Stupid theoreticals: If you were granted permission to import one car...

". ." (xllx) 03/21/2016 at 15:26 • Filed to: None

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...that’s not for sale in your country, would you actually do it? What car would it be?

Conditions:

You’d be able to import one car, than you then have to own and use for at least a year. You pay full price in the country you’re importing from and shipping costs. You don’t have to concern yourself with other safety or import laws. RHD, LHD, new, used, anything goes.

Azrek > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:30

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Anything Audi RS....I mean.....COME ON!!!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:31

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I want the Nissan Stagea. But I probably wouldn’t actually import one.

RallyWrench > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:32

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I would keep one of these forever.

djmt1 > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:33

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What financing on Chargers like?

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:33

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Assuming new, probably a UAZ. Cheap to buy in the first place, pretty cheap to import, and 4WD full-frame cabover van with DOOM SIZE cabin heater. Just generally sweet. Failing that, a South America market diesel quadcab Ranger.

Party-vi > RallyWrench 03/21/2016 at 15:34

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I know where one of these lives as a catering vehicle.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:34

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Maloo HSV

not for canada - australian in disguise > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:34

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Or...

The N-One if we’re being realistic, because a lot more companies in Canada import from Japan, and it’s better on fuel, and wayyyyy cheaper to import. But I still want a Clubsport badly.

TractorPillow > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:34

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Exige V6; no questions asked. Keep it RHD. I had a classic mini that was RHD and I really like driving on that side.

boredalways > Azrek 03/21/2016 at 15:35

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only if it’s as RS?Avant!!!

HammerheadFistpunch > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:35

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Either a Y61 Patrol or a VDJ76 wagon, no question.

probably the land cruiser because support would be easier and because...well...land cruiser.

You go ahead and look me in the eye and tell me you don’t want a turbodiesel V8 manual transmission wagon with locking front and rear diffs, extended range dual tanks and a snorkle from the factory

. . > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/21/2016 at 15:35

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Haha, I hear that build quality on those is absurdly shocking. To the point where you’ll have doors that won’t open/close properly on brand new cars because all the machinery is beat to fuck and nothing fits.

Echo51 > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:36

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Well we can import quite alot of cars, if we’re just willing to cough up the import taxes and stuff.. but the R34 is actually never going to be legally registrable due to some EU emission law shit, so i’d probably pick that...

bob and john > HammerheadFistpunch 03/21/2016 at 15:36

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*looks you in the eye* no, I dont want it.

I NEED IT

fourvalleys > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:37

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Such a bad decision on so many levels, but if I was in the market, I’d consider one of these:

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:37

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RS6 Avant. I’ve had the same answer for 5+ years.

The M550d touring would also be awesome.

Spaze > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:38

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I know it would fall apart 7 days after it arrived... but

probably in that color... or orange... because TVR.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 03/21/2016 at 15:38

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Stagea + full R34 front end & drivetrain conversion = my hypothetical import. Hauling ass and loads of gear simultaneously is a combination I can approve wholeheartedly.

Azrek > boredalways 03/21/2016 at 15:39

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I saw an RS6 in a parking lot for the St Pete Grand Prix and got a touch too excited.

boredalways > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:39

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Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Where have all the lightweights gone? 03/21/2016 at 15:40

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The Stagea Autech package had AWD and an RB25 and a manual. I can’t say that I’m a fan of putting the R34 clip on them.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > . . 03/21/2016 at 15:42

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I have hammers, it’s cool.

. . > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/21/2016 at 15:43

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That’s fair.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 03/21/2016 at 15:44

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After seeing one for the first time in person, I am a big fan. That’s saying a lot because I hate white cars!

RallyWrench > Party-vi 03/21/2016 at 15:45

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Wat

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Where have all the lightweights gone? 03/21/2016 at 15:47

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It’s not bad, but I think that’s what everyone will end up doing when they’re legal in the states.

Dogapult > Echo51 03/21/2016 at 16:01

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Where are you that it’s completely unregisterable?

Party-vi > RallyWrench 03/21/2016 at 16:02

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Old Stein Inn in Edgewater, MD has one of these as their catering vehicle.

CalzoneGolem > . . 03/21/2016 at 16:11

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I think I’d go for a 2nd gen Fiat Panda.

RallyWrench > Party-vi 03/21/2016 at 16:16

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*Googles Old Stein Inn...

Echo51 > Dogapult 03/21/2016 at 16:18

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Denmark. You’ll need to facelift an r33 if you want one from what i’ve found.

interstate366, now In The Industry > . . 03/21/2016 at 16:18

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1999-2002 Accord Euro-R. So much cooler than the ones we got here in the US in that time.

http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/HONDA…

San4ezlp > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/21/2016 at 16:21

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You’ll have to buy second one just for replacement parts:)

Quadradeuce > . . 03/21/2016 at 16:58

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Too easy:

Holden Commodore SS V-Series Redline Sportwagon

Pickup_man > . . 03/21/2016 at 17:16

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Assuming I could afford a new/newer car. Hell. Yes.

duurtlang > CalzoneGolem 03/21/2016 at 17:21

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A regular one, a regular diesel one, a ‘performance’ model (the 100HP, which means what it says), a 4x4, a 4x4 diesel or a 4x4 Cross with a differential lock?

spanfucker retire bitch > . . 03/21/2016 at 17:28

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A Sepang Blue Audi RS6 Avant.

Duh.

shop-teacher > . . 03/21/2016 at 17:41

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UTE!!!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > . . 03/21/2016 at 17:42

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You know my first answer.

If modern? Citroen Cactus...

. . > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 03/21/2016 at 17:47

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Good thing all 126ps are now legal to import to Canada. :D

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > . . 03/21/2016 at 17:49

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Yup, even the newest 2000 models are too even! Yay for 15-year import laws! :)

My province isn’t as harsh on regulations for import as Ontario and British Columbia are either, so no needing to add side-corner markers, etc....pretty much just bring over, insure, register, plate, go! :)

wiffleballtony > . . 03/21/2016 at 18:00

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TVR Sagaris.

Hot Takes Salesman > . . 03/21/2016 at 22:17

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Aussie V8 Supercar.

ranwhenparked > . . 03/21/2016 at 22:37

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Does it have to be a new one? That’s hard, fewer and fewer automakers are building the kinds of cars I like. I don’t know, maybe a Qishi S12.

CalzoneGolem > duurtlang 03/22/2016 at 07:48

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I want a 4x4 but in my sensible trousers I know I don’t need it and it’d be more practical to have a regular one.