is this 110 a good deal? - Land Rovers Only

Bene · 01-31-2006, 12:51 PM

not that i'm in the market right now, just curious.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-...QQcmdZViewItem

how much of a pain in the ass would it be to get that thing US legal?

rmuller · 01-31-2006, 12:58 PM

It wouldn't be worth it/possible to make it US street legal. But what you could attempt to do, is buy it, and sit on it for 2 years, then try to register it. The US's import law is 25 years.

I wouldn't pay $28,000 for it.

WCURoverD90 · 01-31-2006, 02:19 PM

I wouldn't even attempt to import it and make it legal because the laws on importing a defender make it pretty much impossible. I would sit on it as well until its 25 years old and also I wouldn't pay 28K for it.

rmuller · 01-31-2006, 03:27 PM

If it was $3-5k, then I'd consider it.

RageRover · 01-31-2006, 04:06 PM

Why exactly is this Defender or any other Defender not US street Legal?

rmuller · 01-31-2006, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RageRover

Why exactly is this Defender or any other Defender not US street Legal?

25-year import limit. There are tons of reasons, airbags, emissions, safety, etc..

WCURoverD90 · 01-31-2006, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RageRover

Why exactly is this Defender or any other Defender not US street Legal?

The list is very long. I have heard it takes thousands and thousands of dollars to make a 90 importable.

RageRover · 01-31-2006, 04:37 PM

Huh...cause there is a car my rich friend imported from Japan; the Skyline, like the one from 2 Fast 2 Furious. It was expensive yes, but was imported with no restrictions and the car isn't even 25 years old. What's up with that, and what makes this any different from a Defender?

WCURoverD90 · 01-31-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RageRover

my rich friend

Theres your answer right there.....

And, not all vehicles that people want to import are under the same laws. Theres hundreds of reasons why the D90 can't come in the US and it may be different for the skyline.

You can also get in a lot of trouble by bringing one illegally. I read somewhere that a guy tried to bring a 110 in as a series III, I believe it was, and the government confiscated it, fined him big money, and he lost everything he had in the vehicle.

Do i agree with the government. Not at all. I think if you want to drive an unsafe car go ahead, but i feel more safe in my D90 than most of my friends jeeps but I also have read the risks in bringing one in illegally and its def. not worth it...................................If you get caught

Serg · 01-31-2006, 06:27 PM

Yeah stick to something older... that one would be a huge PITA to bring in!

WCURoverD90 · 01-31-2006, 06:35 PM

Or i guess you could find someone to get it for you, send them the money, and have them sit on it until importing is available, but whats the fun in that unless your heart is really set on having that truck

Rover Nick · 01-31-2006, 07:57 PM

Would it be illegal to bring in a D90 or 110 in if it strictly for off-road non- highway use?

WCURoverD90 · 01-31-2006, 09:37 PM

Yes its still illegal. Im not up on all the laws but im sure the agents don't see it as on or off road...All they see it as is a vehicle thats not up to par on the US regulations and thats the bottom line although that may be somethign to check on.

Private Iron · 02-01-2006, 06:07 AM

I heard it mentioned somewhere that you can remove the enigine and ship the car and engine seperately, then reassemble in US and register it as a kit car. Is that possible?

WCURoverD90 · 02-01-2006, 07:14 AM

I am not sure abuot that....Seems like a good idea

01-31-2006, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	is this 110 a good deal? not that i'm in the market right now, just curious. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-...QQcmdZViewItem how much of a pain in the ass would it be to get that thing US legal? __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

01-31-2006, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,416 Gallery: 0	It wouldn't be worth it/possible to make it US street legal. But what you could attempt to do, is buy it, and sit on it for 2 years, then try to register it. The US's import law is 25 years. I wouldn't pay $28,000 for it. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

01-31-2006, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
WCURoverD90 RIP Trooper Shawn Blanton Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 6,757 Gallery: 10	I wouldn't even attempt to import it and make it legal because the laws on importing a defender make it pretty much impossible. I would sit on it as well until its 25 years old and also I wouldn't pay 28K for it. __________________ "All those that believe in Telekinesis, Raise my hand' "If I wanted a Hummer, I would call your girlfriend" Rovers 97 Defender 90 Soft Top 2005 LR3 HSE 1956 Series 1 107 Tow Truck

01-31-2006, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,416 Gallery: 0	If it was $3-5k, then I'd consider it. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

01-31-2006, 04:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Why exactly is this Defender or any other Defender not US street Legal? __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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01-31-2006, 04:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Huh...cause there is a car my rich friend imported from Japan; the Skyline, like the one from 2 Fast 2 Furious. It was expensive yes, but was imported with no restrictions and the car isn't even 25 years old. What's up with that, and what makes this any different from a Defender? __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

01-31-2006, 06:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Serg LRO Founder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2,005 Gallery: 0	Yeah stick to something older... that one would be a huge PITA to bring in! __________________ Current Vehicles: 2003 BMW 540iT M Sport 2005 BMW R1200GS 2004 Element Skateboard (Indy trucks, Bones Swiss, etc...) Past LR's: 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1997 Discovery XD 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 4.0

01-31-2006, 06:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
WCURoverD90 RIP Trooper Shawn Blanton Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 6,757 Gallery: 10	Or i guess you could find someone to get it for you, send them the money, and have them sit on it until importing is available, but whats the fun in that unless your heart is really set on having that truck __________________ "All those that believe in Telekinesis, Raise my hand' "If I wanted a Hummer, I would call your girlfriend" Rovers 97 Defender 90 Soft Top 2005 LR3 HSE 1956 Series 1 107 Tow Truck

01-31-2006, 07:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rover Nick Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 249 Gallery: 0	Would it be illegal to bring in a D90 or 110 in if it strictly for off-road non- highway use?

01-31-2006, 09:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
WCURoverD90 RIP Trooper Shawn Blanton Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 6,757 Gallery: 10	Yes its still illegal. Im not up on all the laws but im sure the agents don't see it as on or off road...All they see it as is a vehicle thats not up to par on the US regulations and thats the bottom line although that may be somethign to check on. __________________ "All those that believe in Telekinesis, Raise my hand' "If I wanted a Hummer, I would call your girlfriend" Rovers 97 Defender 90 Soft Top 2005 LR3 HSE 1956 Series 1 107 Tow Truck

02-01-2006, 06:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
Private Iron These pretzels are making me thirsty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	I heard it mentioned somewhere that you can remove the enigine and ship the car and engine seperately, then reassemble in US and register it as a kit car. Is that possible? __________________ I love it when a plan comes together. '98 Disco LE- bone stock, but with aspirations

02-01-2006, 07:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
WCURoverD90 RIP Trooper Shawn Blanton Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 6,757 Gallery: 10	I am not sure abuot that....Seems like a good idea __________________ "All those that believe in Telekinesis, Raise my hand' "If I wanted a Hummer, I would call your girlfriend" Rovers 97 Defender 90 Soft Top 2005 LR3 HSE 1956 Series 1 107 Tow Truck

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