The Real truth about importing soarer
03-09-06 | 07:12 PM
#31
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From: Central FL
Originally Posted by ki_soarer
just go powdercoat something... like your computer screen! 
lol
give it up bro. if your going to state what you call fact, then support it with proof... the only link you posted contradicts what your stating.
lolgive it up bro. if your going to state what you call fact, then support it with proof... the only link you posted contradicts what your stating.
Its just a stupid car, one less optioned then our version and the steering wheel on the wrong side.
If you think thats cool and worth paying 10 grand more for a car that makes u sit on the wrong side of the road, who am i to argue with that.
03-09-06 | 07:22 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by VJ RC51
Of couse.. til someone finds out what it really is 
But then again why pay $15k for a car that has less features and comfort then a swapped sc300 with a 1jz that could cost u around 4k total and risk the chance of your car being impounded.
But then again why pay $15k for a car that has less features and comfort then a swapped sc300 with a 1jz that could cost u around 4k total and risk the chance of your car being impounded.
03-09-06 | 07:28 PM
#34
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Originally Posted by got_trd
i'd rather pay $15k for a real soarer than 4k for either of your swapped 1jz sc3's... the condition of japanese cars are immaculate where as U.S cars like your green one for example that you got for like 2k has a grocery list of problems.... in the end it evens out when you fix everything thats wrong... once again, GAME OVER
03-09-06 | 07:36 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by VJ RC51
Do you really want me to goto the Florida DOT and tell them theres a toyota soarer on their roads registered as a kit car? I do not think u want to see the outcome of that.
Originally Posted by VJ RC51
Of couse.. til someone finds out what it really is
It'll probably slip right thru the cracks......no problem.
and if it doesnt.....I drove a Mustang GT 5.0 around for 3 years (not street legal).......No inspection, tags....nothing. Nobody cared......
let it go.
Last edited by King7Two; 03-09-06 at 08:51 PM.
03-09-06 | 07:53 PM
#38
Guys,
Not one but TWO moderators have asked for the contributors to this thread to calm down.
The next person that makes an inappropriate personal comment or borderline attack in this thread is going to get a suspension from the forum.
Get it back on topic, make it constructive, make it impersonal. Please.
Not one but TWO moderators have asked for the contributors to this thread to calm down.
The next person that makes an inappropriate personal comment or borderline attack in this thread is going to get a suspension from the forum.
Get it back on topic, make it constructive, make it impersonal. Please.
03-09-06 | 07:59 PM
#39
Originally Posted by VJ RC51
Do you really want me to goto the Florida DOT and tell them theres a toyota soarer on their roads registered as a kit car? I do not think u want to see the outcome of that.
Also, I have seen tons of JDM RWD vehicles in the not so |[modified-vehicle]| friendly state of California to believe that it is illegal to drive one around on public roads. After reading what was stated in the first post of this thread and from what everyone else says I do believe there is a way to own and drive a Soarer legally in the United States.
ROUND 2..GO!
Last edited by JspecSC3; 03-09-06 at 08:04 PM.
03-09-06 | 08:32 PM
#40
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From: PHX
I feel like I'm quoting modified shakespeare here, but
What makes a soarer a soarer? Is it the interior or the instrument cluster or any other part that makes up a car?
I'm really curious about this... I wonder if importing a JZZ30 is possible, ship the engine & car seperate, then put it back together here. If it doesn't fly with your local DMV, then part it out... you'd proably make your money back... especially if you got a modded Soarer
John
Ninja Edit: 2000th post
What makes a soarer a soarer? Is it the interior or the instrument cluster or any other part that makes up a car?
I'm really curious about this... I wonder if importing a JZZ30 is possible, ship the engine & car seperate, then put it back together here. If it doesn't fly with your local DMV, then part it out... you'd proably make your money back... especially if you got a modded Soarer
John
Ninja Edit: 2000th post
Last edited by SupraCoup3; 03-09-06 at 08:36 PM.
03-09-06 | 08:33 PM
#41
I do not see why there is even a reason to import a JDM Soarer and be forced to drive on the right and side just to get that 1jz motor especially when there is a US version here. 
Maybe its the JDM fetish???
Save all that importing hassle for jdm only cars such as the skyline gtr, the toyota crown athlete, or something of that nature.
Maybe its the JDM fetish???Save all that importing hassle for jdm only cars such as the skyline gtr, the toyota crown athlete, or something of that nature.
03-09-06 | 08:39 PM
#42
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
I do not see why there is even a reason to import a JDM Soarer and be forced to drive on the right and side just to get that 1jz motor especially when there is a US version here. Maybe its the JDM fetish???
Save all that importing hassle for jdm only cars such as the skyline gtr, the toyota crown athlete, or something of that nature.
Maybe its the JDM fetish???Save all that importing hassle for jdm only cars such as the skyline gtr, the toyota crown athlete, or something of that nature.
if someone is partial to the lines of the SC, or like me had one as their first car, a soarer could be a fun piece of SC history.
Also, it's easier to find a low milage soarer than it is to find a low miliage SC, and furthermore, the JDM soarers are less money... look it up.
03-09-06 | 10:50 PM
#44
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From: Central FL
I see no reason what so ever to import a soarer over a sc300 1jz, it would be a downgrade. Florida has some weird big JDM fetish. Anyone can buy a car, so what, that don't make them cool. Someone who builds their car (actually working on it not done at a shop) is who gets respect in my books.
03-09-06 | 10:54 PM
#45
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a lot of this sounds like your opinion...ok wow.. we all know your feelings...but i have seen a few RHD imported cars..mostly in the deadly state of CA..and now some out here in phoenix..it is possible to import the damn cars..and make the car legal..yay!.....cant we all just get along