Did a search on the topic and couldn't find any answers. Does a 97 Itr suppose to have vin # on all the body panels? eg. hood,fenders,doors, hatch etc.

 

Yes

 

I think it was 96 or 97 they started putting vins on everything

 

Can anyone confirm this is true with canadian itr's also.

 

yes 97-01 itr have vin on all body panel in canada

 

97 cdm itr’s do not have vin’s on the body panels/engine/trans. Vin’s are only located on firewall and dash.

 

Are you sure they don't have on engine/trans?

 

Yes according to the research I have done. I am very interested in any verification as well.

 

You can clearly see the vin on trans in pic #86 from the recent '97 on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...egra-type-r-4/

 

That is a USDM itr

 

I have a Cdn 1997 ITR motor/trans and it does not have the vin's (And no they weren't drilled and removed, motor was pulled from a wrecked ITR) Unfortunatly I do not recall if there was vin's on the body panels but from was said by type911 and some infor posted on typerclub.com Canadian 1997 ITR's only have it on the firewall, windshield and door post decal.

 

Thank you for the response. Can you confirm that there are the 2 holes on the trans where the vin is suppose to be?

 

Can any 97 canadian itr owners confirm there is a VIN decal on the driver side door jam please?

 

The holes are there, in the transmission and block. Transmission the holes are threaded, couldn't tell on the block, I would have to pull the exhaust manifold.

 

Thank you for the information. Its refreshing to still have helpful members in the Honda community.

 

I’ve owned 2 97 itrs here in Canada , yes the tranny does have a vin plate but overtime it falls off I lost both of mine those rivets are either pushed in and not threaded on the earlier trannys. The block did not have vin plate. There is still a way to tell if it’s 97 though serial number starts with 4 on 97 blocks. And no vins on panels only door jamb firewall and dash board

 

you’re feedback is greatly appreciated. I’d love to see photos of everyones 97 cdm itr!
It seems many enthusiasts are selling/ buying these cars at increasing prices. Where does the value of a 97 cdm itr compare to a 97 usdm itr- both identical condition/mileage/history?

 

Imo sometimes an equivalent CDM ITR is worth less compared to the USDM version, b/c of the process to import it. And other considerations.

 

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Correct Dave7 correct market cars fetch more as that’s where it was sold and intended to stay. USA cars imported to Canada fetch less and vice versa. But it it can work in favour with currency fluctuation just saying . When usd $ was at the all time low thousands of cars were going over the border. Also the supply demand is greater in USA so used cars are valued lower there then in Canada.

 

Excellent points gentlemen. Should the fact that there were less imported cdm 97 itr’s than usdm 97 itr’s be taken into consideration?

 

Not really they are North American specs same cars. They are higher of value to a Canadian person wanting one. That would be my opinion as I once was trying to source a Canadian spec supra from USA. But still if a car had immigrated borders I think it’s value is higher where it’s original destination was destined. There are some benefits to this as You don’t have to deal with cluster speedometer swaps, being that either km/h is the bigger font or vice versa. No need to worry about this if they are digital with just press of a button , but we talking itr’s.