Itchy Dick

Hi,

I'm wanting to buy an S2000, perhaps an average mile 1999/2000 model as this is what my budget can stretch to.

I've considered importing an S2000 from Japan personally. I'm in contact with a company across in Japan called Rush Corperation. I know a friend has imported an Impreza from them before and had no problems.

Basically, has anybody on here personally imported an S2000?

What would need to be done for the ESVA?

Would I need a model report?

Anything else?

little Chris

I imported my first S from Japan. Excellent time to do it, the exchange rate really is in your favour:

- dont buy any thing less than grade 4
- Yes you will need a model Report
-EVSA requires you to fit a Fog light, rewire the electricts behind the dash to convert to MPH.

use www.HIFX.co.uk to exchange the money, they will get you an excellent exchange rate.

Chris

Bibbs

Mine is one Chris imported .. still going fine, even though it's now eating tyres.

simonprelude

I wonder what will happen in 2 years then when the rolling 10 year rule starts to hit the early S2000's ??

mytse

What rule is that? Can you enlighten me please.

Bibbs

After 10 years cars don't need an ESVA .. just an MOT.

Itchy Dick

With regards to the model report, can I use one that somebody else has used, or do I have to buy a new one?

Fuel? Are the JDM S2000s mapped for 100RON fuel? What would I do in the UK?

Bibbs

It's not 100RON, it's 100PON I believe (either way, it's better).

Just use Optimax, Tesco's 99, or Ultimate.

I've had issues with BP, and always run mine on Shell (as there is one near work, and one near home).

little Chris

Sorry, you can not copy a model report. Its about

Itchy Dick

I haven't got Tesco 99RON up here in Newcastle, it will have to be V-Power then!

Is there any companys up North that would undertake the ESVA work enabling it to pass?