Illegally Imported Beauties...SO SAD!

shogun99 · 01-28-2008, 01:17 PM

The individual that provided the pictures works there. Apparently, they have all been found in one container that arrived from Asia and all belong to a single guy. They are illegal in NA, hence why they are being held. There are 2 possible outcomes;
1. owner pays for all the fees and transport fees back to Asia
2. the cars get crushed!

Guy tried to sneak in some beatuies but got BUSTED instead!

Now, considering one of these puppies is at least 100k, I sure hope he chooses option 1. Due to the fact that court procedures and everything else takes time, the future of these machines is unknown.

shogun99 · 01-28-2008, 01:19 PM

Exodus · 01-28-2008, 01:20 PM

.... thats rough

shogun99 · 01-28-2008, 01:20 PM

shogun99 · 01-28-2008, 01:21 PM

SpyhunteR · 01-28-2008, 01:40 PM

that's cruel.

Seriously, I see no problem with importing Skylines into North America. They are wonderful cars to ride in and drive.

shameless plug.

My friend has an R32 GTS Skyline for sale here. It has been titled in mississippi when imported, and now is registered, insured, and titled in Nevada.

Sprucegagt · 01-28-2008, 02:12 PM

Were these cars stolen? It would explain the illegal status other than emissions and safety reasons.

Skylines are nice cars, this was at our local county fair car show last year.

boost21 · 01-28-2008, 02:27 PM

Had to be stolen or something, i cant see them not letting him keep them "for show" if they wernt

baker07 · 01-28-2008, 02:40 PM

i would say stolen too they are real nice cars but looked like they needed some work.

kse73 · 01-28-2008, 02:52 PM

If they were imported directly then they most likely do not conform with federal vehicle regulation laws. Then again, they very well may be stolen.

100,000 containers come into the US through California daily... <3% of those containers are actually inspected. ****ty luck for this guy.

cardude007617 · 01-28-2008, 03:18 PM

ahhh thats lousy, skylines and silvias are amazing machines......... and that RB26DET(T) is an amazing motor

notsoaveragej0e · 01-28-2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprucegagt

Were these cars stolen? It would explain the illegal status other than emissions and safety reasons.

Skylines are nice cars, this was at our local county fair car show last year.

When looking at all the random parts missing on the cars, especially the somewhat stripped interiors and missing headlights, I was thinking the same thing- stolen!

shogun99 · 01-28-2008, 03:30 PM

no the cars werent stolen. The rules state that you cannot import a car that is less than 15 years old. I know its a stupid rule but thats how it works. The only way around it is if you ship the car and the engine seperate. That way you can claim the car as a "kit car" and insure it that way. otherwise, any car that is newer than 1992 cannot be imported...they are even trying to change the 15 year old rule to 20 now!

notsoaveragej0e · 01-28-2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shogun99

no the cars werent stolen. The rules state that you cannot import a car that is less than 15 years old. I know its a stupid rule but thats how it works. The only way around it is if you ship the car and the engine seperate. That way you can claim the car as a "kit car" and insure it that way. otherwise, any car that is newer than 1992 cannot be imported...they are even trying to change the 15 year old rule to 20 now!

If I were going through the trouble and expense of breaking the law as it was, I would at least separate the car and engine...or pay off whoever is checking the cargo boxes. Even putting each box (assuming one box fits 2 cars?) in a different name would have been a good idea so that if one gets caught, they all won't go down.

People need to step up their law breaking game.

shogun99 · 01-28-2008, 04:06 PM

imagine if he were to get those past customs?
you think he could rive those cars around town?..what if a cop who actually knows something about cars sees?...if i were a cop and i saw an R34 driving, you better believe that guy is gettin pulled over!!

Sprucegagt · 01-28-2008, 05:00 PM

Believe it or not it is legal to drive an Skyline in the US. There was an actual importer of the cars that got busted for also trying to steal said cars and attempted kidnapping. I think the company was Motorex.

2003SCT · 01-28-2008, 05:14 PM

Yeah....the guy from MotoRex got in deep trouble and I heard that some people got screwed out of their cash. That R sure is pretty though.

CHRIS

DrFabulous · 01-28-2008, 05:34 PM

Sucks for the owner, but nobody should bust the officers chops for doing their job.

stillriza · 01-28-2008, 05:46 PM

what a shame.

GregFarz78 · 01-28-2008, 06:06 PM

S15 silvia nice

Pretty stupid you can't import cars

01-28-2008, 01:17 PM	#1
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	Illegally Imported Beauties...SO SAD! The individual that provided the pictures works there. Apparently, they have all been found in one container that arrived from Asia and all belong to a single guy. They are illegal in NA, hence why they are being held. There are 2 possible outcomes; 1. owner pays for all the fees and transport fees back to Asia 2. the cars get crushed! Guy tried to sneak in some beatuies but got BUSTED instead! Now, considering one of these puppies is at least 100k, I sure hope he chooses option 1. Due to the fact that court procedures and everything else takes time, the future of these machines is unknown. __________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

01-28-2008, 01:19 PM	#2
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	__________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

01-28-2008, 01:20 PM	#3
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01-28-2008, 01:20 PM	#4
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	__________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

01-28-2008, 01:21 PM	#5
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	__________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

01-28-2008, 01:40 PM	#6
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	that's cruel. Seriously, I see no problem with importing Skylines into North America. They are wonderful cars to ride in and drive. shameless plug. My friend has an R32 GTS Skyline for sale here. It has been titled in mississippi when imported, and now is registered, insured, and titled in Nevada. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

01-28-2008, 02:12 PM	#7
Sprucegagt Schwartz Power! AKA: Andy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ranson, WV Age: 46 Posts: 2,027 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	Were these cars stolen? It would explain the illegal status other than emissions and safety reasons. Skylines are nice cars, this was at our local county fair car show last year. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT (some day it will be SC/T) Mods: alot

01-28-2008, 02:27 PM	#8
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	Had to be stolen or something, i cant see them not letting him keep them "for show" if they wernt

01-28-2008, 02:40 PM	#9
baker07 GAGT - Newbie AKA: bryan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: deptford new jersey Posts: 24 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	i would say stolen too they are real nice cars but looked like they needed some work.

01-28-2008, 02:52 PM	#10
kse73 AVL AKA: Joe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,543 Vehicle: GTO/Audi A6	If they were imported directly then they most likely do not conform with federal vehicle regulation laws. Then again, they very well may be stolen. 100,000 containers come into the US through California daily... <3% of those containers are actually inspected. ****ty luck for this guy. __________________ Procharged and cammed 2005 GTO A4 - Full Pedders Suspension 553 rwhp 479 rwtq 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige

01-28-2008, 03:18 PM	#11
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01-28-2008, 03:30 PM	#13
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	no the cars werent stolen. The rules state that you cannot import a car that is less than 15 years old. I know its a stupid rule but thats how it works. The only way around it is if you ship the car and the engine seperate. That way you can claim the car as a "kit car" and insure it that way. otherwise, any car that is newer than 1992 cannot be imported...they are even trying to change the 15 year old rule to 20 now! __________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

01-28-2008, 04:06 PM	#15
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	imagine if he were to get those past customs? you think he could rive those cars around town?..what if a cop who actually knows something about cars sees?...if i were a cop and i saw an R34 driving, you better believe that guy is gettin pulled over!! __________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

01-28-2008, 05:00 PM	#16
Sprucegagt Schwartz Power! AKA: Andy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ranson, WV Age: 46 Posts: 2,027 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	Believe it or not it is legal to drive an Skyline in the US. There was an actual importer of the cars that got busted for also trying to steal said cars and attempted kidnapping. I think the company was Motorex. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT (some day it will be SC/T) Mods: alot

01-28-2008, 05:14 PM	#17
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	Yeah....the guy from MotoRex got in deep trouble and I heard that some people got screwed out of their cash. That R sure is pretty though. CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

01-28-2008, 05:34 PM	#18
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01-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#20
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