Petition to Legalize the importation of the R34 Skyline. - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Lawnik · 01-01-2014, 01:39 PM

There are more R32's in our junk yards than left in Japan I think. There are a lot here and they go for cheap. We have a 15 year rule so the 32, 33 are already available as is the 92 rx7 and 93 supra. The S15 and R34 will be available next year and I'm afraid the best picks will be gone by 2024, sorry neighbours. You could always buy one from us.

Just like the R32 the hype will fade as more show up on the roads and the resale drops.

R34 would make a cool winter beater, lol.

Dipstik-sportech · 01-01-2014, 01:44 PM

Yeah I've considered using an r32 for an ice racer, or a winter beater. Lol move to Canada

Sent from, The Frozen North

slicktop · 01-01-2014, 05:55 PM

If the [insert any affordable sports car] was not available where you live, it becomes more desirable. It doesn't make it any better than what you have readily available (to a degree). We have plenty of platforms to choose from and if you're min/maxing street cars then you're doing it wrong. In that case, you would get one anyways as a dedicated track car.

This thread is for wannabe's and fanboi's.

Turbo95eg6 · 01-01-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by slicktop

This thread is for wannabe's and fanboi's.

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Tanuki · 01-01-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

Curious, care to share how much it cost all said and done?

Honestly I think Gran Turismo built the hype for that car far more than The Fast and the Furious series. The GT games really were my first exposure to that beast.

How much it cost to buy the car or drive it over the border? I'm sure it's similar to what they sell for most places. Like 15-30k depending on how nice his is

n2oinferno · 01-02-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by slicktop

If the [insert any affordable sports car] was not available where you live, it becomes more desirable. It doesn't make it any better than what you have readily available (to a degree). We have plenty of platforms to choose from and if you're min/maxing street cars then you're doing it wrong. In that case, you would get one anyways as a dedicated track car.

This thread is for wannabe's and fanboi's.

Not necessarily. There are a handful of cars out there that aren't available in the US that would just go on my list to compare against other vehicles, were they available here. For me it's not about having something rare or exclusive, but something that I like. Sure there are alternatives available, but that doesn't mean there aren't occasionally other cars available to ROW that make me go "damn, wish we had those here."

Tanuki · 01-02-2014, 01:24 AM

His first R32 from maybe 6-7 years ago:

His 1998 R34 GTR:

My Other Friend's 2002 Nur Spec:

Here are the two together at 711

and Macy's

mmsracing · 01-02-2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartley

You can't even describe the amount of dumb this thread and petition has.
But, if you're craving 4WD RB power, the R32 will be legal to import in a few months time, if not within this month.

SO TRUE, Take your butt to Canada and pick up and R32 legally and bring it to the states under historic rule.

mx5 2nr · 01-02-2014, 12:36 PM

http://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-firs...por-1493127416

Tanuki, is this your friend?

Rayme · 01-02-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by slicktop

If the [insert any affordable sports car] was not available where you live, it becomes more desirable. It doesn't make it any better than what you have readily available (to a degree). We have plenty of platforms to choose from and if you're min/maxing street cars then you're doing it wrong. In that case, you would get one anyways as a dedicated track car.

This thread is for wannabe's and fanboi's.

LOL. What a stupid opinion. JDM MR2's are very popular in Canada, we had the MR2 turbo alright, but it's not the fact that they weren't available here, they're just as cheap, have insanely low mileage and are in top condition. I've been near alot of JDM imports. Same thing with the MK4 Supra and some fairlady. So no, there is lot's of good reason to go JDM without being a fanboi. Getting a JDM cars is often cheaper than it's USDM twin also if done right (not to mention how cheap un-molested japanese sports cars are so rare nowadays). So..you're hating for the wrong reasons.

Tanuki · 01-02-2014, 03:33 PM

What's funny is this petition comes now? There have been so many before it and they have never gone through. There are a lot of federalized skylines on US soil already though, so I would say to just buy one of those.

zenki_levin · 01-02-2014, 03:37 PM

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SIGNATURES NEEDED BY JANUARY 19, 2014 TO REACH GOAL OF 100,000

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98,384

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TOTAL SIGNATURES ON THIS PETITION

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1,616

Good luck with that.

Tanuki · 01-04-2014, 01:38 AM

Well, looks like my friend actually made autoblog and jalopnik.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/03/f...-registration/

http://jalopnik.com/meet-the-man-who...n-g-1493404343

Tanuki · 01-04-2014, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mx5 2nr

http://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-firs...por-1493127416

Tanuki, is this your friend?

Yeah, guess I missed your post

01-01-2014, 01:39 PM	#15
Lawnik Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Flat grey Toyota 86 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 397 Thanks: 545 Thanked 155 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Come enjoy one great benefit of Canada There are more R32's in our junk yards than left in Japan I think. There are a lot here and they go for cheap. We have a 15 year rule so the 32, 33 are already available as is the 92 rx7 and 93 supra. The S15 and R34 will be available next year and I'm afraid the best picks will be gone by 2024, sorry neighbours. You could always buy one from us. Just like the R32 the hype will fade as more show up on the roads and the resale drops. R34 would make a cool winter beater, lol. Last edited by Lawnik; 01-01-2014 at 07:52 PM.

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slicktop Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven FRS 2JZ-GTE/V160 swapped Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 960 Thanks: 376 Thanked 623 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s)	If the [insert any affordable sports car] was not available where you live, it becomes more desirable. It doesn't make it any better than what you have readily available (to a degree). We have plenty of platforms to choose from and if you're min/maxing street cars then you're doing it wrong. In that case, you would get one anyways as a dedicated track car. This thread is for wannabe's and fanboi's.

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Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	His first R32 from maybe 6-7 years ago: His 1998 R34 GTR: My Other Friend's 2002 Nur Spec: Here are the two together at 711 and Macy's

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Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	What's funny is this petition comes now? There have been so many before it and they have never gone through. There are a lot of federalized skylines on US soil already though, so I would say to just buy one of those.

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Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Well, looks like my friend actually made autoblog and jalopnik. http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/03/f...-registration/ http://jalopnik.com/meet-the-man-who...n-g-1493404343

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