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- From: ejv2j@Virginia.EDU ("")
- Subject: Re: Import from Europe
- Message-ID: <1993Jan25.233622.26694@Virginia.EDU>
- Organization: University of Virginia
- References: <1993Jan25.175608.15045@lynx.dac.northeastern.edu>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 23:36:22 GMT
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- msyed@hilbert.coe.northeastern.edu writes:
- >
- > Would any of you net folks know what is the procedure is to
- > import a car from Europe for personal use. I would appreciate
- > information about customs (the various taxes), the standards
- > the car would have to conform to etc.
- >
- > Thanks
- >
-
- Many European car makers let you order a US-spec car, with
- delivery at the carmaker's factory in Europe. it's pretty convenient
- if you ever are there on vacation and want to have a car
- to use. Then you can ship it over yourself. Volvo, BMW, and I
- think Saab do this; Mercedes and Audi may also. With VW, I'm not sure
- such a program exists, although if Audi does it VW, being part
- of the VW-Audi Group (VAG), could conceivably offer such a
- purchase option as well.
-
- Since the car is US-spec, you need not worry about getting the
- car to conform to US emissions and safety standards. Plus, you
- can apparently save up to a couple of thousand dollars on
- pricier cars, or up to about $1000 on cheaper models, even
- factoring in the cost of shipping across the Atlantic.
-
- For more info contact the carmaker you have in mind directly.
-
- Erik Velapoldi
- ejv2j@virginia.edu
- (804)979-8319
-