So you want to buy a Skyline in the US....

[brizanden]

dam for a long time i thought they were rwd someone told me that but i never bothered to look and i just did and only like 1st to third gen had fr i had no clue well u learn somethin everyday

[Gold Digger]

That's what we are here for, to instruct, inform and educate.

Just think, in a few months you could become one with the Matrix.

[brizanden]

^ woah u really think so

[Gold Digger]

what I meant to say is that if you stick around, and sponge in what you learn, you too will be able to forward that information that you learned to another newer, less expierenced member.

Sorry, I wasn't referring to mod status...

[brizanden]

^ lol dude i was jokin lol dont worry i've been around long enough to sponge alot on 240s and i read alot idependent of here. i just dont have much knowlege on other nissans as much, so thanks for the little bit u made me look up

[uheuheuhe]

i am looking at a skyline at a local Nissan Dealership to buy, it is a 1993 1/2 R33 GTST. It is titled and Import Papers are with it. So it is legal in the state of GA, and was previously driven By the Owner, Tagged and everything. I don't know how he did his insurance though, and i have no way to ask him.. My question is, (i have researched so much on this, you dont even know) How hard is it to go about getting it insured, and what should i expect to hear from the insurance companies? also, What should it be insured as, owning the car is no big deal, im just worried about insurance. What have you guys done as far as getting yours insured? A step By step would be nice.

I noticed you're in Buford... I'm in Duluth, so I thought I would chime in :P

Progressive insured my car as well. It says "2001 NISSAN SKYLINE". You're welcome to come check it out yourself if you like

However, Georgia refused to register it simply because the VIN was not the proper number of digits. If the owner of the car you want works for this dealer, then they probably drive it with a special dealer's license plate, which you won't be able to use. As far as I know there isn't a way to register it in Georgia. So instead I registered and insured mine in Florida, and had no issues (I still have a residence there). I went through the normal process like any other car. Also Florida does not require emission/inspections so I don't have to deal with that either. If you know somebody in Florida that you are willing to put on your title (as well as your name) then you could do it that way.

[alex30179]

I just read like 2+ years of this post, which gave me a lot of knowledge, so i got to say thank you guys, but uheuheuhe from what i under stand, just having state registered is not legal, it also has to be registered and approved by the feds.Also, i think we should start contacting our state congress men, and try to organize something, we have the people and the want, but we need some one like hitman or so to lead.

[uheuheuhe]

I just read like 2+ years of this post, which gave me a lot of knowledge, so i got to say thank you guys, but uheuheuhe from what i under stand, just having state registered is not legal, it also has to be registered and approved by the feds.Also, i think we should start contacting our state congress men, and try to organize something, we have the people and the want, but we need some one like hitman or so to lead.

I wonder if there is some way to find out if one's car is "legal" or not. For example I am simply "told" that my car was imported by Motorex, but I do not have any of the papers with it. It was purchased from another individual who also did not handle the importing either.

[Hype]

For example I am simply "told" that my car was imported by Motorex, but I do not have any of the papers with it.

Unfortunately I feel you may have been misled on this one. The Motorex papers are the only thing that can prove full 100% compliance will federal laws.

[brizanden]

^ can we just post tht on the first page and delet the rest of this thread lol

[ventrex]

i agree!

[Gold Digger]

If you want to know the deal on "importing" a Skyline/GT-R, read this, http://www.nicoclub.com/articl...shtml

That article was comprised by NICO's own AZhitman and Audtatious.

Props to the guys in charge for bringing you the straight scoop.

[blkasp3]

what is the latest info on the 1st delivery dates?

[Jardim]

I was looking at some R32s from canada going from 7000 dloars to 15000gts was going from 5000-8000. could i buy it in canada and furnish a title fro the USA? i mean i saw clean stock R32s for less than some 240's go on ebay... and lets not get started on prices of the 1JZGTTE supras and 180sxs those guys had too

[brizanden]

^ im gonna go with no. i think it was talked about in one of the first couple pages in this thread

[Gold Digger]

I was looking at some R32s from canada going from 7000 dloars to 15000gts was going from 5000-8000. could i buy it in canada and furnish a title fro the USA? i mean i saw clean stock R32s for less than some 240's go on ebay... and lets not get started on prices of the 1JZGTTE supras and 180sxs those guys had too

You really need to read this article, then you'll get your answer.

http://www.nicoclub.com/articl...shtml

[brizanden]

^lol ahahahah dude barely anyway checks this thread

[Jenr33vspec]

hate to say it but some of this is wrong. I was able to legalize my car FEDERALLY without going through Motorex. I contacted the DOT, NHTSA, BCBP when I bought the car, ended up having to pay another $15,000 and had to wait a year and a half for my car to be done. Kinda sucked, but it is possible.

[AZhitman]

hate to say it but some of this is wrong. I was able to legalize my car FEDERALLY without going through Motorex. I contacted the DOT, NHTSA, BCBP when I bought the car, ended up having to pay another $15,000 and had to wait a year and a half for my car to be done. Kinda sucked, but it is possible.

Suuuuure. We've never heard THAT story before.

Looking forward to seeing your "federalized and NHTSA / DOT-approved R33".

[Count Zero]

*cough*bondreleaseform*cough*

[Jenr33vspec]

Suuuuure. We've never heard THAT story before.

Looking forward to seeing your "federalized and NHTSA / DOT-approved R33".

OK Azhitman - You know that R33 that Clint Lindsay himself of the DOT and Erik Parker of the BCBP speak of in every article and every report about the importation of Nissan Skylines? The one he quotes the VIN# as an example of? That's my car. So try again. And it all started bc I contacted them myself.

[akwikz]

I think I speak for everyone when I say that I'd love to see more legal Skylines. That being said, with the amount of false claims out there we all are a bit skeptical. I for one only need a couple of things to be a believer. First, how did you handle the OBD2 situation? Since only the '96 R33 with factory twin airbags is legal for importation now, it is required to be OBD2 compliant. Up to now, no one has claimed to have solved that issue. Secondly, if you truly own a recently legalized car, who was the RI that brought it in? And would you mind showing us all a pic of the DOT exemption letter you must surely have. All of the MotoRex cars have one of these on file. It is the only 100% way of proving a fully legal Skyline. Just show us a pic of yours and you will find everyone here to be quite gracious. Without it, you are just wasting your time here as no one will take you seriously.

Brian

[Gold Digger]

I think I speak for everyone when I say that I'd love to see more legal Skylines. That being said, with the amount of false claims out there we all are a bit skeptical. I for one only need a couple of things to be a believer. First, how did you handle the OBD2 situation? Since only the '96 R33 with factory twin airbags is legal for importation now, it is required to be OBD2 compliant. Up to now, no one has claimed to have solved that issue. Secondly, if you truly own a recently legalized car, who was the RI that brought it in? And would you mind showing us all a pic of the DOT exemption letter you must surely have. All of the MotoRex cars have one of these on file. It is the only 100% way of proving a fully legal Skyline. Just show us a pic of yours and you will find everyone here to be quite gracious. Without it, you are just wasting your time here as no one will take you seriously.

Brian

Doh. Beat me to the punch, Brian.

As mentioned, just show us the papers, and all is right in the world.

The reason we request this is, many a member has come in here stating that their Skylines/GT-R's are legal, and when asked for proof of these documents, nothing ever transpires. So you can see where our scepticism comes from, it's nothing personal.

[AZhitman]

OK Azhitman - You know that R33 that Clint Lindsay himself of the DOT and Erik Parker of the BCBP speak of in every article and every report about the importation of Nissan Skylines? The one he quotes the VIN# as an example of? That's my car. So try again. And it all started bc I contacted them myself.

Doesn't mean d!ck to me, and name-dropping is nothing more than a distraction.

I asked a question. Until you answer it, it's simply another non-Federalized grey-market car.

p.s. Keep in mind, this doesn't mean I don't dig the car. Love it. But, my question remains.

[brizanden]

and he shall never return lol

[zdonner]

and he shall never return lol

[Jenr33vspec]

SHE... actually. And yes I have returned, I do not spend all of my time on the computer.

As soon as I have the correct amount of posts, my car is going up for sale on this forum, and yes, the DOT and EPA certifications will be posted as well. Additionally the pictures of the barcode I'm required to have on my car now as well as the title - being that it is titled as a Nissan skyline, will also be posted. Some information will be blurred out for the post, but sent to interested buyers, as the last time I posted a full picture of my paperwork with my certification numbers clearly visible, some retards tried printing it up and changing the information on it to use it for themselves.

[zdonner]

and SHE shall never return lol

Better?

[Jenr33vspec]

yes

[brizanden]

^ go away your wrecking my respectibility lol