Dad's SC's got some competition now
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Originally posted by Paul2x
thanks for all the great replies guys!!!
real quick.....i'll come back and answer all other Q's later...
but as far as bringing in other cars......it's not a problem...anyone can do....it's getting a plate on the car, thats a problem...
thanks for all the great replies guys!!!
real quick.....i'll come back and answer all other Q's later...
but as far as bringing in other cars......it's not a problem...anyone can do....it's getting a plate on the car, thats a problem...
Last edited by JAC JZS; Apr 22, 2004 at 04:34 PM.
but can't buy it here
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So your sayin' I could bring that car in to the states(i.e. R32) or any other car for that matter slap my dealer plate on the back and I'm good to go huh... no hassles, no paperwork, etc.... never thought about doin' that... thanks 4 the idea
I'm a Skyline lover!! the one that I like the most is R34. But can't buy it here
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From: California
Originally posted by Paul2x
ummm?? If you own your own dealer....yeah i think so...still have some paper work but nothing serious..i'll look into for you..
ummm?? If you own your own dealer....yeah i think so...still have some paper work but nothing serious..i'll look into for you..
Last edited by JAC JZS; Apr 22, 2004 at 09:57 PM.
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From: California
Originally posted by JAC JZS
Yeah I own a car dealership.. I never have to register or pay tax on any cars I buy and all my license plates are legal on any vehicle I put them on that I buy... I just never really thought about how I could use that to my advantage in importing and driving cars from overseas.
Yeah I own a car dealership.. I never have to register or pay tax on any cars I buy and all my license plates are legal on any vehicle I put them on that I buy... I just never really thought about how I could use that to my advantage in importing and driving cars from overseas.
Under most state laws the only automotive insurance offered for a automotive dealer is what's called "Garage Liability".
Definitely check up on it because slapping a dealer tag/plate on it might not be legal because it's not legally authorized to be driven here in the states since the automobile wasn't approved by the DOT. If it is illegal you'll probably be able to get away with it unless you stand out in a crowd driving erratically.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
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From: California
Originally posted by SharpLS-96
Under most state laws the only automotive insurance offered for a automotive dealer is what's called "Garage Liability".
Definitely check up on it because slapping a dealer tag/plate on it might not be legal because it's not legally authorized to be driven here in the states since the automobile wasn't approved by the DOT. If it is illegal you'll probably be able to get away with it unless you stand out in a crowd driving erratically.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
Under most state laws the only automotive insurance offered for a automotive dealer is what's called "Garage Liability".
Definitely check up on it because slapping a dealer tag/plate on it might not be legal because it's not legally authorized to be driven here in the states since the automobile wasn't approved by the DOT. If it is illegal you'll probably be able to get away with it unless you stand out in a crowd driving erratically.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
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From: Texas
How long can you have tempory tags for? is there a temp tag permanently? 
Your forgetting one thing the vin no is not the same as the US vins???? how do you register,or insure the car with the previous incorrect?
LIKE TO SEE MORE PICCYS OF CAR PLEASE..
Your forgetting one thing the vin no is not the same as the US vins???? how do you register,or insure the car with the previous incorrect?
LIKE TO SEE MORE PICCYS OF CAR PLEASE..
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From: Republic of Texas
On the subject of dealer tags on JDM imports, allow me to quote myself from another thread. If I'm wrong, let me know, but as of yet no one has said so.
from old thread:
"If that is the case, then in many states it would be cheaper to get a dealers license than to conform a JDM or other imported car. I checked into the requirements of getting a dealers license 5 years ago when I was going to college in Arkansas. According to state law, you could obtain a dealers license if you filed the correct state forms, paid a fee of (going from memory here, but this estimate is pretty close) $250, had a piece of land to call a car lot, a dedicated structure for business, and a business phone line. For a person living in a rural area, doing this would be rather cheap since all one had to do was set up a storage shed in your yard and get a phone line. I'm sure we have all seen car lots that resemble that type of setup in rural areas. However, in speaking with BAZ, I have learned that one of the restrictions on non-conformed vehicles imported into the US is that it cannot be sold. The restriction is part of the conditions of keeping a non-conformed vehicle in the US for 1 year. If there is another method, such as an importation permit with the intention to sell, then I would like to know about it. To the best of my knowledge, if you import it with the intention to sell, then it must be conformed prior to importation, or done immediately after importation. The only way I know that you can drive a non-conformed vehicle on the streets is with the 1 year exception granted by customs, which strictly forbids the selling of the vehicle."
Paul, how was your conforming experience? Did you choose the car and then have to wait 1 yr for it, or did Motorex just have one on the lot that you picked out? From what I understand, the JDM DOT conformed Nissans are pricey, mainly becuase the consumer is subsidizing the cost Motorex had to invest in crash testing, paper work, etc. Do you have any idea how much Motorex had to invest to be able to conform these cars? OK, last question: hows your auto insurance?
from old thread:
"If that is the case, then in many states it would be cheaper to get a dealers license than to conform a JDM or other imported car. I checked into the requirements of getting a dealers license 5 years ago when I was going to college in Arkansas. According to state law, you could obtain a dealers license if you filed the correct state forms, paid a fee of (going from memory here, but this estimate is pretty close) $250, had a piece of land to call a car lot, a dedicated structure for business, and a business phone line. For a person living in a rural area, doing this would be rather cheap since all one had to do was set up a storage shed in your yard and get a phone line. I'm sure we have all seen car lots that resemble that type of setup in rural areas. However, in speaking with BAZ, I have learned that one of the restrictions on non-conformed vehicles imported into the US is that it cannot be sold. The restriction is part of the conditions of keeping a non-conformed vehicle in the US for 1 year. If there is another method, such as an importation permit with the intention to sell, then I would like to know about it. To the best of my knowledge, if you import it with the intention to sell, then it must be conformed prior to importation, or done immediately after importation. The only way I know that you can drive a non-conformed vehicle on the streets is with the 1 year exception granted by customs, which strictly forbids the selling of the vehicle."
Paul, how was your conforming experience? Did you choose the car and then have to wait 1 yr for it, or did Motorex just have one on the lot that you picked out? From what I understand, the JDM DOT conformed Nissans are pricey, mainly becuase the consumer is subsidizing the cost Motorex had to invest in crash testing, paper work, etc. Do you have any idea how much Motorex had to invest to be able to conform these cars? OK, last question: hows your auto insurance?
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You guys and your almost-psychotic passion for JDM rides!!!
The R32s in Japan and most rest of Asia are already out of commission, means no one wants to drive them anymore because they are deemed old-fashioned. But apparently, they still receive very good enthusiasm over there on your side of the pond.
It's so weird seeing pictures of RHD cars (which I drive by the way) on US soil. Definitely a looker!
The R32s in Japan and most rest of Asia are already out of commission, means no one wants to drive them anymore because they are deemed old-fashioned. But apparently, they still receive very good enthusiasm over there on your side of the pond.
It's so weird seeing pictures of RHD cars (which I drive by the way) on US soil. Definitely a looker!
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From: Texas
Thats because the gov deprives the people here! for poor reason.... b cos its not a gov for the people!
Paticularly in this case, as there is no real provision made.
Ever taken candy away from a baby? in this case there never was any.
Paticularly in this case, as there is no real provision made.
Ever taken candy away from a baby? in this case there never was any.
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From: Republic of Texas
Originally posted by jtanoyo1
You guys and your almost-psychotic passion for JDM rides!!!
The R32s in Japan and most rest of Asia are already out of commission, means no one wants to drive them anymore because they are deemed old-fashioned. But apparently, they still receive very good enthusiasm over there on your side of the pond.
It's so weird seeing pictures of RHD cars (which I drive by the way) on US soil. Definitely a looker!
You guys and your almost-psychotic passion for JDM rides!!!
The R32s in Japan and most rest of Asia are already out of commission, means no one wants to drive them anymore because they are deemed old-fashioned. But apparently, they still receive very good enthusiasm over there on your side of the pond.
It's so weird seeing pictures of RHD cars (which I drive by the way) on US soil. Definitely a looker!
