Vince wrote: > Lesley wrote: > > > To do this, I'd have to: > > - purchase it in CA, paying any local taxes > > Well, technically, unless the law has been amended, you would > be exempt.
But I'd have to pay the taxes anyway, and then try to claim them back - not my idea of fun. Theoretically I suppose a dealer could sell it to an overseas destination tax-exempt, but would they want to? > > - convert it from left-hand drive to right-hand drive > > Dang. Forgot about driving on the left. Dang indeed. I know a lot of cars are quite easily converted from one to another, I just don't know which ones. > OK, no small pick-ups and no SUVs. You got it. :-) My current car is a 1987 Nissan Bluebird, I'd love to convert it but it's getting rusty, and it's an auto. I'd probably be able to pick up a manual transmission, but is it worth getting the rust cut out? The list that I posted the other day contains cars I'd be happy to drive. One of those was a Holden Commodore and at the time I didn't know what the American equivalent is, but I think it's probably very similar to a Pontiac Bonneville, although the body size might be a bit smaller. Other cars have popped up in the meantime: 1990 Toyota Celica GT-R (This one appeals the most so far) 1996 Subaru Impreza 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer 1998 Mazda 323 Astina (but this is a bit more pricey) 1993 Bluebird ARX (another auto) 1990 Mazda 323 Familia 1988 BMW 535iSE (but BMW parts are expensive)
