S2000 Talk Discussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it.

Buying a Canada car in Florida.

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-03-2019, 01:02 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Papii Thugger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Buying a Canada car in Florida.

A car that I followed for a while is up for sale, but as the title says, it’s a Canadian car. I know there’s leniency being in Florida, but what steps do I have to take? If I’m headstrong I’m getting this car.

Thanks
Old 05-03-2019, 03:25 PM
  #2  
Community Organizer

 
Hfreak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Eastern Ontario
Posts: 2,417
Received 154 Likes on 125 Posts
Default

What would be the issue, I live in Canada and have owned 3 USDM S2000's? Are you asking about the importing process? The only thing for us is making sure the car has DRL installed or a module needs to be added. Good luck with your purchase.
Old 05-03-2019, 03:33 PM
  #3  

 
JasonMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 133
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

I bought a Lexus ISF from Canada and ultimately had to abandon the sale (with consent of seller). It had the cat removed and would cost a bit to return the exhaust to stock but the shipping and duty fees were also pretty significant.
I found a -lot- of online resources about importing a car from Canada.
Combine that with whatever Florida requires and you should be all set.

It probably took me less than two hours to become very familiar with the process. Of course, that was more than ten minutes ago, so I've forgotten most of it.
Old 05-05-2019, 05:08 AM
  #4  

 
MrFunk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,088
Received 125 Likes on 106 Posts
Default

Your local DMV can give you instructions on importing the car. It's not all that difficult.
Old 05-18-2019, 01:56 PM
  #5  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Papii Thugger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

It seems to be a mix of answers. Essentially I was going to have the current owner drive it over here in Florida, and just do the process here. Already ran the vin through my bank and they approved it now it’s just hoping DMV registers it no problem
Old 05-18-2019, 01:58 PM
  #6  

 
Orjinal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 2,731
Received 161 Likes on 124 Posts
Default

In florida if it has 2 headlights and 4 tires, then you can register it without a problem.
Old 05-18-2019, 03:01 PM
  #7  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Papii Thugger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Orjinal
In florida if it has 2 headlights and 4 tires, then you can register it without a problem.
I’ve been told lol. Let’s hope it goes well
The following users liked this post:
JoePhotographer (05-20-2019)
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ninjajwl
Florida S2000 Owners
13
01-15-2013 09:40 AM
auux
S2000 Talk
18
02-23-2011 12:57 PM
R-nel
S2000 Talk
4
04-29-2008 12:39 PM
Jsmply
Car and Bike Talk
15
12-20-2007 06:06 PM
triumph87
South Florida
2
07-30-2006 06:08 AM



Quick Reply: Buying a Canada car in Florida.



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:54 AM.