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'90RPS13 · 05-09-2006, 12:51 AM

I have heard you can buy them in the states like AZ and such? I am looking for more or less a track car or trophy car. I have heard of a few people getting them in the midwest and not registering them. I am looking to spend less then $3-4k on a TRUE S13. Anyone help me out on who to contact? Thanx

Pank · 05-09-2006, 01:06 AM

why do you want to get a "real" s13 when you could just sr swap, dash swap, i guess firewall and tail light swap and be done with it?

TheTimanator · 05-09-2006, 01:09 AM

did you try searching?

there are a ton of car importers in Canada b/c many JDM cars have become legal there. There are also quite a few in the US (but of course none of the vehicles are legal)

breakindrifts · 05-09-2006, 01:26 AM

They are easily found in california. Local tuners usually import them not registered or off road use only.

contact rbmotoring.com

Ghost Dancer · 05-09-2006, 02:22 AM

I'll sell you a real deal JDM Silvia S13 for $10,000US. For an extra $5,000.00 I'll convert it to RHD...

Jung918 · 05-09-2006, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostdancer

I'll sell you a real deal JDM Silvia S13 for $10,000US. For an extra $5,000.00 I'll convert it to RHD...

Can I get that biggie sized with a coke?

Nismo180 · 05-09-2006, 03:08 AM

I local company here in Washington has a lisenced S15, and an R33, both fully legalized via many a loophole. JDMimportsdirect.com I believe is where to find them. Probably a good place to start your trail to dissapointment.

yokotas13 · 05-09-2006, 03:33 AM

why are people so stupid...I cant even get a decent "real" silvia for less than 3 grand in japabn

sncs14 · 05-09-2006, 05:53 AM

I know, stupid questions like that make me want to E-smack people. Maybe I'm just cranky because I haven't had breakfast yet, so, I feel like an asshole. Regardless. You'll have a hard enough time finding a good USDM s13 in that price range. BTW s13 is s13 is s13, just like a s14 is a s14. The chassis is the same here as it is over there. They are all true s chassis. Google, search, do something but don't ask...duhhh, where can i find a silvia in the US???

EDIT: yeah, go to Arizona and find that place that Paul Walker bought his R34 I bet that place has tons of JDM S13 Silvias covered in dust just waiting for you to buy one. Go drive around the desert for a while, I'm sure you'll find it.

i8yourfwd · 05-09-2006, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sncs14

I know, stupid questions like that make me want to E-smack people. Maybe I'm just cranky because I haven't had breakfast yet, so, I feel like an asshole. Regardless. You'll have a hard enough time finding a good USDM s13 in that price range. BTW s13 is s13 is s13, just like a s14 is a s14. The chassis is the same here as it is over there. They are all true s chassis. Google, search, do something but don't ask...duhhh, where can i find a silvia in the US???

EDIT: yeah, go to Arizona and find that place that Paul Walker bought his R34 I bet that place has tons of JDM S13 Silvias covered in dust just waiting for you to buy one. Go drive around the desert for a while, I'm sure you'll find it.

AHHA... let's all go to used car lots and find R34s!!!

Ca_laurier · 05-09-2006, 11:02 AM

if your buying a silvia, your not going to get one for the price that you have stated. just pick up a 240sx and drop a sr20 in it and do the s13 conversion. I am friends with a few guys who import cars into canada and have driven a hand full of s13's and there is no difference besides the rhd comapred to a 240 with a sr20 or a ca18

Pank · 05-09-2006, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sncs14

I know, stupid questions like that make me want to E-smack people. Maybe I'm just cranky because I haven't had breakfast yet, so, I feel like an asshole. Regardless. You'll have a hard enough time finding a good USDM s13 in that price range. BTW s13 is s13 is s13, just like a s14 is a s14. The chassis is the same here as it is over there. They are all true s chassis. Google, search, do something but don't ask...duhhh, where can i find a silvia in the US???

EDIT: yeah, go to Arizona and find that place that Paul Walker bought his R34 I bet that place has tons of JDM S13 Silvias covered in dust just waiting for you to buy one. Go drive around the desert for a while, I'm sure you'll find it.

you owe me a 10 second car

*NemeGuero* · 05-09-2006, 11:55 AM

Yah, wow.. like this hasn't been covered before.

axiomatik · 05-09-2006, 11:56 AM

you can find a TRUE S13 anyday in autotrader for that price. The only way you will find a Silvia for that price is if it's n/a and crumpled up. There is no point in importing chassis that we already have here in the states. it will cost you more than converting. swap the motor, and you have the same thing, without the drive-thru hassles, johnny law hassles, and all the gawking

IAM_SO_sLOw · 05-09-2006, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sncs14

I know, stupid questions like that make me want to E-smack people. Maybe I'm just cranky because I haven't had breakfast yet, so, I feel like an asshole. Regardless. You'll have a hard enough time finding a good USDM s13 in that price range. BTW s13 is s13 is s13, just like a s14 is a s14. The chassis is the same here as it is over there. They are all true s chassis. Google, search, do something but don't ask...duhhh, where can i find a silvia in the US???

EDIT: yeah, go to Arizona and find that place that Paul Walker bought his R34 I bet that place has tons of JDM S13 Silvias covered in dust just waiting for you to buy one. Go drive around the desert for a while, I'm sure you'll find it.

lol i sat in paul walkers skyline when it was at rbmotoring when he blew his motor

Nan Desu Ka?! · 05-09-2006, 01:09 PM

I smell burning rice. anyone else smell it?

To the original poster:
"real" s13 huh... I have a real s13 sitting in my driveway... at it cost me only $2200 tell ya what. Ill sell you the WHOLE thing for 6k. not just a shell. and it has all kinds of JdM MODS!!!11one that will make you the coolest DrifTeR kiD evaaaaaaaar!

/e-thuggin

If you are serious about wanting a silvia, its gonna cost you A LOT more than that, and probably be illegal if its anyting more than a track-only car. This has been discussed to death. use the search button its there for a reason.

jdm538 · 05-09-2006, 01:19 PM

if you really want one I could get you one but its not going to be in your price range. $8k for a stock s13, honestly its not worth it. if you are going to do the rhd conversion get ready to do major fab work.

lilredstiffy · 05-09-2006, 01:56 PM

the hell is a trophy car

a silvia is like. a crappy 16 year old nissan rwd coupe dude

TheTimanator · 05-09-2006, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilredstiffy

the hell is a trophy car

a silvia is like. a crappy 16 year old nissan rwd coupe dude

so true, only in small circles will people even know what it is.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-09-2006, 02:12 PM

Why would u want a JDM chassis? there is no difference other than you its RHD. Plus the fact that DMV will make you jump thru hoops to get a US vin for it....

420sx · 05-09-2006, 02:18 PM

this is a very homosexual thread. why dont you buy yourself a "real" clue.

-usmd-180sx · 05-09-2006, 02:57 PM

u guys are beating this to death.

+1 to close this thread
+1 to pink this guy for not searching this topic that has no point.
+1 for TRUE s13's!!

*NemeGuero* · 05-09-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -usmd-180sx

u guys are beating this to death.

+1 to close this thread
+1 to pink this guy for not searching this topic that has no point.
+1 for TRUE s13's!!

Pshh, fun killer.

**ThatGuy** · 05-09-2006, 03:40 PM

No Evan, I am the fun killer!

05-09-2006, 12:51 AM	#1
'90RPS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,839 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Where to buy a REAL Silvia in the US??? I have heard you can buy them in the states like AZ and such? I am looking for more or less a track car or trophy car. I have heard of a few people getting them in the midwest and not registering them. I am looking to spend less then $3-4k on a TRUE S13. Anyone help me out on who to contact? Thanx

05-09-2006, 01:06 AM	#2
Pank Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 42 Posts: 3,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why do you want to get a "real" s13 when you could just sr swap, dash swap, i guess firewall and tail light swap and be done with it? __________________ high performance driveway photography zenki s14---v8 fc rx7 my crappy flickr page (drift cars whoo)

05-09-2006, 01:09 AM	#3
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 41 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	did you try searching? there are a ton of car importers in Canada b/c many JDM cars have become legal there. There are also quite a few in the US (but of course none of the vehicles are legal) __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

05-09-2006, 01:26 AM	#4
breakindrifts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Agoura Hills, CA Age: 36 Posts: 1,006 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They are easily found in california. Local tuners usually import them not registered or off road use only. contact rbmotoring.com __________________ [

05-09-2006, 03:08 AM	#7
Nismo180 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I local company here in Washington has a lisenced S15, and an R33, both fully legalized via many a loophole. JDMimportsdirect.com I believe is where to find them. Probably a good place to start your trail to dissapointment. __________________ Hellafunctional

05-09-2006, 02:22 AM	#5
Ghost Dancer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Japanland Posts: 314 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll sell you a real deal JDM Silvia S13 for $10,000US. For an extra $5,000.00 I'll convert it to RHD...

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yokotas13 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milford, CT Age: 40 Posts: 10,519 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: yokotas13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	why are people so stupid...I cant even get a decent "real" silvia for less than 3 grand in japabn __________________ 2015 Subaru Outback Overlander - Wagonofdoom

05-09-2006, 05:53 AM	#9
sncs14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas Age: 42 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: sncs14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I know, stupid questions like that make me want to E-smack people. Maybe I'm just cranky because I haven't had breakfast yet, so, I feel like an asshole. Regardless. You'll have a hard enough time finding a good USDM s13 in that price range. BTW s13 is s13 is s13, just like a s14 is a s14. The chassis is the same here as it is over there. They are all true s chassis. Google, search, do something but don't ask...duhhh, where can i find a silvia in the US??? EDIT: yeah, go to Arizona and find that place that Paul Walker bought his R34 I bet that place has tons of JDM S13 Silvias covered in dust just waiting for you to buy one. Go drive around the desert for a while, I'm sure you'll find it.

05-09-2006, 11:02 AM	#11
Ca_laurier Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: calgary/canada Age: 39 Posts: 421 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if your buying a silvia, your not going to get one for the price that you have stated. just pick up a 240sx and drop a sr20 in it and do the s13 conversion. I am friends with a few guys who import cars into canada and have driven a hand full of s13's and there is no difference besides the rhd comapred to a 240 with a sr20 or a ca18

05-09-2006, 11:55 AM	#13
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Yah, wow.. like this hasn't been covered before. __________________

05-09-2006, 11:56 AM	#14
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,702 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you can find a TRUE S13 anyday in autotrader for that price. The only way you will find a Silvia for that price is if it's n/a and crumpled up. There is no point in importing chassis that we already have here in the states. it will cost you more than converting. swap the motor, and you have the same thing, without the drive-thru hassles, johnny law hassles, and all the gawking __________________

05-09-2006, 01:09 PM	#16
Nan Desu Ka?! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 38 Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I smell burning rice. anyone else smell it? To the original poster: "real" s13 huh... I have a real s13 sitting in my driveway... at it cost me only $2200 tell ya what. Ill sell you the WHOLE thing for 6k. not just a shell. and it has all kinds of JdM MODS!!!11one that will make you the coolest DrifTeR kiD evaaaaaaaar! /e-thuggin If you are serious about wanting a silvia, its gonna cost you A LOT more than that, and probably be illegal if its anyting more than a track-only car. This has been discussed to death. use the search button its there for a reason. __________________ Norcal-240sx.net

05-09-2006, 01:19 PM	#17
jdm538 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LA/OC SOCAL Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (30) Feedback Score: 30 reviews	if you really want one I could get you one but its not going to be in your price range. $8k for a stock s13, honestly its not worth it. if you are going to do the rhd conversion get ready to do major fab work.

05-09-2006, 01:56 PM	#18
lilredstiffy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: louisiana Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the hell is a trophy car a silvia is like. a crappy 16 year old nissan rwd coupe dude

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05-09-2006, 02:18 PM	#21
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this is a very homosexual thread. why dont you buy yourself a "real" clue. __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

05-09-2006, 02:57 PM	#22
-usmd-180sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA- San Jose Posts: 649 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	u guys are beating this to death. +1 to close this thread +1 to pink this guy for not searching this topic that has no point. +1 for TRUE s13's!!

05-09-2006, 03:40 PM	#24
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