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 Jun 6, 2011 - 11:17 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 17, '10 From U.P. michigan GO STATE Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
hey guys, this may be a very stupid question, but either way im going to ask it. in less than a year i will be out of school and hopefully working in the automotive field. my dream car as like many of you on here is the celica gt four. what i really need is someone or some people to help shed some light on how to get one over here. sence it is my absolute dream car, i really do not care how much it would cost. the only thing is, i dont want to have the dot take it and make it all enviroment friendly. if anyone could help me get going in the right direction that would be great.
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Jun 8, 2011 - 10:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 11, '04 From USA Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (83%) |
Ok hear we go again time for another import a 205 thread
Im 37 and own a st205 plus been dealing with importing for 15 years. Like to think i give real info. Most shops bring in cars listed as clips. Mine was shipped to Canada 8 years ago and listed as 2 clips and buried in a container. This was way before import craze started up there . I towed across as parts car without issue in remote crossing in Montana. Now with so many RHD cars in Canada im sure US customs is more strict on how you cross with a Jdm car. Im sure there have been many attempts by US guys on every make of car. Getting a car is 95% main issue. If make it past customs there is no DOT police or Epa guy in a suit coming to house to harrass you. You deal 100% with local and state Epa and Dmv. If they issue you a title and registration then your done. If live in an smog testing nazi state then may be an issue passing. I have friend who has a RHD 94 Mr2 and been pulled over 7 times for speeding and never once had an issue. Plus car has worst vin swap ever seen and had inspected 2 times by sheriffs dept and 0 issues. Now he lives in a small town in Indiana and knows all the cops so big city might be harder to pull off. Car will not be "legal" in govt eyes but that really only comes into play when going thru importing and customs. Your local dmv is people need to talk to. I have heard Missouri will honor a jdm title and give you a new one but cant confirm. Though i have heard a lot of guys having title work done there. As far as SS-3 i am importing clip and just building one to exact jdm spec. I would go that route if just want a SS-3 much cheaper in long run. -------------------- Old guy with the toys
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4-eyed-freek importing help Jun 6, 2011 - 11:17 AM
HaysoosKreesto Found this on a quick search
http://www.6gc.net/f... Jun 6, 2011 - 11:54 AM schmooot move to Canada and your chances go from not to und... Jun 6, 2011 - 2:20 PM yarik83 In accordance with USA 25 year importation rule yo... Jun 6, 2011 - 4:45 PM yarik83 correction. To make it semi-registable you have to... Jun 6, 2011 - 6:41 PM 4-eyed-freek well the thing is, i dont want to move lol. i rwal... Jun 7, 2011 - 10:50 AM
HaysoosKreesto QUOTE (4-eyed-freek @ Jun 7, 2011 ... Jun 7, 2011 - 4:23 PM yarik83 You live in Michigan which is a stone's throw ... Jun 7, 2011 - 4:36 PM 4-eyed-freek yea you are true. i might have to find someone in ... Jun 7, 2011 - 8:40 PM 4-eyed-freek if i cant import a gt four can i import a ss111? Jun 8, 2011 - 9:36 AM freddy121389 if you purchase a lhd model you would be able to r... Jun 8, 2011 - 9:56 AM 4-eyed-freek awsome info. i really would want a gt four more th... Jun 8, 2011 - 11:06 AM Neon90424 I thought you could import the car you wanted as a... Jun 8, 2011 - 11:26 AM yarik83 You are partially correct.
You can import a trac... Jun 8, 2011 - 4:50 PM 4-eyed-freek wow you guys are awsome! i gues im going to ha... Jun 8, 2011 - 9:05 PM yarik83 Start by getting your finances in order. Once you ... Jun 8, 2011 - 10:45 PM Neon90424 drive your regular celi to canada and switch every... Jun 9, 2011 - 6:25 AM yarik83 Above option is also possible as I have considered... Jun 9, 2011 - 3:42 PM |
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