Buying a bug or van in the USA
 

We've just moved to Kentucky, USA, and would like to buy a Bug or Van
(Type 1 or 2). Where is the best place to get a rust-free car? Is it
possible to got to Mexico, where they were made until recently, to buy
one and then drive it back here?

Cheers,
Marsh.

Buying a bug or van in the USA
 

wrote:

> We've just moved to Kentucky, USA, and would like to buy a Bug or Van
> (Type 1 or 2). Where is the best place to get a rust-free car? Is it
> possible to got to Mexico, where they were made until recently, to buy
> one and then drive it back here?
>
> Cheers,
> Marsh.
>

In general, you can not import a Mexican car to US
as it won't pass Federal regulations. Sure, there
may be some exceptions but you don't want to get involved.

Kentucky may have a few nice cars left. Arizona is the place to go
for truly rust-free cars. Depends on your budget and time.

Suggest contacting the Kentucky motor vehicle office to find
out beforehand what rules apply to transferring title from an
out-of-state car. Each of our wonderful 50 states has its own rules
to follow.


http://www.thesamba.com/
has classified ads of cars for sale .

http://www.ebay.com/
is an excellent source as well.

Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/

Buying a bug or van in the USA
 

Speedy Jim wrote:
> wrote:
>
>> We've just moved to Kentucky, USA, and would like to buy a Bug or Van
>> (Type 1 or 2). Where is the best place to get a rust-free car? Is it
>> possible to got to Mexico, where they were made until recently, to buy
>> one and then drive it back here?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Marsh.
>>
>
> In general, you can not import a Mexican car to US
> as it won't pass Federal regulations. Sure, there
> may be some exceptions but you don't want to get involved.
>
> Kentucky may have a few nice cars left. Arizona is the place to go
> for truly rust-free cars. Depends on your budget and time.
>
> Suggest contacting the Kentucky motor vehicle office to find
> out beforehand what rules apply to transferring title from an
> out-of-state car. Each of our wonderful 50 states has its own rules
> to follow.
>
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/
> has classified ads of cars for sale .
>
> http://www.ebay.com/
> is an excellent source as well.
>
> Speedy Jim
> http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/



I have been asking around about importing my car from Finland to
Florida, and I have found out that vehicles over 25 years old are not
required to pass EPA or DOT safety tests. No need for any damn Euro/Usa
conversions either, just bring it home and tag it.

I think a good deal of this is federal, not dependent on state.

If you were thinking of bringing in something that's younger than 25
years, your best bet is to find a local company that imports cars and
performs the necessary EPA and DOT tests and conversions, and can
process all the paperwork. It takes a well equipped lab...... can't do
it yourself. Fortunately, there are plenty of companies that offer this
service.

I talked with AAA SUNSHINE CAR IMPORT in Florida.


Jan

Buying a bug or van in the USA
 

Jan wrote:

> Speedy Jim wrote:
>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> We've just moved to Kentucky, USA, and would like to buy a Bug or Van
>>> (Type 1 or 2). Where is the best place to get a rust-free car? Is it
>>> possible to got to Mexico, where they were made until recently, to buy
>>> one and then drive it back here?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Marsh.
>>>
>>
>> In general, you can not import a Mexican car to US
>> as it won't pass Federal regulations. Sure, there
>> may be some exceptions but you don't want to get involved.
>>
>> Kentucky may have a few nice cars left. Arizona is the place to go
>> for truly rust-free cars. Depends on your budget and time.
>>
>> Suggest contacting the Kentucky motor vehicle office to find
>> out beforehand what rules apply to transferring title from an
>> out-of-state car. Each of our wonderful 50 states has its own rules
>> to follow.
>>
>>
>> http://www.thesamba.com/
>> has classified ads of cars for sale .
>>
>> http://www.ebay.com/
>> is an excellent source as well.
>>
>> Speedy Jim
>> http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
>
>
>
>
> I have been asking around about importing my car from Finland to
> Florida, and I have found out that vehicles over 25 years old are not
> required to pass EPA or DOT safety tests. No need for any damn Euro/Usa
> conversions either, just bring it home and tag it.
>
> I think a good deal of this is federal, not dependent on state.
>
> If you were thinking of bringing in something that's younger than 25
> years, your best bet is to find a local company that imports cars and
> performs the necessary EPA and DOT tests and conversions, and can
> process all the paperwork. It takes a well equipped lab...... can't do
> it yourself. Fortunately, there are plenty of companies that offer this
> service.
>
> I talked with AAA SUNSHINE CAR IMPORT in Florida.
>
>
> Jan

Yes it is all Federal requirement.

Please post all the gory details after you have succeeded in bringing
your car over here.

Jim

Buying a bug or van in the USA
 

As long as it's 25 years old it's basically easy. I'm in the process of
bringing in a Citroen Dyane from England right now.
"Speedy Jim" > wrote in message
t...
> Jan wrote:
>
>> Speedy Jim wrote:
>>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> We've just moved to Kentucky, USA, and would like to buy a Bug or Van
>>>> (Type 1 or 2). Where is the best place to get a rust-free car? Is it
>>>> possible to got to Mexico, where they were made until recently, to buy
>>>> one and then drive it back here?
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Marsh.
>>>>
>>>
>>> In general, you can not import a Mexican car to US
>>> as it won't pass Federal regulations. Sure, there
>>> may be some exceptions but you don't want to get involved.
>>>
>>> Kentucky may have a few nice cars left. Arizona is the place to go
>>> for truly rust-free cars. Depends on your budget and time.
>>>
>>> Suggest contacting the Kentucky motor vehicle office to find
>>> out beforehand what rules apply to transferring title from an
>>> out-of-state car. Each of our wonderful 50 states has its own rules
>>> to follow.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.thesamba.com/
>>> has classified ads of cars for sale .
>>>
>>> http://www.ebay.com/
>>> is an excellent source as well.
>>>
>>> Speedy Jim
>>> http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I have been asking around about importing my car from Finland to
>> Florida, and I have found out that vehicles over 25 years old are not
>> required to pass EPA or DOT safety tests. No need for any damn Euro/Usa
>> conversions either, just bring it home and tag it.
>>
>> I think a good deal of this is federal, not dependent on state.
>>
>> If you were thinking of bringing in something that's younger than 25
>> years, your best bet is to find a local company that imports cars and
>> performs the necessary EPA and DOT tests and conversions, and can process
>> all the paperwork. It takes a well equipped lab...... can't do it
>> yourself. Fortunately, there are plenty of companies that offer this
>> service.
>>
>> I talked with AAA SUNSHINE CAR IMPORT in Florida.
>>
>>
>> Jan
>
> Yes it is all Federal requirement.
>
> Please post all the gory details after you have succeeded in bringing
> your car over here.
>
> Jim



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Ben Boyle wrote:
> As long as it's 25 years old it's basically easy. I'm in the process of
> bringing in a Citroen Dyane from England right now.


Please post all the details when you get the
car titled/registered over here.

Best luck on your project,

Jim

Buying a bug or van in the USA
 

Sure thing, the key thing is once it goes through customs and you have the
EPA and DOT clearance forms it's not a problem.

You really are better off using a broker, I am using Noel Slade at
www.citroenimportservices.com to arrange everything.
"Speedy Jim" > wrote in message
. ..
> Ben Boyle wrote:
>> As long as it's 25 years old it's basically easy. I'm in the process of
>> bringing in a Citroen Dyane from England right now.
>
>
> Please post all the details when you get the
> car titled/registered over here.
>
> Best luck on your project,
>
> Jim



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"Ben Boyle" > wrote in message
.. .
> As long as it's 25 years old it's basically easy. I'm in the process of
> bringing in a Citroen Dyane from England right now.

another oddly appealing vehicle...good score....

Buying a bug or van in the USA
 

I try, life is too short not to have a RHD car!
"Joey Tribiani" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ben Boyle" > wrote in message
> .. .
>> As long as it's 25 years old it's basically easy. I'm in the process of
>> bringing in a Citroen Dyane from England right now.
>
> another oddly appealing vehicle...good score....
>



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"Ben Boyle" > schreef in bericht
.. .
> Sure thing, the key thing is once it goes through customs and you have the
> EPA and DOT clearance forms it's not a problem.
>
> You really are better off using a broker, I am using Noel Slade at
> www.citroenimportservices.com to arrange everything.


I saw the restauration (fitting new frame) of your 2cv on his site.
And i noticed the 2cv was running German (?) plates, am i correct?

Love the car, I think a 2cv is one of the three icons; Bug, Mini and 2CV.
There might be many more but not European. :)

Roger