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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. |
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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 |
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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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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 -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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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 |
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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 -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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Buying a bug or van in the USA
"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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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.... > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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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 |
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