Some of you are really getting on my nutts about this. So here is a tutorial about how to do it.
There are 3 ways to import a touring to the United states:
#1: bring the car through canada
This method is a pain in the ass especially if you are not canadian as the car needs to be registered in canada when it comes in from europe. So you have to get it into canada (1200$ or more) plus register it and pay taxes, maybe even have to put a cat on it (3-800$). Then get it there and pass through the border with it (can be pita if the car is not legit with canadian tags on it (that's what i've heard atleast).
#2. Bring it into the US through a registered importer.. we'll leave that to people like 332is who can afford it.
#3. Bring the car in the US as parts. To do this the car must be stripped of any non- dot compliant parts AND the entire drivetrain. Depending on how anal they want to be this could mean headlights, bumpers, doors, brake lines etc. Note: the car will still need to run a fake US vin to be registered. This is as such stated here:
"9. Importing a vehicle for parts.
If a vehicle originally manufactured for on-road use is shipped with its engine and drive train, it would be regarded as a motor vehicle for the purpose of the vehicle importation laws, and would have to be declared as such. If the vehicle was not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable FMVSS, it could not be lawfully imported unless it is determined eligible for importation by NHTSA and is imported by an RI or by a person who has a contract with an RI to modify the vehicle so that it conforms to all applicable standards following importation.
If a vehicle is shipped without its engine and drive train, it would be treated, for importation purposes, not as a motor vehicle but instead as an assemblage of motor vehicle equipment items. In this instance, the vehicle would be entered under Box 1 on the HS-7 Declaration form, which covers motor vehicle equipment not covered by a standard, or manufactured before the date that an applicable standard takes effect. Any items included in the assemblage that are subject to an FMVSS (brake hoses, brake fluid, glazing, lighting equipment, seat belt assemblies, tires, rims) that were not manufactured to comply with the applicable standard, and/or were not so certified by their original manufacturer, must be removed from the assemblage and exported or destroyed before entry. Any covered equipment items that were manufactured in compliance with the applicable FMVSS, and were so certified, must be entered under Box 2A."
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...l#Anchor-42790
Enjoy, konichiwa and get off my nutts about fucking tourings.
Love
Julien
There are 3 ways to import a touring to the United states:
#1: bring the car through canada
This method is a pain in the ass especially if you are not canadian as the car needs to be registered in canada when it comes in from europe. So you have to get it into canada (1200$ or more) plus register it and pay taxes, maybe even have to put a cat on it (3-800$). Then get it there and pass through the border with it (can be pita if the car is not legit with canadian tags on it (that's what i've heard atleast).
#2. Bring it into the US through a registered importer.. we'll leave that to people like 332is who can afford it.
#3. Bring the car in the US as parts. To do this the car must be stripped of any non- dot compliant parts AND the entire drivetrain. Depending on how anal they want to be this could mean headlights, bumpers, doors, brake lines etc. Note: the car will still need to run a fake US vin to be registered. This is as such stated here:
"9. Importing a vehicle for parts.
If a vehicle originally manufactured for on-road use is shipped with its engine and drive train, it would be regarded as a motor vehicle for the purpose of the vehicle importation laws, and would have to be declared as such. If the vehicle was not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable FMVSS, it could not be lawfully imported unless it is determined eligible for importation by NHTSA and is imported by an RI or by a person who has a contract with an RI to modify the vehicle so that it conforms to all applicable standards following importation.
If a vehicle is shipped without its engine and drive train, it would be treated, for importation purposes, not as a motor vehicle but instead as an assemblage of motor vehicle equipment items. In this instance, the vehicle would be entered under Box 1 on the HS-7 Declaration form, which covers motor vehicle equipment not covered by a standard, or manufactured before the date that an applicable standard takes effect. Any items included in the assemblage that are subject to an FMVSS (brake hoses, brake fluid, glazing, lighting equipment, seat belt assemblies, tires, rims) that were not manufactured to comply with the applicable standard, and/or were not so certified by their original manufacturer, must be removed from the assemblage and exported or destroyed before entry. Any covered equipment items that were manufactured in compliance with the applicable FMVSS, and were so certified, must be entered under Box 2A."
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...l#Anchor-42790
Enjoy, konichiwa and get off my nutts about fucking tourings.
Love
Julien
R.I.P 07/01/09 - 04/23/10 :(
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