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Where is the Nissan Skyline GTR R34 legal?

Maybe it’s a forbidden fruit scenario, but I’ve always been fascinated by the Nissan Skyline GTR R34. I know that it’s illegal to import into the United States, but I’ve never found out where it’s actually street-legal. Where can you legally drive a Skyline GTR G34?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Manufactured from 1998 to 2002, the Nissan Skyline GTR R34 is one of the most coveted and revered versions of this amazing sports car. It’s illegal in the United States because it doesn’t meet safety standards. However, several countries allow you to drive one.
The Nissan Skyline GTR R34 is legal in the following countries:
  • Japan—it was produced here, so it only makes sense that it’s legal to drive
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada (since it’s more than 15 years old and considered a classic)
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Hong Kong
Some other countries may also allow the Skyline to enter the country, but these legal requirements aren’t readily known. The biggest hurdle for the importation of this car is the taxes. In most cases, you’ll have to pay $5,000 or more in importation taxes and tariffs, and that’s on top of the sale price and shipping costs.
While you can’t import a Skyline GTR R34 into the United States, the Nissan Z and GTR are two viable options. So if you decide to buy one of these beauties, streamline the buying process by shopping for
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