Has anyone shipped a 24v e30 to Italy?

[Court M3]

OP answered as well on BF, but yeah will not be a problem. I've seen some of the cars people imported over there and believe me they were smoke machines and made it through.

[M-technik-3]

That's what I'm saying. If he's able to do it through the military, then I guess he's OK. But it'll be close to impossible to get Italian tags for it. They're very strict about modded cars and engine swaps (especially if you increase displacement).

Correct you are but folks with big pockets can do just about anything. That is always a given though.

[magicswan20]

thought military pays for storage? how long is your tour in italy?

[slammin.e28]

Just don't send the car over on a ship....

Damnit! I came here to make that joke!

[Eric]

That's what I'm saying. If he's able to do it through the military, then I guess he's OK. But it'll be close to impossible to get Italian tags for it. They're very strict about modded cars and engine swaps (especially if you increase displacement).

The SOFA (Status Of Forces Agreement) between the US and Italy allows Military to have cars registered in the Italian system, but through USAEUR and not the normal Italian registration process. the OP won't have a problem at all.

You mean Sonus Faber.

Yes, posted that faster than my eyes proof read.

[M-technik-3]

thought military pays for storage? how long is your tour in italy?

Yes and No: Only if you are doing a weight restricted tour or an non voluntary deployment or a short tour where you not authorized by right of rank structure.

The JFTR manual is very specific. I used to be a Logistics guy some time ago. Still try to keep up to date as it helps out when I'm doing things for my unit.

Ask Eric: Told him things his local TMO didn't want to hear.

[magicswan20]

oh i see. ya i wanted to tmo my mini to japan but i wasnt able to do so

[M-technik-3]

oh i see. ya i wanted to tmo my mini to japan but i wasnt able to do so

That only applies to USAF and Army the Marines and US Navy are not on weight restricted tours and can ship their cars without issue.

USAF and US Army can ship an auto if it's manufactured prior to 1 Jan 1974. It's in the SOFA agreement, but you can purchase one there at AAFES. I shipped my 73 Vw bus over that had a 2.5l 911 engine in it. Sold it shortly after getting there, bought a R32 Skyline, sold that bought a Cooper delivery wagon and a TZR 500, and bought and sold a few other over the 3 years I was there. I was at Misawa in the mid 90's.

[Sua Sponte]

Thanks for all the feedback

[Sua Sponte]

You should be fine for shipping the car, but can you please send be back some Sonas Fiber speakers? They are legendary and made in Vicenza.

Sure I can...once you send me the money for 'em

[Sua Sponte]

thought military pays for storage? how long is your tour in italy?

3 years

[magicswan20]

Wat branch of service?

[M-technik-3]

Vicenza is Army sir

[Sua Sponte]

Wat branch of service?

Yup. Like M-tech said, Army