Where can I get a Corolla wagon?

I share your thoughts.

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

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.

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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.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.

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.

Sounds like fraud to me.

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

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.

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

They finally stopped making them there a few years ago.

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

mike

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

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

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

John

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.

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.

Your right, I'm NOT a collector, but I do know what a RESTORATION costs. I done enough over the last 30 years.

It does make a difference depending on how much work you can do yourself. Sure, a full restoration like you see on Overhaulin' is very expensive. Doing enough work to make the car look and drive like a near new car can be a viable proposition if you intend to keep the car for another 5-8 years, which is what the OP seemed to be suggesting.

SD

Can somebody tell me where I can find out about loss leader ads without having to buy a newspaper every day? Los Angeles.

I am interested in buying a set of Corolla alloy wheels in Los Angeles. Where can I find some take offs?

Visit your public library, WBMA ;)

mike

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