What hondas can be imported?

[Dxs]

I was just wondering if anyone knows a list of hondas that can be imported to AU.

And what is the deal with the 15 year importing rule. I know that 15+yo cars dont need to be complianced and can be imported with mods, but can u import a 15+yo car that was a local model.

So far all that i know of that can be imported is some variant of the city and the beat.

I have also seen CRX's for sale @ prestigemotorsport.com.au

The cars i may be interested in, in the future are the ~93 -96 accord sir (the 2door variant with a h22a engine) and maybe even a gen2 integra xsi (b16a engine).

:?:

[wynode]

Have you tried reading this?

http://prestigemotorsport.com.au/au/html/faq.html#Import_Rules_and_Compliance

:)

[Dxs]

yeah i have read all of that.
It aint all that clear though (well imo :P).

But like accords here were only vti vti-s and the base ex or g** something. All were four door, and all with F22 engines? ( :wink: )
I am interested in the 2 door h22 engine SiR.
But because accords were a local vehicle they cant be imported???

like if you check out:
http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/au/stock/details.asp?StockID=1216
and
http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/au/stock/details.asp?StockID=1153
They are an 88 crx and 89 Ledgend, which were both sold locally but are both ~15 years old..

:?:

[Jnr Teggy]

i have seen a few 3rd gen civics (glass hatch) that are SiR's

also seen a heap of JDM DC2R's


how are they slipping in?

[wynode]

how are they slipping in?

Most probably private imports.

[wil]

yeah private imports... i have seen a 4 door integra!!

[Dxs]

bla, 4 door, whats the point..

So what is the deal with private imports?

[wil]

to properly sit more passengers..... one of a kind...

[Dxs]

4 doors = more weight
+ who gives a **** about the passenger, ur the driver! :twisted:

[Jnr Teggy]

what if you need to get the kids to school on time? ;)

[wil]

lolz... its rare...

[Jnr Teggy]

i think one was featured in either speed or NZ performance car a few months ago>

[mo]

bla, 4 door, whats the point..

So what is the deal with private imports?

i think the car has gotta stay in the country from where you bought it from for one year and u gotta bein that country too.
i'm not sure tho so please correct me!

[Jnr Teggy]

you're on the money there mo'

[mo]

you're on the money there mo'

yea something similar because my friend got a cheap lancer evo4 in hk during his visit as his uncle deals with cars and got it for him cheap, i think totally he paid $32k (car was modded quite abit too) but when he wanted to import (he knew shit all about the private import law) that he ended up selling the car.

[Dxs]

thanks for refreshing my memory about private imports 8)

anyone know the deal with the 15 year rule then

i dont get how CRX's can be imported unless you can because they are 15 year old cars?

I might be interested in getting a nice 89+ integra xsi (b16a) in a couple of years then.

[Jnr Teggy]

xsi's are actually the rare B17a!

[totti]

is ther any chance of me having a JDM DC5R?? :twisted:

[Calvo]

Hey Dxs!! thats wat i wanted to do aswell.
the jdm spec accord coupes with the h22a or the f20b motor in it. damn would be a nice car.

[Dxs]

jnr_teggy.. na GEN2 Xsi's are b16's..
b17's were only released in yankeeville if i recall correctly.

so does anyone know if 15 year old cars be 'mass' imported?

http://www.accordwagonclub.com/images/dc_accord_sir.jpg

[mo]

omg that car = horn
yellow makes it = even more pimpage.

[poid]

That pic there shows why i have been toying with the idea of going yellow :shock:

[Integral]

There is no limitation on importing 15 year old cars irrespective
of wether it was sold here or not.

New rules about to come into play will mean that the cars will have to be exactally 15 years old to the month.

ie. Manufactured 6th month 1989 model cant be imported until 6th month 2004

Ignoring personal imports, the only other way you can import say a JDM DC2 type R or DC5 for that matter is as a race car only.

But you need to have the following:
Current CAMS C3 license minimum
Record of recent racing activity
Car club membership
Plus more....

[toE]

i would so love to get the accord coupe.

anybody know the reason honda oz doesn't bring it in??

[vti-2]

The reason for the Accord Coupe not making it here is probably similar to us not getting the EP3 CTR (instead getting the DC5R). It's probably because Honda Australia had to make a choice between the two and went for the Sedan because it would make more sales...

[VTi-RT]

yes, on that not, can you low volume import the EP Hatch and accord coupe?

Since their shape is different and all....

[Integral]

No is the short answer.

Firstly all Low Volume Imports have to meet a power to weight ratio formula which now lends itself to mainly turbos and some NA high performance cars.

Second, an "Approved Compliance Workshop" would then have to apply for that particular model to be approved.
Unfortunately this is not as simple as filling in a form, and it cost heaps.

[A'PEXi]

not sure on the rules, im just thinkin anything that didn't come out here for a first :)... haven't seen many honda variations around like in the states tho, with accord coupes and stuff...

[Spunkymonkey]

you can import honda city turbos (older than 15 years) ....if your lucky enough to find one that hasn't been destroyed lol.

[Setanta]

how are they slipping in?

One word: "Rebuild".

It was a Victorian loophole as I understand it (also Qld and WA?) where an Aussie car was trashed and then "rebuilt" using a crated car shipped from Japan.

The loophole has now gone as I understand it.

[Setanta]

xsi's are actually the rare B17a!

The XSi was the first B16A powered car, right before the EF8/EF9 Civic. B17s were in the US 'tegs. Chuck ran a XSi B16A/S1 tranny in his 3rd gen Civic.

The following link lists the entire JDM lineup:

http://www.honda.co.jp/HOT/ModelData/index.html

You will need to put that URL into a translator such as babelfish, found at www.altavista.com

Cheers

[Dxs]

yeah i have heard of that loop hole
getting the block and vin numbers of a totalled car and puting it on an imported car and registering it as a local car.

but i presume that is only done by few people.

The thing i am still cruious about is the 15 year thing,
like anyone know yet if all 15+ year old cars can be imported?

[Setanta]

Yes, but it is 15 years from its month of production and it must be modified with an engineers certificate to meet ADRs. Rumour has it that the legislation may undergo further changes.

I'd hate to think about how many rebuilds are on our roads - a lot is my guess.

[Choongas]

you can import honda city turbos (older than 15 years) ....if your lucky enough to find one that hasn't been destroyed lol.


My mate wants to import one of those Honda Cuty Turbo IIs... pretty damn quick back when they were new! Maybe import one from NZ, since they have a lot of jap imports there. How mad would it be to own one, beat V8s and stuff!! 8)

[civiceg9]

loophole is gone
any car that was involved in a write off accident is now recorded in there database. Vicroad can tell u if the car was a write off or previously stolen now. Even if they person has repair the car, the record will still be recorded 8)

[vtecinaccord]

15 Year old cars can be imported we got a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 imported. No problems at all its just a bitch getting it enginered if its been modified and stuff...

[FR33K]

xsi's are actually the rare B17a!

B16 = Xsi
B17 = GSR in america and only came in 92/93 model g2's

[VTEChnique]

you can Import -

ANYTHING as a PERSONAL Import > You must own it in country of origin for at least 12 months.

ANYTHING as a RACE Car > Not Road Registered, but CAN get tempowary/event permits as I understand.

ANY Car over 15 years old > Doesnt Affect the 'local auto industry' apparently so they dont mind, but has to be complianced.

[bennettaru]

For a RACE import you need to hold a LEVEL 3 CAMS LICENCE!

15 year olds can still be imported, compliance for a stock one is $1200 odd. modded is more like $1600.

check out j-spec.com.au and prestigemotorsport.com.au

i've imported my car so i know the details, any questions post it up i'll try and answer



i don't think any new hondas (non 15 year olds) are eligible under the RAWS scheme, they have to not be sold in full volume,

unless you want these:

Legend
Logo
Rafaga
Saber
Torneo
Vigor
Concerto
Domani
Fit Aria
Insight
Inspire

and some other rubbish