jdm import cars in hawaii?

Antone Bual: Well it's different for every state, and Im not sure but they've recently been fighting to make it illegal in California because people we're bringing R34's in (which are rather hard to import) and then putting them down as R33's (which only need a brace on the back seat). So you would have to check your state laws, smog, and other things. Talk to the Japanese dealer and ask how much it would cost to ship it into a port. But if the car was $7,000USD, I would give you a ballpark of (and im guessing) Shipping: $3,000+ ..Registration: Depends ..Safety And Regulations: If it's an R33, PROBABLY cheaper maybe $4,000+ give or take a few grand. If it's an R34, wow, could be 10k+. That's why when you see one for sale in America, it's always going for 60K+ even with some driven miles. Overall I'd say, you'd be pushing $25k+ I know it doesnt add up, but trust me, there will be little things, that'll cost ya, because America doesn't have the parts for it, which means, YU! P, more shipping =) So if it's an R33, it's easy, R34, Not easy, R32, Ehh somewhat easy, I'd go for a moderate. Goooooood Luck, you'll need it....Show more

Jose Bouliouris: it varies from state to state. for california you may desire to communicate to an import/exporter. there are particular DVM registration technique required and particular helps/licenses. it would be some distance greater hassle-free and greater low fee to objective to locate one already right here. while you're in say nevada the full technique could in simple terms contain contacting somebody in japan and arranging delivery

Corrinne Ruozzo: It would have to be a 1968 or older car to be able to register in hawaii. You can try registering it in another state and ship it to hawaii but if they catchyou, there may be a big fine and you will have to take it off the road or worse, impound.