Where can I get a Corolla wagon?

I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for sale:
[url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]

I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to order
one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this? How do
you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and ship it?
Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?

Thanks.

John
[email]johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com[/email] (remove the pachyderm)

On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:46:07 GMT, "john"
<johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
>Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for sale:
> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>
>I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to order
>one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this? How do
>you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and ship it?
>Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?
>
>Thanks.
>
>John
>johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com (remove the pachyderm)
>
>[/color]

I share your thoughts.

I will keep my '92 Corolla Wagon for another 15 years...


--

Scott in Florida

"john" <johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com> wrote in message
news:Pd53h.21742$TV3.7866@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...[color=blue]
> I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
> Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for
> sale:
> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>
> I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to
> order one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this?
> How do you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and
> ship it? Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
> [email]johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com[/email] (remove the pachyderm)
>
>[/color]

There is no official way to order a vehicle that is not certified for sale
in the U.S. You may be able to import a car yourself, but only from certain
markets.

Go to [url]www.toyota.com[/url], click on the "about Toyota" tab, click on the
"search/help" link, click on the "frequently asked questions" link, then
search "import" in the faq section to learn more.

Even if you were able to get the car registered, a Japan model car will be
right-hand drive so using drive-up services will be difficult, like paying
for parking, fast food drive-throughs, tool booths, etc. Also, there is no
easy way to get parts that are not normally sold, like the back hatch, rear
glass, etc.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

"Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
news:9a550$454cee2e$47c2b532$16837@msgid.meganewsservers.com...[color=blue]
>
> "john" <johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Pd53h.21742$TV3.7866@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...[color=green]
>> I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
>> Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for
>> sale:
>> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>>
>> I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to
>> order one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like
>> this? How do you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me
>> and ship it? Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and
>> fees?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> John
>> [email]johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com[/email] (remove the pachyderm)
>>
>>[/color]
>
> There is no official way to order a vehicle that is not certified for sale
> in the U.S. You may be able to import a car yourself, but only from
> certain markets.
>
> Go to [url]www.toyota.com[/url], click on the "about Toyota" tab, click on the
> "search/help" link, click on the "frequently asked questions" link, then
> search "import" in the faq section to learn more.
>
> Even if you were able to get the car registered, a Japan model car will be
> right-hand drive so using drive-up services will be difficult, like paying
> for parking, fast food drive-throughs, tool booths, etc. Also, there is
> no easy way to get parts that are not normally sold, like the back hatch,
> rear glass, etc.
> --
>
> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)[/color]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
yep, as Ray says, it's definitely NOT a good idea to import a car that
doesn't comply with US standards.
I recall reading several years ago about a fellow who imported a rather
unusual car from Japan, like a (oh, I don't know, but we'll say a Toyota
Crown Limo....that unusual). He paid big bucks to ship it across the
Pacific, got it here and found that due to bumper height, safety glass,
emission controls, and a dozen other non-standard features, he was not able
to get it licensed in the US....not only that but the authorities
(state?...federal?) demanded that he not just haul it to a wrecking yard,
but had to have it crushed! He ended up in a lose...lose...lose...lose
situation.

john wrote:[color=blue]
> I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
> Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for sale:
> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>
> I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to order
> one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this? How do
> you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and ship it?
> Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
> [email]johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com[/email] (remove the pachyderm)
>
>
>[/color]


sorry, but no chance in hell, especially if youre in a state with smog
checks...if that was the case, people would still be going to mexico to
buy new VW beetles.

i *imagine* one could get the title and VIN from a junked 2006 corolla,
and re-VIN the illegal wagon, without anyone being the wiser, IF it was
in a non-smog-check state.

youd have a helluva time reselling it, though. or collecting on an
insurance claim.

On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:23:27 GMT, mike
<mikeinthe562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>john wrote:[color=green]
>> I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
>> Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for sale:
>> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>>
>> I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to order
>> one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this? How do
>> you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and ship it?
>> Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> John
>> [email]johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com[/email] (remove the pachyderm)
>>
>>
>>[/color]
>
>
>sorry, but no chance in hell, especially if youre in a state with smog
>checks...if that was the case, people would still be going to mexico to
>buy new VW beetles.
>
>i *imagine* one could get the title and VIN from a junked 2006 corolla,
>and re-VIN the illegal wagon, without anyone being the wiser, IF it was
>in a non-smog-check state.
>
>youd have a helluva time reselling it, though. or collecting on an
>insurance claim.[/color]

Sounds like fraud to me.

I don't think I would be recommending fraud...


--

Scott in Florida

"john" <johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com> wrote in message
news:Pd53h.21742$TV3.7866@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...[color=blue]
> I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
> Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for
> sale:
> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>
> I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to
> order one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this?
> How do you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and
> ship it? Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
> [email]johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com[/email] (remove the pachyderm)[/color]


Interesting warnings you've gotten here. Some make sense, but if you really
want this car, you'll need to speak to someone who actually has experience
importing MANY cars this way. The car you want might EXCEED the pollution &
safety standards in your state.

"john" <johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com> wrote in message
news:Pd53h.21742$TV3.7866@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...[color=blue]
> I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
> Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for
> sale:
> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>
> I assume they are made in Japan?[/color]
Japan is RHD ...

if you REALLY want a wagon, search out an early 90's Corolla wagon with std
transmission in good rust free body condition (eg from Arizona), and restore
it with
- full engine recondition
- full transmission recondition (std because you don't want a worn out
automatic that's will give up sooner than later)
- full suspension rebuild (shocks and all bushes)
- new whatever else is needed
- new paint job

You are good to go, not cheap, but certainly cheaper than buying a new car
or importing one.

SD

mike wrote:[color=blue]
> checks...if that was the case, people would still be going to mexico to
> buy new VW beetles.[/color]

They finally stopped making them there a few years ago.

The answer is yes, yes, yes and yes. Contact an export import expert

mike


"john" <johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com> wrote in message
news:Pd53h.21742$TV3.7866@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...[color=blue]
> I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
> Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for
> sale:
> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>
> I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to
> order one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this?
> How do you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and
> ship it? Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
> [email]johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com[/email] (remove the pachyderm)
>
>
>[/color]

I suggest you start stockpiling parts, while they are still available. OEM
Toyota parts are hard to come by and very expensive after ten year or so ;)


mike


"Scott in Florida" <askifyouwant@mindspring.net> wrote in message
news:4topk2pdh0ukuhbj0qhfs4i1o24u3egkd1@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:46:07 GMT, "john"
> <johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
>>I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
>>Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for
>>sale:
>> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>>
>>I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to
>>order
>>one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this? How
>>do
>>you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and ship it?
>>Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>>John
>>johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com (remove the pachyderm)
>>
>>[/color]
>
> I share your thoughts.
>
> I will keep my '92 Corolla Wagon for another 15 years...
>
>
> --
>
> Scott in Florida
>[/color]

You are obviously NOT a collector. If you were you would know a restoration
costs many times as much as buying a new car. LOL


mike hunt


"Stewart DIBBS" <sjd@pixcl.com> wrote in message
news:x_2dnbZpYpMEntPYnZ2dnUVZ_vKdnZ2d@magma.ca...
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>> I assume they are made in Japan?[/color]
> Japan is RHD ...
>
> if you REALLY want a wagon, search out an early 90's Corolla wagon with
> std transmission in good rust free body condition (eg from Arizona), and
> restore it with
> - full engine recondition
> - full transmission recondition (std because you don't want a worn out
> automatic that's will give up sooner than later)
> - full suspension rebuild (shocks and all bushes)
> - new whatever else is needed
> - new paint job
>
> You are good to go, not cheap, but certainly cheaper than buying a new car
> or importing one.
>
> SD
>[/color]

john wrote:[color=blue]
> I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
> Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for sale:
> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>
> I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to order
> one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this? How do
> you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and ship it?
> Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
> [email]johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com[/email] (remove the pachyderm)
>
>
>[/color]

I have a Pontiac Vibe, which is 85% a Matrix just not as "modern"
looking on the outside. I love it.

John

In article <iXq3h.1932$vj4.62@newsfe07.lga>,
John <rocket9005@earthlink.net> wrote:
[color=blue]
> I have a Pontiac Vibe, which is 85% a Matrix just not as "modern"
> looking on the outside. I love it.[/color]

I believe the Vibe is 99% Matrix,
but unfortunately maintenance at a GM dealer will only be about 50% or
less of what much more experienced on the Matrix Toyota mechanics can
provide.

In article <Pd53h.21742$TV3.7866@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com>,
"john" <johnbkim@myfastELEPHANTmail.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
> I'm in the US and would like to get a Corolla wagon. (I don't want a
> Matrix). They are still being made; Toyota of El Salvador has them for sale:
> [url]http://www.toyotadidea.com/mdels.php?pagina=camioneta.xml[/url]
>
> I assume they are made in Japan? Does anyone know if it's possible to order
> one to be delivered to the US? Has anyone tried something like this? How do
> you do it? I have a friend in Japan -- can he buy one for me and ship it?
> Are there laws that regulate/prohibit this? Big taxes and fees?[/color]
I would love to have a Corolla SW as well, but I'm not about to try
upgrading an older old tech one.
Here there is one dealer importing a 5 yr old Japanese Nissan sport car
model. Unfortunately it's right hand drive, not very desirable here.

IMO it would be best to import the rear end of a front wrecked Japanese
Corolla SW, then graft in on to a current local model. You only need the
upper body part.