In a message dated 2/6/05 4:23:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
kimspringer@RCN.COM writes:

> Hello All,
>
> Wow, that is some spicy response Chris! Take a downer!
>
> I didn't say that '89 and '90 models are the only years that can conform,
> nor did I say that there are great differences between US and Canadian models,
> nor did I say that the system for "legally" by NHTSA standards is a good
> system.  It's an unncessary hassle as far as I am concerned.  Especially for
> Vanagons and Dokas.
>
> However, it is the system.
>
> There are a lot of ways to bring in any car of any make and model and get it
> registered and smogged, etc.  There are Lien Sales, there are lies to the
> DMV, and others.  Many folks bring them in and register them as Diesels.  What
> you do is your business and your liability.
>
> I was just sharing with the list what I know.  If you do not believe me, go
> look it up yourself on the NHTSA website.  Start by searching for a list of
> Registered Importers.  The rules regarding importation are all there for the
> public to see.
>
> By the way, mine is from Europe
>
> Jeff,
>
>

i didnt mean to come off spicy..it just pisses me off to know that there are
some RI's out there charging ungodly sums of money to do basically nothing..
when there ARE ways around this..

-sell the van to someone in a state that doesnt require a title for a vehicle
over 15 yrs old and then buy it back from them
-use a title service such as those located in Hemmings etc
-and a few other ways that would probably work just fine that i wont get into
on here due to some PC folks on this list..

all i know is there are alot of folks with single/doublecabs in the US..and
they didnt have to mortagage their home to get them here..

chris