Importing Car From U.S.

[scarab]

....the autoplus skyline was converted by skyline motors in long beach ca. check out his site. www.turboawd.com.ph

[KoKoNAT]

A 'perfect conversion' can be done if the car is available in both LHD and RHD variants. For example, a 2000+ Toyota Celica comes out of the factory as LHD or RHD versions as it is sold in both Japan and the US. For a reputable shop that converts cars, converting a RHD Celica would be to buy the LHD parts, remove the RHD bits of the Celica and slap the LHD bits on. No engineering necessary. There should be no performance or safety issues as the car was originally designed from the start to be LHD or RHD.

Converting a LHD-only or a RHD-only car is another story. For example, the new Ford Mustang is only in LHD format. There is a company in Melbourne that specializes in Ford Mustang conversions. They have to re-engineer the car and fabricate new RHD bits just so that it will not only look as if it is originally made in RHD but perform as good as the LHD version. The conversion was detailed right down to the positioning of the wipers and the indicator and wiper controls on the steering column. It also has to pass strict ADR standards so safety was not compromised as well. That said, the above can also be called a 'perfect conversion'.

Considering all the trouble that both scenarios have to go through to convert a car, you should expect to pay a premium to have that service. Now if a no-name shop claims that it can convert cars cheaply, then you should be wary.

Sorry for the OT. Just have to point that out to those looking at 'converted' cars.

[rtuazon4]

A 'perfect conversion' can be done if the car is available in both LHD and RHD variants. For example, a 2000+ Toyota Celica comes out of the factory as LHD or RHD versions as it is sold in both Japan and the US. For a reputable shop that converts cars, converting a RHD Celica would be to buy the LHD parts, remove the RHD bits of the Celica and slap the LHD bits on. No engineering necessary. There should be no performance or safety issues as the car was originally designed from the start to be LHD or RHD.

Converting a LHD-only or a RHD-only car is another story. For example, the new Ford Mustang is only in LHD format. There is a company in Melbourne that specializes in Ford Mustang conversions. They have to re-engineer the car and fabricate new RHD bits just so that it will not only look as if it is originally made in RHD but perform as good as the LHD version. The conversion was detailed right down to the positioning of the wipers and the indicator and wiper controls on the steering column. It also has to pass strict ADR standards so safety was not compromised as well. That said, the above can also be called a 'perfect conversion'.

Considering all the trouble that both scenarios have to go through to convert a car, you should expect to pay a premium to have that service. Now if a no-name shop claims that it can convert cars cheaply, then you should be wary.

Sorry for the OT. Just have to point that out to those looking at 'converted' cars.

I understand what your saying but i think the only problem with that are the mounting points for items such as power steering reservoir, clutch reservoir, etc.... They'd have to completely change the inner fender wells and bulkhead to left hand drive also. I suppose they can rig something up to where they'd be able to mount the said components but i'd be suspect on something like that.

[kmo]

A 'perfect conversion' can be done if the car is available in both LHD and RHD variants. For example, a 2000+ Toyota Celica comes out of the factory as LHD or RHD versions as it is sold in both Japan and the US. For a reputable shop that converts cars, converting a RHD Celica would be to buy the LHD parts, remove the RHD bits of the Celica and slap the LHD bits on. No engineering necessary. There should be no performance or safety issues as the car was originally designed from the start to be LHD or RHD.

Converting a LHD-only or a RHD-only car is another story. For example, the new Ford Mustang is only in LHD format. There is a company in Melbourne that specializes in Ford Mustang conversions. They have to re-engineer the car and fabricate new RHD bits just so that it will not only look as if it is originally made in RHD but perform as good as the LHD version. The conversion was detailed right down to the positioning of the wipers and the indicator and wiper controls on the steering column. It also has to pass strict ADR standards so safety was not compromised as well. That said, the above can also be called a 'perfect conversion'.

Considering all the trouble that both scenarios have to go through to convert a car, you should expect to pay a premium to have that service. Now if a no-name shop claims that it can convert cars cheaply, then you should be wary.

Sorry for the OT. Just have to point that out to those looking at 'converted' cars.

i agree with this one .... tsaka i guess if they just specialized on converting a specific vehicle then i guess EVERYTHING that would be needed to be conveted were all taken into action ... coz hindi rin biro magpaconvert sa mga specialized companies like these .... youd really have to shell out a lot and for that amount of money .. i think everything that concerns safety were taken into account

[MySRT4]

Hey Whats up guys i just visit this web and i saw that you guys love cars!!! Have you see or heard bout the dodge SRT4? I got this car and i want to import it in the Phil.to give it to my brother...Heres a picture of my car

2005 Dodge SRT4
2.4L Turbocharge
300 hp
350 lb/ft

[ptk675]

That's exactly what i thought, too. I believe anything over 5 years old is not allowed due to the philippines' "anti junk law" but i could be wrong.

if that's the case then why are we getting all the junk buses and trucks
that other countries are just too willing to dump on us.

[rtuazon4]

if that's the case then why are we getting all the junk buses and trucks
that other countries are just too willing to dump on us.

I agree and not only that but i've ridden on some tricycles and jeepneys that made me wonder whether or not we'd get there alive.

[Jun aka Pekto]

if that's the case then why are we getting all the junk buses and trucks
that other countries are just too willing to dump on us.

Oh, they're not that bad. The last bus I rode from Alabang to Quezon City (1996) was pretty decent. A/C, comfortable seats, stereo.....

You want crummy buses, just take a look at what many American kids ride in to school. I could've sworn one school bus I used to ride from 3rd-6th grade (in the 70's) is still in use up to now in Nevada....

[the_wildthing]

The laws are different for commerical vehicles - trucks, buses...

[scarab]

...kung s2k pag-uusapan may mga binebenta din ditong USDM (orig LHD). nasa 2M++. tingin lang dun sa classifieds ng mla bulletin.

[kmo]

Hey Whats up guys i just visit this web and i saw that you guys love cars!!! Have you see or heard bout the dodge SRT4? I got this car and i want to import it in the Phil.to give it to my brother...Heres a picture of my car

2005 Dodge SRT4
2.4L Turbocharge
300 hp
350 lb/ft

hey ! nice of you to drop by but not to be rude or anything ... buy yeah ive heard of the SRT-4 and i know that its one of the most sought after car to be modified there in the states but i guess if your just going to shipped that car here in the philippines, you might as well just give the money to your brother and let him buy a 2nd hand evo 7 or 8 / subaru STi coz after all the hassles and taxes ... itll be that expensive plus he would have a hard time getting parts for that neon if ever it breaks down coz theres no dodge neon here in the philippines

[rtuazon4]

...kung s2k pag-uusapan may mga binebenta din ditong USDM (orig LHD). nasa 2M++. tingin lang dun sa classifieds ng mla bulletin.

Just wondering if at this price if that's for a brand new car or used, and if used what year would that be for? Thanks.

[scarab]

Just wondering if at this price if that's for a brand new car or used, and if used what year would that be for? Thanks.

...got this from HCP, for under 2M pa.

http://z3.invisionfree.com/HCP/index.php?showtopic=2098

...and if you want the latest model.

http://tsikot.yehey.com/auto-classif...&cat=12&page=1

[SNAKE V6]

hey ! nice of you to drop by but not to be rude or anything ... buy yeah ive heard of the SRT-4 and i know that its one of the most sought after car to be modified there in the states but i guess if your just going to shipped that car here in the philippines, you might as well just give the money to your brother and let him buy a 2nd hand evo 7 or 8 / subaru STi coz after all the hassles and taxes ... itll be that expensive plus he would have a hard time getting parts for that neon if ever it breaks down coz theres no dodge neon here in the philippines

I agree man, parts availability would be his problem, even if he finds one it'll ne expensive as opposed to buying locally available cars/marque.

[rtuazon4]

...got this from HCP, for under 2M pa.

http://z3.invisionfree.com/HCP/index.php?showtopic=2098

...and if you want the latest model.

http://tsikot.yehey.com/auto-classif...&cat=12&page=1

Yeah i saw the new ad for the 2006 model. As much as i like the s2000, there's no way i'd ever pay $65,000 dollars for one especially when i'm only going to use it for probably 2-3 months out of the year when i'm visiting the philippines.. I texted the guy advertising the 2002 S2000 for under 2M. I'm hoping he still has it. Thanks for the link.

[redorange]

Hey Whats up guys i just visit this web and i saw that you guys love cars!!! Have you see or heard bout the dodge SRT4? I got this car and i want to import it in the Phil.to give it to my brother...Heres a picture of my car

2005 Dodge SRT4
2.4L Turbocharge
300 hp
350 lb/ft

OT: Are you in Canada? I just noticed that your speedo is in KPH. What mods have you done to it to get it to 300hp?

[swapcentral.ph]

How about this??? I have a rolling chassis that I'd like to send to Manila. It's a wrecked 2002 RSX DC5. NO Motor No Interior! Is that something that I can even send back home??? I just wanna turn it into a track/off-road car.

[Camgen6]

The laws are different for commerical vehicles - trucks, buses...

I think you are correct here, my brother is also trying to ship his '02 Expedition to the Philippines and since it is a 9 seater (3 rows that can each seat 3), he mentioned about his SUV being considered commercial vehicle once it entered the Philippines thus he gets much less tax payment.

[albertus]

Hi Folks,

Just wondering if any of the members here have any experience with importing a car into the philippines from the U.S. Any info is greatly appreciated. Oh by the way, if possible please, keep the replies in english as my tagalog is very weak, thanks.

Hi, was reading thru. Its actually easier to have the vehicle shipped. By experience so far was i had my 3rd gen eclipse shipped FREE via military acquaintance...if you know any service member who has their home of record na pinas in their service record and about to retire, have the vehicle in their name and he/she would have it shipped sa atin...FREE pero ofcourse its up to both parties agreement.
Now i have heard terrible stories sa pag claim but when i went with my freind to claim it, everything was smooth namam...tsambahan lang siguro.

[Si 06]

Just wondering if at this price if that's for a brand new car or used, and if used what year would that be for? Thanks.

2M+ is for a used USDM S2000 brand new sells for 3.4M
I brought in a 1st gen BMW 320i in 1980. Car$8000, Registration$600 in PA (initially registered in my aunties name but changed her mind for fear of being investigated by the IRS so was later registered under my mothers name with the car already in the Phil.) shipping $1500,P10,000 to add 1 page to my mothers passport to make her a Balikbayan, Taxes and duties P80,000 (equivalent to 2 brand new Opel Mantas that time). Will I still do it? YES because I now have friends in the gray market and will com out cheaper. Will I import the car on my own? NO