Feeler: Importing ST205 (and others) to US Options

[slyd]

I am thinking of starting a company geared towards importing otherwise unobtainable cars, engines, and parts to the US. The 6gen GT-4, of course, is one of these. Also Nissan S15 Silvias, R32 and R34 Sylines, and other Japanese and European goodies that due to DOT and EPA restrictions are not importable. I already know all the laws and rules and have formulated a method for doing this legally. And it's not easy, there is a lot you have to do to keep them completely legal and road-safe. A few questions, though. 1. How much would you be willing to pay for an ST205? 2. What other cars would you recommend? 3. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

[TomPoz]

As for GT4 - in Europe you can get LHD 1994-1996 priced from 10 to 16 k $. Mileage in range of 100-150 k miles. And 96 is the last year for LHD. 97-99 are available RHD only so JDM is the only option. You could get them for around 10-12 k $ but you need to add 2-3 k $ for conversion. Of course shipping to US of 1-2 k $ needs to be added to both options. I am not aware of any of your taxes (import, excise, whatever you may have) which need to be on top of all that.

Ergo, it would be very difficult to get GT4 to US below 15 k $.

Also, remember that spares are original only which means: 1) available in Toyota , 2) priced by Toyota .

This post has been edited by TomPoz: Oct 2, 2006 - 6:54 AM