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Import Nissan Skyline into the US
Category: Miscellaneous Asked by: ratzelda-ga List Price: $25.00 |
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27 Aug 2002 23:45 PDT
Expires: 26 Sep 2002 23:45 PDT Question ID: 59326 |
I would like to find out how to import a Nissan Skyline GTR from Japan to the US without using Motorex Company. They charge $25,000 which I feel is too high. I have heard that one can import the car to Canada, then move it to the US and under NAFTA the rules change. The car is not manufactured for the US, and hence has not undergone the standard crash testing. Motorex has done these tests, and thats part of the reason they charge so much money. I live in Japan and have access to these highly sought after vehicles, but cannot figure out how to get it into the US. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: rico-ga on 28 Aug 2002 05:56 PDT |
Hi ratzelda, According to japanvehicles.com, "Japanese Domestic Models (JDM's) aren't built to automatically conform to Federal or Canadian standards. As a USA individual, you must engage the assistance of a CCI, Certified Commercial Importer, who will perform the necessary conversions and certifications with EPA, NHTSA, etc. for you to be able to license a non-complying imported vehicle. Appreciate that this will take time, and cost money. Lots of paperwork must be lodged and approvals granted with Govt. agencies before you can import a non-complying vehicle." http://www.japanvehicles.com/newcars/FAQ.htm It appears from my cursory search that only Motorex does the "necessary conversions and certifications" for the Skyline. However, here's a link to the latest (June 2002) list of registered importers, with phone numbers who you may want to contact to confirm. Unfortunately, it isn't something that I (or probably any other Researcher) could check for you, as the cost for the phone calls would quickly eat into your $25 payment. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/RIlist0206.html One other possibility is to attempt to convince the NHTSA that your Skyline will fall under the "Show or Display" provision. This is unlikely, given the rather stringent eligibility requirements, and probably unfeasible, given that you can only drive the vehicle 2,500 miles in any 12-month period. But hey, as someone who appreciates fine cars myself, I thought I'd toss the idea in the mix. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ShowDisplay/HowtoSD0002.html Best of luck. Hope you figure out a way to get it here without laying out an additional $25k. rico |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: rico-ga on 06 Sep 2002 08:10 PDT |
Still looking for you... I've found some evidence that "Wallace Environmental Testing Labs" has done some imports of the Nissan Skyline. You may want to fill out the online form at... http://www.wallacelab.com/Pricing.htm to receive what they call an "Automobile Conversion Agreement (no obligation)". If it works out for you, I'd be interested in hearing about it. rico |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: azskylinegtr-ga on 27 Apr 2004 14:05 PDT |
RB-motoring (www.rbmotoring.com) also imports GTR's however they still get their cars from Motorex while they await the necessary paperwork to be completed. If you are part of the US miltiary I understand that you may have the car on US soil for up to a year then it must be removed. The ONLY way to drive the car in the us LEGALY would be to go through motorex, since the car is not assigned a vin number you would be unable to insure, register it etc. withoug going through them. Unless you were to sneak the car into the country and drive it on dealer plates which would require no registration but if you were caught the car would be crushed. I've also heard of people shipping the car in for "parts" by shipping the engine, transmission, chassis separatley then re assembling them once they are in the US however the car is still not legal for road use, it would be limited to a trailered car that may only be used for the track. Your only other alternative is to wait untill 2007 when Nissan plans to release a new version of the GTR, which it will also release in the US. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: skyline_guru-ga on 11 Jul 2004 00:55 PDT |
There is no way to import a skyline to the US without going through MotoRex. As stated it will be either crushed or shipped back to Japan. The reason MotoRex charges so much is because they did the crash testing and all the epa testing required to get the skyline legal for U.S. roads. Unless another RI (Registered Importer) can show you that they have this data then dont give them your money. MotoRex spent millions to get the skyline legalized. You spending a couple thousand is hardly too much. I speak from experience. I payed MotoRex 17,000 to legalize my 95 GTS25T. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: dirtydirty-ga on 10 Aug 2004 20:27 PDT |
Hey i know people who have gotten skylines off ebay they come in 4-5 weeks on a crate costs $2,500 to ship by boat... They get a vin from junk yard nissan sentra or old 240zx and slap it on their car, and they get a crooked mechanic to pass them through inspections. Although this is illegal it can be done and gotten away with. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: destroydtheworld-ga on 31 Aug 2004 17:05 PDT |
Another way that I haven't heard anyone suggest is to become a Registered importer(RI). You have to apply, which costs around $550($230 is refunded if it's refused), and other requirements, such as forms including buisness intentions, and insurance, and recall affiliates. You also have to send a video tape of your garage.. As soon as you become an RI you can legally convert a car. The following website contains sample application forms, and other guidelines. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ This website below contains ALL THE SAFTEY REGULATIONS REQUIRED FOR A CAR TO BE REGISTERED. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/FMVSS/index.html I hope this helped to spark someone's Imagination, because I don't have the funds to pursue this idea (Mainly the garage part). If you own a garage, you may want to look into this. If anyone intends to pursue this idea, please E-mail me with your progress. I'd like to think that my research helped someone. Another thing I looked into was the Canada Idea(Getting a Skyline to canada then to the US). What I found was that in order to bring a car into the US from Canada, you must provide a letter from the manufacturing company, that states that the car complies with all US Regulations. I Have seen and heard of Skylines being legalized in Canada. From my understanding if you could get a car in Canada and convert it yourself, you could submit the car to the Nissan Corporation, and if your lucky they'll give you a letter. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: fatpauly-ga on 08 Sep 2004 20:34 PDT |
ratzelda-ga, I am a Canadian citizen, and I know how to get them into Canada, and subsequently, I am looking for a supplier in Japan. Maybe you could help me? I am going to re-post this as a question, or you could add another comment onto this to let me know. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: mattman182-ga on 22 Sep 2004 18:11 PDT |
To the person I am started this long list of ideas, I am a sportscar freak... my boss and I are looking to get some of these beauties here for our selves and to become dealers and sell them here. If you have found a way around motorex I would be most interested. not to mention to see what you have access to over there. hope to hear from you soon. also on a side note I have ran inot some one that is selling skylines on ebay and claiming that he has a "contract" with motorex for about $3k to get them legalized here in the states so you might look into trying to strike a deal that way if you are gonna be selling mass numbers maybe they'll cut a deal if that is infact what they did with the fellow that I have been talking to... I have yet to get any proof of what he says, but i will keep you informed if you are interested. mattman182 |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: godzillagaijin-ga on 27 Sep 2004 05:23 PDT |
If anyone needs a man on the spot, I am him. I have a history of purchasing cars over seas and have been immersed in the Japan car racing circuit for some time over here. If you need any help getting Skylines for shipment out of Japan, leave a post here with your email and I will get in touch with you. GG |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: svt-ga on 07 Nov 2004 17:45 PST |
I think you should wait till 2007 till they start makinn skylines in the U.S. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: monkysinc-ga on 02 Jan 2005 08:03 PST |
Happy new year! Today I found this articles in Google, answers board. I have already exported some JDM vehicles to the U.S.A, and Already the vehicles is registered in the states 100% legally. Actually The legalizing cost is not cheaper, and the cost is almost same as the MOTOREX's offical legalizing cost, but We can registere all JDM cars in the U.S.A, and Canada, We believe this is amazing story for the custmer in The U.S.A. and Canada. If you guys are seriously interested in buying (Importing) JDM cars by yourself, and want to the car as 100% legal passenger cars in the states and Canada, Let me have your e-mail directly. Probably We can help of you, but As I told, The legalizing cost is not so cheap, because We should do a lot of paperworks, labors, costs too much money. We already ship some Silvia SpecR, and R32 GT-R.... For more details, http://www.monkys.jp/e/ or http://www.japaneseusedcar.ca/ Contact us. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: ae85_61y-ga on 14 Jan 2005 00:33 PST |
Hi, I am a canadian citizen and I own a skyline GTR R32 and have experienced importing it from Japan into canada. The only thing is the vehicle has to be 15 years old or older to the month by law to be brought into canada. which there is still alot of paper work to be done though customs to make it legal. After it was legaly brought into canada all I had to do to make it legal to drive on the roads was to get an out of country inspection which is like a regular mechanical inspection and there was no other special tests I had to do to make it 100% legal to drive on the roads. If your car is a 1989 or 90 it could be brought over to canada if it is newer I would just recommend going through motorex to make it 100% legal in the USA. I hope this information helps Good Luck! |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: sharples-ga on 15 Jan 2005 21:57 PST |
I heard from a friend that another company - JK Technologies is an importer that can modify the Skyline to U.S. standards. He found out that they did the original modifications and testing for motorex. Not sure if it's true, but might be worth checking out. I couldn't find a website for them, but they are on the NHTSA Registered Importer list. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: nightrider978-ga on 16 Jan 2005 09:40 PST |
i think there is a cheaper way to import a skyline into the us. the web site i have gone to sells them and ships them to your nearest port i cant give off the price so you would want to see cars the your self the web site is www.batfa.com they sell used cars all the way to 2005 cars hope you guys and gals and all those sports car lovers like the web site i just gave |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: greatgonzer-ga on 16 Jan 2005 23:06 PST |
There is a company out of Florida that imports the Skylines. Then they send them out of country for dis-assembly. They are shipped back into the US as parts. Then they send the "parts" either to you or they can assemble the car for a fee. The car is then considered a "kit car" or a "replica" and can be registered as such according to them without having to be street legal (law of kit cars)... I'm looking into it now and will post more infor when I find out more... |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: r35forums-ga on 20 Feb 2005 16:59 PST |
look at r35gtr.com to find info on the 2007 gtr. |
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Re: Import Nissan Skyline into the US
From: skylinewanted-ga on 02 Mar 2005 05:37 PST |
greatgonzer-ga What is the name of the company in Florida that will import skylines as parts cars? thanks |
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