Questionable Companies

[slowlyevolving]

I have been reading these forums for over a year now and just decided to sign up (as if you didn't already know). I am currently in the Army and I am in Korea right now. I get out next year and I would REALLY like to get an R34. I have been saving up my pennies and have managed to maintain a good amount of money, so I don't think that will slow me down. Before you curse me out, I KNOW that you can only get an R33 in the states legally and registered. I have seen a few companies/people say that they can get you any model skyline, from R32 to R34. So I ask this...

Has anyone personally dealt with any of the companies/people listed? If so, what was the outcome?
1. Turbo Visions
2. Skyline-Imports/Sky-Kit
3. Unreal Imports
4. Evolution Imports
5. Chk Imports
6. Skyline Revolutions
7. Kirk K. aka Kirrsace and how ever he claims to get them
8. Any other company that may be out there that I haven't listed

Now, I have done a good amount or research (in my opinion). I have looked all of these companies up at the Better Business Bureau and if I remember correctly, I only saw complaints from one company and that was Evolution Imports (correct me if I am wrong).

A couple of these companies claim to be able to get you any model. Some say you can bring them in as "kit cars" and others don't mention "kit car" they just say they can get you what you want. I have heard many things...like you can bring a skyline in as a "kit car" if it is shipped from an overseas company as a "kit car" and some say they can import the parts and put it together and WA-LA, you have a "LEGAL" skyline "kit car".

I have also looked at the NHTSA's website and cross referenced these companies with the list of RI's they have on they're site and NONE of them are listed . Technically, that tells me everything but, I want to know if someone out there knows something that I don't. Also, does anyone know if J.K. Technologies in B-more Maryland can convert a skyline or import them?
I have also seen RazorGTR's post about something may be coming through for the better about getting a skyline and that was a couple of years ago and I was wondering if anything came through on that?

I hope that this is post doesn't repeat any previous ones but, I have seen bits and pieces here and there and I haven't seen too many FACTS!
I don't care if I can get an R34 as a "kit car" or a regular car...I just want it to be 110% LEGAL!!!

If ANYONE can further assist me on this or at least point me in the right direction, your help will be greatly appreciated and if you would like, I would keep you informed of any info I find out. Any help is better than nothing .
Thanks in advance.

[usagtrpilot]

Probably your best bet outside of waiting for the '08 GTR here.. http://www.drautos.com/Search/DRauSe...?itemid=299944

[slowlyevolving]

I appreciate the lookout but, I went to parkplaceltd.com just a little too late because it isn't advertised anymore, so I am guessing it is sold. Thanks for bringing up the opportunity though.

[jas4811]

Originally Posted by slowlyevolving

I appreciate the lookout but, I went to parkplaceltd.com just a little too late because it isn't advertised anymore, so I am guessing it is sold. Thanks for bringing up the opportunity though.

If you're really looking for a R34 and have the $$, your best bet is to contact RB Motoring, I'm pretty sure they said they know most if not all the legalized R34 owners or just let them know you're in the market for one and when one comes around tell them to let you know.

JK Tech can legalize a R33 for you, they can do the DOT part of it, but if you want the EPA part done by them, it was mention he was charging about $30k for it

John

[slowlyevolving]

Originally Posted by jas4811

If you're really looking for a R34 and have the $$, your best bet is to contact RB Motoring, I'm pretty sure they said they know most if not all the legalized R34 owners or just let them know you're in the market for one and when one comes around tell them to let you know.

JK Tech can legalize a R33 for you, they can do the DOT part of it, but if you want the EPA part done by them, it was mention he was charging about $30k for it

John

I emailed Sean and he told me that there aren't that many LEGAL R34's in the US. He said that one may be up for sale. I appreciate your help though.

[Real GTR]

I do know of a Federal 34 in WAS for sale but he want's 90g's ish for it.

[slowlyevolving]

Originally Posted by Real GTR

I do know of a Federal 34 in WAS for sale but he want's 90g's ish for it.

You know, if I had the $90k that he wanted for it, I would get it with no questions. Unless you have some suggestions to help me get $30k, then I guess I won't be getting it. I'm sure a few people will sell them but, they want to get a good amount of what they paid for it back and I can't blame them. So until I have the full amount...I will have to wait. Pray for a couple more deployments and I should be there. Thanks though.

[tyndago]

Originally Posted by slowlyevolving

I emailed Sean and he told me that there aren't that many LEGAL R34's in the US. He said that one may be up for sale. I appreciate your help though.

About 12-15 here in the US. The last one sold for $105,000. The one in Seattle , they want $120,000 for.

There are other people bringing them in as kit cars and the like.

I have probably talked with, delt with nearly everyone on that list.

[slowlyevolving]

Originally Posted by tyndago

About 12-15 here in the US. The last one sold for $105,000. The one in Seattle , they want $120,000 for.

There are other people bringing them in as kit cars and the like.

I have probably talked with, delt with nearly everyone on that list.

Yeah you told me that there are about 12. I will keep in touch with you so that when someone else decides to sell there's, hopefully I will have the rest of the money and be able to get it. Damn I want that car

[madlad12]

EI has had my 15k for over a year now and I still don't have a car. Now they won[t return emails or answer my phone calls.

[slowlyevolving]

Originally Posted by madlad12

EI has had my 15k for over a year now and I still don't have a car. Now they won[t return emails or answer my phone calls.

Man...I am sorry to hear that! You haven't been able to get ahold of anyone from there? Well, I hope that you can get it resolved one way or another. I'm glad you shared the info. I will make sure to stay FAR away from them. I hope that everything works out for you. Thanks again and GOOD LUCK!

[jas4811]

Patience, if you had the money and really wanted a R34, there are under 20 legalized R34 GTR's. $90k is a steal, if I didn't already buy my R33 and dump 18k into it I would buy it in a heartbeat. Save more and wait it out for another one.

John

[madlad12]

I did have patience waiting for the Skyline. When I paid EI for the car in Aug 05, I was told it would be here in Dec 05, then Feb 06, then Mar 06, then April 06, then May 06. When I told them I was back in the States in April and needed transportation, the owner said I could ride a bus to get to work. Now they don't communicate at all. My concern now is whether I'll ever see any of my $15k or a car at all.

[slowlyevolving]

Originally Posted by jas4811

Patience, if you had the money and really wanted a R34, there are under 20 legalized R34 GTR's. $90k is a steal, if I didn't already buy my R33 and dump 18k into it I would buy it in a heartbeat. Save more and wait it out for another one.

John

I wish I did have all the money...this thread wouldn't exist! I figure that is the best way to get a legal one anyways. I might as well just give in and pay the $90k+ for a federalized one and not have to worry about it anymore. I guess good things come to those who wait. So we shall see...