R32 Legal to Import in 2014?
#3
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: San Jose
Posts: 223
Car Info: 2002 Subaru wrx
I've done light research on this and people were saying that it will be 100% possible under the "classic/antique" car title. There really isn't much restriction on classic cars. No EPA or even DOT troubles
Of course, I would expect prices to be jacked up like crazy :/
more info:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...r-personal-use
Of course, I would expect prices to be jacked up like crazy :/
more info:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...r-personal-use
Last edited by naywong; 12-09-2013 at 02:20 AM.
#4
DOT and EPA are federal laws. The car would need to be smogged to be CA registered. Best thing to do is to talk to a smog ref about what they expect. What I've read, the smog ref will look at a similar USA car (year, manufacturer, engine size, etc), and make you apply that smog equipment to the imported car. Nissan added an EGR to most of their USA imports to meet smog regulations, and they might get picky by saying the intake manifold would need to be an OEM piece, and there are no OEM EGR R32 intake manifolds in existence.
#6
BanHammer™
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Wagonmafia Propaganda Lieutenant
Posts: 47,585
Car Info: 2001 Forester RS2 SPEC-F
they are only blacklisted for the "show or display" law, not the 25year exempt law. They should be able to come into the US and skirt the DOT and NHSTA standards as soon as the 25 year mark hits.
now to get them registered in CA.. good luck with that.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7Bu...V0M1liZVU/edit
now to get them registered in CA.. good luck with that.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7Bu...V0M1liZVU/edit
#9
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
So would I. I'm actually looking for an r32 or r33 or r34 or s15. So if anyone knows a ca legit one, have em contact me. 3 of the 4 have been offered to me
But none in ca. I hate our bs tree hugger laws. I have a couple friends with all those cars out in tx and fl... They have it good...
But none in ca. I hate our bs tree hugger laws. I have a couple friends with all those cars out in tx and fl... They have it good...
#11
Registered User
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 925
Car Info: 1992 Skyline GTR BNR32
they are only blacklisted for the "show or display" law, not the 25year exempt law. They should be able to come into the US and skirt the DOT and NHSTA standards as soon as the 25 year mark hits.
now to get them registered in CA.. good luck with that.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7Bu...V0M1liZVU/edit
now to get them registered in CA.. good luck with that.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7Bu...V0M1liZVU/edit
Sean Morris is former Motorex and this is his new venture - showordisplay.com. Read through this site and you will see what it all entails. the first R32 landed on US soil a few weeks ago and was delivered to its new owner.
For the average person, trying to get this car is going to be a major headache and will involve a lot of money. be prepared financially and mentally for the trials ahead.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Hobosexual
NorCal Classifieds
21
05-30-2015 10:20 AM
mlzmfln
NorCal Classifieds
7
09-25-2014 03:38 PM
Vladi
NorCal Classifieds
27
06-11-2014 09:15 AM
phenomx
South-East
14
02-09-2014 08:38 AM