does anybody know if a skyline is illegal in the us cuz i dont see any anymore why is that?

Answer 1

Most Skylines in America ultimately come from Motorex in Torrance, California. Nissan never exported any Skylines to the United States, so a few had to be sacrificed to prove their crashworthiness to the Department of Transportation (DOT), and it's Motorex that did that testing. It's been applying what it's learned to producing DOT-approved Skyline GT-Rs ever since and has put somewhere between 170 and 180 on America's roads, says General Manager Quincy Yamada.

The conversion process is straightforward, explains Sean Morris, who used to work for Motorex before opening his own shop, RB Motoring specializing in Skylines. "The biggest thing was proving to the DOT that they were crashworthy," he says. Getting the car's emissions in line takes some work, but it's doable. Then there are dozens of details like making sure all the labels and identification numbers on the car conform to standards that go into making a car strictly legal.

A few less-than-strictly-legal Skylines have snuck into the U.S. and registered. But if law enforcement catches up with one, it's likely to be confiscated and exported — or worse. If you want to import a GT-R yourself, be prepared to learn all the intricacies of certification that a company like Motorex already knows. And Motorex isn't sharing its knowledge.

But if you're determined to go it alone, start with the Web sites of the federal agencies with which you'll be dealing: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Customs. All three are packed with information on importing vehicles, but none make the task appear less than daunting.

Answer 2

Well, there is a new version of the Skyline here in the US, its just sold under the Infinity name. As per the old version... yes they are illegal techincally. Because Nissan has not sent anyover w/ left hand drive for the USDOT to evaluate its safety, they are only allowed here in the US under an import rule that allows them to be here for a limited amount of time, like a year or 2 tops, after that, back out of the country, but you have to pay shipping costs and all that I belive.

Answer 3

No they are not illegal, you never see them because they were never made so the US to buy them. if you go to Motorex.net you can buy a Skyline but it is a lot of money for them to import them into the United States. So if you want to buy one it is going to cost you $30,000 for a R32 Skyline, 50,000 for a R33, and a 100,000 plus for a R34.

Answer 4

i imagine you're conversing about the vehicle, and if so enable me answer the excellent i can. the reason i imagine Skylines are unlawful is because they're a lot swifter than widespread automobiles. (i imagine.) In different words extra human beings rushing. and probably the Cop's Cruiser's does not be able to stay alongside of them? i desire this facilitates.

Answer 5

What do you mean? All you have to do to see a skyline is go outside, look at the horizon. There is your skyline.

Answer 6

yes, it's illegal. It's right hand drive...still legal in canada and mexico...notice the skyline was in mexico when paul walker bought it at the end of the tricked out edition...it makes me sad...I want a 92...

Answer 7

To register a Skyline in US, you need some modification. I am not sure but this site may help you for more information http://www.batfa.com/usedcar-nissan-skyline-stock.htm

Answer 8

you can get away with having one if you call it a 240sx. but the new r34s are illegal. the us version of the skyline is the 350z and g35 so you do see a lot of them.

Answer 9

Are you refering to the Honda skyline as I don't know.
If you mean the sky, it is because of the smog.

Answer 10

No they are not illegal in the US. they have place in New York , Califiornia, where they can be purchased for about $50,000.00 US dollars though they are earlier models like the R32 and R33 GT.