Notices
General Mercedes Discussion Use this forum to discuss general Mercedes-Benz topics that are not specifically model related.

Importing benz from Germany

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 04:43 PM
  #1  
segmond's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Detroit
95 ford escort
Importing benz from Germany

Is it cheaper? How much of a hassle is it? Has anyone ever done it?
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 06:17 PM
  #2  
MTI's Avatar
MTI
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,719
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale, Arizonai
'85 190E 2.3-16 '99 C280 '11 GLK350
Not sure if you mean Euro Delivery or you want to bring a used Euro Benz to USA.

Euro Delivery means you pick up your new car, usually in Stuttgart and get the grand tour at Daimler. Great, if you were going to Europe anyway. You'll get the keys to a fully federalized MB and it will wisk through customs at the dock.

If you're bringing in a Euro car to the US, then it's different. First, it has to be arranged through a bonded and licensed broker in the US. Second, the car must meet EPA and DOT regs in effect at the time the car was manufactured, including safety features, lighting, emissions, etc. The only exemption is for much older cars.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 04:57 PM
  #3  
segmond's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Detroit
95 ford escort
Originally posted by MTI
Not sure if you mean Euro Delivery or you want to bring a used Euro Benz to USA.

Euro Delivery means you pick up your new car, usually in Stuttgart and get the grand tour at Daimler. Great, if you were going to Europe anyway. You'll get the keys to a fully federalized MB and it will wisk through customs at the dock.

If you're bringing in a Euro car to the US, then it's different. First, it has to be arranged through a bonded and licensed broker in the US. Second, the car must meet EPA and DOT regs in effect at the time the car was manufactured, including safety features, lighting, emissions, etc. The only exemption is for much older cars.
more like going to Euro, and buying it myself, then shipping it. I am more concerned on what it takes to meet regulations etc.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:01 AM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE