The_buster Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 First off I started this here because I know it will end up here... But I was lurking on NASIOC, I joined there to read and learn more about Subaru's, and I noticed someone bought a car from Japan and had it imported. My question is how hard is it to do this and what extra costs this would involve? I have been looking for a 96-2000/2001 gc8 body style impreza. Haven't had any luck the past couple years, that were in my price range anyway. The plan is after the wife graduates and gets a job we are going to look for one and give the lincoln to her mom because they're car is about to fall apart and they aren't able to afford to fix it. With them watching our kids sometimes we want them to have a safe car. Anyway, I went to the link the guy provided and was just looking and found this car among a few others http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/SUBARU/IMPREZA/700115714820130704001/index.html Other than having to learn RHD, what complications could I run into? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 The money you spend will find you a car here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Just talk to Jordan. For real. If he can't help you nobody can. Also, if you're truly looking at doing this after your wife graduates and gets a job, why are you looking at the market now? Odds are anything you find will be gone before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Oh I am sorry I thought this was America. NSFW BECAUSE #MURICA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 just wanted to see what price range these cars are running. we are going to allow up to 5 grand, maybe a little more if the deal is really good. I would like to stay below 4 if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 You do know a proper import will be cost of the car + 3-5k in other fees correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Oh I am sorry I thought this was America. NSFW BECAUSE #MURICA that is pretty awesome, there is one that drives around the mall sometimes, also an impala ss that sounds amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 You do know a proper import will be cost of the car + 3-5k in other fees correct? That is what I was wanting to find out with this thread, thank you. I was reading their FAQ section and it didn't help much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Oh I am sorry I thought this was America. NSFW BECAUSE #MURICA http://mrwgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Awkward-Arnold-Schwarzenegger-Smile-In-Terminator-2-Gif.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Are you intending on this being your Daily Driver? If so, I am going to tell you to stop right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Are you intending on this being your Daily Driver? If so, I am going to tell you to stop right now. I was..... what's wrong with this plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Are you intending on this being your Daily Driver? If so, I am going to tell you to stop right now. This. Also if you were serious about getting a imported car, get one thats already here. Its too expensive to import a car and go through all that bullshit. Cant remember the name but theres a company in florida that has tons of imported cars. Skylines, Supras, WRX's and Evos, etc. Ill see if I can find the name of the place for you, but 4k isnt going to cut it when it comes to buying one of these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I wasn't planning on getting something crazy like a skyline, yet :gabe:. I just saw that someone bought one through this company. What other fees would there be? Like will it need inspected or is that part of the port fee? I don't want to spend the same amount in fees as I did for the car. I just wasn't having any luck finding anything local or in ohio for that matter.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I was..... what's wrong with this plan? Get a job with usps........profit!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Not worth spending double the money a car is worth that is available in the states for nothing more than the novelty of having RHD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Other than having to learn RHD, what complications could I run into? Learning Japanese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I would really like to spend a few minutes inside your mind and see how things work in there. I bet it is really different from most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelSpin Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 There's a fb group called "JAPAN cars and trucks for sale" look on there. FYI import fees alone are 3-5k plus cost of the car. Then you have to get it from cali to here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 There's a fb group called "JAPAN cars and trucks for sale" look on there. FYI import fees alone are 3-5k plus cost of the car. Then you have to get it from cali to here. Yeah I didn't realize how much the fees were. Not worth paying more in fees than I would for the car. Plus that much travel would make me nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhobbz Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Honestly, I'd save up your pennies and ride your maxima until the wheels fall off and then buy something you really want that isn't coming from a place where you can't inspect it yourself until after you buy it. You never know what you might get when it actually gets here, could end up spending more money than its worth fixing hack jobs that the prior owner did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 http://rivsuimports.com/ There all already imported and in Florida and legal, but still not a smart buy for a DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Jesus help this man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Honestly, I'd save up your pennies and ride your maxima until the wheels fall off and then buy something you really want that isn't coming from a place where you can't inspect it yourself until after you buy it. You never know what you might get when it actually gets here, could end up spending more money than its worth fixing hack jobs that the prior owner did. Maxima is long gone. Sold it a month or so ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 http://rivsuimports.com/ There all already imported and in Florida and legal, but still not a smart buy for a DD. Now are you saying the car itself isn't a good dd or getting an imported rhd car is bad? Because I really like the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Oh Buster, 1 minute you're posting pics of your $6 outdoor grill that you cook your possum steaks on and next you're talking about importing cars from Japan. Bless your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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