USA Gov't seizing more skylines.... watch out!

[feyd182]

Just wondering how they register and insure illegal imports. There is more to this story than what's being said. I work in the auto industry as a mechanic, and there is no way on hell I would sign off on an illegal car. It would cost me my career. Even a newer model American market car has to meet Canadian standards before an out of country inspection can be passed. There's tons of Canuks buying US cars and importing them into Canada, so basically illegal cars cause they don't pass Canadian safety standards and are much newer then the 15yr rule. I guess I just don't understand why a car is such a big deal, there's way worse things to worry about.


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[DarkCaporaL]

Motorex and the North American Skyline fiasco:
http://skylinegt-r.wikidot.com/0-60mrex

[dah_hunter]

Even a newer model American market car has to meet Canadian standards before an out of country inspection can be passed. There's tons of Canuks buying US cars and importing them into Canada, so basically illegal cars cause they don't pass Canadian safety standards and are much newer then the 15yr rule.

Its legal to Import Most cars from the USA into Canada.. im not sure what your referring to here..

see RIV for a list:
http://www.riv.ca/Home.aspx

[needavdub]

Surprisingly enough, all of the US/Skyline hassles can be traced back to Mercedes Benz. Years ago there was a problem of people importing their own MB straight from Germany and saving some cash over going to a US dealer. The US dealers complained they were losing money, so MB put up the money to lobby congress, and the next thing you know it's damn near impossible to import anything newer than 25 years old.

[hozer]

Just wondering how they register and insure illegal imports. There is more to this story than what's being said. I work in the auto industry as a mechanic, and there is no way on hell I would sign off on an illegal car. It would cost me my career. Even a newer model American market car has to meet Canadian standards before an out of country inspection can be passed. There's tons of Canuks buying US cars and importing them into Canada, so basically illegal cars cause they don't pass Canadian safety standards and are much newer then the 15yr rule. I guess I just don't understand why a car is such a big deal, there's way worse things to worry about.


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You wouldn't and thats good... But many have and many continue to do so... hence why nobody like RHD's

[feyd182]

Its legal to Import Most cars from the USA into Canada.. im not sure what your referring to here..

see RIV for a list:
http://www.riv.ca/Home.aspx

Sorry, worded that wrong. Basically meant that US cars do not pass inspection here without modifications, lights, speedo, GPS, blah, blah, lol.


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[MikeyRHD]

GM didn't need a bailout all it needed was for the fatcats who ran the company into the ground while padding their own pockets to put up the money and fix the issue.