"thisvelologist" (thisvelologist)
09/23/2015 at 19:45 • Filed to: None
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"thisvelologist" (thisvelologist)
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A variety of standards and regulations lead to cars being not eligible for US registration. Get a look at the cars that are just too radical for whatever reason to be allowed in the United States.
10. 1999-2002 Nissan Skyline (R34) GT-R
Known to fans of
Initial D
and the famous film franchise,
The Need for Speed,
this JDM “rocket” is too muscular for the land of the muscle car!
9. 1999 Lotus Elise
This track toy enjoyed by the Brits is not available on our side of the pond and some say it’s because of the Elise’s surprising likeness to the in-development-at-the-time Tesla Roadster. Some say Elon Musk lobbied to have the original Elise BANNED from American shores.
8. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
Another Limey that you can’t leave Line-ies on the pavement of freedom with is the Jag XJ220. Exact reasons why are unknown, but rumor has it that Ford (who recently acquired Jaguar) keep it out of the country because it would compete with Mustang sales.
7. 2014 Ford Ranger
Although the Ford Ranger was conceived in the birthplace of the the pick-up truck it is no longer legal to register in this country. This version of the Ranger is available in 20 other countries, and some theorize it is not eligible in the US because it “doesn’t have enough corners like a truck should....is not masculine enough” for US buyers.
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Although nearly mechanically identical to the Pontiac G8 or current Chevy SS this Aussie fun-hauler is also forbidden from being on US roads due to an odd regulation on tailgate hinges.
5. 2000 SEAT Toledo II
This sensible European sedan is said to be ineligible for US drivers because the head of the US Highway Department drove one of these while on holiday in Spain and he detested it so much that he lobbied to have it banished from US roads.
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Although just a few minor difference separate this RWD coupe from Toyota from a popular Lexus coupe from the 90’s don’t expect to be getting a licence plate for one! Some say it bared such a likeness to the Lexus SC that when Toyota was preparing to bring it to the USA, Lexus threatened to sue Toyota for copyright infringement.
3. 1999 Ford Focus Diesel
Believe it or not this normal looking Ford Focus could be seized by government agents if registered under-the-radar. Some say American Oil companies were afraid of the longer-life and high gas mileage that this passenger diesel car could achieve and pulled strings to keep it out of our country.
2. 2010 SAIPA 131
Although pretty damn similar to the Ford’s 3-cylinder 80’s hatchback, the Fiesta, this Iranian anachronism is not allowed in the US under the terms of the recent Iran Peace Deal. Thanks Obama!
1. 2000 Rover Mini
Many people do not know the original Mini was still in production in the year in production, but the Feds do! They crushed this 2000 model registered as a 1978 because it had more safety equipment and was much more fuel efficient that the legal model.
Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 19:49 |
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*patiently waits till he has A) a boat load of cash and B) the cars are 25 years old*
BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest.
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 19:49 |
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Isn’t the reason because all of these aren’t older than 25 years?
CaptDale - is secretly British
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 19:49 |
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I must be a monkey’s uncle cause I would never think this would be in the same market area as a Mustang.
My citroen won't start
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 19:50 |
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I don’t know if not serious or click bait.
pjhusa
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 19:58 |
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very sarcasm lol
CRider
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 19:58 |
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You missed one.
norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
> My citroen won't start
09/23/2015 at 20:01 |
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Assuming click bate just off the Jaguar.
RallyWrench
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:02 |
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* Unless you’re super rich or a crook. Which is often the same thing.
not for canada - australian in disguise
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:04 |
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BReLp7dzHM3ytYsE
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:11 |
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False. There’s an XJ220S registered in Williamson County, TN, just south of me.
Tohru
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:11 |
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You can’t legally import and register cars that are less than 25 years old. Which is this entire list. Dummkopf.
You should apply to work at BuzzFeed.
PS9
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:11 |
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This makes it sound like these cars have been made specifically illegal by the US, but any car that is not 1) 25 years old 2) Not in Under Show and Display or 3) Not conforming to federal regulations will also be illegal for sale in the United States.
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PS9
> Tohru
09/23/2015 at 20:21 |
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Import your favorite cars into the US with this one neat trick loophole, uncle sam will hate you!
dogisbadob
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:26 |
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actually you can, with the special show and display exemption. And they’ll be legal soon anyway. Already emissions exempt (which only requires 21 years)
Übel
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:27 |
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some say it’s because of the Elise’s surprising likeness to the in-development-at-the-time Tesla Roadster.
This is the exact moment I knew you were trollin’
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dogisbadob
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:27 |
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There’s at least one in the US, registered as a G8. I think it’s in upstate NY. It was reported on here awhile back.
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dogisbadob
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:28 |
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the European tail lights on these cars are fucking awesome!
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dogisbadob
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:29 |
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swapping VIN numbers is fraud. Plenty of 25+ cars out there.
bryan40oop
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 20:43 |
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I know it’s illegal. But this post gives me the feels :(
ClassicDatsunDebate
> BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest.
09/23/2015 at 20:56 |
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One Weird Trick to Register ANY Car Legally in America
...wait 25 years
pip bip - choose Corrour
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 21:04 |
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not being compliant with FMVSS might be a factor too.
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pip bip - choose Corrour
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 21:05 |
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chicken tax.
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pip bip - choose Corrour
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 21:06 |
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just wait 10 years , then import it under the 25 year rule
:)
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pip bip - choose Corrour
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 21:07 |
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would you really want to drive this turd though?
DrScientist
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 21:12 |
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Lexus threatened to sue Toyota for copyright infringement.
what?
also, bore, not bared.
Matvei
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 21:41 |
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None of these cars are illegal to *register*, per se. Except for states like CA which have their own separate laws regarding Direct Import vehicles. However, these cars cannot be legally *imported* onto US soil by a US national on a permanent basis. Got it? If you were a foreign national and these cars were on foreign plates you could bring them into the USA for one year at a time with a temporary import.
Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 21:51 |
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I got halfway through before I realized this was satire... at least I hope it is
carcrasher88
> thisvelologist
09/23/2015 at 22:40 |
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Yep, and we’ve still gotta wait 9 more years...
Etchglow
> dogisbadob
09/24/2015 at 10:16 |
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Haven’t done too much research but this came up:
http://www.lefthandutes.com/
Was posted on one of the GM blogs a few years back.
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Sam Fiorani
> thisvelologist
09/24/2015 at 14:18 |
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Satirical, I understand...but the Ford Festiva had four cylinders.
Dsscats
> thisvelologist
10/19/2015 at 20:48 |
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Not true, these are Show and Display legal.