Schwanger wrote:
Check out rbmotoring.com. They claim that they legalize Skylines.

RBMotoring is mainly represented by 'tyndago' on all the boards - his name is Sean Morris, he use to work at Motorex and then left. He helped RB (the engine in the skyline is an "RB...) get set up as a Registered Importer (RI) so they can bring cars in. However, they still work through Motorex to get it legalized. They have anywhere from 4-6 cars waiting to get done, this one, that I posted earlier, that VIPImports is selling, is one of those cars that Motorex is prepping for RBMotors and their customers....

http://www.vipimports.com/images/carsforsale/Skyline/001.jpg

I understand tha for a fee, Sean will tell you EVERYTHING you need to know to get a Skyline legalized. To date, according to what I've read, no one has stepped up and written out a check to open his vault up....

PSI2HI wrote:
Brett,
If you are honestly looking @ picking up a Skyline get a hold of Advanced Auto in Duluth, the currently have one and are supposedly bringing in another next week. They had the R32 @ the Autovations show last weekend, thats when the said they had another Skyline coming in next week, not sure on the details of the new arrival though.

That's some good information, thanks Nick.

Something I've learned over the last couple of months is that you want to avoid Moterex **directly **at all costs - they lie, cheat and mislead customers. They say they can legalize a car in 6 months (give or take, depending on who you talk to) but they screw around with it so bad that its more like a year - all the while they have half of your money. In addition to that, the last 12 months they've been sitting on the sideline b/c the Feds slapped their hands for cutting corners on legalization.

So if at all possible, I'd like to but a car with a VIN, but we'll see what plays out....

DaveH wrote:
Altho I haven't heard anything, my guess is SW bought it. Man that guy has a collection of mint car$.

Funny, b/c SW's most notorius car (http://www.vipimports.com/97_Pho.php) is for sale by VIP too - SW sold it to VIP, VIP sold it to Brit, Brit had the engine built and realized he's got $70k+ into that car and wants out now......

Damn, SW's a baller.

He also just sold a black\black '98 with 7200 miles on it last week(http://www.vipimports.com/98_Hou.php). The new buyer, who is a "well known member of the Supra community" bought it and is already parting it out to become his new "poster car". I'm guessing it went for mid $50's to either Peter Blach (on the cover of SCC) or Dusty (owns Supraforums.com and MVPMotorsports) or Larry at Sound Performance

Dave's got the inside scoop on most of these people - any comments on who picked it up Dave???

So bottom line, people are paying upper $30's to mid $50's for these cars. I have no concerns that I will sell my car for what I paid for it over the next couple of months. If that doesn't work, I have 3 people who will give me just $4k less than what I paid - not a bad depreciation percent over 18 months on a car.

DaveH wrote:
Just FYI there were a total of 11,239 Supra's brought into the US. There were only 4038 TT 6-speeds. I don't think you'd still call it limited production, but finding a clean, low mile TT is extremely tough and there are people out there that will pay a premuim for them.

There were only 69 Silver TT 6-speeds made in '97. None in '98 (Quicksilver was the color, only 24 auto\6 speeds for QS) BTW, Quicksilver may be the absolute sexiest color I've ever seen, along w/ some of the gray\titaniums on the e46 M3's (IMHO) When I bought my Alpine Silver, the guy had a Quicksilver car next to it with beautiful Fikse rims - If you like Supras, it was a sight indeed

http://www.vipimports.com/images/carsforsale/1998quicksilversupra/005_fps.jpg

My car is the second lowest miles one I've heard of. The lowest miles one I've heard of is in Seattle and is a single turbo with less than 15k miles. A couple of months ago he was taking bids in the 50's.....

98exaccord wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2484518158&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEUS%3AIT

First, its not a GTR. Second, it ain't legal

The second part doesn't matter if you're willing to wait 12 months for it....

Dangler wrote:
Thanks

Its not that its not rare enough, but I could buy an 850 whp supra for less than what I'll sell my ~450 whp supra for. Just a dollars and sense issue i guess...

As for the Skyline, well, that would be nice, but sooo many unique issues i would need to come to terms with b/4 dropping $45k on such a car....

Brett

And don't ya think other buyers in the market will realize that as well? Isn't that the exact same reason why you may be getting "low baller" offers. As mint as it may be and rare, it's still a Toyota and it's still a mass produced car. It isn't a limited edition less then 5k produced automobile. It has a high market still due to its current demand but even you say so yourself, you can get a supra for much cheaper that has already been "done". I'm sure someone will pick it up but exactly how much are you looking for your car?

99slowGSX wrote:
Well if i get a mclaren F1 I would be fast..........

good call

92BlackTT wrote:
I can't believe I would see the day (in FM) when a supra was not rare enough.

Thanks

Its not that its not rare enough, but I could buy an 850 whp supra for less than what I'll sell my ~450 whp supra for. Just a dollars and sense issue i guess...

As for the Skyline, well, that would be nice, but sooo many unique issues i would need to come to terms with b/4 dropping $45k on such a car....

Brett

nvsgsx wrote:
3rd brake light and side markers...there are TONS of cars in the U.S without both of them so maybe you should stop talking on this topic.

This kid is really good making friends around here.....

 Mr. Danger-

I can't believe I would see the day (in FM) when a supra was not rare enough. Good luck on your quest for the holy grail. I, as well as many of the guys im friends with on here, will try and keep the drool off it.

harwood39 wrote:
it depends on the year of the imported car. It has to meet laws for that year. My 95 civic doesnt have sidemarkers.

I believe you have them on the side of your headlights? Thats how I understood it. I think the first gen of WRX's that came to the US a couple of years ago had them built into the headlights, and for people who would swap them out for another aftermarket brand had to add the sidemarkers....

nvsgsx wrote:
3rd brake light and side markers...there are TONS of cars in the U.S without both of them so maybe you should stop talking on this topic.

Thanks for the Sunday morning laugh.

I'd respond directly to your comment, but Dave already covered it. Today the Gov't won't give you a VIN w/o those (any many other) requirements covered.

nvsgsx wrote:
3rd brake light and side markers...there are TONS of cars in the U.S without both of them so maybe you should stop talking on this topic.

Yes, older cars don't have a lot of things... BUT to get a new car certified here in the states it has to pass all current laws... emissions, safety, lighting, etc.