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1997 Honda CR-V
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$11,950CA$16,735£8,934A$17,004€10,669¥1,874,234
Market median: $11,225CA$15,720£8,392A$15,972€10,022¥1,760,526 · CR-V RD1s
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Japan Direct Motors
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Smart buyer checklist
Treat this as two groups. Required items protect you from payment loss and fraud — if a seller resists any of them, walk away. Ideal items help you assess the car's condition; when one is missing, factor it into your risk and your offer rather than treating it as automatic fraud.
Required fraud and payment-loss prevention
- Confirm title status. Clean, salvage, rebuilt, or no title — and the title's jurisdiction — should be clear before you wire.
- Confirm the car is importable to your location. That's your homework, not the seller's; if the import path is unclear, step back and verify before paying.
- Read the bill of sale before you wire. "As-is" with no warranty is normal; anything that removes inspection or payment protections is a red flag.
- Use a third-party escrow service; never wire to a personal account. For dealer sales, a wire to the business account named on the invoice is normal; for private-party sales, use escrow.
Ideal vehicle-condition diligence; factor missing items into risk and price
- Ask for the export certificate. If the car was exported from Japan recently, the deregistration document can help confirm provenance and timing.If unavailable: certificates for older imports are often filed away, so absence is a risk signal, not automatic fraud.
- Ask for underbody, engine bay, and rear-quarter photos. Those areas reveal rust and repair work that hero shots can hide.If unavailable: the car may still be in transit or storage; review existing media and ask for fresh shots once it's accessible.
- Consider a third-party pre-purchase inspection (PPI). A specialist inspection can catch issues that change the price.If unavailable: a PPI is often not feasible while the car is still overseas, so price the added uncertainty instead of treating it as proof of fraud.
AI Summary
- Minor paint chipping and scratches throughout the exterior
- Good shine, minor paint chipping and scratches throughout
- Starts, runs, and drives well
- Clean overall, very little wear; seats free of tears or stains
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- JDM-TPZ-UZK2
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- Irmo, South Carolina, United States
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1997 Honda CR-V Factory RHD 4WD Mail Route SUV STK #4309 This 1997 Honda CR-V is a factory right-hand-drive Japanese import SUV available at Japan Direct Motors in Irmo, South Carolina. With its RHD layout, automatic transmission, 4WD drivetrain, and practical compact SUV body, this CR-V is a useful option for rural mail carriers, daily driving, local delivery, or anyone looking for a clean and affordable Japanese import SUV. It has been legally imported from Japan and comes with a clean South Carolina title ready to transfer. Vehicle Highlights 1997 Honda CR-V Factory right-hand drive 2.0L…
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gas 4-cylinder engine Automatic transmission 4WD 97,674 miles / 157,192 km Compact SUV body style VIN: RD11104309 Clean South Carolina title ready to transfer About This Honda CR-V The Honda CR-V is a practical compact SUV known for its simple layout, useful cargo space, and easy everyday drivability. This Japanese-market CR-V adds a factory right-hand-drive seating position, making it a good fit for rural mail carriers who want convenient curb-side access in a smaller SUV. Its compact size makes it easier to maneuver than a larger van or full-size SUV, while the enclosed cargo area provides useful space for mail, packages, tools, groceries, or everyday supplies. With 4WD and an automatic transmission, this CR-V can also work well for daily driving, local delivery, small business use, or weekend use. Exterior Condition The white exterior presents well overall and still has a good shine. As expected on a 25+ year old vehicle, there are some normal age-related imperfections, including minor paint chipping and scratches throughout the exterior. Overall, this CR-V is in good condition for its age and has a clean, practical appearance. Interior Condition The interior is clean overall and shows very little wear for the age. The front and rear seats are in great shape with no tears or stains. The dash and interior trim present well, the original floor mats and carpets are clean, and the headliner sits tight to the ceiling. This CR-V currently does not have a radio installed and does not include a spare tire. The asking price has been discounted to reflect this. Powertrain and Driving This CR-V is powered by Honda's 2.0L gas 4-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission and 4WD. It starts, runs, and drives well, making it a practical choice for mail route use, daily driving, local delivery, or weekend use. Title, Import, and Location This vehicle has been legally imported from Japan and comes with a clean South Carolina title ready to transfer. It is available at Japan Direct Motors near Columbia, South Carolina, and can be seen, purchased, and driven home today. Stop by during business hours, or call/text ahead at (803) 622-8962 with questions, availability, or to set up a test drive.
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