Importing a Honda Accord Euro R(CL1)
 

I have always been a Honda/Acura guy ever since I started driving.

The Accord Euro R has been in my sight for a while now. Just want to ask you guys if it is easy to find one in Europe/Japan to import to Canada cuz I have never really heard of anyone importing one of those.

I see a lot in Asia, in general I see people prefer CL9

i have no clue about those cars- what's so special about them that you'd want to import one and drive on the wrong side?

The chassis is not as common as other Honda platforms but they do exist. Japan would be an easier import do to logistics while Europe can be pricier due to long transportation costs to find a port and an increased cost of the vehicle itself.

I'd start with searching Japan then move onto Europe if you come up dry.

oh wait just looked it up. kinda cool, not my cup of tea though. good luck!

you can't import one yet, the Euro R first showed up in June 1st, 2000.

Thanks for the information!

I just read that these cars are a lot more harder to find than an ITR or Civic R due to the fact they are sedans. I'm not in a big rush so going to take a couple of years to do some research and look for a nice and clean one. Hopefully I will be able to get one here few years from now.

Guess I will have to wait for two years and make a plan during this time.

Wouldn't the 15 year rule make a 2000 model year vehicle eligible by Jan 2015?

IIRC, Transport Canada goes by year and date...so June 2015.

Thats right, its based on manufacture date.

Thanks gents!

If you are importing from Europe you might as well go for the mysterious but well received accord Type R

http://www.kris.1000lecie.pl/accordp...20r%20rear.jpg
because racecar:
http://blog.privatefleet.com.au/wp-c..._1598_81ca.jpg
vs the much more common honda accord Euro R
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...cord-EuroR.jpg

remember if it's from Europe it's Type R, if it's from Japan it's a Euro R. Because Honda be trollin'. :troll:

It's less desirable compared to EK9 or DC2. It's heavy without much more power. It's not the most comfortable out there.

Not very sought after so it'll be cheap to own, tough to sell, fender bender you are most likely out of luck.

I'd pick a DB8 though, four door Type R!

http://www.9thgencivic.com/forum/att..._jdm_4drfr.jpg

stock for stock, the 4dr ITR was slower than the ITR lol. not sure why you want dat bugdie :P

Sedans are stiffer and the 4 doors makes life a bit more convenient. The DB8R owners that I know purchased theirs for those reasons plus originality.

Where is your information coming from? How is 220hp and a power-to-weight ratio almost equal to that of the DC2 ITR considered "without much power"?

I'd argue that it'd be sought after and not difficult to sell here in Vancouver because of originality, and will agree with you on the maintenance and bodywork bits.

Isn't the first gen tsx based on the euro accord? It might be cheaper and easier to just do a conversion on a tsx

No, it isn't. CL1 EuroR is older than TSX
It is using B-series engine.

MY2004 TSX is newer generation JDM Accord chassis code CL9 & EuroR CL7 which is very popular in Asia.
It is using K-series.

Actually the CL1 had a H22A

I would pick the 200hp DC2 weighting 1140kg instead of the CL1 with 220hp at 1330kg. With correct modifications on the B18C I'm sure the 20hp difference can be gained despite the fact that there's a nearly 200kg difference.

both DB8R and CL1R are pretty neat and pretty darn rare
personally wouldn't wanna own one though...just get a CSX-S/TL-S and call it a day

Bring in a Acura converted Honda Inspire UA5. Because it's extra JDM to drive a JDM car converted to USDM :troll: