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NSXRboy 02-11-2015 08:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by flagella (Post 8594996)
As an ex s2k owner, US import doesn't concern me at all. Just the rebuilt. You are thoroughly checking the car before purchasing anyway. If there is no frame damage and everything else checks out fine, one can just buy rebuilt if he plans on keeping it for a long time. 95% of s2ks here are imported anyway, and for awesome color like Laguna blue, they were only produced in the states. There's almost no way of telling if he s2k is an US import by the look of it since you can flip to km from mile with a push of a button.
you can tell by looking at the cluster. us ones the hand brake light says brake while canadian ones use the symbol

Canadian
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...S2000Meter.jpg

US
http://images.thecarconnection.com/m...00265633_m.jpg

tegra7 02-11-2015 09:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NSXRboy (Post 8595127)
you can tell by looking at the cluster. us ones the hand brake light says brake while canadian ones use the symbol

Canadian
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...S2000Meter.jpg

US
http://images.thecarconnection.com/m...00265633_m.jpg
this is proof that Americans are dumb as fuck!

aznkev03 02-11-2015 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by tegra7 (Post 8595179)
this is proof that Americans are dumb as fuck!
Pretty sure it's because Canada had two official languages and a light that says Brake/Frein would be ugly

bomiheko 02-11-2015 09:48 PM
Whats the point of fake ads? Are they trying to get people from out of province to buy and wire them money?

68style 02-11-2015 10:00 PM
You don't need any silly dashboard gimmicks, you can tell if its a US Import on any car (or motorcycle) by just looking at the vehicle registration... under import code it says "FOREIGN IMPORT"

dn53 02-11-2015 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bomiheko (Post 8595190)
Whats the point of fake ads? Are they trying to get people from out of province to buy and wire them money?
that and possibly lower the market value/expectations of unsuspecting sellers :lol

swfk 02-12-2015 12:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bomiheko (Post 8595190)
Whats the point of fake ads? Are they trying to get people from out of province to buy and wire them money?
For this particular case I am guessing it's the owner of the black one with red interior posted a few pages back trying to test a post to see if it gets flagged.

I'm only guessing this because of the following,
- Someone keeps flagging his black AP1 post, he says this in every new post
- Similar mileage
- States that it's a clean title
- Similar specs like red interior, glass soft top

underscore 02-12-2015 08:44 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 68style (Post 8595195)
You don't need any silly dashboard gimmicks, you can tell if its a US Import on any car (or motorcycle) by just looking at the vehicle registration... under import code it says "FOREIGN IMPORT"
I'd still check the cluster, with how many of them have been brought in and considering the nature of the car it wouldn't surprise me to see a USDM car that someone swapped the VINs on or a Canadian car with a lower km USDM cluster tossed in.

ravenhill 02-12-2015 09:42 AM
You can also tell if an s2k is a former US car by whether it has airbag warning stickers on the sunvisors. Canadian cars didn't get the stickers.

This is super useful when you're just going by a couple photos in an ad.

fivetwo 02-12-2015 10:07 AM
2002 Acura RSX Premium (LOW MILEAGE)

Jgresch 02-12-2015 10:40 AM
$6 grand? How about the 4-5 Type S for nearly the same price

Traum 02-12-2015 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by fivetwo (Post 8595351)
Not a good deal. Premium means regular strength (160hp K20A3) only. Mileage shouldn't be a problem for Honda cars, so look for a Type S with higher mileage instead. Prices will roughly be the same.

rooster328 02-12-2015 03:35 PM
2009 BMW M3 Coupe DCT

is this a good deal?

bomiheko 02-12-2015 04:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rooster328 (Post 8595523)
2009 BMW M3 Coupe DCT

is this a good deal?
$45k is quite high IMO for a 2009. If you're patient, $45k should get a 2010 or even a 2011 with comp package. Problem is there aren't too many people selling, so prices out here in the west are a lot higher. Maybe in the summer, prices go down a bit.

*illegal 02-12-2015 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by swfk (Post 8594685)
It seems like a nice car, but I think the main issue is where the car is rebuilt + US car which is a "dual turn off" I guess? Takes away from the peace of mind.

However, considering how expensive OEM parts were for the AP2, a low speed accident requiring a single headlight, fender, and bumper would probably write off the car. If you're alright with having a rebuilt title then I say it's a good buy, as a simple repair would get the car back into tip top shape.

On a personal note, I think having a video ripping down the block gives an impression that the car is driven hard. But that's just my preference, hope you don't mind *illegal !
I wasn't ripping down the road, the car is just really loud lol. If I were ripping it, you would hear vtec. That was only 4500 rpm, and it was a video made by request from a few people.
I baby the shit out of the s2000, in fact I baby all my cars I've owned.. The car was repaired in maple ridge by a honda mechanic and S2000 enthusiast, done properly. I have a full oem AP2 catback exhaust that's why I didn't mind the straight pipes. People can assume all they want, I had the car inspected before I bought it. If I didn't get into my program only a month after buying the car, and waiting for 2 years to get in, I wouldnt be selling it.

*illegal 02-12-2015 05:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NSXRboy (Post 8595127)
you can tell by looking at the cluster. us ones the hand brake light says brake while canadian ones use the symbol

Canadian
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...S2000Meter.jpg

US
http://images.thecarconnection.com/m...00265633_m.jpg
Easier way to tell, the temperature is in celcius vs fahrenheight

*illegal 02-12-2015 05:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CL typeS (Post 8594974)
^^thanks for posting that! I had no idea that was a fake ad, well not expecting a reply anytime soon lol

I also agree with most of you regarding the reds2k, being a US car and having a rebuilt title where it was repaired in the states (not ICBC) is a big big turnoff for that car. If it was even rebuilt local it would give me a little more confidence
The car was in fact repaired here in maple ridge by a honda mechanic. This is not the first S2000 he bought and fixed up, he was an enthusiast and knows everything about these cars.

*illegal 02-12-2015 05:41 PM
Sorry about the lot of replies, just trying to fix any confusions or allegations. Anyone that knows me, knows I don't beat on my cars, I'm always all show kinda guy. Love this car but priorities are different right now. Hence why I lowered the price. Anyone and everyone is welcome to do any inspection beforehand, the car is in great condition. I'm not trying to sell it because it's a headache, I just want the money so I can leave work for a bit and focus on school, thanks everyone's kind words otherwise, better not to assume if you don't really know the truth.

fliptuner 02-12-2015 06:11 PM
If you had pre/post repair pics and documentation, I'm sure it would alleviate a lot concerns potential buyers may have.

flagella 02-12-2015 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ICE BOY (Post 8595616)
If you had pre/post repair pics and documentation, I'm sure it would alleviate a lot concerns potential buyers may have.
This. The best way to sell a rebuilt car is to let potential buyers know that you have all the documents ready (any maintenance, repair, etc.) and willing to even reimburse the detailed inspection expense done upon purchase. That'll likely draw more interests.

MindBomber 02-12-2015 07:27 PM
1992 medalist SR5 Toyota 4runner TDI turbo diesel

underscore 02-12-2015 08:24 PM
^ I know the owner of that 4Runner, I didn't know he had it for sale though.

MPTness 02-12-2015 08:52 PM
is this the sir that was built w/ s2k cluster then parted-out before it was sold in stock form?

not a bad price albeit rebuilt title

1999 Honda Civic Sir obo.

kunoman1 02-12-2015 09:21 PM
Ahhhh would love me a good 4Runner..would not spend that much on one though :/

swfk 02-12-2015 09:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by *illegal (Post 8595608)
Sorry about the lot of replies, just trying to fix any confusions or allegations. Anyone that knows me, knows I don't beat on my cars, I'm always all show kinda guy. Love this car but priorities are different right now. Hence why I lowered the price. Anyone and everyone is welcome to do any inspection beforehand, the car is in great condition. I'm not trying to sell it because it's a headache, I just want the money so I can leave work for a bit and focus on school, thanks everyone's kind words otherwise, better not to assume if you don't really know the truth.
I didn't mean to offend you in any way *illegal, I just stated that I rather not post a exhaust video because it gives a bad impression on the sale.

It is a clean looking car based on photos, good luck with sale


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