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Extreme Dimensions · 01-02-2014, 12:54 PM

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 · 01-02-2014, 01:06 PM

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

g35gabby · 01-02-2014, 01:12 PM

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....

*exitspeed* · 01-02-2014, 01:13 PM

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?

simmode1 · 01-02-2014, 01:13 PM

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?

ditchs14 · 01-02-2014, 01:17 PM

can't wait! i really want a Laurel

Extreme Dimensions · 01-02-2014, 02:42 PM

Quote:

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.

Extreme Dimensions · 01-02-2014, 02:43 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-02-2014, 02:46 PM

Quote:

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

jamg · 01-02-2014, 02:48 PM

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

g35gabby · 01-02-2014, 02:49 PM

1989 BNR32 Nissan Skyline GT-R - Imgur

g35gabby · 01-02-2014, 02:50 PM

Quote:

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.

jamg · 01-02-2014, 02:52 PM

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

Extreme Dimensions · 01-02-2014, 02:55 PM

Quote:

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.

PeaceOnesxWai · 01-02-2014, 02:56 PM

Quote:

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

YumGTR · 01-02-2014, 02:56 PM

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

jamg · 01-02-2014, 02:57 PM

Quote:

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?

YumGTR · 01-02-2014, 02:59 PM

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.

PeaceOnesxWai · 01-02-2014, 02:59 PM

^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

gist864 · 01-02-2014, 03:01 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-02-2014, 03:03 PM

lively discussion going on here:

This Is The First R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R Legally Imported To America

jamg · 01-02-2014, 03:04 PM

a better question, what was the flat fee you were charged to get the car over?

YumGTR · 01-02-2014, 03:05 PM

there is no legal requirement that the car be imported from the country where it was originally offered for sale. this car was imported to canada from Japan under their 15 year rule in ~2004 where it was until 1/1/14.

1989 model year GT-R's in Japan have been selling on the *LOW* end (high km, body damage, hammered, etc...) for about ~750k JPY. add in the costs of transportation to the port in Japan, export fees and duties, storage, shipping to get the car on a boat to the US, import duties, fees, etc... it adds up quickly.

YumGTR · 01-02-2014, 03:09 PM

there is no "flat fee." customs duties and tariffs are 3% of the first $1000 value then 2.5% of the balance.

pablito_s13 · 01-02-2014, 03:11 PM

Beautiful car man....must be nice

acslater9 · 01-02-2014, 03:59 PM

That last picture in the first link given was too funny.

Anyways, isn't shipping expensive as shit just to ship it to the states? Let alone spending over 10k+ on the car itself.

YumGTR · 01-02-2014, 04:11 PM

thanks for the support!

VegasDrifterS13 · 01-02-2014, 04:29 PM

Thats Cool. Too Bad theyre Radiated as F**k now. Watch out for Uranium and Plutonium Dust on any Imported stuff from Japan. Be Careful guys. Super Cool Cars and Engine swaps can cause Cancer now....

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tricky_ab · 01-02-2014, 05:52 PM

Quote:

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...

***S14DB*** · 01-02-2014, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VegasDrifterS13

Thats Cool. Too Bad theyre Radiated as F**k now. Watch out for Uranium and Plutonium Dust on any Imported stuff from Japan. Be Careful guys. Super Cool Cars and Engine swaps can cause Cancer now....

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Yeah, don't import anything post 1945...

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01-02-2014, 12:54 PM	#1
Extreme Dimensions Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 1,468 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	First R32 Legally imported to US under exemption rule 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! __________________ - Chris Gary p: 714-278-8000 x 19 E: [email protected]

01-02-2014, 01:12 PM	#3
g35gabby Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2010 Location: lake mary, Fl Age: 37 Posts: 1,954 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	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.... __________________

01-02-2014, 01:13 PM	#4
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 45 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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? __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

01-02-2014, 01:13 PM	#5
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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? Last edited by simmode1; 01-02-2014 at 01:44 PM..

01-02-2014, 02:49 PM	#11
g35gabby Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2010 Location: lake mary, Fl Age: 37 Posts: 1,954 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	1989 BNR32 Nissan Skyline GT-R - Imgur __________________

01-02-2014, 01:06 PM	#2
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice. I love how well the R32 has aged.

01-02-2014, 01:17 PM	#6
ditchs14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: seaford de Posts: 475 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	can't wait! i really want a Laurel

01-02-2014, 02:48 PM	#10
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i doubt it's the first. Rivsu from FB have been importing them for quite some time now.

01-02-2014, 02:52 PM	#13
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	they need to get rid of the stupid 25 year rule.

01-02-2014, 02:56 PM	#16
YumGTR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montgomery Village, MD Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	me and my car are the subject of the article. feel free to ask me any questions you have gents.

01-02-2014, 02:59 PM	#18
YumGTR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montgomery Village, MD Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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.

01-02-2014, 02:59 PM	#19
PeaceOnesxWai Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Age: 33 Posts: 1,220 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	^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

01-02-2014, 03:03 PM	#21
YumGTR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montgomery Village, MD Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	lively discussion going on here: This Is The First R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R Legally Imported To America

01-02-2014, 03:04 PM	#22
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	a better question, what was the flat fee you were charged to get the car over?

01-02-2014, 03:05 PM	#23
YumGTR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montgomery Village, MD Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	there is no legal requirement that the car be imported from the country where it was originally offered for sale. this car was imported to canada from Japan under their 15 year rule in ~2004 where it was until 1/1/14. 1989 model year GT-R's in Japan have been selling on the LOW end (high km, body damage, hammered, etc...) for about ~750k JPY. add in the costs of transportation to the port in Japan, export fees and duties, storage, shipping to get the car on a boat to the US, import duties, fees, etc... it adds up quickly.

01-02-2014, 03:09 PM	#24
YumGTR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montgomery Village, MD Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	there is no "flat fee." customs duties and tariffs are 3% of the first $1000 value then 2.5% of the balance.

01-02-2014, 03:11 PM	#25
pablito_s13 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Beautiful car man....must be nice

01-02-2014, 03:59 PM	#26
acslater9 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2013 Location: Florida Age: 31 Posts: 702 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	That last picture in the first link given was too funny. Anyways, isn't shipping expensive as shit just to ship it to the states? Let alone spending over 10k+ on the car itself.

01-02-2014, 04:11 PM	#27
YumGTR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montgomery Village, MD Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	thanks for the support!

01-02-2014, 04:29 PM	#28
VegasDrifterS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats Cool. Too Bad theyre Radiated as F**k now. Watch out for Uranium and Plutonium Dust on any Imported stuff from Japan. Be Careful guys. Super Cool Cars and Engine swaps can cause Cancer now.... Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

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