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.

[slyd]

you better be ready for a headache because as soon as somebody gets the first GT-4 youre gonna have half of 6gc asking you

As I said, I plan to sell to 6gc members cheap. Lower profit per unit is offset by volume and advertisement. And I like you guys.

there are only a handful of people really capable of actually buying an imported JDM car

Until some rich guy buys one, wrecks it or gets tired of it, buys another, and sells the old one on the US market cheap. And who wouldn't like to start a build with something like that. And if your out there, rich guy, I don't mean this as an insult, in fact I'd love to do business: minimum order say...10 cars.

Seriously, once I get a bit bigger and have more cash flow, another option for the more financially strapped enthusiast could be payments. But that is probably a year or so down the road.

As far as time goes, if all goes well, I could be open for business in about two weeks. But I'll keep the board informed as to the timetable.

[Kwanza26]

Until some rich guy buys one, wrecks it or gets tired of it, buys another, and sells the old one on the US market cheap. And who wouldn't like to start a build with something like that. And if your out there, rich guy, I don't mean this as an insult, in fact I'd love to do business: minimum order say...10 cars.

Seriously, once I get a bit bigger and have more cash flow, another option for the more financially strapped enthusiast could be payments. But that is probably a year or so down the road.

As far as time goes, if all goes well, I could be open for business in about two weeks. But I'll keep the board informed as to the timetable.

I believe the market is there... but you're looking at the wrong pool of people. No offence to you. Realistically speaking... if people here can barely afford 3SGTE swaps and turbo kits... I doubt many or any can afford a 12-20K used car without any sort of major financing help. The age group here just isn't very financially able.