Need some help importing my GTRs

[SkylineUSA]

I am British, moving to the states in about 8 months. I would like to ship my 2 R32 GTRs to Canada, and drive them down to store them in the US. Of course, then wait out till the 25 year mark.

Anyone out there interesed in helping a brotha out?

My wife basically told me, we either get the cars in, or she is leaving with the cars and heading to Canada/UK/Italy. I think she loves her cars more then me, which is a good thing since I spend all my time working on them. Hell, she'll , don't you think you need to be in the garage

[SkylineUSA]

As soon as I hit my 15 post mark, I'll post some pics up.

[G.T.R]

Are you planning on running canadian plates while in the u.s ? or just storing them. Dont really know what you need, but if you own them the only thing you have to do is ship them to a location. If your looking for a place to rent storage in ontario pm me I know of a large indoor storage unit if needed.
Steve

[SkylineUSA]

Steve,

I was hoping to have someone register them for me, at my expense of course, and drive them down. Of course, I would pay them for their time. But, that might be an option as well, thanks!

Tony

[SkylineUSA]

You guys are up to 94s that can be imported, my latest is a 93.

[falcon]

What you would have to do is register them both as Canadian vehicles. Leave them registered in Canada until you reach the 25 year mark even while they are stored in the USA. Then when that time comes, import them legally.

Perhaps contact one of the Toronto area sponsors that imports cars. I'm sure one of them will be able to help you out.

[doublejceballos]

First of all, pics? lol Im always interested to see someon else's GTRs!!
2nd. So your moving to the states as a landed immigrant? And you want to ship your cars to Canada and drive them down to the states and park them in storage?
Im not sure that shipping to Canada is necessary at all.
How is bringing them there and parking them any different than bringing them in and for track use?
Its not, as long as you are not registering for the road.
So just do it all legit. Move there, bring the cars, trailer them to private property, claim them, do what ever you have to, but just do it legally.
Im sure its not a problem considering so many people have them as track cars in the states.

[falcon]

If he brings them in for track use in the states, he won't be able to legally import them for road use when the 25 year date comes.

His only option is to keep them as Canadian registered cars until that time.

[dah_hunter]

you have a PM..

[doublejceballos]

He doesnt have to say its for track use, Im guessing from you know a bit more than I do falcon, but its his possession that he does not intend to register on the road until legal time
Im sure somehwere along the lines where he declares his possession he can state that

Heck, you could say im planning on dipping it in chrome and making a statue out of it at my house. whatever, as long as its not registered for road use.

Therefore, bringing it through Canada is useless is it not?
You can "sell" it to someone, have them register, buy insurance and drive down. Park it and buy it back if that is what you are asking. That is 100% do-able. I just wonder if its necessary.

[dah_hunter]

The law is 25 years.. its quite simple..

Its the same with here in Canada.. If the car is less the 15 years old you cant bring it here..

why would the US let people bring cars in less then there age requirement..

If that was allowed there there would be WAY more skylines and such driving around..

Customs Agent - "What are you bringing into the States sir"
You - "a Nissan Skyline"
Customs Agent - "you know that you cant drive that on the roads legally until its 25 years old"
You - " I know, Wink Wink, I promise i wont"


Lets Change this Up a Bit

Customs Agent - "What are you bringing accross the border sir"
You - "M16 Rifle
Customs Agent - "you know that you cant have those with Canada"
You - " I know, Wink Wink, I dont have any Bullets"
Customs Agent -"Well in that Case go right ahead"


Ya i that doesnt happen..

LoL

[doublejceballos]

Im not sure how that matters.
Why aren't they allowed? Thats the bottom line
Kaizo showed r33's could be "safened" up and magically they were allowed.
So what do we take from that?
That the only thing they care about is safety?
If this car isn't being driven its not an issue
A lawyer would sort it out real quick.
My question is, why do they think the cars will magically be safe after 25 years.
Now I realize that's not the issues,that the 25 year rule is a money grab and so on, but in a court of law I would imagine that case could be made.
That, if this owner wanted to store their much loved vehicle for a few years, they should be able to do so.

To avoid all of that complication I suppose coming through Canada is easier.
Plus, who here wouldn't want to help another owner out by driving their gtr down to the states!

[SkylineUSA]

Guys,

My wife is a lawyer. I have been over this issue for the last 10 years. Falcon is correct about bring the cars in for off road use, there are other limitations as well, hence me wanting to do it this way. Also, all the Kiazo cars have been impounded by the gov't, and I do not want to chance my GTR coming through customs, and then never seeing my cars again.

[falcon]

Im not sure how that matters.
Why aren't they allowed? Thats the bottom line
Kaizo showed r33's could be "safened" up and magically they were allowed.
So what do we take from that?
That the only thing they care about is safety?
If this car isn't being driven its not an issue
A lawyer would sort it out real quick.
My question is, why do they think the cars will magically be safe after 25 years.
Now I realize that's not the issues,that the 25 year rule is a money grab and so on, but in a court of law I would imagine that case could be made.
That, if this owner wanted to store their much loved vehicle for a few years, they should be able to do so.

To avoid all of that complication I suppose coming through Canada is easier.
Plus, who here wouldn't want to help another owner out by driving their gtr down to the states!

If you don't know what you're talking about, don't try to give out advise. All you're going to do is confuse people with mis-information.

[falcon]

Guys,

My wife is a lawyer. I have been over this issue for the last 10 years. Falcon is correct about bring the cars in for off road use, there are other limitations as well, hence me wanting to do it this way. Also, all the Kiazo cars have been impounded by the gov't, and I do not want to chance my GTR coming through customs, and then never seeing my cars again.

You should have no issue keeping them in the States if they are registered in Canada. However, I would be careful as to how often you drive them.

Then when the 25 year rule is over, you "legally" import them... the proper way from Canada to the USA (remeber, you will need to bring the car back to Canada to do this). No loop holes, no "sketchy" stuff... all legit. Then you will have no problems and can enjoy your cars for the rest of your life without fearing that you imported them incorrectly.