We’re just some weeks away from coming into the brand new yr, which implies there might be a brand new crop of 25-year-old vehicles accessible for import into the US. Earlier this week I requested you to share what automotive from 2000 you’d wish 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 by means of 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 bought in 04-06. The Commodore UTE debuted in 2000.
YES YES YES. Greatest DD ever in a V8 RWD Handbook 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 era.
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 bought wasn’t too completely different, however there’s simply one thing in regards to the S1 that spreads a smile throughout my face. May as effectively go along 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 car to import. Mitu’s love letter to Tommi Makinen’s legendary consecutive wrc wins and what he did for the Evo as an entire. A barely tougher core Evo, full with completely different bumpers, a large physique, I imagine 17″ Enkei white wheels and a titanium Turbined Turbo. 
Submitted by: darthspartan117
There’s not less than a few these in LA, and so they’re superior.
Mexican Volkswagen Beetle
I say the identical factor yearly however change the mannequin yr. This yr I need a MY2000 Volkswagen Beetle from Mexico.
Submitted by: Mister Man
It stays astonishing that Volkswagen saved the Beetle in manufacturing for therefore lengthy.
Vemac RD180
Anyone already stated Evo 6.5, so as a substitute I’ll include a solution somewhat bit out of left area; Vemac RD180. Appears to be like like an S1 Elise, however was really it’s personal factor designed for JGTC racing. 1.8 B collection, ~178 hp, 2,090 lbs.
Submitted by: revivetheevo
That’s a fantastic wanting ‘lil automotive.
TVR Tuscan
I imply technically you can begin importing them now as a result of they had been made in 1999, however there’s in all probability a fantastic spec that was made in 2000 that I’d need.
The Tuscan velocity 6. Although TVR claims they began manufacturing in 1999, they began delivering them to clients in 2020 so these will solely actually change into accessible for import this yr.
If you happen to ever handle to get one working reliably, it’ll in all probability kill you with it’s unwieldy dealing with and full lack of security options, however what an attractive coffin it could be.
Submitted by: Lil Xanos, Connor
The Tuscan is simply spectacular, particularly in considered one of TVR’s iconic color-shift paints.
S15 Nissan Silvia
Nissan Silvia Spec R. You’ll be able to not often, if ever, discover an unmolested and low mileage 240SX within the U.S. so may as effectively go for the very best model from elsewhere.
undoubtedly, the rationale to deliver 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 associates simply imported S15s this yr, they’re sick. Such a improbable 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? Perhaps…..
Submitted by: jdmmmmmm
That is considered one of my favourite Alfa Romeo designs.
Toyota bB Open Deck
Toyota bB Open Deck. The proper tailgating rig.
Submitted by: Nicholas Chuck
An ideal car.
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 achieved by Pininfarina, which explains why it’s one of many best-looking vehicles of the previous, like, 4 a long time.
Opel Calibra
Opel Calibra coupe. A properly styled coupe that we had been purported to get beneath 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 components availability isn’t a lot of a problem.
Submitted by: Merrill Frank
One other completely beautiful European coupe! These have already been importable for years now. Why haven’t you achieved it but?!
Honda Accord Sort R
Both the Civic or Accord Sort-R
Honda Accord Sort R however man they’re about to get costly
Submitted by: Stephen, Shift24safdsagdasg
It’s a disgrace that is the one Accord Sort R that Honda’s ever made.
Nissan March Field
Nissan March Field.
Submitted by: mr.choppers
what? Positive.
Honorable Point out: Alfa Romeo Brera
My first thought was an Alfa Romeo Brera, nevertheless it solely debuted at Geneva in 2002…so shut.
Simply 2 extra years till I may 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 Supplier. 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 street too and so they’re nonetheless beautiful vehicles.
Submitted by: Monsterajr, Norbus
I’m letting this slide as a result of the Brera is considered one of 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 bought a number of years of craving left.
