I have the opportunity to purchase a very sweet evo but it's currently registered with a 2001 us lancer vin

the guy has plates for it and everything, but what I want to know is, how hard would it be for me to import this car legally once I buy it from him

I would want to register it for real so I could insure it for the real value

if someone ever hits me and ti's their fault they're gonna wonder why they're paying for a 4g63 turbo motor when the car's vin says it's NA. and the front bumper is different and all the other differences

so if anyone on the east coast or even the whole country could help me, I really need info on how to legally import a car once it's already here

and differences between a 2001 evolution 7 and a us importable car

thanks in advance

Nick

 

no real way to cheaply transfer it leagally. if they are questioning what a turbo is doing on it, tell them it was installed after the car was purchased. insurance companies have to cover whats on the car not what the car came with from the factory. you should be ok

 

I'm gonna have to ask my insurance guy, do you think I should tell him about the suspected vin swap or what?

 

Buying a VIN swapped car is a bad idea. I was lucky to get mine already legalized. I would check with the DMV first to see what you can do to get it legalized before you buy it.

 

how did you get yours legalized
I want to do this the right way
how much did it cost?

 

Hope you find your answer nick... I have seen the pics of this evo and let me tell you its AMAZING!!!!...

Please help him get it legalized so my MR has another EVO to roll with

 

thanks chris
yeah HELP ME, I wanna join you evo owners!!!!!

 

The truth is that there is no real way to legalize it. If you wanted to do this few years ago it would have been much easier but now it's almost impossible as I have tried for few months with my full weight on it and could not do it. They ask for crash test to performed on US soil, which no one can afford (not me). Where is the car? Is it in the US now?

 

Somebody had a 7 that was registered in FL, and they stopped by one of our meets in DC. Unfortunately, I don't know how it was registered, but I know it can be done. Good luck... It would be sweet to have a 6.5 & 7 at our meets, then we'll just need 1-5

 

We do have 6 TME in our meets here in VA (red). It’s not an easy task at all and DOT, DMV, Homeland security and many others want their cuts on it. It’s sad but that’s how the system works..

 

Is there somewhere to look or someone to call who knows exactly what has to be done and who is capable of doing it?

 

Here's a site, but I think it mostly refers to people who are moving here and bringing a car with them: http://www.palmermoving.com/relo2us....earingVehicles

Here's a similar site: http://www.unigroupworldwide.com/rel..._usa_g.html#cv

I think they give the basics of what's required...

 

they do have this:

For a copy of the free "Introduction Handbook for Complying with Regulations of Imported Vehicles" and for information on safety standards, contact:

U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NSA-32
400 Seventh St. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590, U.S.A.

National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Hotline: (800) 424-9393
To call from Canada: (202) 366-0123
Fax: (202) 366-1034

 

the car is already in the states and has been for the last couple of months... the current owner has plates on it and everything.. but it seems its registered as a lancer...

what if blackthorn got a vin off a totalled EVO... that would help with any insurance coverages that he may need in the event of an accident

 

by the way...here are the pics of the evo in question:











Evo Specs

: : : Engine

4G63 DOHC intercooler turbo 5 speed MT with AYC (Active Yaw Control & ACD) & Central Power lock (mechanical differential) 4WD system Titanium Ganador exhaust from down pipe back HKS (intercooler piping, header, air intake system, BOV) Monster Sport ECU (Capable to 1.5 bar Boost) Titanium turbo Neo (trans. oil, motor oil, brake fluid)


: : : Interior

Recaro seats w/matching rear seats Ralli Art shift knob Blitz turbo meter w/ Greddy A pillar mount


: : : Wheels/Brakes/Suspension

17” SSR Type C Racing Spec Yokohama Advan Tires 235/45/ZR17 Brembo calipers (F & R) Project mU rotor (F) STOCK shocks & springs