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yeah, it seems US customs doesnt like RHD, that could be a real problem.

 

In the US? I'm searching other exporters. I'm trying to make the math work...but I haven't been terribly encouraged. It might work if I actually go to Japan and buy cars at an auto auction.
These cars are really clean with super low mileage. I was just looking at a 94 evo with like 35k mi.
I saw a couple of evo wagons too.

 

a lot

 

ok, it might work out the only way I can import these is disassembled.

cost:
car
disassembly
packing
export fee
shipping
insurance
delivery
offloading
customs
inspection
conversion
reassembly
title
registration
tax
import fee
my cut

 

You shouldnt have to take them apart?

 

I couldnt imagine why taking them apart would improve things with customs... But then again, all Ive ever imported is a front clip...

 

not according to what I have been reading.

 

I still have a lot of reading to do. I think disassembly only has to be pulling the motors and transmissions. from what I have been reading, it's ok to import skylines with RHD but other models have to be converted.
There are pages upon pages of regulations. It seems I will also have to apply to become a registered importer and then apply for consideration of these vehicles. I'm just getting into all this regulatory stuff, it will probably take weeks to filter through all of it.

 

well, I've been getting a lot of discouraging feedback...but it's not completely hopeless. Right now, it looks as though the only way to do this is by importing the cars disassembled and then reassembling them and titling them as kitcars.
I still think this is a viable option. I have gotten differing opinions on what qualifies as a kitcar. In my state, they say that any assembly once the vehicle arrives can qualify...including just putting the hubcaps back on. A registered importer said the car bodies have to be put on a US approved chassis. Either way, according to the EPA, the engines must be used or rebuilt.
Unfortunately, it seems as though my first estimates of aprox $3000-5000 for import fees etc may be grossly underestimated. The real fees look to be more like $6000-$8000. This of course makes it cost prohibitive to import anything but top dollar vehicles.
Parts however do not need to meet many of these regulations. So, if I can get an exporter to just send me engines and drivetrains, it might be affordable if any of you wants evo engines or drivetrains.