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svolo4 · 03-13-2015, 06:39 PM

Hi guys. I tried to search such topic but found nothing that will answer my question.
First of all: I'm new to forum and I'm from Russia, so please excuse my English and excuse me if i'm posting this to wrong thread.

I'm really need a help with importing my s13 to US. This car was a goal, a dream of all my life, I spent my 2 yearly wages on It and now I am thinking on what to do with it.

So, the situation.
I am currently in Saint Petersburg, Russia. I bought an RHD silvia that was imported about 10 years ago from Japan. I spent about two years to find street legal car (in Russia) car in good enough condition and finally I found and bought one about a year ago.
Last year I spent all my free time and all my money on total chassis rebuild, so now it is almost like new: no any signs of rust, it was sanded to bare metal, welded, then painted, etc...
My wife almost decided to divorce with me when she knew how much I spent on it. This car for me is like a child.

Car had sr20det under hood with gt2871rs, aftermarket ex manifold, Fujitsubo legalis super R turbo back, bolted roll cage, 18x10.5 front and 18x13.5 work equip wheels, full bn sports blister wide body kit and Power FC ECU. This is a list of visible modifications.

So, now about the problem.

Earlier this year my employer (US based company) decided to offer me a job in US, SFBA, California. I am going to move to US before the end of this year and will be there for at least next 3 yrs. I will not be permanent resident of United States. I really want to bring this car with me no matter how much it will cost. I just couldn't leave it here in Russia.

At first I was thinking about selling it here in one pice or by parts, then buying a 240 in US and building it, but I couldn't do it. It's like sell your dog or kid or whatever you love. Unacceptable.

I don't remember exact production date of my silvia, but it is not later than in 1990, so car is 25yrs old now.

The question is: could I import it to US and drive it road legal?

I checked NFTSA website and looks like if car is older than 25 yrs it could be imported even if not compliles with US safety and emmission regulations. Also I saw on that web site that I could import it temporary (1 yr maximum) because I'm non resident of US.

What do you guys think of it?

03-13-2015, 06:39 PM	#1
svolo4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Russia, Saint Petersburg Age: 36 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it legal to import S13 Silvia to US for a non resident? Hi guys. I tried to search such topic but found nothing that will answer my question. First of all: I'm new to forum and I'm from Russia, so please excuse my English and excuse me if i'm posting this to wrong thread. I'm really need a help with importing my s13 to US. This car was a goal, a dream of all my life, I spent my 2 yearly wages on It and now I am thinking on what to do with it. So, the situation. I am currently in Saint Petersburg, Russia. I bought an RHD silvia that was imported about 10 years ago from Japan. I spent about two years to find street legal car (in Russia) car in good enough condition and finally I found and bought one about a year ago. Last year I spent all my free time and all my money on total chassis rebuild, so now it is almost like new: no any signs of rust, it was sanded to bare metal, welded, then painted, etc... My wife almost decided to divorce with me when she knew how much I spent on it. This car for me is like a child. Car had sr20det under hood with gt2871rs, aftermarket ex manifold, Fujitsubo legalis super R turbo back, bolted roll cage, 18x10.5 front and 18x13.5 work equip wheels, full bn sports blister wide body kit and Power FC ECU. This is a list of visible modifications. So, now about the problem. Earlier this year my employer (US based company) decided to offer me a job in US, SFBA, California. I am going to move to US before the end of this year and will be there for at least next 3 yrs. I will not be permanent resident of United States. I really want to bring this car with me no matter how much it will cost. I just couldn't leave it here in Russia. At first I was thinking about selling it here in one pice or by parts, then buying a 240 in US and building it, but I couldn't do it. It's like sell your dog or kid or whatever you love. Unacceptable. I don't remember exact production date of my silvia, but it is not later than in 1990, so car is 25yrs old now. The question is: could I import it to US and drive it road legal? I checked NFTSA website and looks like if car is older than 25 yrs it could be imported even if not compliles with US safety and emmission regulations. Also I saw on that web site that I could import it temporary (1 yr maximum) because I'm non resident of US. What do you guys think of it?