Why isn't the skyline sold in the US?

04-29-2004, 12:37 PM

Like the title states. Is it because the government (or whoever) doesnt want to see nissan kick our ass with a wonderful car? The car has looks, it has a hella engine (yes the car is slow when stock, but the engine is meant to be built up).

There is soo much potiental. I would just like to know why this car isn't being sold here as a regular.

Also on the subject, why did it take so long before the evo came over???? I wouldn't mind having an evo3

Discuss.

Ant · 04-29-2004, 01:17 PM

emissions IIRC

mr_eh · 04-29-2004, 01:20 PM

in japan they dont have restrictions on emissions/yadda yadda so when they bring cars here they have to dumb them down... i dont think there is much of a market for skylines in america anyway... the evo is the same thing, either way if someone wants one they can get one....

04-29-2004, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_eh

in japan they dont have restrictions on emissions/yadda yadda so when they bring cars here they have to dumb them down... i dont think there is much of a market for skylines in america anyway... the evo is the same thing, either way if someone wants one they can get one....

Emissions isnt that big a deal. Throw on a cat, better muffler, some ecu retuning (if needed) and should be golden I would believe.

Im pretty sure there would be a market for them here. I dont know what car(s) they would compete with though.

AMRAAM4 · 04-29-2004, 01:30 PM

they also do not meet the USA's strict safety guidelines.

And stock the car is still pretty damn fast. Equivalent to an Evo or WRX probably.

VTECSiGAH8R · 04-29-2004, 04:24 PM

It is sold in the US already...

The reason the GT-R hasn't made it's way over the "tear apart the competition" is because it already retails at like $90,000 for an R34 over there and Nissan could never pull that price tag off over here for the same car, especially since it weighs like 3,500 lbs, is way slower than the Vette and Viper stock and handles worse than both of those cars. Plus the STi and Evo are much cheaper alternatives to what the R34 does, and they are better in certain ways (lighter, much cheaper, same power output as in Japan). In any case, Nissan is gonna attempt to sell the Next GT-R here badged as an Infinity.

04-29-2004, 04:57 PM

"Technically" it is sold in america. I was thinking more GT-R anyways.

I would buy one in a heartbeat (well if I had cash AHAHAHA).

Sleepwalkr · 04-29-2004, 08:24 PM

If you can afford it... just buy a Vette or a Viper. If those aren't fast enough for ya, just buy a damn funny car for crying out loud.

ZakkWylde470 · 04-29-2004, 10:57 PM

Or you could just have MotoRex import you a Skyline.

Dr_Kyle · 04-29-2004, 11:07 PM

There isn't a big enough market for them. Sure, everybody wants one, but very few would buy it (E/M SC Kit anyone?). It wouldn't be worth it for them to do all the necessary mods to make it US spec for the few sales they would make.

Besides, if you had the $90k or whatever to buy one, can you imagine comparing cars in that price range and then deciding the Skyline is the best option? Me neither.

95-GT · 04-29-2004, 11:16 PM

Emissions. Whats that?

Ohh ya, the thing Michigan doesnt have.

GregFarz78 · 04-30-2004, 04:23 AM

The skyline gt-r WILL be sold in the US and it WILL be under the the Nissan name...oh and it wont cost 90k no where near it

Nissan is expecting to bring it here 2007, I've heard some inside scoop to confirm its def coming

AMRAAM4 · 04-30-2004, 05:08 AM

The battle of the Nissan Skyline and return of the RX7

COMING TO THE U.S IN 2007!!!!

GregFarz78 · 04-30-2004, 05:46 AM

Return of the RX7?

AMRAAM4 · 04-30-2004, 06:01 AM

VTECSiGAH8R · 04-30-2004, 06:19 AM

Yeah it won't cost $90,000, but then again it also won't have an RB26DETT and I'm sure several other things that drive the costs high on the current one and make it a cool car to own vs. what's out there now competitively.

GregFarz78 · 04-30-2004, 11:57 AM

While it deserves much respect its time to move on from the RB26

VQ35=new hotness plus its the best engine nissan makes and among one of the best on the market

That new RX is hotness...just in time when I'll be on the market for a new car

04-30-2004, 12:14 PM

Hahaha who the hell would want a viper over a skyline? I want something I can turn

A vette would be nice though, but I dont think it has as much potiental as the skyline's engine.

I didnt hear about the RX-7 coming back. That's kinda.....kool. I love the old look, and I think they should just continue with the rx-8.

Naw screw it, bring 'em all back

VTECSiGAH8R · 04-30-2004, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregFarz78

While it deserves much respect its time to move on from the RB26

VQ35=new hotness plus its the best engine nissan makes and among one of the best on the market

That new RX is hotness...just in time when I'll be on the market for a new car

Well the RB26DETT stock block will most liekly handle more power than the VQ35 w/ a turbo setup. For some reason most v6s don't want to handle the same power as these inline 6s, and I have a feeling the VQ is no exception.

SikMindz · 04-30-2004, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

Not that it won't be cool and all but I just think it's ridiculous that they're bringing it back after they've released the RX-8. I mean, wasnt the RX-8 supposed to be the successor anyway..so wouldn't the next version be the RX-9 per se?

04-29-2004, 12:37 PM	#1
Hexx Guest Posts: n/a	Why isn't the skyline sold in the US? Like the title states. Is it because the government (or whoever) doesnt want to see nissan kick our ass with a wonderful car? The car has looks, it has a hella engine (yes the car is slow when stock, but the engine is meant to be built up). There is soo much potiental. I would just like to know why this car isn't being sold here as a regular. Also on the subject, why did it take so long before the evo came over???? I wouldn't mind having an evo3 Discuss.

04-29-2004, 01:17 PM	#2
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04-29-2004, 01:20 PM	#3
mr_eh Hi. AKA: xxx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,405 Vehicle: 05 Srt-4 / 00GrandAmSE	in japan they dont have restrictions on emissions/yadda yadda so when they bring cars here they have to dumb them down... i dont think there is much of a market for skylines in america anyway... the evo is the same thing, either way if someone wants one they can get one.... __________________ 4cyl ga se -> 431whp srt4 -> 600whp s14? wtf.

04-29-2004, 01:30 PM	#5
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	they also do not meet the USA's strict safety guidelines. And stock the car is still pretty damn fast. Equivalent to an Evo or WRX probably. __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

04-29-2004, 08:24 PM	#8
Sleepwalkr misunderstood AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,244 Vehicle: 2000 GT Coupe	If you can afford it... just buy a Vette or a Viper. If those aren't fast enough for ya, just buy a damn funny car for crying out loud. __________________

04-29-2004, 04:24 PM	#6
VTECSiGAH8R GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Miami, FL Age: 36 Posts: 1,346 Vehicle: 97 Honda Civic DX	It is sold in the US already... The reason the GT-R hasn't made it's way over the "tear apart the competition" is because it already retails at like $90,000 for an R34 over there and Nissan could never pull that price tag off over here for the same car, especially since it weighs like 3,500 lbs, is way slower than the Vette and Viper stock and handles worse than both of those cars. Plus the STi and Evo are much cheaper alternatives to what the R34 does, and they are better in certain ways (lighter, much cheaper, same power output as in Japan). In any case, Nissan is gonna attempt to sell the Next GT-R here badged as an Infinity.

04-29-2004, 04:57 PM	#7
Hexx Guest Posts: n/a	"Technically" it is sold in america. I was thinking more GT-R anyways. I would buy one in a heartbeat (well if I had cash AHAHAHA).

04-29-2004, 10:57 PM	#9
ZakkWylde470 Tae Kwon Flow Master AKA: Marty Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wherever I May Roam Age: 37 Posts: 613 Vehicle: '99 Ram 1500 Sport 4x4	Or you could just have MotoRex import you a Skyline. __________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."

04-29-2004, 11:07 PM	#10
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	There isn't a big enough market for them. Sure, everybody wants one, but very few would buy it (E/M SC Kit anyone?). It wouldn't be worth it for them to do all the necessary mods to make it US spec for the few sales they would make. Besides, if you had the $90k or whatever to buy one, can you imagine comparing cars in that price range and then deciding the Skyline is the best option? Me neither. __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page

04-29-2004, 11:16 PM	#11
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	Emissions. Whats that? Ohh ya, the thing Michigan doesnt have.

04-30-2004, 04:23 AM	#12
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	The skyline gt-r WILL be sold in the US and it WILL be under the the Nissan name...oh and it wont cost 90k no where near it Nissan is expecting to bring it here 2007, I've heard some inside scoop to confirm its def coming __________________ My Pics Last edited by GregFarz78; 04-30-2004 at 04:32 AM.

04-30-2004, 05:08 AM	#13
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	The battle of the Nissan Skyline and return of the RX7 COMING TO THE U.S IN 2007!!!! __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

04-30-2004, 05:46 AM	#14
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	Return of the RX7? __________________ My Pics

04-30-2004, 06:01 AM	#15
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	__________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500 Last edited by AMRAAM4; 04-30-2004 at 06:05 AM.

04-30-2004, 06:19 AM	#16
VTECSiGAH8R GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Miami, FL Age: 36 Posts: 1,346 Vehicle: 97 Honda Civic DX	Yeah it won't cost $90,000, but then again it also won't have an RB26DETT and I'm sure several other things that drive the costs high on the current one and make it a cool car to own vs. what's out there now competitively.

04-30-2004, 11:57 AM	#17
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	While it deserves much respect its time to move on from the RB26 VQ35=new hotness plus its the best engine nissan makes and among one of the best on the market That new RX is hotness...just in time when I'll be on the market for a new car __________________ My Pics

04-30-2004, 12:14 PM	#18
Hexx Guest Posts: n/a	Hahaha who the hell would want a viper over a skyline? I want something I can turn A vette would be nice though, but I dont think it has as much potiental as the skyline's engine. I didnt hear about the RX-7 coming back. That's kinda.....kool. I love the old look, and I think they should just continue with the rx-8. Naw screw it, bring 'em all back

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