Skyline... (at least it's informative)

**Paul** · 10-12-2005 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by 4drwhore

You can get them if they are older then 15years in canada and just drive them here. Helps to know some of them bobble heads

More of the non knowing BS comming from this guy...it never fails he knows it all...

**Ian MMF** · 10-12-2005 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by RiceRocket

A vehicle coming from Canada has to have a manufacturer's letter of conforment to be legally imported into the USA. Same deal as if from Overseas. Yes...once again, you can title and register it under false pretenses, but you can't do it legally.

Once the car is 25 yrs old...you can import it.
So...you can import a 1989 R32 in the year 2014.

Charles

It's 15 years in canada(iirc) and I didn't say register it here I said drive it here. Leave it registered in canada.

From a recent person in canada who purchased a skyline.
"In Canada, vehicles over 15 years old are exempt from the RIV program. The RIV program prohibits Skyline importation. Guess which car just recently became 15 years old? Hence, I believe, the sudden influx."

Also look into http://evolutionimports.com/ Someone I know in port orange got a r33. There is a loophole, do more research for your answer.

Originally Posted by The Quad FaJ'a

More of the non knowing BS comming from this guy...it never fails he knows it all...

Must suck not having a life and trying to make one out of trying to mock someone else. Who's wrong now bitch?

**_Charles_** · 10-12-2005 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by 4drwhore

It's 15 years in canada(iirc) and I didn't say register it here I said drive it here. Leave it registered in canada.

From a recent person in canada who purchased a skyline.
"In Canada, vehicles over 15 years old are exempt from the RIV program. The RIV program prohibits Skyline importation. Guess which car just recently became 15 years old? Hence, I believe, the sudden influx."

Also look into http://evolutionimports.com/ Someone I know in port orange got a r33. There is a loophole, do more research for your answer.

Must suck not having a life and trying to make one out of trying to mock someone else. Who's wrong now bitch?

Yes, Canada is 15 years, and America is 25 years. Your point? By law, if you live in Florida for more than 6 months, you MUST register your car in Florida. Like I said...FALSE PRETENSES. Didn't say impossible, just said, not legal.

Evolution Imports? Them again??? They dismantle the car in the carribean, ship it to the USA and sell the parts to a customer. They then put you in touch with somebody who 're-assembles' the car for you

. They then guide you to a person at a title company who does the title work for you. Notice, they only sell you parts, so they are off the hook...they leave you holding the bag.

Did I cover my bases?
Charles

**Ian MMF** · 10-12-2005 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by RiceRocket

Yes, Canada is 15 years, and America is 25 years. Your point? By law, if you live in Florida for more than 6 months, you MUST register your car in Florida. Like I said...FALSE PRETENSES. Didn't say impossible, just said, not legal.

Evolution Imports? Them again??? They dismantle the car in the carribean, ship it to the USA and sell the parts to a customer. They then put you in touch with somebody who 're-assembles' the car for you

. They then guide you to a person at a title company who does the title work for you. Notice, they only sell you parts, so they are off the hook...they leave you holding the bag.

Did I cover my bases?
Charles

I think so. But you could probably slip through them proving you lived somewhere for more then 6months continuous if they try to get you on having a non registered vehicle in the states. Plus wouldn't hurt to have family or friends in canada if they would be willing to do it through their name and you drive/pay for it.

I know the person who got one through EI, they re-assembled it for them and got it registered through like alaska or some stuff. As far as I know it's a legal loop hole but not sure.

Moral of the story? It's not worth all the trouble just to own a skyline.

**_Charles_** · 10-12-2005 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by 4drwhore

I know the person who got one through EI, they re-assembled it for them and got it registered through like alaska or some stuff. As far as I know it's a legal loop hole but not sure.

Moral of the story? It's not worth all the trouble just to own a skyline.

When you question 'Celm' <--EI rep, he will tell you it's titled, and registered, and it's legal. Well, Yes, the paperwork is absolutely 100% legal, it a title and a registration that is state issued. That doesn't mean it's federally legal. Ask them if it's federalized...ask them to provide a letter from the NHSTA and EPA, ask them to prove it to you in writing....they can't. Like you said...not worth it for a car, not even a Skyline

Charles

**_Charles_** · 10-12-2005 11:33 PM

Funny...there are 20 members viewing GCC, and 12 of them are here viewing this thread. Guess it's a popular subject.

SkyRine!!!1! <--had too.

Charles

**RoadRacer** · 10-12-2005 11:51 PM

Found this info on FA. DAMN FMVSS!!!!!

"You may be correct that MOTOREX only crash tested the R33, however they filed a petition for the 1990-1999 Nissan Skyline and got it approved as noted blow (from NHTSA elgibility list):

Nissan GTS, GTR (RHD) 1990-1999 17 NHTSA-1999 5507

Wether or not the cars are the same, (Chasis is probably very similar), the NHTSA bought off on the petition and 1990-1999 Skylines are elgible for importation if made to meet all FMVSS (ahhh... the hard part)"

**FLBigDog** · 10-13-2005 12:00 AM

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**ZenkiS14_Drifter** · 10-13-2005 01:23 AM

very nice post man, very informative and very depressing. When exactly did it become " illegal" to import the skyline?

**B18C5-EG** · 10-13-2005 01:27 AM

For the best, let the Japaneese play with them. Last thing we need is more skylines imported, riced, then trown into be nothing more than a show car.

**Fritchard** · 10-13-2005 01:38 AM

very cool info

**_Charles_** · 10-13-2005 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by ZenkiS14_Drifter

very nice post man, very informative and very depressing. When exactly did it become " illegal" to import the skyline?

The last Skylines that were 'legalized' were completed over a year ago. There are several more that are in 'Limbo' (and have been that way for a year plus), awaiting lawsuits and NHSTA decisions. Not a pretty picture, as most of those cars in limbo have already been paid for by owners who have not recieved them yet.

Charles

**Ian MMF** · 10-13-2005 10:17 AM

If you want one just move. It would be the easiest way believe it or not.

**ZenkiS14_Drifter** · 10-13-2005 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by RiceRocket

The last Skylines that were 'legalized' were completed over a year ago. There are several more that are in 'Limbo' (and have been that way for a year plus), awaiting lawsuits and NHSTA decisions. Not a pretty picture, as most of those cars in limbo have already been paid for by owners who have not recieved them yet.

Charles

thats kool, so it hasnt been that long since this was passed. Does this apply to any other popular JDM cars ...silvia, rx-7 ...etc?

Cronic · 10-13-2005 12:29 PM

Meh. I just like the engine. Fuck the rest of it.

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