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pressure_ratio
10-10-2004, 08:07 PM
With the whole craze of importing cars from japan going on I was wondering if anyone has or will be getting something over from europe?A buddy of mine was thinking about a cossie escort.I've done some looking but can't seem to find anyone who deals with european cars.I'd think driving around in a cossie or maybe a lotus carlton would be just as cool as some of the jdm cars.
FiveFreshFish
10-10-2004, 08:12 PM
http://www.willz.ca/
rage2
10-10-2004, 08:18 PM
It has to be 15 years old before being allowed here from Europe, just like Japan.

There are some that snuck its way across the border out in BC though.
pressure_ratio
10-10-2004, 08:22 PM
yeah I figured that the laws are the same regardless of where the car is coming from.
GC84ever
10-10-2004, 08:25 PM
What is the penalty if you have an illegally imported car out of curiousity?
A_3
10-10-2004, 08:47 PM
I could be wrong... but I think they turn it into a pile of scrap....:thumbsdow
AllGoNoShow
10-10-2004, 09:03 PM
yah if they catch u, your baby turns into scrap metal
mx73someday
10-10-2004, 09:19 PM
A Lotus Carlton would be amazing. Alot of European cars made their way to Japan, they're rare but they can found with some patience.

I've got a contact for cars from Germany if you're interested. Import Concern may begin offering cars from Germany soon too.
mx73someday
10-10-2004, 09:21 PM
Originally posted by GC84ever
What is the penalty if you have an illegally imported car out of curiousity?

They're supposed to seize the car and fine you, but Customs has been a joke as long as I've been importing.
finboy
10-10-2004, 09:27 PM
Originally posted by mx73someday
A Lotus Carlton would be amazing. Alot of European cars made their way to Japan, they're rare but they can found with some patience.

I've got a contact for cars from Germany if you're interested. Import Concern may begin offering cars from Germany soon too.

cossie sapphire RWD (88-89)?

one thing i've wondered if what happened if i needed a ball joint, tie rod end, or oil filter?
illeagle
10-10-2004, 09:43 PM
Originally posted by finboy


cossie sapphire RWD (88-89)?

one thing i've wondered if what happened if i needed a ball joint, tie rod end, or oil filter?
start making friends in the UK..I'm sure Ford can get parts, Just take out another loan..:rolleyes:
finboy
10-10-2004, 09:45 PM
Originally posted by illeagle

start making friends in the UK..I'm sure Ford can get parts, Just take out another loan..:rolleyes:

the bank of parents would not loan me cash if my life depended on it :rofl: :rofl:
pressure_ratio
10-11-2004, 01:39 PM
Yeah a lotus carlton would be so sweet,most people have never even heard of them.Trying to find sites on these cars is pretty tough.The cossies are what my buddy was thinking.I'm not sure what years the models changed,I doubt a mk5 would be legal yet but the mk4 are still sweet cars.Christian I'll have to get in touch with you about your contacts in europe,I didn't know you were dealing from there also.