Cute gas sipping commuter with a removable top. What more could you need? Can it be registered in the U.S.?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___Suzuki-suzuki-cappuccino_W0QQitemZ350070429511QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350070429511&
I actually have one of those--but it's a die-cast model. I have never driven one, but they look way cool in real life.
I think they do pretty well, but a well tuned Eight Six will still beat them in the downhill.
914Driver wrote: Can it be registered in the U.S.?
The simple answer is no, unless you want to spend more than it's worth getting it Federalized.
Dr. Hess wrote: I think they do pretty well, but a well tuned Eight Six will still beat them in the downhill.
Even if it's being driven by a professional rally driver and everything? 
These are the types of cars the US could be littered with overnight if we would only recognize EU and/or Japan safety specs... the emissions are relatively easy to deal with. Our safety specs are essentially proprietary, are wirtten such that lightweight cars have virtually no chance of ever getting certification, and serve as trade protectionism...
Bill
Armitage wrote:Dr. Hess wrote: I think they do pretty well, but a well tuned Eight Six will still beat them in the downhill.Even if it's being driven by a professional rally driver and everything?
Yes, if a tofu delivery boy is driving the AE86.
it's a shame. We could really use some small Kei class cars here in the US too..
Kei cars are cool, WAY cooler than K-cars. ;)
Bryce
wcelliot wrote: These are the types of cars the US could be littered with overnight if we would only recognize EU and/or Japan safety specs... the emissions are relatively easy to deal with. Our safety specs are essentially proprietary, are wirtten such that lightweight cars have virtually no chance of ever getting certification, and serve as trade protectionism... Bill
Hitting the nail on the head with that one.
We would rather make small cars illegal because of safety reasons and ridiculously large vehicles with horrible safety standards (for others, and themselves in some cases) legal!
aircooled wrote:wcelliot wrote: These are the types of cars the US could be littered with overnight if we would only recognize EU and/or Japan safety specs... the emissions are relatively easy to deal with. Our safety specs are essentially proprietary, are wirtten such that lightweight cars have virtually no chance of ever getting certification, and serve as trade protectionism... BillHitting the nail on the head with that one. We would rather make small cars illegal because of safety reasons and ridiculously large vehicles with horrible safety standards (for others, and themselves in some cases) legal!
Too bad. I had a grey market M-5 once, out of Germany. I had a folder of documentation so I know it can be done, but cost effectively? I'd really prefer to see thousands of these things on the highway taking their chances than thousands of SUVs with only one occupant.
Dan
914Driver wrote: How come I never saw these?
Because you never played Gran Turismo? ;)
I love them... Can't wait 'till they're old enough to be imported easily.
GameboyRMH wrote:Armitage wrote:Yes, if a tofu delivery boy is driving the AE86.Dr. Hess wrote: I think they do pretty well, but a well tuned Eight Six will still beat them in the downhill.Even if it's being driven by a professional rally driver and everything?
It helps if it's raining.
914Driver wrote: Too bad. I had a grey market M-5 once, out of Germany. I had a folder of documentation so I know it can be done, but cost effectively? I'd really prefer to see thousands of these things on the highway taking their chances than thousands of SUVs with only one occupant. Dan
An e28 euro M5? Cool car. Not too many of those around in the US. It seems like most of them are known cars and when they do change hands they tend to get passed around in the e28 community. I have a euro M535i; back in the mid-80s when they were new it made financial sense to bring those gray market cars into the country, when compared to the cost of a US spec car at the time, but it was still a lot of work - they had to do a lot of things to make them EPA and DOT compliant.
914Driver wrote: Cute gas sipping commuter with a removable top. What more could you need? Can it be registered in the U.S.? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___Suzuki-suzuki-cappuccino_W0QQitemZ350070429511QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350070429511&
Why do images of strippers on mopeds come to mind?
Canada has much more sensible import restrictions...if it's over 15 years old, bring it over! If it lasted this long it must be cool.
US is "over 25 years old".
I'm waiting for E30 Tourings to be that old so I can bring a few over.
MiatarPowar wrote:914Driver wrote: How come I never saw these?Because you never played Gran Turismo? ;) I love them... Can't wait 'till they're old enough to be imported easily.
I think I had one in GT2
+1 on waiting for easier improtation
the Lancia Delta Integrale is old enough now... so tempting
Dang! That thing is cute as a button.
What a shame we can't get those kind of cars here.
914Driver wrote: Cute gas sipping commuter with a removable top. What more could you need? Can it be registered in the U.S.? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___Suzuki-suzuki-cappuccino_W0QQitemZ350070429511QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350070429511&
and its rwd to boot
Don't let word get out that you can't get Cappucinno in the US!
we need more cars like that over here, I guese the Smart is a good start(pun intended)
Whoa, Pinchy has something here.
Press Release Seattle:
COFFEE CHAIN TO START SELLING CAFFEINE FREE CAPPUCINO.
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