Do you recommend I buy this Improted RX-7?
I am looking to purchase an RX-7.
I found this one that I very much like. LINK TO AUTOTRADER Based on the information in the Advert, is it a good deal? Also, If anyone knows anything about imports... Do RX-7 Imports need anything special to pass inspection and MVA laws? (maryland) thanks... |
No you should not buy it. The JDM imports are illegal. Search this forum for other threads on the topic.
You probably won't even be able to register or inspect it. |
first off they are not illegal and if it is registered right now then you shouldn't have a problem registering it.
i personally like the US spec FD's better. You don't have the steering column in the way and the brake MC isn't right above the turbos cooking the fluid. other than that its up to you. oh and parts will be a PITA to get a hold of especially interior parts |
Originally Posted by 94tkt
(Post 9615705)
first off they are not illegal and if it is registered right now then you shouldn't have a problem registering it.
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...03&postcount=1 |
So what you guys are saying is this car is basically illegal and I shouldn't buy it?
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
(Post 9615732)
It's not legal by "Federal" laws, however that doesn't mean it cannot be registered by a state. It also doesn't mean the government won't ever decide to come and impound the car if they feel like rounding up all these illegal cars like the Skylines they are currently grabbing:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...03&postcount=1 that letter was from california so of course they don't want "illegal" cars. look at their emissions and inspections they do so often. I live in florida and they give you registration and will insure skylines and other imported cars. a guy near me has a eurospec porsche 959 but he takes it out of the country for a month every year |
Originally Posted by 94tkt
(Post 9615799)
that letter was from california so of course they don't want "illegal" cars.
Originally Posted by 94tkt
(Post 9615799)
I live in florida and they give you registration and will insure skylines and other imported cars.
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Originally Posted by alchemist007
(Post 9615782)
So what you guys are saying is this car is basically illegal and I shouldn't buy it?
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Originally Posted by 94tkt
(Post 9615799)
that letter was from california so of course they don't want "illegal" cars. look at their emissions and inspections they do so often. I live in florida and they give you registration and will insure skylines and other imported cars. a guy near me has a eurospec porsche 959 but he takes it out of the country for a month every year
Oh ok. SO I Guess it depends on the specific state. Well. I will call my MVA tomorrow and hopefully they will give me a good answer regarding import rx 7s. |
ONLY $10K?!?
registered or not, this is clearly a scam. |
Originally Posted by theorie
(Post 9615829)
ONLY $10K?!?
registered or not, this is clearly a scam. |
I'll bet the guy is in England and he is having his friend/lawyer sell it.....
Get a US FD in good condition from a reputable owner.... PERIOD!!!!!!!! |
Originally Posted by alchemist007
(Post 9615881)
Well I called the guy and he said he wouldn't mind if I came by to test drive the car.
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Sounds too good to be true...
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Originally Posted by alchemist007
(Post 9615816)
Oh ok. SO I Guess it depends on the specific state.
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Good luck.
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hmm.. why do you go thru all kind of trouble for this car. there's plenty of nice FD on sale for a little more.
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I Is F Fundamental ....... Does that program still exist? |
Originally Posted by tnn
(Post 9616015)
hmm.. Why do you go thru all kind of trouble for this car. There's plenty of nice fd on sale for a little more.
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OK just to repeat what has been said a million types it can be done, you can import it.
However it is not worth the time and money you will put into it to drive it on the road. Getting it here would be the easy part getting it registered and licensed, would be the most difficult and cost you the most money to do it legally. (Closer to 2 or 3 times the amount of a USDM) That said you have a couple options otherwise... 1. Take vin from junkyard and put it on and register it (Highly illegal don't do it) 2. Buy a USDM FD get front clip from J-spec FD if you are so crazy about JDM RHD zomg!!! Weld in part of the RHD firewall and replace the dash and steering column etc. (Legal long as you keep your VIN) 3. Buy a USDM FD and be happy 4 Wait till 2017 and import one legally :P edit: Just a side note if you don't want to drive the FD save on the Track you can get it imported for track use or for car shows |
Originally Posted by Grappler
(Post 9616166)
edit: Just a side note if you don't want to drive the FD save on the Track you can get it imported for track use or for car shows
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...2&postcount=80 |
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