New Member RX-7 Technical Post your first technical questions here, in an easy flame free environment, before jumping into the main technical sections.

Importing from Japan

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-16-08 | 04:22 PM
  #1  
itzdjblazn's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Boston
MA Importing from Japan

has anyone ever imported a rx-7 from japan? or know anyone who has?

im thinking of importing one but I dont know how much it would cost me.

and if anyone knows any importing websites would you kindly give me some.
Old 12-16-08 | 06:05 PM
  #2  
alex91n/a's Avatar
Senior Member

iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 387
Likes: 0
From: lynnwood, WA
terra2imports.com
Old 12-16-08 | 06:08 PM
  #3  
itzdjblazn's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Boston
MA

hey thanks man
Old 12-16-08 | 06:10 PM
  #4  
JdmRX's Avatar
1262@54psi
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
go to a local jdm shop, they could help you out in getting one, but have to pay the extra fees for them bringing it over.
Old 12-17-08 | 02:36 AM
  #5  
78 Cosmo Girl's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio, Texas
We have 4 RHD JDM cars but they were all imported before we got them
Old 12-17-08 | 05:36 AM
  #6  
cheezy's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Aus
Originally Posted by alex91n/a
terra2imports.com
hey thanks bro
Old 12-17-08 | 06:05 AM
  #7  
dgeesaman's Avatar
Moderator
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 12,311
Likes: 22
From: Hershey PA
Importing an FD is a very risky proposition because it's illegal.
Customs will seize and crush it if they find it. By that point you've already paid for it and you lose.

You will need to fraudulently file the paperwork to get it in. Many states have regs against grey market import cars. The importing company will not protect you from this.

People have talked about what it takes to import 100% legally, and estimated over a hundred grand plus a few cars for crash testing.

IMHO, the biggest risk of all is if you are in an accident and hurt yourself or someone else, I expect the insurance provider will walk away and pay nothing.

So if you really really want a RHD import I recommend you move to Canada where it's legal. In the US stick with LHD's.

David
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jmpabon93
New Member RX-7 Technical
1
09-30-15 05:57 PM



Quick Reply: Importing from Japan



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:46 PM.