Marcus Lane

Marcus Lane

Vehicle import & export specialist

Los Angeles, CA · Writer at ImportCostCalc

Marcus has spent more than a decade buying, shipping and registering vehicles across borders — from JDM coupes at Japanese auctions to American muscle headed for Europe. He writes our car import and export guides with a focus on the gap between the advertised price and the real landed cost.

Areas of expertise

25-year import ruleJDM auction buyingOcean freight (RoRo vs container)US & EU customs dutyVehicle registration

Guides by Marcus Lane

61 guides

Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Nissan Skyline R34 to the USA: the true 2026 cost

By Marcus Lane · 9 min read

Toyota Supra MK4 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Toyota Supra MK4 (A80) to the USA in 2026

By Marcus Lane · 8 min read

Mazda RX-7 FD — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Mazda RX-7 FD to the USA: 2026 cost guide

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Honda NSX NA1 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Honda NSX (NA1) to the USA in 2026

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Subaru Impreza 22B STI — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Subaru Impreza 22B STI to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Nissan Silvia S15 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Nissan Silvia S15 to the USA in 2026

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Toyota Land Cruiser 80 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Honda Civic Type R EK9 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Honda Civic Type R EK9 to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Toyota Chaser JZX100 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Toyota Chaser JZX100 to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

BMW E30 M3 — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a BMW E30 M3 from Europe to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Mercedes 190E Cosworth — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Porsche 911 964 — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Porsche 911 (964) from Europe to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Lancia Delta Integrale — Italy → USA cost guide

Import · Italy → USA

Importing a Lancia Delta Integrale to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Renault 5 Turbo — France → USA cost guide

Import · France → USA

Importing a Renault 5 Turbo to the USA

By Marcus Lane · 5 min read

Ford Mustang GT — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a Ford Mustang from the US to Europe: what it costs

By Marcus Lane · 8 min read

Chevrolet Camaro SS — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a Chevrolet Camaro from the US to Germany

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Jeep Wrangler — USA → Netherlands cost guide

Export · USA → Netherlands

Exporting a Jeep Wrangler from the US to Europe

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Chevrolet Corvette C8 — USA → UK cost guide

Export · USA → UK

Exporting a Chevrolet Corvette C8 from the US to the UK

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Classic American car — USA → Japan cost guide

Export · USA → Japan

Exporting a classic American car from the US to Japan

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Classic Ford Mustang (1960s) — USA → UK cost guide

Export · USA → UK

Exporting a classic Ford Mustang from the US to the UK

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R to the USA: 2026 Cost Breakdown

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (Z32) — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (Z32): 2026 USA Import Cost Breakdown

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 USA Import: 2026 Cost Breakdown

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Mazda Eunos Roadster — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Mazda Eunos Roadster Import Guide: Costs to Land a JDM Miata

By Marcus Lane · 5 min read

Nissan 180SX — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Nissan 180SX to the USA: Full 2026 Cost Guide

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Subaru Impreza WRX STI GC8 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Subaru Impreza WRX STI GC8 USA Import: 2026 Cost Guide

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution USA Import: 2026 Cost Breakdown

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Honda Beat — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Honda Beat Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown

By Marcus Lane · 5 min read

Nissan Stagea 260RS — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Nissan Stagea 260RS Import Guide: The GT-R Wagon for 2026

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Mazda RX-7 FC — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Mazda RX-7 FC USA Import: 2026 Cost Breakdown

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Toyota Mark II JZX90 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Toyota Mark II JZX90 Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Subaru Legacy RS — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Subaru Legacy RS Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Mazda Savanna RX-7 FB — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Mazda Savanna RX-7 FB Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

BMW M5 E34 — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a BMW M5 E34 to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Audi RS2 Avant — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing an Audi RS2 Avant to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Porsche 928 S4 — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Porsche 928 S4 to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Ferrari F355 — Italy → USA cost guide

Import · Italy → USA

Importing a Ferrari F355 to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Renault Alpine A110 — France → USA cost guide

Import · France → USA

Importing a Renault Alpine A110 to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Ford Sierra RS Cosworth — United Kingdom → USA cost guide

Import · United Kingdom → USA

Importing a Ford Sierra RS Cosworth to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Jaguar XJ220 — United Kingdom → USA cost guide

Import · United Kingdom → USA

Importing a Jaguar XJ220 to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

BMW Z1 — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a BMW Z1 to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Alfa Romeo SZ — Italy → USA cost guide

Import · Italy → USA

Importing an Alfa Romeo SZ to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Classic Fiat 500 — Italy → USA cost guide

Import · Italy → USA

Importing a Classic Fiat 500 to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 5 min read

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen (W463) — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen (W463) to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Nissan Patrol — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Nissan Patrol to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 5 min read

Audi Ur-Quattro — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing an Audi Ur-Quattro to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Ford Mustang GT — USA → United Kingdom cost guide

Export · USA → United Kingdom

Exporting a Ford Mustang GT from the US to the United Kingdom: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Dodge Challenger R/T — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a Dodge Challenger R/T from the US to Germany: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Chevrolet Corvette — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Chevrolet Corvette from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Dodge RAM 1500 — USA → United Kingdom cost guide

Export · USA → United Kingdom

Exporting a Dodge RAM 1500 from the US to the United Kingdom: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Chevrolet Tahoe — USA → UAE cost guide

Export · USA → UAE

Exporting a Chevrolet Tahoe from the US to the UAE: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Cadillac Escalade — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Cadillac Escalade from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Jeep Grand Cherokee — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Jeep Grand Cherokee from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Tesla Model S — USA → UAE cost guide

Export · USA → UAE

Exporting a Tesla Model S from the US to the UAE: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Ford Bronco — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Ford Bronco from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Ford Mustang Mach-E — USA → United Kingdom cost guide

Export · USA → United Kingdom

Exporting a Ford Mustang Mach-E from the US to the United Kingdom: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 — USA → United Kingdom cost guide

Export · USA → United Kingdom

Exporting a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 from the US to the United Kingdom: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Ford F-150 Raptor — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Ford F-150 Raptor from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 7 min read

Lincoln Navigator — USA → UAE cost guide

Export · USA → UAE

Exporting a Lincoln Navigator from the US to the UAE: 2026 Cost

By Marcus Lane · 6 min read