Need help with bringing a 94 gts celi to us, As some of you know im interested in getting ZoomZoom's celi Options

[yarik83]

I am receiving conflicting information in regards to bringing a celi form canada.

On one hand there are najillion rules to follow as well as epa laws etc etc.
On other side its a quick crossing border swapping cars and driving back to homeland. In my case it would be an option of meeting at niagra falls location on US side.

So here is the question .. what am I missing. As per allowable vehicles 94 celica is not mentioned at all.. and its not a gt-4 so it should meet standarts.. but there is not enough information that says.. ok if you want to import a celica.. just like one sold in usa.. you need to do...... or you should be fine just registering it...

as per New Jersey DOT it says all I have to do is provide bill of sale and proof of insurance.
as per importation rules and regulations I have to get consent from toyota manufacture in california, get car inspected for alien species, meet and pass epa regulations etc etc.

Anyone here done anything like this?

[19flip83]

I am receiving conflicting information in regards to bringing a celi form canada.

On one hand there are najillion rules to follow as well as epa laws etc etc.
On other side its a quick crossing border swapping cars and driving back to homeland. In my case it would be an option of meeting at niagra falls location on US side.

So here is the question .. what am I missing. As per allowable vehicles 94 celica is not mentioned at all.. and its not a gt-4 so it should meet standarts.. but there is not enough information that says.. ok if you want to import a celica.. just like one sold in usa.. you need to do...... or you should be fine just registering it...

as per New Jersey DOT it says all I have to do is provide bill of sale and proof of insurance.
as per importation rules and regulations I have to get consent from toyota manufacture in california, get car inspected for alien species, meet and pass epa regulations etc etc.

Anyone here done anything like this?

dude.. loos like it's going to be an uphill battle.. i'll post some links i found.. but you will probably have to use a Registered importer company to bring it in to you. From what i can see it's a non-conforming vehicle and will have to be tested. Best of luck.

National Highway Traffic Saftey Administration - 1-888-327-4236 (
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov - Main page
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ - 2nd link down.. "Vehicle Importation Guidelines (Canadian) (July 2006) "

JUST AN FYI - http://www.lhf.com/ebay/export.php this Co. appears to be all Canadian based.. but they look like they can set in motion from here to there.. all toll free #s

This post has been edited by 19flip83: Mar 20, 2007 - 12:48 PM