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DOT-EPA regulations fall off after 25 years?
I have heard they do, if so, importing a 1984 Canadian (ROW) car into USA should not be a problem?
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08-11-2011, 11:14 AM
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Depends on your state I think. Many states have a rolling 25 year limit and in some states like PA you're screwed if your car is newer than 1974.
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08-11-2011, 11:16 AM
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25 years is the cut off for importing a car without meeting the EPA standards.
So, you can legally get it in the country. You may need to modify it to meet your states requirements.... Rich |
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08-11-2011, 11:18 AM
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Thanks guys
 , I will check with my DMV but should be no problem as there is no emissions testing in Idaho, but I was mostly worried about the feds,
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08-11-2011, 11:39 AM
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you still need to use a licensed importer...I think.
Let me know what you find out...I have my eye on a few 70's cars in Sweden. I would love to not have to use an importer. Rules change at 25 years for the EPA, not sure about NHTSA, they may still require a few mods, but those are cheap bolt on/bolt off things like bumpers and speedo. Rich |
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08-11-2011, 11:45 AM
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NHTSA drops out at 21 years IIRC...after 25 years, all you have to worry about is your state.
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08-11-2011, 03:59 PM
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OK, my state DMV says the DOT regulations fall off after 25 years, but they still want a Customs form, so a call to the N Idaho border crossing Customs office got me the news that it would not be easy to do,
I don't remember all the beaurocratic details, too much info from DMV/Customs to process to be honest, mention was made by Customs of needing a broker, but here is the car I was thinking of moving on in case someone wants to jump thru' all the hoops; 1984 Porsche 930 Turbo
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08-12-2011, 11:05 AM
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