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Seriously considering Purchasing a Skyline.
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You say "USA" as if it really meant all the United States…
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"You will wait and purchase R32 GT-R once you see an affordable one."
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It does though, per the federal government the R33 and R34 aren't legal yet save for a very small group of cars that were imported back in the early 2000's by, I think, Motor Rex. I still think those imported though are in a gray area, I know a guy that has an R34 and he's never really said how he got it here or how he got it registered.
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Any of the R33s that MotoRex brought in and had been federally certified before they were shut down are fair game, especially if they were the ones that the D.O.T./NHTSA was able to verify actually had the work down rather than the ones that MotoRex just sold anyway when they were growing desperate. So long as you have the original documentation and certification papers, you're good. And theoretically, any R33 that you imported through some other registered importer and documented in advance to have the changes that MotoRex certified for approval with the D.O.T., EPA and NHTSA are also fair game. After MotoRex went down, though, I don't think anyone has ever decided that was worth the expense to have a different RI do.
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There are some interesting cars there. I'm curious about insurance rates as well; for instance, would you insure it and keep it as a daily driver or as a collector car? And part of my brain keep thinking how many other great used cars can be found in the $20K range.
More importantly, for the soundtrack I'd go with Verdi's Dies Irae
More importantly, for the soundtrack I'd go with Verdi's Dies Irae
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Only if you're talking about the 25 year rule.
http://jktechnologies.net/manufacturers/
I've heard it takes around 30k worth plus the cost of the R33 itself, but these guys do it. Only ones fed certified to do it. The R34 is still a no-go, though.
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All i know is that California does not have a 25 year exemption rule. Any car newer 1975 would need to be Federally exempt from cali-emissions or it will be subjected to SMOG tests every two years.
My understanding is that most cars are exported under the 25 year rule?
My understanding is that most cars are exported under the 25 year rule?
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Yes, it does. This is a nation-wide rule.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/FAQ Site/pages/page2.html
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You are both correct. The 25 year old rule is a Federal rule that allows vehicles to be imported into the country, however registration and titling are still state affairs, and a vehicle that is Federally legal, but does not meet local state registration requirements still can't be registered in that case.
California is notorious for having really strict emissions rules, so 25+ year old cars that don't meet the emissions exception will either have to be modified to comply with CA rules, or it must be registered in another state that don't have as strict of rules.
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In case the OP on anyone interested hasn't seen this, DeMuro comparing his GT-R to an FR-S: http://jalopnik.com/1990-nissan-skyline-gt-r-vs-2015-scion-fr-s-which-is-1714916956
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A comparison that could have been predicted without even actually reading the article. Compare a used Ferrari to a new ZR1 or a used Viper to a 5.0 Mustang. You get all the glamor with the Ferrari & the Viper with a ridiculously high maintenance cost where as the other 2 will be ignored but easily serviced. Surprised he didn't even mention the reliability of both.
Utterly pointless, really.
Utterly pointless, really.
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With all the JDM that actually did make it in the same time frame as the R32 this OP wants, I question why go through all the hassle when they could get one of them, in a region where they're far more well known and have parts to spare. These of course are the Toyota Supra and Mazda RX-7. I mean what is so special about the car in question compared to these competitors? Is it the right hand side driving or the awd (depending on version you buy) or the fact it is built by Nissan and is a GT-R/Skyline...
I mean realistically you're going to spend less on these cars mentioned I feel, then what you would for these other cars with what ever other hidden fees due to shipping come about.
I mean realistically you're going to spend less on these cars mentioned I feel, then what you would for these other cars with what ever other hidden fees due to shipping come about.
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