How big of a Pain in the ass - 70 into US and reg.

In2cruisers · 05-20-06, 01:17 AM

I found a great 1985 BJ-70 (canadian) just over the boarder. For a great price, rust free and fair miles.

#1) Anyone know of a reputable/good inporter in the Seattle/Vancouver area?
and an idea of what it will cost?

#2) Whats the DMV going to do to me?

#3) Anything I need to do to bring it to U.S. specs

mjohn7 · 05-20-06, 09:09 AM

This link will give you info on importing in the USA. As well as a list of registered importers who could help you.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/

atoyot · 05-20-06, 09:18 AM

There was a lot of info on this topic in the Land Cruiser Mailing List (LCML) IIRC.
I keep seeing a Diesel cruiser for sale in Canada on the Spokane Craigslist and I wonder how much I would have to pay somebody to allow me to license it in the US.

wesintl · 05-20-06, 10:54 AM

People have already posted the names and numbers of a few reputable importers familiar with that vehicle. Use the search tool here

Good luck, enjoy

89GASHOG · 05-20-06, 12:40 PM

1) CARCO in Blaine, Wash and Vancouver, Can is the reputable importer I used-approx $300.
2) They will title the BJ.
3) No.

05-20-06, 10:54 AM	#4
wesintl IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver TLCA# 4180 Posts: 3,405	People have already posted the names and numbers of a few reputable importers familiar with that vehicle. Use the search tool here Good luck, enjoy __________________ 1964 FJ40 \| 1966 M416 \| 1976 FJ40 \| 1985 BJ70 Volvo Power\| 1997 FZJ80 \| TDI commuter car You should be able to delete your own thread. Communists abound

05-20-06, 12:40 PM	#5
89GASHOG IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Latitude 58 Posts: 644	1) CARCO in Blaine, Wash and Vancouver, Can is the reputable importer I used-approx $300. 2) They will title the BJ. 3) No. __________________ Bret Juneau, Ak 1989 FJ62 3FE 122K 1992 Toy short cab 4x4 22RE 175K Last edited by 89GASHOG; 05-20-06 at 11:21 PM.

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05-20-06, 01:17 AM	#1
In2cruisers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Normandy Park Wa. ........now in San Diego Ca. Posts: 1,723	How big of a Pain in the ass - 70 into US and reg. I found a great 1985 BJ-70 (canadian) just over the boarder. For a great price, rust free and fair miles. #1) Anyone know of a reputable/good inporter in the Seattle/Vancouver area? and an idea of what it will cost? #2) Whats the DMV going to do to me? #3) Anything I need to do to bring it to U.S. specs __________________ 1993 FZJ-80 (White) SOLD 1985 HJ-60 (Dk.Gray) Turboed 2H & H55f 5spd, OME 2.5 ... (born a FJ now a HJ) 1974 FJ-40 (Green) Restored and sweet 1987 BMW 325i e30 (Dalphin gray) my rocket 1999 Volvo v70-R (Copper) (wifes rocket)

05-20-06, 09:09 AM	#2
mjohn7 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 128	This link will give you info on importing in the USA. As well as a list of registered importers who could help you. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/

05-20-06, 09:18 AM	#3
atoyot IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vacaville Posts: 778	There was a lot of info on this topic in the Land Cruiser Mailing List (LCML) IIRC. I keep seeing a Diesel cruiser for sale in Canada on the Spokane Craigslist and I wonder how much I would have to pay somebody to allow me to license it in the US. __________________ When life looks like easy street there is danger at your door