First R32 Legally imported to US under exemption rule

[hobbs]

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

35k for a R32, bahahaha....

You're nuts if you think that low mileage BNR32s will go for 30-35k. I'm all for cool cars but they are just 25 year old nissans, might as well go out and buy a built evo/sti for that price, have replacement parts readily available and newer and better technology. All of these people who are running out to grab 1989 R32s seem to forget all of the issues with the early RB26s such as the crank collars, oil pumps and oil flow to the heads. Not to mention replacement items such as the HICAS/AETTSA system, body parts and other hard to find new items.

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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Really? Some people are just too stupid....

[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.

[exitspeed]

The story made it to Autoblog. Pretty awesome man.Say hello to the first US-legal 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R - Autoblog

[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 How many of them would buy a 25 year old outdated sports car vs a brand new\almost brand new one for the same money.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?

[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

[YumGTR]

have you guys seen this pop up on any other sites or forums? i'd love it if you would post links here. trying to stay on top of it all to prevent any misinformation or inaccuracies from spreading.

[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.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by YumGTR

have you guys seen this pop up on any other sites or forums? i'd love it if you would post links here. trying to stay on top of it all to prevent any misinformation or inaccuracies from spreading.

I posted the one from Autoblog.

[Rak123]

You guys are exaggerating the prices on BNR32. I bought my Gtr 2 years ago. I paid $8000 it had 106,000 KM on the car all original stock intake/exhaust also. It needed new coil packs, O2 sensors and fuel pump. I was into it for $9000 at that point and it ran mint. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1388774025.861415.jpg
Just come up to canada to buy them so we can all jack our prices up and make back what we have put into our cars.


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[Dolby109]

Yes but that was Canada only. US has a much larger population of people interested in GTR's. The prices have allready gone up for cars now or soon to be legal in the US. They may drop in a year or two when the early birds get thier cars. I can only hope.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by Rak123

You guys are exaggerating the prices on BNR32. I bought my Gtr 2 years ago. I paid $8000 it had 106,000 KM on the car all original stock intake/exhaust also. It needed new coil packs, O2 sensors and fuel pump. I was into it for $9000 at that point and it ran mint. Attachment 64869
Just come up to canada to buy them so we can all jack our prices up and make back what we have put into our cars.


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Pretty cool. I'm only a hop skip and a jump from Canada and I have a passport.

[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.

[Bigalow311]

Maybe I'll get myself a Pulsar from Canada. :-)

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[ShadowDrifter]

still ILLEGAL. To be fully LEGAL it has to go by the build date. They didn't start making r32's until may of 1989. Therefor the car it NOT legal and will sooner or later be sized.

[BossHogg]

Originally Posted by ShadowDrifter

still ILLEGAL. To be fully LEGAL it has to go by the build date. They didn't start making r32's until may of 1989. Therefor the car it NOT legal and will sooner or later be sized.

Sounds like August to me.

Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Production Dates : GTR Forum / Skyline Forum

I'm thinking though, as more of them get here "legally". That it will just be easier for all the ones that are already here to run around freely. Could be wrong, but just a thought. I'd rather be safe than sorry though.

[Dolby109]

Originally Posted by ShadowDrifter

still ILLEGAL. To be fully LEGAL it has to go by the build date. They didn't start making r32's until may of 1989. Therefor the car it NOT legal and will sooner or later be sized.

He has legal documentation, they cannot seize it. Even if the border inspector made a mistake the government cannot take the car. It would be like getting arrested for stealing because someone at a store accidentally undercharged you. Worst I could imagine them doing is telling him it is illegal to drive until its production month (or August).

[capone240]

The r32s are all used up over here in canada funny how you guys just got them


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[turbronegro]

I'm more excited about importing a diesel Pajero soon!

[K_style]

Originally Posted by capone240

The r32s are all used up over here in canada funny how you guys just got them


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It's funny how you made 1st post with troll.

[sidewaysil80]

Originally Posted by capone240

The r32s are all used up over here in canada funny how you guys just got them

I'd rather wait the extra 10 years than live in Canada.

[g35gabby]

Originally Posted by sidewaysil80

I'd rather wait the extra 10 years than live in Canada.

Originally Posted by Dolby109

He has legal documentation, they cannot seize it. Even if the border inspector made a mistake the government cannot take the car. It would be like getting arrested for stealing because someone at a store accidentally undercharged you. Worst I could imagine them doing is telling him it is illegal to drive until its production month (or August).

ask steve at at skylineownersusa about his R33.... Even if 11 agents and the car has changed hands 23 times, if the 12 agent deems it illegal, it is still illegal. Ever heard of someone being hit with fines, penalties, and interest for taxes they believed they had paid? It is the same thing.

There is a reason he is trying to keep the "misinformation" under control, and so that he doesn't have to deal with ICE or any other governing body about if the car is legal. yes it was a 89 car and turns 25 some time this year, but in canada they only care about build year.... so their paperwork only reflects build year. something that turns 25 this year, but was imported last year as a "gray car" won't be "legal" this year either, or there would be more sitting in storage waiting for the 25 year build date for a lot of people. Does the US Gov go by build year or build month? well that is really up for debate.

I want to call it a "gray area" but I don't want to call it a "gray car" just yet. Staying on the safe side and waiting till July to import mine. it is already paid for, just sitting in storage, and lucky before the prices have since jacked way up compared to what they were 6 months ago, or even 2 when I got mine.

For me, I hope they leave him alone and let it be. The car that I bring in in July will still be the same car it is today minus some sun fade. It turning 25 changes nothing to it, but if that is what they expect, then so be it.

Ps what a GTR costs and what a GTST can be hand for a two totally different things. It is why I opted for the more reasonably priced of the two. I never imagined I could afford one, but with a little budgeting and selling my S13 it was nothing. My first advice is instead of reading some of the ridiculous guesses as to what it costs (shipping a car doesn't cost 10k), hit up one of the importers. I used Rivsu, and so far have met every expectation I have had and more and have been a pleasure to deal with. Elvin and some of the other guys out in cali have all been very nice to deal with, but haven't exchanged money with any of them so I can only speak from the great experience I have had with Rivsu.

Congrats trevor and I hope all is well.

[capone240]

Originally Posted by K_style

It's funny how you made 1st post with troll.

How the fucks that a troll ? Are you retarded or just stupid I simply stated that all the R32s are used up over here in Canada funny how you just got them in the US that's all that's it.. Please explain how this is a troll

[Joedrt]

Originally Posted by ShadowDrifter

still ILLEGAL. To be fully LEGAL it has to go by the build date. They didn't start making r32's until may of 1989. Therefor the car it NOT legal and will sooner or later be sized.

I'm pretty sure they made them in 1988 on the first ones built

[g35gabby]

Originally Posted by Joedrt

I'm pretty sure they made them in 1988 on the first ones built

prototypes, production started in summer of 89

[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...

[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.

[KiLLeR2001]

Just for clarification, the R32 was produced from 05/89 to 11/94. They began producing the R32 GT-R on 08/89.