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Which states are most friendly for JDM import registration?

Montana (no sales tax, minimal inspection requirements), Oregon (no sales tax, straightforward historic registration), and Vermont (title without a current title, useful for auction-imported cars) are consistently cited as JDM-friendly. Florida and Texas are popular for their large JDM communities and reasonable registration processes. Avoid California and a few northeastern states for rotary or modified vehicles until you've researched smog compliance specifically.

Next: plan the move

Found the car. Understand the handover.

Before making promises about collection, coordinate the inspection, paperwork, seller release and transport. Give each part of the purchase its own check.