Check this German Ebay car... (killing some myths)

[marc_scirocco at sympatico.ca (Marc_Scirocco_Québec)]

Count me in for a low miles '92 GT-II!!

Actually to import a car from europe to Canada, it needs to be a 15 years or
older car to avoid any hassles. 2004 - 15 = 1989

Cheers.

Marc
'83 Scirocco
'97 A4

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]De la part de Allyn
> Envoy? : lundi 21 juin 2004 11:32
> ? : Marc Getty; koabi@seeohdee.com; 'car'
> Objet : Re: Check this German Ebay car... (killing some myths)
>
>
> > It is impossible for an individual to import (legally) a vehicle from
> > Europe.
>
> ok, first of all:
>
> "Under 49 U.S.C. ? 30112(b)(9) (formerly section 108(i) of the Act), "any
> motor vehicle that is at least 25 years old" is not subject to
> importation
> restrictions."
>
> that pretty much clears nearly all mk1 roccos. they DO NOT have to go
> through a registered importer to come into the states.
>
> also, according to one of dave winchells prior clients (the
> former director
> of customs for east coast ports, who happens to live right here in
> charleston), you only need a RI for those cars requiring major
> rework after
> importation (things like cars without tempered glass, grossly
> incompatible
> engines, etc). there is a procedure where you can get a 30-60 day
> temp tag,
> actually drive the car away from the dock (to your house), spend
> that 30-60
> days preping the car, then doing the whole emissions/safety check thing.
> what is looked for on sciroccos (she looked over daves 82 mk2), is a mph
> speedo, us spec (dot) headlights, and _possibly_ bumpers (its unlikely
> anyone would realize euros are unpassable, especially if it was a rieger
> kitted rocco).
>
> so apparently they are very anal about doing this with brand new
> cars, but
> they really dont care about >20 year old cars.
>
> so... that being said... who wants to import some roccos???
> Al
>
>
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