since i live in san diego maybe i can get a R34 imported to mexico register it in tijuana, renew my mexican dl that they made me get and drive it in the states if cops pull me over its registerd in mexico and i have a mexican license...i wounder if that will work......now i have to see if they will even let em register the car in tijuana...lets go baja cali plates lol

Please don't flame me for asking this or if it has already been stated. There is so much in-depth legal stuff that i have taken in throughout this that i feel like mush now.

Heres my idea, I know its illegal but would it prove "pull-over safe"... I want an R32 (personal preference) so lets say I buy one in canada. I assume I can just buy it and not register it if its paid for right? Then tow it home, put my S13's license plate on it, VIN tag on dash and whereve else, keep current s13 paperwork in the r32, debadge it and claim it a conversion??

The biggest confusion for me, being I havent bought a car myself yet or dealt with the process hardly is the money situation. Like to get a loan do you have to have it insured and what not, or can you just be likeI need $10k, bring a truck into canada, pay, drive home and make a monthly payment either on the car or just on some unknown item?

Also thinking of it, how does Takama have R32's and stuff for sale on their site? And what is with the abundance of skylines r32-r34 on ebay motors, are half of them impound ready and if so how did they get it to where they can make payments on it?

yes im looking to buy one... its a dot registered in i think alabama any opinions on it? its registered now and is daily driven if i want to buy this what do i need to make sure he gives me to know its legal also i live in cali can i get it reged here since its reged already elsewhere? also i know people in arizona i can make my address if that helps?
Modified by iamadirtdude at 7:40 PM 1/15/2007

Aside from importing a skyline, what about purchasing a legal r33 thats already here in the states? Are their reputable companies who sell previously imported skylines second hand AND post converstion?

I am not sure if there are companies that sell pre-fallout MotorEx cars or not. But, I know there are still quite a few federally legal Skylines still in the states. If the seller says it's federally leagal, ask to see copies of the paper work. If it's an old MotorEx car, you should be good to go...although it might cost a pretty penny.

Thanks laurelracer. I am ready to fork out the big bucks for one and wondering where I can get my hands on one without being ripped on ebay or by purchasing an illegal car. I have a seen some discussion about Fast 4 Wheels here and that their methods of importation/legalization are questionable...if I purchase a vehicle from them am I at risk for losing the car or being slapped with a fine? From my understanding the importation is illegal or at least accomplished from a loophole, but once the car is assembled and titled is it no longer illegal?

If these are newb questions please direct me to the right place. Thanks guys/girls.

I am not sure about import being illegal, but I know that it's pretty much impossible to get one federally legal. From what I have gathered from several people that own or import them, they can usually get them state registerd without much problem. Though it is, "technically" illegal, these people have not had any problems with authority, but that also doesn't mean it won't happen.

California is another story though. You cannot get a state legal Skyline in Cali without going through some wierd channels, that of which, I have no clue on.

Just remember two things. Always ask for documentation, and if it's too good to be true, than it probably is.

to legally register a car in california car must be:smog legalepa approveddot approvedcustoms paperwork

most other states you can just register it without bringing it in for inspection so they wouldnt know that your car does not conform with state laws.

if your in california i would advise you to not even attempt to try to register it yourself, i spent lots of money. taking it to CHP can possibly get you a red flag on the spot, and they can actually impound your car on the spot. same goes with dmv, they will just keep sending you to CHP.

hey guys im kinda new and mostly just read and not post. um im a little younger so some of this legal stuff kinda goes over my head but if i was in the market, would it be possible to find an r33 in the us (or import one) that needed some work without havin to fork over a kidney???

I know this isn't the answer most people wanna hear, but it seems like people just keep coming on here asking the same thing over and over again! Even in the same thread!

You aren't getting a Skyline legal for street driving in the US unless it was already here and includes all proper paperwork.

If you REALLY want a Skyline that bad, join the military or get a job with the DoD and work on a military base overseas as a Civilian While getting a Skyline wasn't the reason I joined the Air Force, living overseas was. I picked a job that will keep me overseas and keep me off the front lines at the same time.

So now as long as I stay overseas I can own ANY car that I want. I bought a 1995 Escort Cosworth, but decided to sell it because I'm on way to Japan, where I'll get my Skyline ($6k for a 32 GT-R, $12k for a 33 GT-R, and $35k for a 34 GT-R). Now if I end up in Germany or Belgium or Australia or anywhere else besides the US next, I can keep it.

I'm not promoting the military or anything, but it seems some of you guys are absolutely GT-R crazy, and this is one sure way to get one.

superbike81 wrote:I know this isn't the answer most people wanna hear, but it seems like people just keep coming on here asking the same thing over and over again! Even in the same thread!

You aren't getting a Skyline legal for street driving in the US unless it was already here and includes all proper paperwork.

If you REALLY want a Skyline that bad, join the military or get a job with the DoD and work on a military base overseas as a Civilian While getting a Skyline wasn't the reason I joined the Air Force, living overseas was. I picked a job that will keep me overseas and keep me off the front lines at the same time.

So now as long as I stay overseas I can own ANY car that I want. I bought a 1995 Escort Cosworth, but decided to sell it because I'm on way to Japan, where I'll get my Skyline ($6k for a 32 GT-R, $12k for a 33 GT-R, and $35k for a 34 GT-R). Now if I end up in Germany or Belgium or Australia or anywhere else besides the US next, I can keep it.

I'm not promoting the military or anything, but it seems some of you guys are absolutely GT-R crazy, and this is one sure way to get one.

i can prove my paper work

Hey guys new to the site and was just reading this post and i got a lil info that could help i live in reno nv and outside of reno there are 2 areas that have no epa restrictions vehicles need no smog basically there is an old man that has a 34 in yerington nv and a 27 year rich kid that has 2 different 33s that comes to the casino im a vip host at and valets them 3 times a week ill talk to him he had his automatic in the autotrader for awhile for sale and i know it drives more than 2500 miles a year but ill look into it and let ya know more or how they slipped through the cracks cause both these owners have had these cars for a long time.

Deadmeat187 wrote:Hey guys new to the site and was just reading this post and i got a lil info that could help i live in reno nv and outside of reno there are 2 areas that have no epa restrictions vehicles need no smog basically there is an old man that has a 34 in yerington nv and a 27 year rich kid that has 2 different 33s that comes to the casino im a vip host at and valets them 3 times a week ill talk to him he had his automatic in the autotrader for awhile for sale and i know it drives more than 2500 miles a year but ill look into it and let ya know more or how they slipped through the cracks cause both these owners have had these cars for a long time.

yea i heard about the kid in vegas. either way i can get them for you in california.

I'd encourage everyone in this thread to go back and read Page One.

Nothing's changed:

Document NHTSA-2005-22654-37

This document announces a final decision by NHTSA to partially rescind a prior decision by the agency that 1990-1999 Nissan GTS and GTR passenger cars not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) are eligible for importation into the United States. As a result of this decision, only Nissan R33 model GTS and GTR passenger cars manufactured between January 1996 and June 1998 are eligible for importation. All other model and model year vehicles admissible under the prior decision are no longer eligible for importation. As a consequence, the agency is rescinding vehicle eligibility number VCP-17, which covered vehicles admissible under the prior decision, and issuing vehicle eligibility number VCP-32 to cover only those model and model year Nissan GTS nd GTR passenger cars that remain eligible for importation. The rescission will only bar the future importation of the model and model year Nissan GTS and GTR passenger cars that are no longer eligible for importation, and will not affect the status of vehicles that have already been lawfully imported under vehicle eligibility number VCP-17. DATES: The decision is effective on March 1, 2006.

dopey21 wrote:since i live in san diego maybe i can get a R34 imported to mexico register it in tijuana, renew my mexican dl that they made me get and drive it in the states if cops pull me over its registerd in mexico and i have a mexican license...i wounder if that will work......now i have to see if they will even let em register the car in tijuana...lets go baja cali plates lol

I was thinking the same thing. TJ license, Tj plates. There's a grip of cars that come over the border everyday that have never circulated or haven't been sold in the states for years. Monza's, Ka's, Renault's, Peugot's to name a few. Is it possible to register a r33 in baja. I've been looking into it and I think it easier and cheaper to make Nacional, than to make at Fronteriza (TJ terms). I know there are some heads in TJ driving imported jdm civics illegaly because there having some issues trying to get them registered in mex. Does anyone has any info regarding the mexican connection?

Gezz it's like a year later and we're still wrapping about the same thing?

Doesn't anyone READ the posts???I'm sure your tired by now Hitman...

Buck96 wrote:Gezz it's like a year later and we're still wrapping about the same thing?

Doesn't anyone READ the posts???I'm sure your tired by now Hitman...

WTF, you truly have no idea what I'm talking out. That's why I quoted the only thread related to importing an car in mex. As corrupt as mexico is, it's a strong possibility to get any car you like with enough money and connects and drive it around legally in mexico which can then be crossed over the border and driven here in the states with mexican license plates. Thers a grip of people here in san diego with mexican license plates that cross over daily, no questions asked. It doesn't matter what car they drive. People that live i SOCAL know that if you go to Mex and get pulled over for whatever reason, flash a $10 dollar bill and your on your way. The corruption is on all levels of government, from the cops to local pharmacist to the prez....not all corruption is bad. The kind that gets you car is good.

If you don't have anything intelligent to add, flame on. It keeps the forums interesting......

Yongsters these days...

1st I've been posting in this thread since last year a Hella of a lot longer than you.

You'd know that if you took the time to read the thread

2nd WTH are you talking about??? Hitman & I have been saying the same thing in this thread since last year. There is NO WAY to legally import a Skyline R32 or R34 into the country since the repel of VCP-17. NO LEGAL WAY

Your talking about crazy Mexicans, general stereotypes and a whole bunch of other stuff that will get you thrown in jail and your car deported or crushed. If you want to play russian roulette with your car, your car insurance and possibly face felony jail time over fraud be my guest.

LastlyIf you feel a reply post to a Moderator is a direct rip on you then maybe it applies to you...

don't go around quoting people when their not talking to you, you tend to look like when it's all said and done...

myst303 wrote: I was thinking the same thing. TJ license, Tj plates. There's a grip of cars that come over the border everyday that have never circulated or haven't been sold in the states for years. Monza's, Ka's, Renault's, Peugot's to name a few. Is it possible to register a r33 in baja. I've been looking into it and I think it easier and cheaper to make Nacional, than to make at Fronteriza (TJ terms). I know there are some heads in TJ driving imported jdm civics illegaly because there having some issues trying to get them registered in mex. Does anyone has any info regarding the mexican connection?

Apparently you know all there is to know about Mexico and "how things work", so why are you asking us?

Hell, I wouldn't take a $300 car across the US / Mexico border, much less a $20K car. That's just stupid.

What are you gonna do when you get pulled over and your car seized? Flash a $10 bill?

Cripes, people. Build a car that's unique and amazing in its own way and quit nutswinging.

AZhitman wrote:
Apparently you know all there is to know about Mexico and "how things work", so why are you asking us?

Hell, I wouldn't take a $300 car across the US / Mexico border, much less a $20K car. That's just stupid.

What are you gonna do when you get pulled over and your car seized? Flash a $10 bill?

Cripes, people. Build a car that's unique and amazing in its own way and quit nutswinging.

yes your right. but then again... if you go to the right people and with $$$, you can have your car done. ive been pulled over many times before in a R34 and my R33, they ran my paperwork and it shows its valid and let me go. but of course there are "those" cops that will look for something ridiculous to give you a ticket or impound your car. i suggest that if your one of the lucky few to have a registered aftermarket vehicle, just be careful and dont do anything stupid to abuse it.

and just for buck96 and azhitman, just so you guys dont think im BSing, email me and ill show you the paper work and registration. and if you need help with anything ill gladely provide my service.

Turtle, you irritate me *just* enough to pique my curiosity.

I'm always in the market for an R32 (or anything older).

Got a couple buddies down in FL that do the "Costa Rican dismantling" routine, but I'm not into that.

And, of course there's a local who gets several cars a month and registers them in AZ, but they're a fender-bender (or phone call) away from being impounded.

AZhitman wrote:Turtle, you irritate me *just* enough to pique my curiosity.

I'm always in the market for an R32 (or anything older).

Got a couple buddies down in FL that do the "Costa Rican dismantling" routine, but I'm not into that.

And, of course there's a local who gets several cars a month and registers them in AZ, but they're a fender-bender (or phone call) away from being impounded.

alright azman sorry to irretate and ill stop promoting my skylines =) im kind of new to this forum. but yea just to let you know i also look down upon those dismantled cars. theres a couple of R.I.s that actually do it the right way with getting customs approval, that states that the car can be conformed to US standards, im sure you'v seen this document (if not i can email you a copy)... its not too hard, i can give you the number and address to the office that you contact. im sure you heard of all the methods that were used to register the cars and most of them fail in time. if you want to know how i do it email me. dont really want to reveal my secret to the world in here.

We'll talk about it... Keep a eye peeled for an R32 in the meantime.

Okay so has anyone heard of skylineking.com ? they are in davie, FL and im looking to buy an R32 GTR they have for $25,000 OBO. I live in massachusetts. The guy i spoke with said that the skyline was DOT approved but not registered. I was wondernig what it takes to get it registered? would it be easy to get registration in MA? would it cost anything? i wanted to go to FL (because im going next month for vac.) and drive the car back up any infomation anyone could share would be appricated!!

Unless it's a Motorex car, it's not Federally-ok'ed.

If it's a FL car, it's probably one of those "Costa Rican disassembly" cars.

Ventrex, you had a bad experience buying a damn front clip - Don't tell me you're thinking of buying a whole car!

(Especially one you have no idea how to maintain.)

ventrex you have email

so just because i got ripped off by jdm-online on a front clip i cant buy a car now?? i like the gtr and i just want to buy one? whats so wrong about that? and its a car, just like any other, of course i can "maintain" it. And many ppl in my family already owned one in our country.

It's just funny that someone who quibbled over a hundred bucks on a front clip would be looking to buy a $25,000 + car.

Hope you do your research better on this transaction.

Nothing like getting in a fender-bender and having your car impounded, getting declined coverage (or getting sued).

This is the last thing mentioning the importing of a skyline through the military. I saw something on one of the other threads that you can take it with you, but you can't sell it and at the end of the tour, you have to take it back. I'm on my way to Germany here shortly and just bought a a 91 GTS-T and as soon as I get the paperwork that allows me to take it, I'll post letting everyone know the details. Other then that, I'm not sure how to keep it in the states after getting stationed there. Any extra info would be greatly appricated.