First R32 Legally imported to US under exemption rule

[Extreme Dimensions]

Nissan Skyline GT-R s in the USA Blog: First 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R Imported to the US Under the 25 Year Exemption


Its begun!

[simmode1]

Very nice. I love how well the R32 has aged.

[g35gabby]

saw the owner post on facebook as he was crossing the board. very neat. Mine will be here soon enough... though it worked for him, We are waiting till the 25 year law clear's my car's 25th build date birthday....

[Extreme Dimensions]

Originally Posted by g35gabby

saw the owner post on facebook as he was crossing the board. very neat. Mine will be here soon enough... though it worked for him, We are waiting till the 25 year law clear's my car's 25th build date birthday....

I believe this is the most accurate translation of the exemption. It goes by BUILD DATE.

[g35gabby]

Originally Posted by Extreme Dimensions

I believe this is the most accurate translation of the exemption. It goes by BUILD DATE.

Yes, but reading that people are bringing them in based on build year is making me a little more anxious by the day...

Can not wait to get my hands on my R32. it is just sitting in J land waiting

[coreyh]

Originally Posted by Extreme Dimensions

I believe this is the most accurate translation of the exemption. It goes by BUILD DATE.

luckily in Canada they only put year, not year AND date like japan. hence why this one was legal.

[tricky_ab]

Originally Posted by coreyh

luckily in Canada they only put year, not year AND date like japan. hence why this one was legal.

Wait what? I bought (and currently imported) a S15 and I couldn't bring it into the country till the official build month (January, 1999), thus next month. It's listed on the release papers (Export Certificate, Translation, Bill of Lading and Bill of Sale) from the importers.

From what I understand, the seller didn't have the original paper work?

Either way, I'm glad he got it in without a hitch, but I hope more people don't get the idea that it's okay to bend the rules. That will ruin it for a lot of people...

[coreyh]

Originally Posted by tricky_ab

Wait what? I bought (and currently imported) a S15 and I couldn't bring it into the country till the official build month (January, 1999), thus next month. It's listed on the release papers (Export Certificate, Translation, Bill of Lading and Bill of Sale) from the importers.

From what I understand, the seller didn't have the original paper work?

Either way, I'm glad he got it in without a hitch, but I hope more people don't get the idea that it's okay to bend the rules. That will ruin it for a lot of people...

if they did it right (and this is just dealing with others importing cars, not personal experience.) when they de-register it in japan, the vin becomes "invisible" so the car technically doesn't exist, then Canadian customs only requires build year, not the date and year. (again just going off friends words who have imported, not my experiences). so if he had the Canadian paperwork and not the Japanese paperwork it could be one big loophole? again this is all speculation, don't quote me.

[g35gabby]

Originally Posted by coreyh

luckily in Canada they only put year, not year AND date like japan. hence why this one was legal.

Canadian paperwork has build year, they don't change the vin plates and build dates on the door. So it is extremely debatable if it is "legal" or not.

[Moncef]

Originally Posted by g35gabby

Canadian paperwork has build year, they don't change the vin plates and build dates on the door. So it is extremely debatable if it is "legal" or not.

Changing any of that on the door jambs/engine bay that was placed there by the manufacturer is illegal, yes.

I'm curious about the mfg date MM/YY instead of just the mfg year. But if he has federal documents with that chassis number qualifying him for 25 year exemption well it is what it is.

[exitspeed]

That's cool. So will this actually drive the prices down and make r32's more accessible?

Do you know the cost all said and done?

[tricky_ab]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

That's cool. So will this actually drive the prices down and make r32's more accessible?

Do you know the cost all said and done?

BNR32? Nope. The costs are not going down, they are going up (along with the newer models).

GTS models? They are rather cheap...

[simmode1]

Wait... so... Can I go snatch a 2JZ'd Canadian Soarer and bring it back here too?

What are some other hot JDM only cars we should be able to start snagging soon?

Oh... wait... Evos. OMG yes. Lighter, cheaper old school Evos. What else?

[Extreme Dimensions]

Originally Posted by simmode1

Wait... so... Can I go snatch a 2JZ'd Canadian Soarer and bring it back here too?

What are some other hot JDM only cars we should be able to start snagging soon?

Oh... wait... Evos. OMG yes. Lighter, cheaper old school Evos. What else?

The exemption rule is for vehicles 25 yrs or older. gonna have to wait just a biittt more. A few more years and you're talking R34s!Evos, Soarers, 22B Sti's, Etc.

[PeaceOnesxWai]

Originally Posted by simmode1

Wait... so... Can I go snatch a 2JZ'd Canadian Soarer and bring it back here too?

What are some other hot JDM only cars we should be able to start snagging soon?

Oh... wait... Evos. OMG yes. Lighter, cheaper old school Evos. What else?

Anything that is older then 25yo.. from the cars vin production date. The OPs car was probably produced Dec/1988-Jan/1989 hence why it got in Jan/2014

[ditchs14]

can't wait! i really want a Laurel

[jamg]

i doubt it's the first. Rivsu from FB have been importing them for quite some time now.

[g35gabby]

Originally Posted by jamg

i doubt it's the first. Rivsu from FB have been importing them for quite some time now.

first R32 and steve hasn't imported any fed legal under the 25 year law yet. He has R31s and other older stuff.

Steve is handling my car.

[Extreme Dimensions]

Originally Posted by jamg

i doubt it's the first. Rivsu from FB have been importing them for quite some time now.

I believe this is the first imported under the 25yrs or older exemption law, as in, no need to modify it to meet US DOT standards, get a US 17 digit VIN replacement, pass state safety and emissions regulations, etc.

[g35gabby]

1989 BNR32 Nissan Skyline GT-R - Imgur

[jamg]

they need to get rid of the stupid 25 year rule.

[YumGTR]

me and my car are the subject of the article. feel free to ask me any questions you have gents.

[jamg]

Originally Posted by YumGTR

me and my car are the subject of the article. feel free to ask me any questions you have gents.

how much was it, out the door?

[gist864]

Originally Posted by YumGTR

me and my car are the subject of the article. feel free to ask me any questions you have gents.

i was under the impression that the car had to be imported from the country of orgin. it says you got yours from Canada

[YumGTR]

canned response:

By the way guys, I keep getting asked "how much did you pay for it?" and the answer is that it doesn't really matter because there was a HUGE risk factor in buying the car and not knowing if/when it would be able to cross into the US. so I rolled the dice and put all my money in one basket and bet it on the idea that I would be able to get it in on 1/1/14 and not be delayed until 8/1 or later and be forced to pay for 8 more months of storage in Canada while the vehicle sat around collecting dust. The bet happened to go my way, so I'm lucky.

I can also tell you that Sean Morris and Rivsu Imports / Steve McCarty estimates of a decent 1989 R32 GTR costing you $15-20k are pretty spot on though.

[Dolby109]

Originally Posted by YumGTR

I rolled the dice and put all my money in one basket and bet it on the idea that I would be able to get it in on 1/1/14 and not be delayed until 8/1 or later and be forced to pay for 8 more months of storage in Canada while the vehicle sat around collecting dust. The bet happened to go my way, so I'm lucky.

This pretty much answers my first question that I had about weather you are able to buy the car before the 25 year mark and store it until the imort date.

The next question is are there any complications with title, registration, or insurance? Can all of that be done before crossing?
Is a filled out HS-7 the only thing you need to cross the border?


Edit: So is this YumGTR?
http://jalopnik.com/meet-the-man-who...n-g-1493404343

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by Dolby109

This pretty much answers my first question that I had about weather you are able to buy the car before the 25 year mark and store it until the imort date.

As long as it doesn't enter the country you can store it. Just has to cross the border with all the paperwork in order and declared at the border.

[PeaceOnesxWai]

^Base R32s youre looking around $18-20K.. GTRs add $10-15K depending on condition and mileage. Then of course there are Nismos, V-spec, N1s..... mmmmm

[dudermagee]

Originally Posted by PeaceOnesxWai

^Base R32s youre looking around $18-20K.. GTRs add $10-15K depending on condition and mileage. Then of course there are Nismos, V-spec, N1s..... mmmmm

Really?
Rivsu Imports has 1990 R32 GTR, $14,600 all fees included
with 69,320 miles and light mods
https://www.facebook.com/rivsuimports

February 1990 R32 GTR - YouTube

I've asked around and the going price seems to be somewhere between 15k-20k.

[tricky_ab]

Originally Posted by dudermagee

Really?
Rivsu Imports has 1990 R32 GTR, $14,600 all fees included
with 69,320 miles and light mods
https://www.facebook.com/rivsuimports

February 1990 R32 GTR - YouTube

I've asked around and the going price seems to be somewhere between 15k-20k.

That's a fair price for one, but I'd like to see the auction sheet of this model.