First R32 Legally imported to US under exemption rule

[dudermagee]

People have to keep in mind that very few people can afford 28k+ in cash.
Because no bank is going to finance one of these.

Then you have to think of the people that can afford it. How many of them would buy a 25 year old outdated sports car vs a brand new\almost brand new one for the same money.

The best part is that every year that we go forward the amount that are legal stateside jumps dramatically. Also, don't forget that other desirable cars are becoming legal as well.

Cefiro, anyone?

[tricky_ab]

Originally Posted by dudermagee

People have to keep in mind that very few people can afford 28k+ in cash.
Because no bank is going to finance one of these.

Then you have to think of the people that can afford it. How many of them would buy a 25 year old outdated sports car vs a brand new\almost brand new one for the same money.

The best part is that every year that we go forward the amount that are legal stateside jumps dramatically. Also, don't forget that other desirable cars are becoming legal as well.

Cefiro, anyone?

It funny you mention this. I've been following BNR34 prices in Japan, as I plan to buy one in a few years. I'm a BIG GTR fan in general. There's two cars I REALLY want to own, and I already bought one of them. Even with being a diehard, looking at current auction/market prices, it's still going to be hard to swallow $30-40K for a car that's 15+ years old.

I hope the people who are importing these cars, understand the general maintenance, and operational costs associated with these cars.

There were quite a few people in Canada who got caught up in buying a GTR, then ran out of money with the quickness, once something went south. It's no joke to hear about people who have had cars down for years!

That being said, it's going to be nice seeing what fresh eyes do to some of these cars.