Hello: from Japan

[Lemers]

Don't get me wrong I was in Japan from 2000 to 2004. I know somethings about the cars there.

1. The Army will import an Amwrican spec car to Japan, but you will pay around $3000 (2000 cost) to bring it to Japanese specs. Glass and emissions was what I was told. Then you will pay $3000 again when you bring it home. Not sure about you but adding $6000 to the cost of a Z just to have it in Japan isn't worth it. Also, you will need to find someone to loan you the money and let you take the car out of the states.

2. Due to JCI there is a huge used car market that caters to Soldiers. You will find inexpensive Japanese spec cars including skylines and superas.

3. thanks to motorex bringing home any J-spec car will be very difficult

4. The challenger was most likely bought through the exchange and j-spec ready (he will still need to convert it back to American specs when he leaves.

5. I can't speek to parts and labor but I do know thanks to JCI the Japanese are forced to keep their cars well maintained.

6. When else will you ever have the opportunity to own a skyline?