what states allow a 1998 nissan skyline.?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_import_vehicles

Section on this page all about models and the law on the Skyline situation.Hope it helps.
If have no luck try asking on www.skylineowners.com as it has some folks from the US on there.

Answer 2

None that have not been federalized either through Motorex(now defunct after the owner was sent to jail) or by the previous owner through a certified shop. Federalizing and legalizing a skyline from Japan or even Canada will cost probably close to $10-20k and you will need a short list of shops that the Department of Transportation allows to do it. Not a worthwhile investment just for a name.

Once you add up all the costs, a better can can be had fro the money, unless you absolutely need the skyline badge on the back of your car.

Imho Skylines are overrated. It may be incredible in power chiked japan, but in America, we are allowed to buy cars over 280ps(276hp) and the Skyline, while very good, is not really the best car ever like people hype it up to be.

Answer 3

In reply to Morphs answer, Japan did not limit their cars to 280ps. It was a gentelmans agreement the auto manufacturers had to keep companies in check on thier cars, more like, not trying to out do one another. That agreement never held much ground. During the mid to late 80's and early 90's cars that were rated at 280ps were pretty much right on the mark. During the mid to late 90's and early 00's, the cars started making more power.

Case in point.

2001 GT-R was rated at 280ps. Car's actual BHP was in the neighborhood of 320-330ps.
Toyota Supra MKIV with 1JZ turbo was close to 320ps.
Mitusbishi EVO 8 and 9 are pretty close to 300ps.

The newer cars being sold here in Japan are now showing true power numbers as the 280ps agreement has since faded away.

Answer 4

I keep saying this buy a brand new 350Z put a set of sway bars on it and have lots more fun. 306 HP better gas mileage than a 10 year old skyline. And factory warranty. You Got to get to work to pay for it don't you.

Answer 5

all you need to do is wait 25 years from the date the vehicle became into synthetic then you certainly can import it it is going to likely be expemt from the dot and epa regulations so in 2024 a 1999 nissan skyline GTR R34 would be criminal

Answer 6

What morph said dude.

If you have the money to thorw around like that, then I'd do it.

But then it wouldn't be a true Skyline...so why bother?

Answer 7

ive seen one where i live in texas but those things are slow i beat him with my integra!! you should get a honda or acura

Answer 8

well if you buy one from cali. which ive heard they sell them converted over for us emissions...then all states should except them

Answer 9

all i would have thought