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Old 04-11-2011, 06:00 PM
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1989-2001 Nissan Skyline R32/R34



1991-1996 Honda Beat



1995 Audi RS2 Avant



1990-1991 Nissan Figaro



2005 Beijing Auto Industrial Holding Rodedawg



2005 Cross Lander 244X



1998-2000 Rover Mini Cooper



1987 Toyota Carina ED



1992 Mazda Cosmo



1998-2009 Chevrolet/Suzuki Jimny



2000-2001 Land Rover Defender 130


1985 Zastava 750 'Fica'



1996-2006 TVR Sagaris, T350, Tuscan, Cerbera



1996-2001 Lotus Elise S1



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Old 04-11-2011, 06:40 PM
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most of those cars seem like vehicles i wouldn't want to own anyway.
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cool story bro.
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That list makes perfect sense judging by the 25 year federal law, except for the '85 Zastava and '81 Trabant. While I don't care about those two particular cars, it would be extremely gay if everything on this list is banned even once they've over 25 years old.

Edit: Just read the article, you can bring over any of those cars once they're reached the 25 year mark.
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Default Re: Uncle Sam Says No, You Absolutely Can’t Have These Cars
Originally Posted by jayessoh foto
most of those cars seem like vehicles i wouldn't want to own anyway.
Meh... about ten or so would be cool with wheels and suspension mods... especially the "Cross Lander".

Your right though... this thread is boring, I gotta stop posting shit with a beer in my hand.
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Originally Posted by jayessoh foto
most of those cars seem like vehicles i wouldn't want to own anyway.
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That list makes perfect sense judging by the 25 year federal law, except for the '85 Zastava and '81 Trabant. While I don't care about those two particular cars, it would be extremely gay if everything on this list is banned even once they've over 25 years old.

Edit: Just read the article, you can bring over any of those cars once they're reached the 25 year mark.
you guys completely missed the point

This is more about free market principles, and how unnecessary and obtrusive regulations in the name of "safety" and the environment prevent people from buying cars they want.

But I digress, cool story bro
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you guys completely missed the point

This is more about free market principles, and how unnecessary and obtrusive regulations in the name of "safety" and the environment prevent people from buying cars they want.

But I digress, cool story bro
I agree, it was pretty stupid when US regulations started requiring seat belts in cars.

Everyone knows those things kill more people than they save.
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You're right Obama lover, I can't make gud decisionz myself so I is happy u can make dem for me
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you guys completely missed the point

This is more about free market principles, and how unnecessary and obtrusive regulations in the name of "safety" and the environment prevent people from buying cars they want.

But I digress, cool story bro
The law preventing grey market cars originated from Mercedes lobbying the government. They weren't happy with people importing (often superior) European versions of their cars rather than buying directly from them. So while the laws were written under the guise of safety and emissions, it all came down to money as usual.
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It would be nice if someone can post the reason for each car being illegal in the US. I know the Skyline is illegal due to crash test ratings...
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