im n the navy and im stationed in japan...if i were to get a skyline there would i be able to bring it back to the states...

(military ships for free so shipping is no problem what else would i have to worry about)

yes the millitary will ship your car but it has to go thru Motorex, however since you are in the armedforces Motorex gives you a discount on the legalization price.

is the discount enough to put a dent in price

and do u know where i can find motorex's info on military discount

would i have to go through im bank for financing the conversion

and do u know about how much US$ the Japanese bought skyline is

for the lazy:http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/203916pricecon.jpg

would i have to go through im bank for financing the conversion
sorry i cant help with that, but maybe someone else. :evillol:

You can NOT send an R34 to the states via the military. They are NOT legal in the states so the Military won't do it.

we all know that r34's aren't legal, but other skylines before that can be, exept the 89?.... if you do own an r34 then i belive we cant help you........sorry.

so the best bet is to (if i get one) purchase in japan and i have to pay 24k more just to convert

r32!

the R32...

I don't think you can TMO an R32 either. I believe they have to be legal BEFORE they will ship them.

OF COURSE THEY HAVE TO BE LEGAL....that is what this whole thread is about......this has been gone through many times before, i suggest go and read the other thread so you can learn so that way you can bring your car back with you.

the "legality" on the R34 is really stupid, why ferrari, Lambos, well all exotic cars are allowed and not R34

... Umm, OBDII compliance maybe?

Just a guess... :D

KingRSX... I would suggest an R32 GTR, perhaps an early '90's for money savings sake.

Bring her into MotoRex (I hear they are currently legalizing an R32 at the moment, so I guess their sabatical has ceised) pay $15,000 (that figure is discounting your Armed Forces discount) and you could have a pretty nice, and rare car for under 20grand.

I am pretty damn sure you can find an 'ok' condition GTR in Japan for around, or under $5,000.

After Godzilla is legalized, just start to mod her.

My advice...

-Wes

hey Sam that sounds like the most sound plan ive heard on here in a while

its nice having a skyline.....if you can afford to buy one up front without going through the bank, once you get it...its paid off. all the cash that wouldve gone to car payments can go straight to mods.

to get a skyline without using the bank, you need alot of cash

dude fuck the bank but thats the only way unless ur a baller, and if u are a baller u wouldnt care about money. you would just go to motorex pay the assjamming 100k and be happy

Yea basically...

Your probably going to have to deal with a bank somewhere in this transaction... So get ready to get bent over the back of a counter, and get raped on rates.

But o well, the sacrafices one takes to get a dream, are the ones that are all worth while.

-Wes

couple of things,

You can't get a "nice" GT-R in Japan for $5k US. Just doesn't happen unless it's a private deal and the seller is desperate. If you want a NICE one, count on $8-9k to start.

Also, oi-boi, you don't own a Skyline, you have never driven one, and most likely never will and don't get me started on you again.

Yea basically...

Your probably going to have to deal with a bank somewhere in this transaction... So get ready to get bent over the back of a counter, and get raped on rates.

But o well, the sacrafices one takes to get a dream, are the ones that are all worth while.

-Wes
my esteem in you has just grown, I do alot of sacrifice to get my Skyline, i'm lucky i'm not paying rent or electricity or anything else, my parents let me keep all my cash, and my father is going to back me :wink:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=503/141207WAGTRS.JPG
GTR2b and McGuns
2 VERY happy GT-R owners from Lynnwood, WA now living in Japan.

PS..
Our friend was sitting over our shoulders for this post and he wanted to chime in as well with a photo of him and his ultra-clean R33 V-Spec. He also wanted to share his feelings on posers as well.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=503/141207BearR33.JPG

Iwakuni says; oi-boi and posers like him can kiss our .....

yay these fingers are so scary :p

i dont own a skyline :D i never said i did. ive driven one....once. but i have never owned one, or driven it more than once. and i only drove it for less than 10 minutes. basically around the block and back.

you guys were from lynnwood? so am i! well...i am now...moved here a year or so ago from mountlake terrace.

C'mon oi_boi,
Do really honestly believe that everyone has forgotten about you on these forums? Even after the lengthy break you took from here we haven't forgotten.

Let's give a little background for some of our newer members.
- You lied 7 months ago about saying that you had ordered a GT-R from a no-name company and that it would be delivered by September and were punked.
- You lied about test-driving an R33 in downtown Seattle 5 months ago and were punked.
- People would post questions about Skylines and importing them and you would respond like you knew something about the process and would talk about your own experience with an importer and the process after ordering your "Skyline" from Japan. Every time, you were punked.

And don't act so surprised that we're from Lynnwood, the reason that I brought that up is because I know where your from, and I also know that there is not 1 street legal Skyline in WA State as per the Dept. of Motor Vehicles and there is no-way that you have driven one on the street.

When are you going to learn to stop lying around here? You get caught every time.

Since I'm not going to hijack this thread, I'm going to suggest you make another "why you hate me?" thread so we can talk about this more if you feel compelled to.

Quick question though... where did this magical street legal Skyline GTR in WA come from? Last time you posted pics of a skyline they were pics you stole and cropped from car domain.

By the way... there are no street legal Skyline GTRs in WA. There are 2 skylines in Washington but they are show cars and are NOT STREET LEGAL... as in not driveable on the streets.

Anyways either way... you lose.

is the discount enough to put a dent in price
Brother man, I too am in the Navy currently stationed in Spain. I have a Skyline. I too wanted to bring my Skyline to the states. The Navy was gonna ship it for me. All I needed was the conversion. I called motorex for an estimation. Heres what they told me; $17,000.00 dollars. Thats with the discount. The Skyline I wanted to convert was a 1995 GTS-2.5t. $17,000.00 dollars. I said, "Thank you", and hung up the phone, along with any hope of owning a legit Skyline in the USA.

well what do u plan to do with the one in spain...and also for any one who know...what is the penalty for having a none converted skyline.

The skyline is a great car and is my favorite, if i were to live in Japan i would own one, but not that great as in to pay that much money to get it here in the US, i would get a corvette!, fast, cheaper, looks great, and its a decent fast sports car. :evillol:

C'mon oi_boi,
Do really honestly believe that everyone has forgotten about you on these forums? Even after the lengthy break you took from here we haven't forgotten.

Let's give a little background for some of our newer members.
- You lied 7 months ago about saying that you had ordered a GT-R from a no-name company and that it would be delivered by September and were punked.
- You lied about test-driving an R33 in downtown Seattle 5 months ago and were punked.
- People would post questions about Skylines and importing them and you would respond like you knew something about the process and would talk about your own experience with an importer and the process after ordering your "Skyline" from Japan. Every time, you were punked.

And don't act so surprised that we're from Lynnwood, the reason that I brought that up is because I know where your from, and I also know that there is not 1 street legal Skyline in WA State as per the Dept. of Motor Vehicles and there is no-way that you have driven one on the street.

When are you going to learn to stop lying around here? You get caught every time.

Since I'm not going to hijack this thread, I'm going to suggest you make another "why you hate me?" thread so we can talk about this more if you feel compelled to.


aight bitch. i test drove ONE. there was ONE in seattle, and i even posted a link. it was for sale at the auto gallery of seattle. and if you think there are no skylines in washington? WRONG. there are 6. 2 street legal, 1 for race use and 3 for show use.

Quick question though... where did this magical street legal Skyline GTR in WA come from? Last time you posted pics of a skyline they were pics you stole and cropped from car domain.

By the way... there are no street legal Skyline GTRs in WA. There are 2 skylines in Washington but they are show cars and are NOT STREET LEGAL... as in not driveable on the streets.

Anyways either way... you lose.


haha...you dont know me. i never cropped pics of a skyline from car domain. i posted one from auto trader, the one that WAS FOR SALE AT AGS. linked it :D, not posted.

jmrem, i had that same thought today about the corvette over the skyline...but it really is true. not to say that corvettes are better but its a lot of bang for the buck

Oi_Boy, calm down.

GTR2B... I know you have a problem with posers and liers as such do I... But lets keep on topic here, and save the arguements.

Drop it please...

-Wes

well what do u plan to do with the one in spain...and also for any one who know...what is the penalty for having a none converted skyline.


Sell it. Thats the only option.

i dont own a skyline :D i never said i did. ive driven one....once. but i have never owned one, or driven it more than once. and i only drove it for less than 10 minutes. basically around the block and back.

you guys were from lynnwood? so am i! well...i am now...moved here a year or so ago from mountlake terrace.
You said you bought one!! You lied!

Guys I'd MOVE my residency from Lynnwood!! (or keep it secret)

who gives of fuck about oi boy...if hes a poser or not so what it doesnt matter. do u really care if hes done what he says he did. stick to the topic of the room

OK.

Fact number one: A gtr will cost you a minimum of 8000 usd here in japan for one worth owning.

Fact number 2: You can ship the car back before it is legalized, but it will be picked up at the port by the RI who will do the legalization.

Fact 3: You can take you car back under a one year exclusion for promotional vehicles, but all paperwork must be done correctly and you have to return the vehicle to its country of origin within that one year.

Fact 4: Gtr's are increasing in price. You will not be able to buy a clean one within the next 2 years for under 10k.

Fact 5: You have to pay to play. If you want a GTR in the states, be prepared to spend the money. There are no easy exits or simple scams.

Mark, does that include the ones TMOed? Will TMO do it if it isn't already legal?

They will TMO, but you are responsible for the bond at the other end. You must have someone there to pick up the vehicle or you will start accruing storage fees.

uhh what does TMO mean?
sorry for not knowing this new lango in advanced

Transpotation Management Office. They trasport household goods, autos, and people for the military.

TMO will ship them, but most of the bases now require that you have the bond receipt, signed contract with the RI, and the min initial payment paid receipt with the RI (usually $2-$5K), before they will even schedule a ship date.
Also, the last time I checked, almost two years ago, they would not ship vehicles with paperwork for race use only import. Reason being, the car they ship is for you to get to and from work, not a toy.

you do save in the millitary but they wont pay for the legalization of the skyline, so bassically its not cheap but expensive. I want to move to canada where the 15year old rule applies.

hehehe :icon16:

hey r32canada or whatever your u name is, do you have a skyline in canada, if so how much was it?

no i dont have one unfortunately, they are pretty easy to get though if you go through the right importer

basically an average 89 gts-t can be brought over for approx 10 grand with everything included -- papers/documents, car itself, shipping, taxes etc.

a gtr would run you mid 20 thousand

note this is canadian money

when i find a good insurance company who will actually insure one i'll most likely purchase one

Canada sounds good

well still that is cheaper than motorex