So It seems we have another real st205 in the states. There is a local shop around here that is known for importing cars. A few weeks ago they brought over a black gtfour with the original 3 spoke wheels (from what ive been told). I called them up today, and verified this story, however they informed me that the car was sold about 2 weeks ago. Seems another shop just a few blocks from them bought the car. They said that if I stop buy they could have the other shop bring the car over for me to check out, so I'll try to get some pics of it.

The guy also mentioned that there are two more in a lot in japan that he is thinking of importing. He's asking price is around 14grand.

This post has been edited by lagos: Nov 11, 2008 - 8:11 PM

What are they imported under and are they going to be street legal....

Is it completely stock? That's pretty damn awesome...IDK about 14 grand, but that's sweet. Then again, he probably spent just that much on the import I'm guessing.

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No clue. Ill get more details when I go visit the shop.
But this place is well known for importing skylines, evo6s and other rare cars. So they have a way to bring them over. He mentioned that the only reason he didnt bring one before was because he didn't think there was much of a demand for it.

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I think its stock. Supposed to have the fugly (super rare) oem 3 spoke wheels on it.
14k might seem like a lot of money for most of the younger guys on this site, but its totally worth it for a real gt4. Had the gt4 been sold in the states, that would probably be its resale value now.

True. Like I said, he probably spent that or more just to get it here.

I'd rock it fo sho.

awesommeeeee! I thought it couldn't be done, according to my interpretation of the US import laws, something like 25yrs or older no?

Well however they did it, this is great news! NOW i just need to save a few more grand

This post has been edited by samir0189: Nov 11, 2008 - 6:34 PM

Hey guys how about how that guy imported the gtfour over here thats sounds crazy right. But my friend works for his dad shop that makes cabinets and stuff for houses. And next door there is a shop that has imported a rhd rear wheel drive Nissan Skyline as he has registered it as a modified 240sx. So i guess it is possible you just have to know the people and have the money of course but importing a gtfour over here would be a dream!! just wouldnt want super strut suspension on it...

It would just be a bitch if you got pulled over...either a fake registration, or they'd bust it as an illegal car.

is the shop in philly? i heard of a new shop in NJ that is importing

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Its a Philly shop. Six miles from my house. Who knew?

Art, what are the shops you're speaking of?? Just curious about who's doing what in my old stomping grounds.

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Thats Awesome. More info would be great.

so.. is that gt-four #5 or #6 imported to the US?

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Its a place called JDM Motorsportz located on N 2nd street in Philly.

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If this is true, and he's bringing them in such that they can go on the street legally....i'd def. be in the market for one.

I'd take one as well. Group buy haha. That's if it's street legal.

Clean body udsm celica $2000-4000
3S swap $4-5000
AWD $$$
GT-4 front $1300
Paint $3000

$14K should be on the low side. ahah

This post has been edited by 99GT: Nov 12, 2008 - 10:36 AM

those 3 awsome 3 spoke wheels arnt rare. they are the factory wheel for series 1 (and all Group A Rallye/WRC cars).

good that you fellas are gettin the real deal. Hope they can be made street legal, is the steerer on the correct side or your LHS?

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They are imported from japan, so the steering is RHD.
The 3 spokes are rare because I dont think anyone from the usa has ever seen a set in person.

This post has been edited by lagos: Nov 13, 2008 - 1:26 PM

oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!

This post has been edited by 95WRC: Nov 13, 2008 - 7:14 PM

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how'd you get it to the states?

hey lagos, if he imports them to the USA legally, pm me! im definitely interested. black, please!

14k is not too bad but only if in near mint cond and low miles.

Just for reference i got my 63,000 mile ST205wrc for 6000 shipped but i had to drive
4500 miles and to another country to pick up after that so lets
say 6500 from japan to my driveway. Now mine needed complete
front end replace (hood,fenders,bumper,etc..) so add 2000 for all the
parts including projectors (btw i got all the st205 parts from US Toyota
at shop price !) so we are up to 8500 now parts need paint but whole
car is getting painted so add 2500 or so ..11000 here we come.

also found a real TRD spoiler on ebay.au for 140usd and in same color
this came from a yard in japan and surpised no one caught it before me.
plus add all the 98 jdm parts you can think of (not seats or dual airbag dash though)
and were up to 12500 for a freshly painted 98 spec st205..

Now if mine wasn't wrecked by young japanese girl who loved hello kitty and skiing
then price would have been about 10000 shipped so 14000 unwrecked not bad..

As for 3 spokes .. not even cool in 1995 ...not sure what toyota was thinking ..i have them and
not so hot ..

well, how was paperwork for legalization? that's the thing. i dont want to drive around and BOOM! get my car towed and never see it again

Now i am not an importer or have any more connections to get st205s
i just happen to be in right place at the right time 5 yrs ago..

Nor do i have a "how to legalize your st205" manual or tips. It can be done
but factors such as state laws and regulations come into play. You deal 100%
with local dmv and not US government, they mainly are dealt with at port.It is much easier
to title a jdm in certain states then others..

Im in my mid 30's now and funny part was back in 94-95 i saw a st205 in a magazine and
wanted one just didn't think it would really happen 8 yrs later

I can't give specifics on anything as you need to research your states laws,
i am not trying to be secretive on unhelpful but honestly it is the truth.

First issue would be finding a st205 first.. also could consider moving to
Canada in 09' as they will be popping up there and legalized..

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So is yours legal in your state? What state? I'm sure MN don't have nearly as much restrictions. There are a few jdm cars cruising around.

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that's what i was thinking - move to canada for a year for schooling. but i dont know if i, whenever i buy the gt-four, can bring it to register it in the states. ugh so much work!!!!!!!

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you should really head over there and ask them if the car can be driven legally in all 50 states.

if i can insure register and smog the gt4 in california, i would personally go pick one up myself.

let me be the first to say
still waiting on those pics

This post has been edited by azian_advanced: Nov 14, 2008 - 9:02 AM