Import does not work..

I want to replicate my blog on my localhost running Apache. On my own Macbook Pro.

So I export XML from WP 3.2.1. Download the file.

When I run import, it takes less than a second in the modal popup window to show me this:

An Unexpected HTTP Error occurred during the API request.

Googling for it brings up much older posts that suggest I change the timeout in “class-http.php”. I made this tweak.

Nothing. Same error still.

Any other ideas?

Thanks!