Importing a Cygnus (1 Viewer)

[Egreenberg87]

Hey everyone.

Seeing if anyone here has ever heard of anyone importing a land cruiser cygnus into the us?

The 100 series is listed on the eligible non conforming vehicles on the nhsta website. I’ve gone over it with my fiancée who’s a import trade complaince attorney and it seems legal. Seeing if anyone has tried this in the past or has heard of anyone doing it. Found a nice cygnus in Japan that I have my eye on importing.

Thanks,

Eric




https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/elig120115.pdf

 

[geanes]

Interesting. Seems to me that you'd be better off finding a nice LX (same thing as a Cygnus) here. Steering wheel is on the correct side too

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Latest you can import is '92, so 100's are still about 7 years out. If it were possible the folks that import non-US vehicles for a living would already be doing it.

EDIT - The 100 series that's listed would have to be identical to the model already sold here.

 

[gatormark91]

Not going to happen. No way, absolutely , totally and completely impossible and not legal.. 25 years is hard and fast rule.

 

[bamabrock]

why not convert a LX into a cygnus with foreign badges?

 

[lt1fire]

The eligible non-comforming laws generally is from Canada to here with Canadian Spec models.
A RHD model is not part of those.

 

[hoser]

@Egreenberg87 The Cygnus is not eligible for import because RHD is not included in the exemption. The person/party that petitioned for the 99-06 IFS LHD LC100 petitioned for those models only. For somebody who wants to bring in a 2007 or 1998 or RHD of any of those years, they would also need to petition for it. I don't know what it involved in that process. But I'd have to agree with all others, there is no reason to buy a Cygnus when the LX is easily available. The Cygnus has an available CoolBox and maybe non-navi but not anything else I can think of...

 

[Egreenberg87]

thanks guys, much appreciated. I'm looking to get a cygnus because it's unique and I'm having trouble finding a low milage LX470 that fits the bill.

 

[ranma21]

thanks guys, much appreciated. I'm looking to get a cygnus because it's unique and I'm having trouble finding a low milage LX470 that fits the bill.

I hear you, just get the emblem and replace them and you have a Lexus Cygnus =) Be patient, the right one will come along.

 

[FxFormat]

thanks guys, much appreciated. I'm looking to get a cygnus because it's unique and I'm having trouble finding a low milage LX470 that fits the bill.

Finding a low mileage LX here is a billion times easier than trying to import a Cygnus. Something to think about.

 

[hickuptruck]

Lol, you sure you want a Cygnus? Getting a Diesel 80 or a 60 RHD landed and legal on US soil is infintely cooler and easier.

 

[BEG]

I have to agree with the previous posters. Importing a Cygnus isn't worth the effort. If you want to convert an LX, the hardest part of that endeavor is finding a JDM Lexus grill with a Toyota badge:

 

[2001LC]

***** I’ve gone over it with my fiancée who’s a import trade complaince attorney and it seems legal.*****

Seem you'd have better chance than most, with her help. Go for it!

Diesel would be the honey pot!

 

[bamabrock]

I have to agree with the previous posters. Importing a Cygnus isn't worth the effort. If you want to convert an LX, the hardest part of that endeavor is finding a JDM Lexus grill with a Toyota badge:

anyone know these are available? I have the number but cant find any sellers online.

 

[neilsen100]

@bamabrock check out this post and scroll to the bottom. They have some links

Rebadging an LX as a "Land Cruiser" ...

I think the name "Land Cruiser" is more iconic than LX. Any of you guys rebadged your LX and installed "Land Cruiser" badges?????

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Trailguy]

Did some mention "badges"? We don't need no stinkin badges