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This weeks edition of .. damn I want to import that

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OnTopMay 12, 2006
#9799

Re: This weeks edition of .. damn I want to import that

only $13k?
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only $13k?
AME_VIPMay 12, 2006
#9801

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yep!!  dirty cheap.  And thats CDN $$$ so its slightly less in USD right now.   

I should mention we can import cars that are 15 yrs or older with no problems. I've read its a lot more difficult in the US to import cars and register them legally.
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yep!!  dirty cheap.  And thats CDN $$$ so its slightly less in USD right now.   

I should mention we can import cars that are 15 yrs or older with no problems.  I've read its a lot more difficult in the US to import cars and register them legally.
PagongMay 12, 2006
#9815

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AME_VIP wrote:
.   I've read its a lot more difficult in the US to import cars and register them legally.


OFcourse... :'(

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.   I've read its a lot more difficult in the US to import cars and register them legally.
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OFcourse... :'(

callaghan.May 12, 2006
#9834

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fuck thats cheap. but it is a '90. i want ittt
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fuck thats cheap. but it is a '90. i want ittt
allstarMay 12, 2006
#9835

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how hard is it to buy from them?
is the landed price what WE pay for everything?
im insterestd in a few
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how hard is it to buy from them?
is the landed price what WE pay for everything?
im insterestd in a few
Gao JianMay 12, 2006
#9838

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allstar, im not sure where you are from but you will have a very hard time getting a lot of those cars into the states, just a heads up.
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allstar, im not sure where you are from but you will have a very hard time getting a lot of those cars into the states, just a heads up.
allstarMay 12, 2006
#9839

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nadreams wrote:
allstar, im not sure where you are from but you will have a very hard time getting a lot of those cars into the states, just a heads up.


im from tx.

hows it so hard? i have a few friends w/ rhd hondas.
i wouldnt mind picking up a stock celsior.
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[quote=nadreams ]
allstar, im not sure where you are from but you will have a very hard time getting a lot of those cars into the states, just a heads up.
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im from tx.

hows it so hard? i have a few friends w/ rhd hondas.
i wouldnt mind picking up a stock celsior.
CharismaY33May 12, 2006
#9850

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Omg i see kranze droolacopter :D. Damn Why oh why can't we get canada rules i swear its depressing to see all them cars and knowing that you can't do a damn thing or pay enough to import one first we could get skylines now we cant get anything us sucks sometimes.
ohh and add this to the pot

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Omg i see kranze droolacopter :D. Damn Why oh why can't we get canada rules i swear its depressing to see all them cars and knowing that you can't do a damn thing or pay enough to import one first we could get skylines now we cant get anything us sucks sometimes.
ohh and add this to the pot

[img]http://www.j-specimports.ca/list/5680/1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.j-specimports.ca/list/5680/2.jpg[/img]
firelizardMay 12, 2006
#9902

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Ew, I like Presidents but I don't like that one. Massive gap under grille, poorly fitted front bumper, I hate the shaved trunk (I like the stock garnish)...
this one's not doin' it for me lol
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Ew, I like Presidents but I don't like that one. Massive gap under grille, poorly fitted front bumper, I hate the shaved trunk (I like the stock garnish)...
this one's not doin' it for me lol
shoezMay 12, 2006
#9906

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CharismaY33 wrote:

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Blech :P
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[img]http://www.j-specimports.ca/list/5680/1.jpg[/img]

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Blech :P
CharismaY33May 12, 2006
#9913

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my bad my bad i didnt even get to see all the imprfections now that i look :-\ :-\....

heres to replace the bad with the good ahhh.... :laugh:

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my bad my bad i didnt even get to see all the imprfections now that i look :-\ :-\....

heres to replace the bad with the good ahhh.... :laugh:

[img]http://www.j-specimports.ca/dealernet/images/1112858_1.jpg[/img]
firelizardMay 12, 2006
#9915

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CharismaY33 wrote:
my bad my bad i didnt even get to see all the imprfections now that i look  :-\ :-\....

heres to replace the bad with the good ahhh.... :laugh:

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:)
Much better. I like the stock bodied Presidents maybe more than with a kit
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[quote=CharismaY33 ]
my bad my bad i didnt even get to see all the imprfections now that i look  :-\ :-\....

heres to replace the bad with the good ahhh.... :laugh:

[img]http://www.j-specimports.ca/dealernet/images/1112858_1.jpg[/img]
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 :)
Much better. I like the stock bodied Presidents maybe more than with a kit
AME_VIPMay 13, 2006
#9951

Re: This weeks edition of .. damn I want to import that

most people in Canada are skyline this and that. I see r32 Skylines almost daily.
Very few people have imported VIP cars. It just hasn't caught on yet.

A couple of badass laurels but with more of a sporty feel.
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most people in Canada are skyline this and that. I see r32 Skylines almost daily.
Very few people have imported VIP cars. It just hasn't caught on yet. 

A couple of badass laurels but with more of a sporty feel.
AME_VIPMay 14, 2006
#10016

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and just like that it sold!!

Someone got a badass VIPcar
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and just like that it sold!!

Someone got a badass VIPcar
PagongMay 14, 2006
#10017

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AME_VIP wrote:
and just like that it sold!!

Someone got a badass VIPcar


what sold?

but doesn jspec imports cars all over the world though? So it might have went to a different country all together.
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[quote=AME_VIP ]
and just like that it sold!!

Someone got a badass VIPcar
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what sold?

but doesn jspec imports cars all over the world though? So it might have went to a different country all together.
BlipmanMay 14, 2006
#10025

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Wasn't us unfortunatley, was purchased I believe by a local buyer in Japan.  Stuff like that dserves to be making its way around the world though :(

Ben Lippa
J-Spec Imports
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Wasn't us unfortunatley, was purchased I believe by a local buyer in Japan.  Stuff like that dserves to be making its way around the world though :(

Ben Lippa
J-Spec Imports
shoezMay 14, 2006
#10026

Re: This weeks edition of .. damn I want to import that

If we're posting up some dream imports, please tell me that you have seen this Cima:

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Every angle is perfect :smitten:
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If we're posting up some dream imports, please tell me that you have seen this Cima:

[img]http://i3.tinypic.com/zn4tiu.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i3.tinypic.com/zn4tp4.jpg[/img]

Every angle is perfect :smitten:
christopherMay 14, 2006
#10029

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That ls430 is hott.   I think it is a little odd that they put a mirror finish on the inside of the rear glass...
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What's the story with that?
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That ls430 is hott.   I think it is a little odd that they put a mirror finish on the inside of the rear glass...
[img]http://www.j-specimports.ca/list/6175/7.jpg[/img]

What's the story with that?
shoezMay 14, 2006
#10032

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I think its so people on the outside of the car can see the stereo system. The black circle isn't a relfection, its where the glass isnt tinted.
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I think its so people on the outside of the car can see the stereo system. The black circle isn't a relfection, its where the glass isnt tinted.
firelizardMay 15, 2006
#10080

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JDMpimp wrote:
I think its so people on the outside of the car can see the stereo system. The black circle isn't a relfection, its where the glass isnt tinted.

Uhh, no, you can clearly see the speaker grilles' badges reflected. Looks like mirror tint, reversed, so you can't see out.
I'd hate to parallel park that though :D
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I think its so people on the outside of the car can see the stereo system. The black circle isn't a relfection, its where the glass isnt tinted.
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Uhh, no, you can clearly see the speaker grilles' badges reflected. Looks like mirror tint, reversed, so you can't see out.
I'd hate to parallel park that though :D
PagongMay 15, 2006
#10086

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christopher wrote:
That ls430 is hott.   


Pssst its an LS400 with an LS430 front and rear conversion. ;)
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That ls430 is hott.   
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Pssst its an LS400 with an LS430 front and rear conversion. ;)
One Ton VIPMay 15, 2006
#10123

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allstar wrote:
im from tx.

hows it so hard? i have a few friends w/ rhd hondas.
i wouldnt mind picking up a stock celsior.


Would be a lot easier to find a good LS400 that was driven and taken care of by a Chinese grandmother for its whole life... quite a bit cheaper also
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[quote=allstar ]
im from tx.

hows it so hard? i have a few friends w/ rhd hondas.
i wouldnt mind picking up a stock celsior.
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Would be a lot easier to find a good LS400 that was driven and taken care of by a Chinese grandmother for its whole life... quite a bit cheaper also
polorbear206May 28, 2006
#11878

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x2 :smitten:

JDMpimp wrote:
If we're posting up some dream imports, please tell me that you have seen this Cima:

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Every angle is perfect :smitten:
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x2 :smitten:

[quote=JDMpimp ]
If we're posting up some dream imports, please tell me that you have seen this Cima:

[img]http://i3.tinypic.com/zn4tiu.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i3.tinypic.com/zn4tp4.jpg[/img]

Every angle is perfect :smitten:
[/quote]
MoWGLiJune 9, 2006
#13439

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If a vehicle is registered in Canada, can you bring it to America? Or would the DMV not allow it to be registered? I would figure that in Canada imported cars need to have a VIN number?
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If a vehicle is registered in Canada, can you bring it to America? Or would the DMV not allow it to be registered? I would figure that in Canada imported cars need to have a VIN number?
PagongJune 11, 2006
#13554

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MoWGLi wrote:
If a vehicle is registered in Canada, can you bring it to America? Or would the DMV not allow it to be registered? I would figure that in Canada imported cars need to have a VIN number?


I asked blipman before about that , since im about 2 hours away from Canada. But I guess it still falls under imported regulations even if its from Canada. :-\
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If a vehicle is registered in Canada, can you bring it to America? Or would the DMV not allow it to be registered? I would figure that in Canada imported cars need to have a VIN number?
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I asked blipman before about that , since im about 2 hours away from Canada. But I guess it still falls under imported regulations even if its from Canada. :-\
AME_VIPJune 11, 2006
#13569

Re: This weeks edition of .. damn I want to import that

I'm not quite sure what the rules are for you guys.

We basically have a list of cars that are "admissable" and we can bring in from the US or abroad. Pretty much if the equivalent is sold in Canada, then its allowed to be imported. If they are not on the list, they must be 15 years or older to be excempt.
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I'm not quite sure what the rules are for you guys.

We basically have a list of cars that are "admissable" and we can bring in from the US or abroad. Pretty much if the equivalent is sold in Canada, then its allowed to be imported. If they are not on the list, they must be 15 years or older to be excempt.
firelizardJune 11, 2006
#13574

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AME_VIP wrote:
Pretty much if the equivalent is sold in Canada, then its allowed to be imported.

Seriously? That would mean say, a Cima would be legal?
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 Pretty much if the equivalent is sold in Canada, then its allowed to be imported.
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Seriously? That would mean say, a Cima would be legal?
BlipmanJune 13, 2006
#13757

Re: This weeks edition of .. damn I want to import that

The short, short version is that for a car to come from Canada to the US it must be on the approved list, so all RHD stuff is not eligible, RHD European cars in Japan usually can come to the US (and often it doesn't have to even be via Canada) but that's about it.

Sometimes we see US-spec cars in Japan (such as these two):
http://www.j-specimports.ca/list/3277

http://www.j-specimports.ca/list/4721

Since these cars are in fact US cars they meet all of the safety standards and can come direct to the US, and this would include most LHD Japanese cars in Japan (since they will most likely be US-spec) of any year, but these aren't that common.

Ben
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The short, short version is that for a car to come from Canada to the US it must be on the approved list, so all RHD stuff is not eligible, RHD European cars in Japan usually can come to the US (and often it doesn't have to even be via Canada) but that's about it.

Sometimes we see US-spec cars in Japan (such as these two):
[url]http://www.j-specimports.ca/list/3277[/url]

[url]http://www.j-specimports.ca/list/4721[/url]

Since these cars are in fact US cars they meet all of the safety standards and can come direct to the US, and this would include most LHD Japanese cars in Japan (since they will most likely be US-spec) of any year, but these aren't that common.

Ben
AME_VIPJune 13, 2006
#13760

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firelizard wrote:
Seriously? That would mean say, a Cima would be legal?


I think you misunderstood my post. I meant that if the same car is sold in the US and Canada, Canadians can import the same car from the US. When in doubt refer to the list of eligible cars for import from the US to Canada.
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[quote=firelizard ]
Seriously? That would mean say, a Cima would be legal?
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I think you misunderstood my post.  I meant that if the same car is sold in the US and Canada, Canadians can import the same car from the US. When in doubt refer to the list of eligible cars for import from the US to Canada.
firelizardJune 13, 2006
#13778

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AME_VIP wrote:
I think you misunderstood my post.   I meant that if the same car is sold in the US and Canada, Canadians can import the same car from the US.  When in doubt refer to the list of eligible cars for import from the US to Canada.

Ahh okay, I thought you were talking Japan -> Canada
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[quote=AME_VIP ]
I think you misunderstood my post.   I meant that if the same car is sold in the US and Canada, Canadians can import the same car from the US.  When in doubt refer to the list of eligible cars for import from the US to Canada.
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Ahh okay, I thought you were talking Japan -> Canada
standard125rJune 15, 2006
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JDMpimp wrote:
If we're posting up some dream imports, please tell me that you have seen this Cima:

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Every angle is perfect  :smitten:


I'd buy that if I knew I could drive it here. Roll that thing through the Chicago Southside! :knuppel2:
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[quote=JDMpimp ]
If we're posting up some dream imports, please tell me that you have seen this Cima:

[img]http://i3.tinypic.com/zn4tiu.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i3.tinypic.com/zn4tp4.jpg[/img]

Every angle is perfect  :smitten:
[/quote]

I'd buy that if I knew I could drive it here. Roll that thing through the Chicago Southside! :knuppel2: