We’re just some weeks away from getting into the brand new 12 months, which suggests there shall be a brand new crop of 25-year-old vehicles out there for import into the US. Earlier this week I requested you to share what automotive from 2000 you’d need to import, and your solutions ran the gamut. (A number of them had already debuted earlier than 2000, however I’ll let it slide.) Click on via to see the very best ones, and tell us within the feedback which is your favourite.
Holden Commodore Ute
Holden Commodore UTE. AKA an el camino physique on the GTO we acquired in 04-06. The Commodore UTE debuted in 2000.
YES YES YES. Greatest DD ever in a V8 RWD Guide in a Ute physique.
Submitted by: CycleReport_Nate
I’ll by no means say no to a ute, and I do just like the design of this technology.
Ford Puma
Ford Puma.
As a result of Steve McQueen.
Submitted by: MrGrey
I LOVE these.
Lotus Elise S1
UK Market Lotus Elise S1. I do know the Elise we acquired wasn’t too completely different, however there’s simply one thing concerning the S1 that spreads a smile throughout my face. Would possibly as effectively go together with the John Participant Particular
Submitted by: SantaCruzin6
No you’re completely proper, the S1s are so cute.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Version
The Evo 6.5 or TME is my wanted automobile to import. Mitu’s love letter to Tommi Makinen’s legendary consecutive wrc wins and what he did for the Evo as a complete. A barely tougher core Evo, full with completely different bumpers, a large physique, I consider 17″ Enkei white wheels and a titanium Turbined Turbo.
Submitted by: darthspartan117
There’s at the least a few these in LA, they usually’re superior.
Mexican Volkswagen Beetle
I say the identical factor yearly however change the mannequin 12 months. This 12 months I desire a MY2000 Volkswagen Beetle from Mexico.
Submitted by: Mister Man
It stays astonishing that Volkswagen saved the Beetle in manufacturing for thus lengthy.
Vemac RD180
Any person already stated Evo 6.5, so as a substitute I’ll include a solution a bit of bit out of left area; Vemac RD180. Appears like an S1 Elise, however was truly it’s personal factor designed for JGTC racing. 1.8 B collection, ~178 hp, 2,090 lbs.
Submitted by: revivetheevo
That’s an excellent wanting ‘lil automotive.
TVR Tuscan
I imply technically you can begin importing them now as a result of they have been made in 1999, however there’s in all probability an excellent spec that was made in 2000 that I’d need.
The Tuscan pace 6. Despite the fact that TVR claims they began manufacturing in 1999, they began delivering them to clients in 2020 so these will solely actually grow to be out there for import this 12 months.
If you happen to ever handle to get one working reliably, it should in all probability kill you with it’s unwieldy dealing with and full lack of security options, however what a fantastic coffin it will be.
Submitted by: Lil Xanos, Connor
The Tuscan is simply spectacular, particularly in one in all TVR’s iconic color-shift paints.
S15 Nissan Silvia
Nissan Silvia Spec R. You may not often, if ever, discover an unmolested and low mileage 240SX within the U.S. so would possibly as effectively go for the very best model from elsewhere.
positively, the explanation to convey it to USA is to point out why FRS 86 BRZ must have a turbo
S2000 and MX-5 Miata ?? oh please, if 86 had a turbo, it might be a religious successor to Nissan Silvia Spec R S15
Submitted by: Devil’s Advocate, hayase
Two of my mates simply imported S15s this 12 months, they’re sick. Such a unbelievable design, apparently nice to drive, and never practically as expensive as Skylines (but).
Alfa Romeo GTV
2000 Alfa Romeo GTV 24v
Tremendous distinctive physique with that candy Italian sound
Unreliable? Bizarre wanting? Possibly…..
Submitted by: jdmmmmmm
That is one in all my favourite Alfa Romeo designs.
Toyota bB Open Deck
Toyota bB Open Deck. The proper tailgating rig.
Submitted by: Nicholas Chuck
An ideal automobile.
Peugeot 406 Coupe
No concept how they drive, however I at all times thought that the Peugot 406 Coupe from that period was GORGEOUS
Submitted by WeryPert1
The coupe was completed by Pininfarina, which explains why it’s one of many best-looking vehicles of the previous, like, 4 many years.
Opel Calibra
Opel Calibra coupe. A properly styled coupe that we have been alleged to get underneath the Saturn model. It’s primarily based on the GM2900 platform which was shared with the Saturn L-Collection and Saab 9-3 and 9-5 so elements availability isn’t a lot of a difficulty.
Submitted by: Merrill Frank
One other completely attractive European coupe! These have already been importable for years now. Why haven’t you completed it but?!
Honda Accord Kind R
Both the Civic or Accord Kind-R
Honda Accord Kind R however man they’re about to get costly
Submitted by: Stephen, Shift24safdsagdasg
It’s a disgrace that is the one Accord Kind R that Honda’s ever made.
Nissan March Field
Nissan March Field.
Submitted by: mr.choppers
You realize what? Positive.
Honorable Point out: Alfa Romeo Brera
My first thought was an Alfa Romeo Brera, but it surely solely debuted at Geneva in 2002…so shut.
Simply 2 extra years till I might get a Brera? Yeah I can look ahead to that.
I used to be visiting household in UK again in 2000ish and stopped by an Alfa Seller. Sat in one of many Brera’s on the showroom ground and simply began drooling… Couple different journeys over there and I’ve seen them on the highway too they usually’re nonetheless attractive vehicles.
Submitted by: Monsterajr, Norbus
I’m letting this slide as a result of the Brera is one in all my favourite designs of all time. The idea got here out in 2002, however the manufacturing automotive didn’t launch til 2005, so we’ve nonetheless acquired a number of years of craving left.
