Soon to be another ep3 owner

[typercivic]

Hi guys, new to OH forums even though I had a honda before. I used to have a ek9 ctr but sold that and bought a R33 skyline only to realise i should have kept the civic.

About to start the process of importing the ep3 on monday and start looking for a car and with a bit of luck should be able to afford an updated one with about 25000km on the clock. Doing the whole importing thing myself as opposed to buying one already here so if anyone has done this before would love to hear how it went and who they went through. I think I have found someone good to go through as they just brought one in for themselves.

I'm in Perth by the way, haven't seen an ep3 in W.A yet either.

[Sir_vtec]

theres many in sydney. i think they are great hondas. gl with ur import.

[mrwillz]

can we see pics of ur old ek9

i bet you miss that thing

[typercivic]

yeh haven't seen one in perth but sure they are running around Sydney. thanks, hopefully it goes smoothly.

I'll have a look on my old computer for some pics of it....really miss it so hoping the ep3 makes up for it.

[lam.666]

if your looking for an importer

try www.ironchefimports.com

[micka]

It's potentially a good move to import yourself rather than buy from an import dealer for the knowledge and experience about the whole import process. However, don't go into it thinking that you're going to save a fortune in the process, there of hidden costs.

I am not going to suggest that import dealers don't make money out of the whole process, however you're going to save $1500-2000 in a best case scenario.

If you're financing the vehicle, then you're going to need a project loan that will allow you to send varying amounts of money to different parties including overseas and be able to send it over a 2-3 month period. The car will not be able to be used as security for the loan so it will attract a reasonably high interest rate; although you should be able to refinance once the car in landed, complied and registered.

Also, when you import yourself if there are any problems with the car those problems are yours and yours alone. If you buy from a licensed dealer then the car will come with a statutory 3 month warranty.

If you need any assistance with the import process then fell free to send me a PM, I researched it extensively not too long ago so I might be able to give you some ideas. Although you may have some minor issues living in Perth that are not so evident living in the eastern states.

[typercivic]

if your looking for an importer

try www.ironchefimports.com

yeh i have spoken to Kristian...seems like a really nice guy and knows what he is doing.

had any experience with him?

[typercivic]

micka - you can save a bit not heaps doing it yourself like you said but i am quite fussy on what i want so i think will import myself. Won't be needing finance so that side of it will be alright.

I guess have to find a good broker and hope they find you a good car with no problems or like you said will be stuck with a lemon possibly.

yeh cool thanks for offer, might take you up on that haha cheers