by "Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
Published 01/01/2017 at 12:46
by "Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
Published 01/01/2017 at 12:46
Tags: 25 year rule
STARS: 11
With each new year, gearheads across the US get excited over what cars can now be imported to the US. Here are 14 that are now no longer forbidden fruit.
If you have any you’d like to add, please feel free to mention them in the comments!
E34 BMW M5 Touring
Alfa Romeo 155
Mclaren F1 (some are currently here as show and display, but can now be legally driven)
Bugatti EB110
Porsche Carrera 964 RS (Euro version)
Suzuki Cappuccino
Alfa Romeo RZ Roadster
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 1
Autozam AZ-1
Ford Fiesta RS1800
TVR Chimera
Honda NSX-R
Mazda Familia GT-R
"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
01/01/2017 at 12:52, STARS: 1
Evo 1 and RS Cosworth are the only two id want
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 12:54, STARS: 0
Yeah I would love to get a Cosworth.
"Alfalfa" (alfalfa-romeo)
01/01/2017 at 12:54, STARS: 0
We could import the Beat starting last year.
"hike" (hike15)
01/01/2017 at 12:54, STARS: 1
Oh my. I want an Autozam so bad now. That would be a wonderfully fun city car.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
01/01/2017 at 12:54, STARS: 2
That M5 Touring though. Want.
"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout)
01/01/2017 at 12:55, STARS: 0
Beat’s were already being imported
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 12:55, STARS: 0
Oops. You’re right. I’ll find another one.
"AkursedX" (akursedx)
01/01/2017 at 12:58, STARS: 1
Although it was available here from 93-95, I am excited that JDM FD-RX7's are now available to import. With over 26k made in ‘92, it should help a bit with availability.
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 13:01, STARS: 0
Ikr? Not a huge wagon fan but I would take that all day.
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 13:01, STARS: 0
It’s soooo tiny and awesome.
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 13:02, STARS: 0
Indeed. Japaneseclassics.com may get one eventually.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
01/01/2017 at 13:06, STARS: 2
I just love Wagons. The fiancé doesn’t understand it.
"Sam" (samwellington)
01/01/2017 at 13:10, STARS: 1
My friends never understand, until they need to move something large or haul a bunch of stuff. We once put a Layzboy in my E34 wagon that wouldn’t even fit in my friend’s Trailblazer.
"victor" (victor)
01/01/2017 at 13:13, STARS: 3
This 25 year rule bullshit needs to stop. Especially since I see some nice cars trickle down from Vancouver here in Seattle.
"victor" (victor)
01/01/2017 at 13:13, STARS: 2
There is hope. My wife didn’t understand it either when we were dating. Now all she wants are wagons. Her wish car? Golf R wagon (if it ever comes out to the US)
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 13:18, STARS: 1
I agree. Maybe one day, but politicians could care less I feel.
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
01/01/2017 at 13:23, STARS: 0
Fiesta RS Turbo.
132hp and 133 ft. lbs. at 3000rpm.
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 13:26, STARS: 0
I thought the RS1800 replaced the turbo in 1992 though?
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
01/01/2017 at 13:29, STARS: 1
It ended in 1992.
"Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko)
01/01/2017 at 13:37, STARS: 2
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
01/01/2017 at 13:42, STARS: 0
Amen. At least make it 15 years like Canada.
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 13:44, STARS: 0
Nice find! I forgot about that story.
"yamahog" (yamahog)
01/01/2017 at 13:48, STARS: 4
THIS is the quality New Year’s content we need here at Oppo. A+
“We” excluding our wallets, of course.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
01/01/2017 at 13:49, STARS: 4
I love them all.
But I have a better chance of Trump shooting me dead on 5th Ave. and getting away with it than even owning the cheapest of the bunch.
"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
01/01/2017 at 14:59, STARS: 1
Yea legendary. i just realized i picked 2 rally cars. I like that
"Kanaric" (Kanaric1)
01/01/2017 at 15:03, STARS: 2
Funny thing is the closest we could have came would hav ebeen in McCain were elected since his son owned a R33 GTR and his wife was into drifting and owned a modded S13.
"Kanaric" (Kanaric1)
01/01/2017 at 15:32, STARS: 0
a lot of these are still forbidden. Like the EVO I think doesn’t have models until October IIRC and your choices will be very limited so it’s effectively not fully legal even by the end of the year.
RX7s have been legal for a few months now and there are quite a few o them that you can import due to high production numbers.
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 17:37, STARS: 0
If the model year is listed as a 1992, I don’t think it matters. I could be wrong, but all of the cars listed are from lists by automotive magazine articles I found.
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 17:41, STARS: 0
Thanks! I do what I can. :)
Yeah unfortunately some of those are going to be very pricey so it’s not like most of us common folks would be able to attain them, but it is nice to know some can still be brought over and actually driven.
"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
01/01/2017 at 20:10, STARS: 1
Yeah that’s pretty much me as well. There’s a Nissan Cedric GT on japaneseclassics.com that’s calling my name, but maybe another time.
"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards)
01/01/2017 at 21:08, STARS: 0
I read this as McCain’s wife owning the modded S13, and was really shocked for a minute.
"Kanaric" (Kanaric1)
01/01/2017 at 21:24, STARS: 0
No, that was seriously my intent lol she does own a S13 and it is modified though it doesn’t mention that in this article it does mention she owns a S13.
http://jalopnik.com/holy-shit-john-mccains-wife-drifts-cars-1764155468
http://www.espn.com/espn/e60/news/story?id=3571491
That ESPN article mentions the modding.
"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards)
01/01/2017 at 21:36, STARS: 0
Holy crap, that’s awesome
"RT" (rt-p)
01/02/2017 at 19:30, STARS: 1
You guys finally get the proper E36 M3.
Still have to wait until 2020/2021 for the 3.2 though.
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