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[Nicane]

Hello, I'm trying to find cars that are extremely similar (internal-wise) since I am trying to import a VX220 to the US. If I can find a car that is allowed to be imported and registered, then I can get the VX220 here. I know the Opel Speedster is the exact same, but is it US conformable? If so, does anyone have information on it? Are there any other cars nearly the same or at least fairly similar? Thanks.

[VXT Tim]

Elise.

Edited by VXT Tim, 22 October 2009 - 09:12 PM.

[Nicane]

Elise. Unsure

Oh yeah, duh. I forgot about that one. Thanks.

[Zoobeef]

Did the credit crunch not hit america? How can a 15 yr old afford a vx? Whats the driving age over there? On your question, then lotus elise, exige, europa

[VXT Tim]

Just noticed the age!

[p4cks]

I'm sure I've seen a pic of a VX220 with USA plates on. Can't remember the state unfortunately.

[Nicane]

Did the credit crunch not hit america? How can a 15 yr old afford a vx? Whats the driving age over there?

Okay, why does my age matter? I will be able to drive next year, and I've been saving money for a while. My age shouldn't matter.

[Nicane]

I'm sure I've seen a pic of a VX220 with USA plates on. Can't remember the state unfortunately.

I can't figure out how someone did that. I'm calling the DOT to find out my options about this.

[savvy]

I've def seen a VX with a US plate on it on here somewhere

[Zoobeef]

Well at 15 you cant have had any proper jobs so you must have a pretty big allowance. And to me money given is not the same as money earned, as i've worked for everything i have it always annoys me when people are given handouts from pairents etc. Unless its inherited then thats different

[Nicane]

I've def seen a VX with a US plate on it on here somewhere

So the owner belongs to the forums?

Well at 15 you cant have had any proper jobs so you must have a pretty big allowance. And to me money given is not the same as money earned, as i've worked for everything i have it always annoys me when people are given handouts from pairents etc. Unless its inherited then thats different

$30 a month count as a large allowance? Not to mention I work for my dad to earn that money. I do work for everything I do, though my father is paying for some of my car. I agree with you, I hate it when kids just get money. They have no idea what a dollar is worth, or a euro for you guys. People just blow everything they make, which annoys me too. Don't worry, I have a pretty good job and plan on taking a year off to work the whole time. Even if I can't get it SOON, I want to at some point and I want to know this information. Please stop making a deal out of my age?

Edited by Nicane, 22 October 2009 - 09:23 PM.

[G-Bob]

I'm sure I've seen a pic of a VX220 with USA plates on. Can't remember the state unfortunately.

I can't figure out how someone did that. I'm calling the DOT to find out my options about this.

GM did a version with a Daewoo badge on it I'm sure.
Do a search for Daewoo Speedster.... i'm not sure if they did it in the states or not. Probably not because it didn't have a 5ltr engine with 120bhp.

[Zoobeef]

Probably not because it didn't have a 5ltr engine with 120bhp.

Or leaf springs

[rcvaughan]

There was a silver NA in the states on a temporary basis

I think it belonged to a clay model maker but not 100% sure!

http://images.google...l=h...l=en&um=1

Edited by rcvaughan, 22 October 2009 - 09:30 PM.

[rcvaughan]

Chassis same as elise/exige/europa Engine (2.2) same as Year(s) Model Power Torque 2002–2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2004 Chevrolet Classic (Malibu) 144 hp (107 kW) @ 5600 rpm 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2005–2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 145 hp (108 kW) @ 5600 rpm 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2007–2008 148 hp (110 kW) @ 5600 rpm 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) @ 4200 rpm 2006 Chevrolet HHR 143 hp (107 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2007–2008 Chevrolet HHR 149 hp (111 kW) @ 5600 rpm 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2002–2004 Oldsmobile Alero 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2002–2005 Pontiac Grand Am 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2002–2005 Pontiac Sunfire 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2005–2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit 145 hp (108 kW) @ 5600 rpm 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2003–2005 Saturn L-Series (high output) 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 145 lb·ft (197 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2003–2007 Saturn Ion 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 145 lb·ft (197 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2002–2007 Saturn VUE 143 hp (107 kW) @ 5600 rpm 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 2001–2005 Vauxhall VX220/Opel Speedster 147 hp (110 kW) @ 5800 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm

[Nicane]

Chassis same as elise/exige/europa

Engine (2.2) same as

Year(s) Model Power Torque
2002–2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2004 Chevrolet Classic (Malibu) 144 hp (107 kW) @ 5600 rpm 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2005–2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 145 hp (108 kW) @ 5600 rpm 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2007–2008 148 hp (110 kW) @ 5600 rpm 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) @ 4200 rpm
2006 Chevrolet HHR 143 hp (107 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2007–2008 Chevrolet HHR 149 hp (111 kW) @ 5600 rpm 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2002–2004 Oldsmobile Alero 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2002–2005 Pontiac Grand Am 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2002–2005 Pontiac Sunfire 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2005–2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit 145 hp (108 kW) @ 5600 rpm 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2003–2005 Saturn L-Series (high output) 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 145 lb·ft (197 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2003–2007 Saturn Ion 140 hp (100 kW) @ 5600 rpm 145 lb·ft (197 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2002–2007 Saturn VUE 143 hp (107 kW) @ 5600 rpm 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2001–2005 Vauxhall VX220/Opel Speedster 147 hp (110 kW) @ 5800 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4000 rpm

Oh wow, thank you so much. Do you think with all the added information, despite the various parts from different US cars, it will be enough to do something? The Elise has a USA product line, and I know most the cars on there can be found here.

[p4cks]

There's a page >here< about one in the USA, however it is not the one I am referring to. The one I saw was of the back end of a silver VX, and if definitely had USA plates on.

[Nelly Vx]

Why not just buy a yankee muscle car ? I would think import costs may be quite high, if we import a U.S. car to the UK it has to have a SVA to make it compilant to use on British roads would this not be the same if you import a car to the U,S,A ? But anyway good luck

[Nicane]

There's a page >here< about one in the USA, however it is not the one I am referring to. The one I saw was of the back end of a silver VX, and if definitely had USA plates on.

Says it's temporary? Might have been a foreigner just brining his car here for the year they are allowed to..?

Why not just buy a yankee muscle car ? I would think import costs may be quite high, if we import a U.S. car to the UK it has to have a SVA to make it compilant to use on British roads would this not be the same if you import a car to the U,S,A ? But anyway good luck

Not sure on the costs, I just want to find out if it CAN be here or not first, then I can worry about that. All I know is that the EPA need to be present and some other agency to make sure it's good to come in. Then just the basic importing costs and registration. Other than that I don't think it needs anything else.

And thank you. Motivation and dedication can move mountains.

Edited by Nicane, 22 October 2009 - 09:38 PM.

[Garry.L]

Are there any other cars nearly the same or at least fairly similar?

Thanks.

The Mk II Armatage Shanks is pretty close......