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IMPORTING CARS IS A PAIN
9 years ago
I'm not actually mad.
Just a bit frustrated.
I'm working on purchasing my first car (at least, that I personally bought and stuff), you see, within the next 2 years or so, and this process is dreadfully painful.
Why, you ask?
Answer: I. Love. JDM. Which means getting a car imported. Yeah. It sucks.
Luckily for me, I get that 25-year restriction off my ass because in 2 years, the 3rd gen RX-7 will finally (FINALLY) be within that rule.
See, vehicles that are sold in Japan are frequently much cheaper because, well, you find them in Japan more.
I'm no European but I'm guessing a Ford Focus here is cheaper than a Ford Focus in Europe. Can't be sure though.
Anyway, I'm trying to figure out all the fees and shit and regulations and DOT vs. EPA and blah, blah, blah.
I just want my fucking RX-7, man.
Anyway, if anyone's imported with the 25 year law and stuff and has any pointers, feel free to let me know.
Also, I don't live in California, so luckily I don't have to deal with...that. *shivers*
So that's what's on my mind. Thanks for listening to my rant.
Just a bit frustrated.
I'm working on purchasing my first car (at least, that I personally bought and stuff), you see, within the next 2 years or so, and this process is dreadfully painful.
Why, you ask?
Answer: I. Love. JDM. Which means getting a car imported. Yeah. It sucks.
Luckily for me, I get that 25-year restriction off my ass because in 2 years, the 3rd gen RX-7 will finally (FINALLY) be within that rule.
See, vehicles that are sold in Japan are frequently much cheaper because, well, you find them in Japan more.
I'm no European but I'm guessing a Ford Focus here is cheaper than a Ford Focus in Europe. Can't be sure though.
Anyway, I'm trying to figure out all the fees and shit and regulations and DOT vs. EPA and blah, blah, blah.
I just want my fucking RX-7, man.
Anyway, if anyone's imported with the 25 year law and stuff and has any pointers, feel free to let me know.
Also, I don't live in California, so luckily I don't have to deal with...that. *shivers*
So that's what's on my mind. Thanks for listening to my rant.
