[twiceasfastasyou]

Yeah, I know this topic is going to get me into some sort of flaming situation or trouble, but I've done some immense research and topic discussion on the famous Skyline import process. Seems like even though my hopes are still up on importing an R33 GTS-T, its not OBD2 compliant, nor does it hold up to the EPA standards.

BUT, because I live in Iowa (the state of corn, yeah), we have basically no regulations on importing a vehicle, as long as it follows the NHTSA eligibility, and that I successfully register the vehicle with the DOT in Des Moines. In fact, I asked a recent employee working as a computer programmer at the DOT, and she told me that if I wanted to import a Skyline GTS-T R33, it would be very simple. She sent me the full details in an email, which I will post later.

Regardless, because the state of Iowa has NO emissions regulations, such as smog testing, etc., and the cops don't really care what you drive, as long as you follow the basic road rules, I was really thinking about maybe going a much safer, smoother route of importing a vehicle that is relatively more famous on US roads, because in the NHTSA's documentation, if the vehicle that one is importing, shows great similarity to a similar build and make that was designated for the US, it can be given an eligibility number (Not quite solid on this process, but I believe this is what it is). So I got to thinking, why not import a car that is famous in American marketing, but would be much cheaper to purchase in Japan?

Well, I thought about the Mazda RX-7, the Mitsubishi Evo IV, the Toyota Supra, the Toyota Trueno AE86 Coupe, but then I remembered how much of an obsession I had to own a Fairlady Z. So I started looking around, and found that the average price for a 1990s 300ZX (Fairlady Z) in Japan, is around $2000.00 FOB.

This result made me overjoyed, but then I realized how hard it is to even import a silvia to the US from Japan, and I decided to ask for a professional/alternative opinion on this matter, or if anyone has proceedingly taken the great opportunity into executing such a demanding task?

As I post this topic for so many Z enthusiasts to see, I am researching on venerable RI's and getting in contact with several Japanese Motors exporters. I am also searching for possible LHD Fairlady's, Z31 or Z32.

I looked into the NHTSA's documentation further, and found only the 1984 Z31 300ZX Turbo on the eligibility list. Does this actually mean that this vehicle is the only legal 300ZX vehicle that can be imported to the USA?

I thank all to whom reply to this message, regardless if critisizm is to be formulated accordingly; I am accepting any corrections to my assumptions, so I do not spread or assume false excerpts of various FAQs from others such as myself. You have my full attention in advance.

Sincerely
twiceasfastasyou

Happy New Year's from the Geek Squad Precinct 16 in WDM, Iowa!