You really have to look at what you want from the car. Keep in mind that if you have to get Japanese OEM parts, they're going to cost you an arm and a leg. I'm not sure about importing laws here either as they concern active military. If they're anything like civilian laws, you'll have to ship the car back after 3 or 4 years or have it destroyed or store it. It varies on the state, but I think the federal law is three years then its unroadworthy...... UNLESS its a collector's car, in which case you can appeal for special licenses and plates.