Interested in importing a car from Europe - HELP
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Interested in importing a car from Europe - HELP
I will be travelling to Germany in the spring and am interested if anyone here has imported a car into the US. I found a few S class diesels (w220) with decent miles for around 13-15k euros. I understand there are some fees involved (2.5% tax) but I'm worried about the conversion costs.
In 1984, my family bought a w123 200 (gas version of 300d) in Belgium, when Mercedes was on strike. We brought it to Greece (where we lived at the time) then eventually brought it here. At the time we paid a good amount in conversion costs (lights, emissions system, seat belts, etc) but it was still well worth it. However, things have changed over the years and I'm wondering if it is easier to do now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
(The w123 200 is now back at our home in Greece. 270k miles and it still runs like it's brand new!)
In 1984, my family bought a w123 200 (gas version of 300d) in Belgium, when Mercedes was on strike. We brought it to Greece (where we lived at the time) then eventually brought it here. At the time we paid a good amount in conversion costs (lights, emissions system, seat belts, etc) but it was still well worth it. However, things have changed over the years and I'm wondering if it is easier to do now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
(The w123 200 is now back at our home in Greece. 270k miles and it still runs like it's brand new!)
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prometheus, thank you for the link. I will contact an RI today
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Originally Posted by gottimobile
this is not correct. as i said above, we did it with a brand new car in 1984
Sorry to be vague, but I just wanted to point out that things have changed since 1984.
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Just spoke with J&K in Baltimore. You can import any car as long as the model exists in this country. When I asked about the S320 CDI, she said it should be possible because it has the same motor as the E320 CDI in this country. However, conversion costs may be as much as $12-$15k. Add on shipping costs and some fees and you are pushing $20k to bring a car over. I can only see this worthwhile with a used (like new) higher end Benz.
