where you got

Im afraid that isnt correct. I got mine from motorpoint, which ends up being a cyprus import. The warrenty I get is 3 years 60k and NO AA! Honda say they will give me the AA cover for a fee. Long and short of it, importing a car has a lot of hidden costs.

[NH Dan]

Originally Posted by Duecut

Im afraid that isnt correct. I got mine from motorpoint, which ends up being a cyprus import. The warrenty I get is 3 years 60k and NO AA! Honda say they will give me the AA cover for a fee. Long and short of it, importing a car has a lot of hidden costs.

Beat me to it. then there's the part ex issue. The car (especially a type R) has been registered abroad and then the UK, who is to know (from the next owners point of view) how many owners, how many miles (or km's) it has done, if the speedo has been changed etc etc, the car potentially has a hidden history. I'm not saying this is the case with the company you are thinking about but its how it will be looked at when you come to sell it. There really will be a fair difference in the price at the end....

[NEEMSTAR]

NHDAN - do you know anything about some sort of new finance deal that has come out for the type R - 4k deposit , 36 x £240 and a gauranteed resale value of 8k after 3 years , its something like that anyway , just wondering if its true?

[NH Dan]

ok, was going to put a post on anyway but just as a brief note;

WEF 1st April - 28th June 2008 there are a raft of offers on most of the Civic Range, the Type R example being :-

OTR Price £17990
Deposit £3,655.11
36 x £240
Final Payment (GFV) - £8,401.45
based on 10k p.a. excess mileage 5p per mile
7.9% APR typical

The other civic deals are along the same lines but 5.9% APR typical with monthly payments ranging from £195 upwards.

And yes, I have some in stock....

[woody2k4]

Originally Posted by NH Dan

Beat me to it. then there's the part ex issue. The car (especially a type R) has been registered abroad and then the UK, who is to know (from the next owners point of view) how many owners, how many miles (or km's) it has done, if the speedo has been changed etc etc, the car potentially has a hidden history. I'm not saying this is the case with the company you are thinking about but its how it will be looked at when you come to sell it. There really will be a fair difference in the price at the end....

My car has a normal log book with me being the first and only owner and stating it was first registered in the uk. The aa cover is no big deal as i got it with my bank?

Cant see me doing 60k miles in 3 years and thats why i went 4 it and i think its an awesome way to save money

[NH Dan]

Originally Posted by woody2k4

My car has a normal log book with me being the first and only owner and stating it was first registered in the uk. The aa cover is no big deal as i got it with my bank?

Cant see me doing 60k miles in 3 years and thats why i went 4 it and i think its an awesome way to save money

Then I cant see how you have got an import. I recently bought a car from Southern Ireland and just getting it put back onto 'UK' plates has it now showing as in import, but then thats exactly what it is. If you want to PM me your reg number I can check it for you.