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Well, this vehicle is 1986 model and the car needs to be disassembled in order to make it legal to import to USA, however, it is dual-range AWD and I guess the car has some way some of u guys can make good use out of it, such as engines etc..... http://auction.goo-net.com/item/show/22485

Okay, so I will check with exporters in Japan if they can find 'em. what I saw in Japan for Legacys are lots of full time AWDs.... hope I can find them.

ic, i think what the japanese guys call "part time AWD" are the ones they want. ( I know it sounds wrong....)

ok, so I started a new thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=78160

Since some people are interested in Dual Range Transmission, I did some research on it and I want to know if I understand the thing right, In Sep 1994, Impreza C model ( whenever they change the model slightly, Subaru Japan changes the model code such as GC8A, GC8B, GC8C, over there) they installed "Double Cone Synchronized Gear" on the second gear. On WRX type RA in JDM, they installed that gear on the third gear In Sep 1996, they installed the same one on the third gear in all the JDM turbo models (model Code GC8D) Let me know if I'm right or wrong in understanding what you guys mean by "Dual Range Transmission":)

If the parts are manufactured in USA, there is not much cost on shipping & tariffs. Shipping a huge qty of parts will reduce the shipping cost per lbs or kgs. This is how the HKS or other JDM parts brands to manage to sell the parts with reasonable price. If you are going to get JDM parts as an individual, small qty, the shipping cost will be expensive and that is why the price tends to get more expensive than you see here.

That Legacy is HOT I'm glad u like the wagon!! For transmissions: I'm not a mechanic so I don't know exactly what they do to make that transmission, but according to that friend in japan, they build "Dog Transmission" start from scratch, at Subaru WRC parts manufacturer nearby Subaru plant over there. (I had been there before though) I don't know what u guys do to the transmission here. but I looked at the picture at Takata website (the one shows the parts) for that transmission parts and the price is like $1000, and I need to estimate the shipping cost. I will give you a quote if you are really interested buying that parts.

you mean you want "Dog Transmission (that's what they call it in Japan)" I'm Legacy guy, so I asked my friend in Japan who owns WRX. http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/151696/car/46219/profile.aspx this is a website for "dog transmission". it's in Japanese, though. http://www.takata-techno.com/400_/ He said that transmission costs way over $10,000. and suggested to swap to 6 speed gear for GDB impreza to save the cost.

http://www.f-subaru.com/search/legacy/index.html This website is one of the major Subaru certified pre-own dealership in Japan. Click the pictures of vehicles, and you will see what are available from Japan. to get approximate idea for prices: if you see 195.0 that is like $19,500 If you are looking for SVX, then visit Yahoo Japan auction ( Yahoo Japan Auction is more famous than ebay over there) http://list1.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/2084049029-category-leaf.html On this website, just remove two digits from the right and it gives you approximate idea how much are they in Japan. Shipping and all the other fees, in avarage, $3000 to $5000 depends on the vehicle.

We do have experienced people who do all the process, clearing customs, assembling vehicle, pass the inspection and get it titled. Money matter might be another concern, but I will give you the info which enables you to find where I am (100%) once the order is confirmed.

Disassemblling does not mean that "destroying car". I've seen a few kit cars look like never disassembled before. As awllla explained it, that's NHTSA and other government agencies regulation. Japanese cars originally built for USA is different from JDM, as some of may you know already, and that's the main reason why NHTSA regulates the different rules for vehicles built for non-US market.

We already have an exporter in Japan who can arrange the shippment and handling. The car just needs to be disassembled prior to the shipment.

Well, the auction is re-listed in Yahoo auction in Japan 10 days left!