Anyone from Hong Kong??

[marc-o-lishuz]

Yep, that's right. The Type-R is available through direct importers only. But the FA1s are available at any Honda dealership.

[Ronnn]

Originally Posted by phawx

Hong Kong's local Honda Dealer sells the FA1 only, I believe. From pics I think Ronnn's is FA1.

FD1 and FD2s are still available if bought from Japan, and can usually get licensed over here. Personally I wouldn't bother doing that for an FD1 though...FD2 on the other hand... *drool*

Yeah, we only have R18A Civic in HK
Oh, someone did import FD1 and FD2 (not FD2R)
but that's really a joke, and i think no one interest in that car as well

the point is, for the money it costs to import a FD1 or FD2, you can buy a lot of other cars.....

[K3vY]

I know it is expensive to own a car in Hong Kong, not because of the car's price tag. But the expenses along with the car...like parking and stuff..

Approximately how much are you paying for all your expenses, and specify them Ronnn.

[bape_lovers]

how much does it cost to import a car in HK??

[phawx]

Originally Posted by bape_lovers

how much does it cost to import a car in HK??

I'm not sure of the details, but essentially it depends on past experiences. Let's say a car is produced here and sold here, and you decide to import it from Japan brand new instead (GTR for example), then the gov tosses a huge tax on it on top of the car price (kinda like anti-dumping?).

If for example it's a used car, over 3 years old, and an equivalent isn't easy to find in HK (e.g. Skyline 350GT Coupe, aka G35) then the price drops by a lot where it might actually be close to buying used in HK.

[Ronnn]

Originally Posted by K3vY

I know it is expensive to own a car in Hong Kong, not because of the car's price tag. But the expenses along with the car...like parking and stuff..

Approximately how much are you paying for all your expenses, and specify them Ronnn.

actually the most expensive part...i will say it's gas and parking

around HKD 1500 for gas each month <---i don't drive to work, my car is only for fun

and then another 3500 a month for parking (included my place and going out for shopping)

or...it should mention lic fee in HK is a lot more expensive than Canada, since it depends on the car displacement, for a 1600cc-2500cc car, we are paying near $6K per year

and, insurance is expensive for high risk car too
I am paying around $3000 for full coverage per year.
But if i am drving a FD2R (which i quoted before), it costs $18000 per year

[Ronnn]

Originally Posted by phawx

I'm not sure of the details, but essentially it depends on past experiences. Let's say a car is produced here and sold here, and you decide to import it from Japan brand new instead (GTR for example), then the gov tosses a huge tax on it on top of the car price (kinda like anti-dumping?).

If for example it's a used car, over 3 years old, and an equivalent isn't easy to find in HK (e.g. Skyline 350GT Coupe, aka G35) then the price drops by a lot where it might actually be close to buying used in HK.

Actually importing a (used) car from Japan to HK is not as complicate as before
And, there're actually some people go directly to Japan and buy a used car over there and ship to HK
But, by doing this, you should expect to pay around 60% on top of the car price just for shipping and lic fee

For new car, importer only import models that aren't avaliable in HK
since it doesn't make any sense to buy a 'private import' when you can buy directly from the dealer. (ofcoz i mean when they are about the same price) Just like if you guys are in Toronto, it doesn't make sense to import a Honda from US, the price may be a little cheaper, but you lose all the warranty.

that's why those importer only sell JDM model

there're a lot of 'trick' when buying an import car, that's why i try to stay away with it unless i really really want that model

[hc806]

i hate this thread.. makes me want to go back to hk... but no time =(

[phawx]

Then come back man!!!

[Ronnn]

It's funny
when I was in Toronto back in 90s, the choices of cars were so limited
until late 90s, we finally have DC2R and Civic Sir.....no, hatchback Civic (with B16 engine), no WRX, no Evo, no GTR, nothing at all

but in HK, they had everything....from 660 turbo to huge power N/A and Turbo cars...

but...once I back to HK, I want to back to Canada for cars....
you guys have CSX-S....Civic Si....RSX-S, TSX......EVO, STi WRX.....so many choices
yes, we had Type R model, but as I mentioned before, if I have a choice, I don't prefer private import

[marc-o-lishuz]

You guys had the DC5-R didn't you?

****, I still want to bring an Alphard here

[Ronnn]

Originally Posted by marc-o-lishuz

You guys had the DC5-R didn't you?

****, I still want to bring an Alphard here

we have DC5R (private import)
but the difference between a Type S or Si and a CTR/Accord-R/ITR

you guys have speed and luxury in one package
for us, if we want fast, we will never get the luxury of a sunroof...which i love it soooo much
that's one of the reason that, even i have money, i may not consider FD2R or CL7R

Alphard is good, and a lot of them are modded.....
the sport version 'Vellfire' <---don't know if the spelling is correct or not
is all the way past HKD500K.....

[K3vY]

Are there many modded JDM Odysseys in HK? Cause they look hotttt

[phawx]

Yes there are... and they're SLAMMED when people mod them. For some reason, with Odysseys it's either all or nothing.
I wouldn't say that they look good though. I can never tell whether it's a Stream or an Odyssey coming my way. But then I think they did a test of trackability vs sportiness in looks on BMI, and the Odyssey won 1st or 2nd out of 5 MPVs in its drive...

[K3vY]

True, does HIDs come stock from the Odysseys?

[marc-o-lishuz]

Yup... deep blue projectors. And the rear doors don't slide, they open like regular doors.

[Ronnn]

Stream or Odyssey are the only 7 seaters I will consider
Alphard is good, but it's too larger that......or I should say too high that you cant get into certain parking

Here's my friend's RB1

[dk1021]

Originally Posted by Ronnn

Stream or Odyssey are the only 7 seaters I will consider
Alphard is good, but it's too larger that......or I should say too high that you cant get into certain parking

Here's my friend's RB1

[liljkillah]

hey are the aftermarket parts in HK cheaper than the aftermarket parts here in the US... Are the aftermarket parts there legit or are most of them knock offs... how much do u guys think a set of VOLK TE37s would cost there and some Bride racing seats...

[hc806]

i love hong kong... but i dont think ill be able to make a good living in hong kong... IT guys are not worth $$ in HK unless im super pro!