what 25 year old car does oppo want to import to the USA?

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69) 01/03/2020 at 08:32 • Filed to: autoweek, importing, 25 Year Rule

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Tripper > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 08:40

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interstate366, now In The Industry > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 09:02

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“When it came to size the Crown was somewhere between a Lexus LS and ES”

Yeah, because it’s the same chassis as the GS, you dolts.

To answer your question, I’d say an already-manual-swapped twin turbo Aristo. Then I’d have both generations.

CB > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 09:09

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You mean the 15 year rule? Canada FTW.

As for your question, the Renault Avantime.

Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan' > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 09:12

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I’ll trade my Twingo for a big American barge if anyone’s into it. A Crown Vic, or an old 80s Caddy.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 09:15

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I know what I’m about. 

pip bip - choose Corrour > CB 01/03/2020 at 09:16

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indeed

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 09:20

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Still one year too early for the Cerbera, it seems.

Other than that, perhaps a Falcon EL, though it’s not really screaming for import it’s something different.

Off that list, either the MG F or the Crown.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Tripper 01/03/2020 at 09:21

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I think my heart just melted looking at that E34

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Tripper 01/03/2020 at 09:21

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i cant wait till E60 M5 Wagons are eligible for import, even though i know i still wont be able to afford one lol

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 09:22

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The Facelifted Citroen XM black of course. 

Oppenheimer - not missing my shitboxes anymore > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 01/03/2020 at 09:23

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I really like Mk3s in silver

Shift24 > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 09:29

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E vo III are now legal

functionoverfashion > Tripper 01/03/2020 at 09:36

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Those RS2's are already unobtainum prices though...

I’ll take one of each. 

avalonian > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 09:46

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R34 Skyline

4th generation toyota supra

4th generation diesel Toyota Land cruiser 

Tripper > functionoverfashion 01/03/2020 at 10:01

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I have found a few “affordable” in “questionable” countries. Since the 02 I have been scouring Europe for a cheap Alfa GTV, Lancia, More bimmers etc...

Prices are all over the map but the direct correlation is the cheapest cars are in the countries where you’ll have the most trouble getting them out. Also, the highest likelihood of being swindled with no recourse...

For a car like the RS2 I’d have to do business in person.

An E34 wagon just went 40 on BaT, that’s a lot more than my desire for one.

Long_Voyager94 > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 10:03

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https://jalopnik.com/germany-is-full-of-diesel-manual-chrysler-minivans-and-1840748597

AS body turbo diesel manual minivan sounds amazing to me.

Or one of these:

nerd_racing > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 10:06

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Mazda 121 Bubble Car with the Sliding Roof

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 10:07

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15 year rule in Canada FTW! For me? 2nd-gen FIAT Panda 4x4 Cross:

Would make the perfect daily for Canadian winter! I like small cars, so it’s small. FWD all year meaning efficient, selectable 4x4 in the winter when you need it, and it looks cool and is practical and nippy! :P

Also, I’ve always really loved the Alfa 146 they list, especially the rear end styling....so crisp. And if I really wanted a convertible, Miata be damned because I also really love the Barchetta...

functionoverfashion > Tripper 01/03/2020 at 10:12

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Sounds about right on the RS2.

On the E34, I’d have to say it’s not worth the premium over a regular one, which can still be found in acceptable condition for under $5k. Still a nice driver with manual.

someassemblyrequired > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 10:15

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Surprised no one has mentioned the HSV GTS

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1995-holden-special-vehicles-gts-r-manual/SSE-AD-6120301/?Cr=1

Or a VS Commodore HSV wagon/ute

promoted by the color red > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 10:20

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Yes, I know we got them in the states too, but I still want a proper JDM example!

Thomas Donohue > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 10:30

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Quattro Coupe 2.8

HammerheadFistpunch > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 10:53

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1995 hdj81 5 speed with lockers, preferably from Germany.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Oppenheimer - not missing my shitboxes anymore 01/03/2020 at 11:02

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Silver Arrow is a great color.

smobgirl > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 01/03/2020 at 11:17

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This was exactly what I expected you to say 

smobgirl > nerd_racing 01/03/2020 at 11:18

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Cute!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > smobgirl 01/03/2020 at 11:33

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Am I that predictable? :P

sn4cktimes > someassemblyrequired 01/03/2020 at 11:57

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If going Holden, I’d go with their Ute. Sans spoiler though... 

sn4cktimes > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 12:00

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Random question time: in Canada we can import at 15 years... but importing between Canada and the US is treated differently than other countries. If I import a 15-24 year old car here, could someone from the US then buy it from me for legal usage south of the border?

MultiplaOrgasms > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/03/2020 at 12:07

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Of all the things, they just had to choose a 406. I mean, I don’t mind because I own one, but the Sedan/Break are about as Honda Accord as a european car can get. Does everything well, looks nice and is cheap to run. But hey, the 406 is less susceptible to rust than a Honda, so thats a plus. 

Longtime Lurker > sn4cktimes 01/03/2020 at 16:17

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Yes. it  becomes eligible at 25yrs, a lot of skylines comes from Canada to the US.

someassemblyrequired > sn4cktimes 01/03/2020 at 17:57

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I got kids, I’ll take the bonkers V8 RWD 7-seat manual wagon please...

pip bip - choose Corrour > sn4cktimes 01/03/2020 at 18:08

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technically that is a VZ , not available in the USA till 2030

sn4cktimes > someassemblyrequired 01/03/2020 at 23:58

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I really want to try out an Audi RS6 Avant when they hit a Canadian dealer.

sn4cktimes > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/04/2020 at 00:00

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Ah. I’m not too savvy with my Holden (or really  any foreign Ute) models. I just knew they made some.

someassemblyrequired > sn4cktimes 01/04/2020 at 09:40

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Probably less hassle to fly to Europe, buy an RS6, put it on the boat to Halifax, and drive it home than it would be to get a Canadian dealer to hand you the keys to a RS6 for a test drive.

CaptDale - is secretly British > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/04/2020 at 14:53

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CaptDale - is secretly British > someassemblyrequired 01/04/2020 at 14:53

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I want a Maloo

someassemblyrequired > CaptDale - is secretly British 01/04/2020 at 15:11

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aka El Camino for koalas