IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post - 81 BJ42 Import--Do the typical Issues Apply?

Stickboy · 07-30-04, 02:06 AM

Colby- Hmmm... a little confusing here. 21 years for free importation of EPA rules, 25 years for free importation of DOT rules. Still have 2 years to go on the BJ42 vtcruiser60 is interested in if you want a completely hassle free importion (ie no RI or ellusive letter from Toyota). Correct me if I'm wrong though this is my understanding....

Rob-Border guards have better things to do than chase cars around in my opinion but that doesn't stop them from doing it and making life difficult for importing cars. My basis for writing the statement about one way trips was based on Adasilva's comments in that thread of his experience bringing an HJ60 across the line. Talking with Alex the other day we discussed it and it seems to be a legit case. We still don't know the consequences of the one-way trip but it does show that they do check. I tried contacting Adasilva a while ago but haven't heard back. I think the rumors of crushing cars and putting you in jail are unfounded.

I personally think the non-official routes of importation are putting yourself out there and that it's best to stick with the paper no matter how ridiculous it can be. Alex is definately the ticket when it comes to this stuff.

my .02
mike

07-30-04, 02:06 AM	#12
Stickboy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 302	Colby- Hmmm... a little confusing here. 21 years for free importation of EPA rules, 25 years for free importation of DOT rules. Still have 2 years to go on the BJ42 vtcruiser60 is interested in if you want a completely hassle free importion (ie no RI or ellusive letter from Toyota). Correct me if I'm wrong though this is my understanding.... Rob-Border guards have better things to do than chase cars around in my opinion but that doesn't stop them from doing it and making life difficult for importing cars. My basis for writing the statement about one way trips was based on Adasilva's comments in that thread of his experience bringing an HJ60 across the line. Talking with Alex the other day we discussed it and it seems to be a legit case. We still don't know the consequences of the one-way trip but it does show that they do check. I tried contacting Adasilva a while ago but haven't heard back. I think the rumors of crushing cars and putting you in jail are unfounded. I personally think the non-official routes of importation are putting yourself out there and that it's best to stick with the paper no matter how ridiculous it can be. Alex is definately the ticket when it comes to this stuff. my .02 mike __________________ 1986 FJ60 - 13BT/H55F powered (BJ60T?) 1986 VW Turbo Diesel Jetta w/ straight veg. oil conversion 1992 Dodge Ram 250 - 5.9 diesel All running 100% Homebrewed Biodiesel made from waste oil and homepressed mustard seed oil....