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EK9Hatch 07-21-2006 01:56 PM

S2000...made in the USA or Japan?
 
Hey guys, I had a quick question that I was hoping you could help me out with. Obviously the S2000 Is a Japanese car, being a Honda and all...but my question is, are they built in America? I am assuming that they indeed are, but I wanted to double check.
The reason I need to know this is because I will be importing a S2000 from the US into Canada. Duty states that if the car is not from North America, I will need to pay 6.1% Duty on it. But if it is built in the US, there is no duty.

Any help would be great, Thanks!

rijowysock 07-21-2006 01:58 PM

look at the decal from the window

100% japan construction.

0% USA construction

all parts/assembly=japan

look in the papers from purchase for window decal

Will 07-21-2006 01:59 PM

Built in Japan. 1st character of VIN is "J", indicating as such. However, it's manufactured for sale as a US vehicle. Are you sure the duty isn't just for cars that come from outside the US?

Emil St-Hilaire 07-21-2006 02:02 PM

Yeah,it's made in Detroit.!!!

Cyntex 07-21-2006 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Jul 21 2006, 03:02 PM
Yeah,it's made in Detroit.!!!

LOL

s2kshift9k 07-21-2006 02:18 PM

lol

EK9Hatch 07-21-2006 02:28 PM

Im pretty sure I would have to pay duty on it if it was built in Japan. Anything that is not made in the US you need to pay duty on (Im pretty sure, I need to double check)

Thanks for the info though, much appreciated.

s2k_4life 07-21-2006 02:28 PM

i think 00-03 is made in japan and 04 and up is assembled in the us. correct me if im wrong.

CrazyPhuD 07-21-2006 02:32 PM


Originally Posted by s2k_4life,Jul 21 2006, 03:28 PM
i think 00-03 is made in japan and 04 and up is assembled in the us. correct me if im wrong.

you're wrong

All s2000 are made in Japan. Around May/June 2004 they changed which factory in Japan they were made in but every s2000 is made in Japan.

chw6922 07-21-2006 02:33 PM


Originally Posted by s2k_4life,Jul 21 2006, 02:28 PM
i think 00-03 is made in japan and 04 and up is assembled in the us. correct me if im wrong.

i've got the 06 s2k, and the sticker indicated that the vehicle was 100% made in Japan. Also, the VIN starts with J.

CrazyPhuD 07-21-2006 02:33 PM

ask your canadian friends don't ask here....plenty of people have imported cars from the US to canada. Check the local canadian forums.

johnny 07-21-2006 02:38 PM

They have to be built here in the U.S. They're rebadged Fords, right? :thinker:

EK9Hatch 07-21-2006 02:47 PM


Originally Posted by CrazyPhuD,Jul 21 2006, 02:33 PM
ask your canadian friends don't ask here....plenty of people have imported cars from the US to canada. Check the local canadian forums.

Well Since you guys live in the United States, I thought you would know first hand. :thumbup:

s2k_4life 07-21-2006 03:01 PM

www.riv.ca should provide you with answers

Johnny Sack 07-21-2006 03:03 PM

they dont sell the s in canadia?

s2k_4life 07-21-2006 03:09 PM

they do, but i think its cheaper if you buy it in the u.s and the us currency is dropping too. so thats why people wanna buy it in the u.s rather than canada.

Johnny Sack 07-21-2006 03:14 PM

ah........

Emil St-Hilaire 07-21-2006 03:22 PM


Originally Posted by versionJDM,Jul 21 2006, 06:03 PM
they dont sell the s in canadia?

Hey,smart ass,do you think we're living in an igloo,in the North Pole.!!!
And yes,my name is Santa Clauss.

Johnny Sack 07-21-2006 03:27 PM


Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Jul 21 2006, 04:22 PM
Hey,smart ass,do you think we're living in an igloo,in the North Pole.!!!
And yes,my name is Santa Clauss.

well you canucks dont get the evo, so, it wouldnt suprise me.

Saki GT 07-21-2006 04:01 PM


Originally Posted by s2k_4life,Jul 21 2006, 06:09 PM
they do, but i think its cheaper if you buy it in the u.s and the us currency is dropping too. so thats why people wanna buy it in the u.s rather than canada.

We get more colors too.

SCCS2K 07-21-2006 04:18 PM

you guys are all wrong. They're made in the same factory as the Chevy Malibu (the MAXX of course, I'm not crazy)...

Don't tell me you can't tell the similarity?

;)

dead-bird 07-21-2006 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by s2k_4life,Jul 21 2006, 03:09 PM
they do, but i think its cheaper if you buy it in the u.s and the us currency is dropping too. so thats why people wanna buy it in the u.s rather than canada.

Cheaper yes, but Honda Canada will not warranty cars sold in the US and then imported to Canada. A used car out of warranty would be fine.

MD06LBP 07-21-2006 08:29 PM

Canada drops Suzuka in 07 for Imola Orange...too bad, I love that color, wish it was US as well :(

kstokes 07-21-2006 10:06 PM


Originally Posted by Saki GT,Jul 21 2006, 04:01 PM
We get more colors too.

Nope. Same color schemes..

They're far far far cheaper in the USA... $34,050USD vs $50,300CDN

At an exchange rate of about 1.13cdn -> 1.00usd, it's nearly twelve grand cheaper to buy in the USA.

Yes, you'll get stung with 6.1% duty, you will also have to pay PST & GST, pay a $209 RIV registration fee, $100 A/C excise tax, then get daytime-running lights installed ($100ish), get it provincially ($70) and federally inspected (included in RIV fee), and you'll be good to go.

I'll be doing this myself soon, too. :) A Suzuka '02-03 please =)

felixs2k 07-21-2006 10:54 PM


Originally Posted by CrazyPhuD,Jul 21 2006, 02:32 PM
you're wrong

All s2000 are made in Japan. Around May/June 2004 they changed which factory in Japan they were made in but every s2000 is made in Japan.

That is correct. The AP1's model were built in Tochigi, Japan, and I believe the AP2's were built in Suzuka, Japan when the Tochigi plant was turned into a research facility. Source.

C U AT 9K 07-22-2006 12:44 AM

every time i race on the suzuka track on gt4 i tell everyone thats where s2000s are made. hehe.

Kenny2K 07-22-2006 02:13 AM

Well, the S2000 is not and cannot be made in USA. It isnt full of plastic, it handles well. The engine is efficient.....need I go on? Sounds harsh, but american cars arn't that good are they? No, S2K is pure Japanese. They really know how to make a car

SpitfireS 07-22-2006 02:17 AM

http://home.tiscali.nl/onlinestorage...0by%20side.gif
It was made once where the NSX was made... once :(
If this picture was taken in 1999 and that Berlina was shipped to Europe it could be my car you see there.... ;)

Emil St-Hilaire 07-22-2006 06:58 AM


Originally Posted by Kenny2K,Jul 22 2006, 05:13 AM
Well, the S2000 is not and cannot be made in USA. It isnt full of plastic, it handles well. The engine is efficient.....need I go on? Sounds harsh, but american cars arn't that good are they? No, S2K is pure Japanese. They really know how to make a car

So,...you think,the Chevy Corvette's ingeneers,don't know how to make a car????
Better with British Leyland's Jaguar,maybe....old chap.!!!! :D :LOL: :D

EK9Hatch 07-22-2006 10:36 AM

Hey guys, thanks for all the feedback. I was hoping I could aviod the 6.1% duty, but even after that, I will be saving quite a bit instead of buying from Canada.
:thumbup:

gomarlins3 07-22-2006 05:38 PM


Originally Posted by SpitfireS,Jul 22 2006, 04:17 AM
http://home.tiscali.nl/onlinestorage...0by%20side.gif
It was made once where the NSX was made... once :(

Don't forget about the Insight. It was made in the same factory as the S and NSX. Since I have the S and the Insight, I keep telling the wife we need the third to complete the collect, but she doesn't believe me.

ralper 07-22-2006 06:04 PM


Originally Posted by versionJDM,Jul 21 2006, 06:03 PM
they dont sell the s in canadia?

Actually its made in Canada, Ottawa I think. Its really just a Civic in drag. :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

(Just having some fun, they're all actually made in China by the company thats going to start making the MG)

BeachBum 07-22-2006 07:13 PM

Just pay your 6.1% and $220 RIV fee and $100 AC tax and 6% GST, and whatever your PST rate is cuz at a 88 cent dollar you'll still be thousands ahead.


EDIT: just saw your civic pics in the gallery... Please, no provincial tax in Alberta!!! You're worried about 6% duty?

SFMarine0331 07-23-2006 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by [AP1
,Jul 21 2006, 10:54 PM] That is correct. The AP1's model were built in Tochigi, Japan, and I believe the AP2's were built in Suzuka, Japan when the Tochigi plant was turned into a research facility. Source.

I concur

RED MX5 07-23-2006 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Jul 21 2006, 06:22 PM
Hey,smart ass,do you think we're living in an igloo,in the North Pole.!!!
And yes,my name is Santa Clauss.

Santa, I have been a good boy this year.
For Christmas this year I'd like some more goodies for my car. :D

s2k_4life 07-23-2006 05:08 PM

i heard you could save some cash if you deliver the car by train or something. no need for a broker or something i forgot.

s2k_4life 07-23-2006 05:09 PM

i heard you could save some cash if you deliver the car by train or something. no need for a broker or something i forgot.

Ks320 07-23-2006 08:29 PM


Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Jul 21 2006, 06:02 PM
Yeah,it's made in Detroit.!!!

I'm going to sell my car tomorrow then ...

MattG 07-23-2006 09:55 PM

Just tell them it is a solstice

EK9Hatch 07-23-2006 10:09 PM


Originally Posted by BeachBum,Jul 22 2006, 07:13 PM
Just pay your 6.1% and $220 RIV fee and $100 AC tax and 6% GST, and whatever your PST rate is cuz at a 88 cent dollar you'll still be thousands ahead.


EDIT: just saw your civic pics in the gallery... Please, no provincial tax in Alberta!!! You're worried about 6% duty?

Its not that Im worried about the 6.1% duty, I just wasnt sure if it was made in the US or in Japan. What made me wonder about this in the first place is after looking at my Civic. Guess what? Its made in Canada! So yeah, thats what got me thinking.

With the current echange rate as of right now, even after taxes and duty and such, I will still come out ahead.


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