any updates from slyd on those jdm beauties?
Feeler: Importing ST205 (and others) to US - 6G Celicas Forums
UPDATE:
Trying so hard to get everything taken care of, I've neglected to keep everyone informed.
The business is still mired in paperwork. And will be for a short while. I have to mail things back and forth to Japan, so it can only be rushed so much. I could take a couple of filghts, but that gets expensive quickly, feel free to donate if you want to expedite the process. I'm sorry if anyone thought that there would be a jump start to this. That's why I titled this a "Feeler".
The interest from this forum has helped me get closer to realizing my vision. I had to have demonstratable interest in my services before a few people instrumental in this affair would be commited. There is a lot to do before I can risk anyone's money or reputation.
That being said, so far, there hasn't been much negative from the people that could kill the business, but suggestions have been in abundance. I feel that I could start fairly soon. Only a few hurdles are left. Last week I said possibly 2 weeks. Now: possibly just over 1 week. Something happens in 1 week that is important.
Please stay tuned. I will try my best to get things done so that I can begin taking orders.
Trying so hard to get everything taken care of, I've neglected to keep everyone informed.
The business is still mired in paperwork. And will be for a short while. I have to mail things back and forth to Japan, so it can only be rushed so much. I could take a couple of filghts, but that gets expensive quickly, feel free to donate if you want to expedite the process. I'm sorry if anyone thought that there would be a jump start to this. That's why I titled this a "Feeler".
The interest from this forum has helped me get closer to realizing my vision. I had to have demonstratable interest in my services before a few people instrumental in this affair would be commited. There is a lot to do before I can risk anyone's money or reputation.
That being said, so far, there hasn't been much negative from the people that could kill the business, but suggestions have been in abundance. I feel that I could start fairly soon. Only a few hurdles are left. Last week I said possibly 2 weeks. Now: possibly just over 1 week. Something happens in 1 week that is important.
Please stay tuned. I will try my best to get things done so that I can begin taking orders.
if business is still going strong in a few years I'll take a st205.
94 GT - Sold -------- 69 Pontiac Lemans - Sold88 Alltrac - Sold ---- 04 WRX - Sold00 GT-S - Sold ------ 91 Miata - project/drift car95 GT - Sold -------- 96 GT - New Daily Drive
if its going srtong in a few years ill be buying a couple 205s.. possibly a skyline if my shop permits the allowance.
94' ST Coupe - 5sfe Motor swap and brake swap.
I am definitely interested.. I'm not able to spend more than 12-13k for a stock gt-four
hey iam curious if youre going to be able to get any LHD st205s?
I'am Reinventing the SLow Lane.....
So any news on whats going on. I am seriously very interested
I really REALLY can't believe that nobody has asked or even thought out loud "what if this guy is just a really clever scammer?" I mean, come on guys, i don't mean to be a bastard, but the internet is full of scams now days. This guy Joined Jan 26, '06, that makes him completely cool to send big amounts of money to. "I like you guys" etc, etc, that kind of stuff just screams scam out loud to me, i had to turn my speakers down.
Just my .02 cents
6gc ghost - Spunky393
Just my .02 cents
6gc ghost - Spunky393
The most important lesson I learned from Karate-Dô Kyôshan–“You can not be what you do not believe you are”
I guess i never thought of that since i wasn't sure how the process is gonna work yet. like he gets the cars and sell them or do i give him a deposit and he imports and then i pay the rest. So i dunno
I understand being wary, feel free to visit once I get set up for business. We are dealing with large amounts of money, not as large as my future NSX customers, but still big enough to make sure there are no shady operations. The reason I like you guys is I bought a 6gc and this forum served as a repository of knowledge for when it decided not to run very well and I couldn't afford anyone other than myself.
The reason it is taking so long is I'm in Arkansas, my contacts for most vehicles are obviously in Japan, and my lawyers are in Texas (had to get lawyers experienced in customs). Oh, and I'm running the computer shop to pay the bills until everything gets going, so my 9-5 is largely taken. Once again, I am currently refusing orders. I can't afford mistakes. I can take a loss on everything I've invested so far, it will hurt, but once I accept an order it's another ballgame entirely.
The reason it is taking so long is I'm in Arkansas, my contacts for most vehicles are obviously in Japan, and my lawyers are in Texas (had to get lawyers experienced in customs). Oh, and I'm running the computer shop to pay the bills until everything gets going, so my 9-5 is largely taken. Once again, I am currently refusing orders. I can't afford mistakes. I can take a loss on everything I've invested so far, it will hurt, but once I accept an order it's another ballgame entirely.
At least you didn't say you are located in nigeria. 
The most important lesson I learned from Karate-Dô Kyôshan–“You can not be what you do not believe you are”
any updates?
still nada?
maybe i called him out and scared him off
The most important lesson I learned from Karate-Dô Kyôshan–“You can not be what you do not believe you are”
grow up the guy never asked for a dime from us. As to whether or not he will be back who knows, but hey if there is a chance at we might see these in the us be supportive.
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id love to just see one drive by me. though id sht my self if i could owned one. but if there is even a slim chance that slyd could get a hold and import some over here we should support him for the thought and hopfully he will beable to show us that he can import these overseas beauties to us.
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grow up the guy never asked for a dime from us. As to whether or not he will be back who knows, but hey if there is a chance at we might see these in the us be supportive.
grow up the guy never asked for a dime from us. As to whether or not he will be back who knows, but hey if there is a chance at we might see these in the us be supportive.
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id love to just see one drive by me. though id sht my self if i could owned one. but if there is even a slim chance that slyd could get a hold and import some over here we should support him for the thought and hopfully he will beable to show us that he can import these overseas beauties to us.
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I second that notion. The thing i would caution everyone who is a potential buyer about, is the fact that it is rare to be able to get full cars into the states these days. My buddy Ryan just tried to get an evo4 into the country from who he researched was a reputable seasoned importer. He had to pay the guy 80% up front. As it turns out the guy ended up screwing it up and the car was taken by Canadian customs and auctioned off as an export only sale(evo4 went for $1400..
). They are suing the guy right now for the money, but who knows how that will go... I consider any man who can get a jdm car into the country fully legalized and in one peice a godsend. But the buyer should not have to assume any financial responsibility until they have a US title and set of keys in hand. Importers need to realize they are rolling the dice when they attempt to get a car in the country, and it could potentially pay off or not. But they need to assume full responsibility. If I were in the position to buy a new car, I would be willing to pay $20,000 for a fully legalized left hand drive st205(yes they exist. They are in Europe) in excellent condition. But i would be very very worried about getting into an accident considering the structural integrity of the st205 bumper beams
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grow up the guy never asked for a dime from us. As to whether or not he will be back who knows, but hey if there is a chance at we might see these in the us be supportive.
grow up the guy never asked for a dime from us. As to whether or not he will be back who knows, but hey if there is a chance at we might see these in the us be supportive.
I second that notion. The thing i would caution everyone who is a potential buyer about, is the fact that it is rare to be able to get full cars into the states these days. My buddy Ryan just tried to get an evo4 into the country from who he researched was a reputable seasoned importer. He had to pay the guy 80% up front. As it turns out the guy ended up screwing it up and the car was taken by Canadian customs and auctioned off as an export only sale(evo4 went for $1400..
). They are suing the guy right now for the money, but who knows how that will go... I consider any man who can get a jdm car into the country fully legalized and in one peice a godsend. But the buyer should not have to assume any financial responsibility until they have a US title and set of keys in hand. Importers need to realize they are rolling the dice when they attempt to get a car in the country, and it could potentially pay off or not. But they need to assume full responsibility. If I were in the position to buy a new car, I would be willing to pay $20,000 for a fully legalized left hand drive st205(yes they exist. They are in Europe) in excellent condition. But i would be very very worried about getting into an accident considering the structural integrity of the st205 bumper beams
88 celica all-trac-st205swap
You guys are freaking idiots, telling me to grow up? How many people that posted in this topic saying "i want this and that" could actually get the money to get "this and that." And also, like my first post says, i was surprised that no-one even had the idea of a scam.
Now, my idiot comment, if you read my second and third post, you will notice that there does happen to be a degree of sarcasm.
Now get off my back and try to figure out how much extra money you're going to be spending on a loan, on fix-its, and how in the world are you going to be able to pay off the whole loan, are you moving into a house soon, are you still in college, kids, marriage, etc? etc? Granted, if one had money, and lots of it, one could do what one wants. But come-on.
6gc Ghost
Spunky393
Now, my idiot comment, if you read my second and third post, you will notice that there does happen to be a degree of sarcasm.
Now get off my back and try to figure out how much extra money you're going to be spending on a loan, on fix-its, and how in the world are you going to be able to pay off the whole loan, are you moving into a house soon, are you still in college, kids, marriage, etc? etc? Granted, if one had money, and lots of it, one could do what one wants. But come-on.
6gc Ghost
Spunky393
The most important lesson I learned from Karate-Dô Kyôshan–“You can not be what you do not believe you are”
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he's not scaming you, so you get off HIS back. Once again, grow up, and let the guy figure out if he wants to start importing st205's or not. You are the one who had the childish ass comment "maybe i called him out and scared him away". That dumb comment is why your getting flame. Its one thing to call fishy on a guy thats asking out of nowhere for money to import you an st205, but completely uncalled for to accuse him of a scam when he has entered into contract with noone. He is fishing for I wants, and people want these cars. So, the fact that most of the people that said they wanted an st205, will never buy one is irrelevant. If he imports these cars, at the least some wealthy guy will buy them if not enthusiasts. why would you want to clutter up some guys thread that has a legit business purpose for it and potentially get it locked just because you said something stupid
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You guys are freaking idiots, telling me to grow up? How many people that posted in this topic saying "i want this and that" could actually get the money to get "this and that." And also, like my first post says, i was surprised that no-one even had the idea of a scam.
Now, my idiot comment, if you read my second and third post, you will notice that there does happen to be a degree of sarcasm.
Now get off my back and try to figure out how much extra money you're going to be spending on a loan, on fix-its, and how in the world are you going to be able to pay off the whole loan, are you moving into a house soon, are you still in college, kids, marriage, etc? etc? Granted, if one had money, and lots of it, one could do what one wants. But come-on.
6gc Ghost
Spunky393
You guys are freaking idiots, telling me to grow up? How many people that posted in this topic saying "i want this and that" could actually get the money to get "this and that." And also, like my first post says, i was surprised that no-one even had the idea of a scam.
Now, my idiot comment, if you read my second and third post, you will notice that there does happen to be a degree of sarcasm.
Now get off my back and try to figure out how much extra money you're going to be spending on a loan, on fix-its, and how in the world are you going to be able to pay off the whole loan, are you moving into a house soon, are you still in college, kids, marriage, etc? etc? Granted, if one had money, and lots of it, one could do what one wants. But come-on.
6gc Ghost
Spunky393
he's not scaming you, so you get off HIS back. Once again, grow up, and let the guy figure out if he wants to start importing st205's or not. You are the one who had the childish ass comment "maybe i called him out and scared him away". That dumb comment is why your getting flame. Its one thing to call fishy on a guy thats asking out of nowhere for money to import you an st205, but completely uncalled for to accuse him of a scam when he has entered into contract with noone. He is fishing for I wants, and people want these cars. So, the fact that most of the people that said they wanted an st205, will never buy one is irrelevant. If he imports these cars, at the least some wealthy guy will buy them if not enthusiasts. why would you want to clutter up some guys thread that has a legit business purpose for it and potentially get it locked just because you said something stupid
88 celica all-trac-st205swap
Alright, sounds good
The most important lesson I learned from Karate-Dô Kyôshan–“You can not be what you do not believe you are”
any updates? i want my beams ss3 already!
Hate to pop the bubble here, but importing cars such as the ones hes mentioning into Canada(where we are pretty lax about stuff like this) is a pain in the ass. Im working for my buddies company, SMP motors. Right now we are importing cars into Canada from Japan. The newest car/latest model he can bring in is IRT's. Thats for like 95 or 96 ITR thats done stock. It takes about 4 months of paper work and legal battels to bring it into the country and about another 2 months of batteling with the gouvernment registering it. As of now in Canada, the only cars that are legal to import from Japan at this time are cars 15 years to the month. Also, for certain cars, you can get them relatively cheap. FD RX-7 twinturbos are going for around $10K landed in Canada. As for U.S. law, what i know is unless you register the car as a show car/track car, the car can only be in the country for 6 months. After that the car is deported, if you dont deport the car, it gets crushed and it still needs to be deported. We had a guy from New York state try and get in the company because he found the U.S. law very quickly. As for importing a car into canada, then to the U.S... i would A. check with U.S. Coustoms, B. the DMV and C. your state's laws.
As for pricing for cars...
*these are rough prices*
NSX - $20-50K CND landed
Skylines - $4.5-30KCND Landed (depending on the models, from GTST 4doors - GTRs)
Celica GT4 - 5th Gen - $2-10K CND Landed
Celica GT4 - ST205 *been lookin into this my self* - $3.5-25K CND Landed
Supra - MKIII - 2.5L TT - $4-30k
Supra - MkIV - $7-50K
Soarers - 2.5L TT - $4-30K
FD RX7 - TT - $8-60K
Roadster - Miata - $2-35K
These are rough prices based on the prices of cars in Yen converted to Canadian + rough shipping costs.
Cars costs depends on modifications, condition of the car (auction grade), mode of transportation (shipped with other cars, or by its self), models, etc.
Also for LHD euro GT4s, very hard to find *well at least in France, Germany and Italy*.
Not to hijax of n e thin, if interested in importing cars to canda *once again if planning to import cars from CND to US, check with local and federal laws*, please contact me via PM. And no we do not import parts, just cars.
As for pricing for cars...
*these are rough prices*
NSX - $20-50K CND landed
Skylines - $4.5-30KCND Landed (depending on the models, from GTST 4doors - GTRs)
Celica GT4 - 5th Gen - $2-10K CND Landed
Celica GT4 - ST205 *been lookin into this my self* - $3.5-25K CND Landed
Supra - MKIII - 2.5L TT - $4-30k
Supra - MkIV - $7-50K
Soarers - 2.5L TT - $4-30K
FD RX7 - TT - $8-60K
Roadster - Miata - $2-35K
These are rough prices based on the prices of cars in Yen converted to Canadian + rough shipping costs.
Cars costs depends on modifications, condition of the car (auction grade), mode of transportation (shipped with other cars, or by its self), models, etc.
Also for LHD euro GT4s, very hard to find *well at least in France, Germany and Italy*.
Not to hijax of n e thin, if interested in importing cars to canda *once again if planning to import cars from CND to US, check with local and federal laws*, please contact me via PM. And no we do not import parts, just cars.
i have confidence in slyd. he can legally get me a 98-99 ss3 beams celi for under 15k.
there hasn't been updates for a while