Hi, if you're new to the evolution scene, and would like to try.. I was wondering if importing a evo from japan is actually worth it.. what are the procedures and how do you do it? Sorry is this is in the wrong section also, im new to this forum.

 

WTF: Why import when you can go down the street and buy. W3RD!

 

um. no.

 

 

I will import you a Evo 8 or 9 from Mass if you want to waste your money that bad!

 

I was stationed overseas a few years ago, I went to my hometown(Spain) and bought a 1991 Porsche 911(964) Carrera 4 Cabriolet. Everything was cool because I was stationed in the UK and I brought the carfrom another European comunnity country.

Then I got orders to come back to the USA and I almost had a freaking heart attack when I found out the price of the conversion, it was simply ridiculous:

Bars in the doors
different windshield
different head lamps
different bumpers
differnt bumper armatures
speedoometer
seatbelt check lights
Dual Airbags
and the worst .. emissions

then if that was not enough, have a good chunk of cash ready for the taxes and registration and get yourself another car because the entire process could take up to 3 months.

I was lucky to sell my car to a local british officer from the RAF wich was about to retire in Spain and needed a left hand drive car convertible for the beautiful weather.

Definately not worth it. Plus the EVO8 in the USA has basicly the same power as the european and japonese one.

Last but not least, I realize that the prices for the Porsche here were very similar to the ones in Europe..

 

Hell no...

 

no chance in hell its worth it...

 

Well, I dont really like the Evolution VIII.. I like V and III, just a personal question anyways..

 

maybe be easier for you to convert a mirage over, or a kit car maybe

 

well no i mean i just wanted to know how to do it mostly, thats what the question was for.. more like a heads up, you know.. future warnings thanks

 

hell no

 

I would say no for one reason. The Evo III is considered to be one of the first import cars that was not significantly watered down (compared to its Japanese counterpart) when brought to the states.

 

just search google on how to import a car. DOT has info. youd have to check with your state to figure out what kind of title.

lots of paper work. lots of money. more paper work. no car for a bit. more money. more paper work.

id contact evolutionm.net if your REALLY wanted to import a car.