sabelotodo

so i was day dreaming about what to do next.

http://www.carontrack.com/nissan/silvia/002.shtml

i find this online and realize that although the price of the CAR is very low. *its like the mustang of japan* its the getting here that will hurt your wallet

so, i called and it is like 700 frieght to a port in canada.
step one: get to this continent check!
step two: get through customs.... no bueno

where do you go from there? just wondering if anyone knows. i mean i dont have all the money in the world IM IN COLLEGE! I HAVE none! but yah just throwing it out there to get people talking and what ideas or advice they have because...wow cars like that are RARE in the US.

i know emissions and registration are a big deal. so assume weekend/track car so no emissions and low liability insurance if any so i CAN drive it here and there but not alot


thanks guys,
victor

p.s. not knocking mustangs as most new gts will leave me on the highway but yah...real roads have TURNS

senor_flojo

some things to consider:

- those cars are getting old

- old cars break down, and s15 engine/brake/suspension parts arn't available statewide. there's no real USDM nissans that are compatable for the most part. and if you get in a wreck, good luck finding body panels (overnight parts from japan, yO!)

- DOT would tear that car up during the import process, or limit your abilities to drive it on public roads *legally*

sabelotodo

very true, well lets say there is a mastertech at nissan who will do some up keep for me (wink)

yah i know the limited driving thing would most likely happen

senor_flojo

but where are you going to get parts from?

sabelotodo

yah still workin on that yah this is all just a *if i had the money* post but um what would everyone else do/get you know? lets chit chat yo hahahah

ej3ffrey

what are you driving now? did you already sell the s?

sabelotodo

still have the S

senor_flojo

personally, I never understood the craze about bringing over cars from other markets where parts arn't readily available.

and knowing san antonio drivers, someone could bump you in the parking lot and take off, requiring you to order a bumper from overseas, in god knows what condition, and having it take weeks or more.

importing cars is only a good idea if you have money burning a hole in your pocket and other cars to fall on for backup, unless its something they have here in the states (or at least, something comperable so you can get parts from it)

sabelotodo

yah sites like enjuku racing have most... breakable parts readily available in a week of order. but yah i would never have a car like this as my only car so yah just throwing it out there... i know there are some here and i would much rather buy one from someone in cali or something but yah

rickycrx

If you want a toy, why not get a WCM Ultralite? Basically a Lotus 7 replica with an S2000 drivetrain in it.

Would certainly be a heck of a lot more fun.