Yahoo Autos These Are the Cars You Want to Import in 2023
Welcome to 2023, the year in which cars from 1998 start becoming legal to import under the United States’ arcane 25 year law. Can you believe 1998 was 25 years ago? I’m pretty sure that I’m now the oldest person to have ever lived. Way back in 2022, oh so long ago, we asked what 1998-built cars you’d like to import in 2023, and now it’s time to look through your responses. Some of them even met the criteria.
Fiat Multipla
I mean is there any real debate?
There isn’t. The Multipla reigns supreme.
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Rover 75
Rover 75, at last we can enjoy the Sega Dreamcast of cars.
Y’know, I’ve never played a Dreamcast. Maybe I’m only the second oldest person to have ever lived.
Rover Mini
I would be gobbling up Rover Minis if I had the resources. Love these things!
Before you argue in the comments: Yes, Mini had been its own marquee for a decade before 1998, but some Minis were sold as Rovers in export markets after that date. Does that make it count as a new-for-98 car to import? Absolutely not.
Lancer Evo VI, Tommi Makinen Edition
I’m still waiting
If you’ve got the money for a Tommi Makinen car, your day will come soon enough. If not, you may have to settle for a standard Evo VI.
TVR Speed 12
The one and only 1998 TVR Speed 12.
Technically, production on this car started the year earlier. But since another model year doubles the Speed 12 market, I’ll allow it.
Peugeot 106 Rallye
I still want a Peugeot 106 Rallye and 98 was the first year. Light, quick and a genuine homologation special made for Group N
I know Group N isn’t the fastest race group imaginable, but still. I think that purchase would at least make you Moderately-Less-Slow Joe Crow.
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Straßenversion
1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Straßenversion
Hey, if you get one, can I drive it? I promise I’ll review it here. I’ll write so many words please just let me drive the Straßenversion.
