Buying a US spec E55 in Germany???
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Buying a US spec E55 in Germany???
I am planning a trip to Europe in May with my family and was wondering if it would be feasibile to buy a US spec 2003/4 E55 AMG in Germany and use it for my vacation then have it shipped to the US?
..or is this a bad idea?
I know EPA are picky and i'm not sure how the taxes would work or import duty, has anyone done this before?
..or is this a bad idea?
I know EPA are picky and i'm not sure how the taxes would work or import duty, has anyone done this before?
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Re: Buying a US spec E55 in Germany???
Originally posted by Ian
I am planning a trip to Europe in May with my family and was wondering if it would be feasibile to buy a US spec 2003/4 E55 AMG in Germany and use it for my vacation then have it shipped to the US?
..or is this a bad idea?
I know EPA are picky and i'm not sure how the taxes would work or import duty, has anyone done this before?
I am planning a trip to Europe in May with my family and was wondering if it would be feasibile to buy a US spec 2003/4 E55 AMG in Germany and use it for my vacation then have it shipped to the US?
..or is this a bad idea?
I know EPA are picky and i'm not sure how the taxes would work or import duty, has anyone done this before?
I do not think that MB has yet to design such a program... unfortunately. Anybody have info to the contrary?
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Re: Buying a US spec E55 in Germany???
Originally posted by Ian
would be feasibile to buy a US spec 2003/4 E55 AMG in Germany and use it for my vacation then have it shipped to the US?
..or is this a bad idea?
I know EPA are picky and i'm not sure how the taxes would work or import duty, has anyone done this before?
would be feasibile to buy a US spec 2003/4 E55 AMG in Germany and use it for my vacation then have it shipped to the US?
..or is this a bad idea?
I know EPA are picky and i'm not sure how the taxes would work or import duty, has anyone done this before?
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The Mercedes European Delivery program use to provide a nice discount on the vehicles, but the AMGs were not included. Now they've included the C32 but the prices for all cars seem to be MSRP. I don't see the point of this program anymore. Other than having a nice trip (that you pay for), driving on European roads with greater speed limits, and a factory tour, what's the incentive? For me, it's not worth the wait for the time it takes to ship the car over and the added hassle involved.
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The Euro trip was well worth the time and experience of travel, to countries that have the cost of entry to drive above that of pickup truck loaded with rocks!!! Only wish I could have done the 55 instead of the 32. We did see a fleet on the factory lot ready for shipping.
Currently inroute to Renntech for upgrades. Check Cannonballs e55k. He know runs 12's on street tires.
Currently inroute to Renntech for upgrades. Check Cannonballs e55k. He know runs 12's on street tires.
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Currently inroute to Renntech for upgrades. Check Cannonballs e55k. He know runs 12's on street tires.
Currently inroute to Renntech for upgrades. Check Cannonballs e55k. He know runs 12's on street tires.
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I think the question here is not about the european delivery program but more about whether you can go to Germany and buy a US spec E55 (cash down, I presume), use it there for a little while and then ship it to the US.
So does anywone know if you can buy a US spec model in Germany?
So does anywone know if you can buy a US spec model in Germany?
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Originally posted by dotunakinola
I think the question here is not about the european delivery program but more about whether you can go to Germany and buy a US spec E55 (cash down, I presume), use it there for a little while and then ship it to the US.
So does anywone know if you can buy a US spec model in Germany?
I think the question here is not about the european delivery program but more about whether you can go to Germany and buy a US spec E55 (cash down, I presume), use it there for a little while and then ship it to the US.
So does anywone know if you can buy a US spec model in Germany?
WHY? Because the E55 is a limited production car and before each car rolls off the line it is already spoken for. There is a waiting list for every E55 made for every market around the world. The US allotment is finite and you can not just walk in and pull a car out of allotment. But who knows - with enough money maybe so but you would have to buy the car from someone who has a slot.
If the Germans have to order and wait for a car I doubt that a German salesman can order a US spec car for immediate delivery. Mercedes cars are not sold from the factory they all sold by dealerships.
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You have to buy your Euro delivery car through a US dealer. I bought my 2000 E430 Sport thru the M-B European delivery program and it was the experience of a lifetime. In 2000, the E55 was NOT available thru Euro delivery. That may have changed, but I doubt it. Call your dealer and they will know.
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