CU2 Build/Compliance Date

[tony1234]

There are three dates for a car - the build date, compliance date and registration date. Plus the model year as well (make it four "dates"). I was looking at buying a Corolla recently and they were Jan and Feb 2009 builds - real 2009 models - so I don't know why it takes so long between a Euro being built and complied. Maybe they stick the compliance plates on when they leave storage and go to the dealer?

As for the "big con" thing, I think it is a bit of a con with these as you'll get whacked with the build date thing when you're trying to sell it to a dealer (i.e. trade it in). They'll try anything to get a few more bucks out of you. Whether you care about it is another thing - I do, but a lot of people probably wouldn't bother about it as it might be a few hundred dollars when it comes down to it.

The build date is the most important.A 2008 build car is treated as a 2008 car come trade in time.So don't fall for any dealer crap that it doesn't matter.It does.If you buy a 2008 build car bargain hard cause technically it a year old already even if it's compliance 2009.

[H.T]

When we purchased ours we knew that we were getting a 08 build. Admittedly I didn't think it would be a June 08, but whether it was June or October, its still 08.

But what I am curios about is if there are people here that have later built cars that were complianced earlier...

[SPQR]

It depends on what model/transmission/colour you want. Some are slow movers; some move faster and so there's less difference between build date and compliance date.

I ordered a 2007 CRV 5AT Luxury Sport in late June 2007 and had to wait 3 months for it to arrive. There was one month difference between build date and compliance date. So it had not been built in the first two months of the waiting period.

When I ordered an Arctic Blue Pearl 2004 CL9 Standard Euro 5AT, there was only one month difference between build date and compliance date as that particular combination car was in demand at the time and had to be ordered (not from stock). I had to wait six weeks for the car so after I ordered it, it was two weeks before it was built.

I ordered a 2002 Jazz VTi and there was one month difference between build date and compliance date.

I ordered a 2001 5dr Civic Hatch and there was also one month difference between build date and compliance date.

Before that, I had ordered a 1997 WRX and I had to wait six weeks and there was only one month difference between the build date and compliance date.

The slow-down in the world's economy has also played a big part. Most manufacturers have stock waiting for sale in large carparks; soggy wet grass fields in the case of Citroen.

[denot]

hmmm just wondering, so basically there should be no "2009 Honda Accord Euro" on sale yet? coz the latest build date is still end of 2008?

[primetimex]

hmmm just wondering, so basically there should be no "2009 Honda Accord Euro" on sale yet? coz the latest build date is still end of 2008?

I bought mine in Mar'09 last month - and got Oct'08 so it's safe to say maybe there's no 2009 build yet unless you have to get your car shipped from the factory, really depends on what the dealer's got and holding at the time.

[denot]

I bought mine in Mar'09 last month - and got Oct'08 so it's safe to say maybe there's no 2009 build yet unless you have to get your car shipped from the factory, really depends on what the dealer's got and holding at the time.

what I mean is... so current "2009 Honda Accord Euro" it should be called "2008 Honda Accord Euro"?

If the current 2009 is 2008 built, but still can be called "2009 Honda Accord Euro" (no legal issue), then the main point is the "compliance" date not the "build" date. So you cant use the term "Cause it was build on 2008, the price should be a bit cheaper" when buying "2009 Honda Accord Euro" with 08 build date (no matter if you are a dealer or customer).

[primetimex]

I see, hmm however it looks like there's quite a fair bit of other forum users here with the "pinging" issues to which the build date would be of significant interest.

I'll go and check when my Euro's been complianced.

[tony1234]

what I mean is... so current "2009 Honda Accord Euro" it should be called "2008 Honda Accord Euro"?

If the current 2009 is 2008 built, but still can be called "2009 Honda Accord Euro" (no legal issue), then the main point is the "compliance" date not the "build" date. So you cant use the term "Cause it was build on 2008, the price should be a bit cheaper" when buying "2009 Honda Accord Euro" with 08 build date (no matter if you are a dealer or customer).

No the build date is the most important.If 2 Euros,the first 1 had build 08 and compliance 09 and the 2nd.one had build 09 and compliance the 2nd one,assuming they were being traded/sold at the same time would fetch more without a doubt.Dealers tell you when you are BUYING is doesn't matter but when it comes to selling you get a different story.

[denot]

No the build date is the most important.If 2 Euros,the first 1 had build 08 and compliance 09 and the 2nd.one had build 09 and compliance the 2nd one,assuming they were being traded/sold at the same time would fetch more without a doubt.Dealers tell you when you are BUYING is doesn't matter but when it comes to selling you get a different story.

Ok, so based on your saying tony, I'm correct by saying there's no "2009 Honda Accord Euro" yet in Oz. Is this what you mean?

[tony1234]

Ok, so based on your saying tony, I'm correct by saying there's no "2009 Honda Accord Euro" yet in Oz. Is this what you mean?

No i don't think there are any 09 build and compliance cars on the showroom floor yet,but if there aren't any now they wont be too far away.Depends on the number of cars being held by HA in holding yards.Usually in any given year you don't see that year build on the showroom floor before April but considering the world economy that may change.

[denot]

No i don't think there are any 09 build and compliance cars on the showroom floor yet,but if there aren't any now they wont be too far away.Depends on the number of cars being held by HA in holding yards.Usually in any given year you don't see that year build on the showroom floor before April but considering the world economy that may change.

I see, so if someone just purchase a CU2 recently, when they want to sell it again they shouldnt put "2009 Honda Accord Euro CU2" as the title, correct? coz basically its "2008 Honda Accord Euro CU2".

[tony1234]

I see, so if someone just purchase a CU2 recently, when they want to sell it again they shouldnt put "2009 Honda Accord Euro CU2" as the title, correct? coz basically its "2008 Honda Accord Euro CU2".

Technically no.The correct description should be MY2009.