illegal imports

[300zxconv]

Actually, there is no problem importing cars from the states or anywhere else for cars that are newer than 15 years "to the month" you just have to do it right. After the 15 year mark, it is a free for all and you could bring anything in. Right now for example, there are no 2000 mr2's in canada, that is because of certain restrictions placed on the vehicle that do not meet canadian safety laws. Things like saftey restraint seat belts. after the 15 year mark, it will be a free for all, and r.i.v. has no hold on these cars. I have done it with a convertible 300zx and it was only 9 years old. So it can be done LEGALLY.

[blueripper6]

what did u have to do to ur 300 to be able to get it in? need a better explanation.. was ur car from the US or japan? Is your car legal? Pics?

[Phuqu]

Importing a 9 year old car that is a USDM vehicle isn't a big deal. All 1989 to 2005 Nissan USDM vehicles can be importing legally into Canada with the exception of

1991 TO 1994 SENTRA WITH PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1989 TO 1991 240SX WITH PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
1992 240SX CONVERTIBLE

Vehicles equipped with passive restraints do not
meet CMVSS 210, seat belt anchorage location
requirements. Passive restraints are identified as
either a motorized upper torso restraint or door
mounted 3-point restraint.


A 1993 JDM 300ZX is NOT legal for import until 2008.


That should clear things up.