Re: FLASH! VW introduces a new Campervan, the California
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I have SOME experience with this.? Most Fly and Drive and Import deals initially order the vehicle to US/CDN specifications, then one has NO problems importing the vehicle (just pay the import tax).
The US had (Has?) a 25 year rule, that is if the vehicle is older than 25 years, it qualifies as an antique vehicle and does NOT have to meet US specifications.? In Canada, it's a 15 year rule (I imported a 16" Syncro Vanagon under this 15 year rule... no problems).?
I'm NOT sure if these are current regulations or NOT???
If a vehicle does NOT meet us specs, then it has to be modified to do so.? there are some companies that can and will modify SOME vehicles to meet US specs (This can include replacing all glass & Exterior lights), but expect to PAY a LOT.? I often read of horror stories of Ferraries? sitting in the port, that can't get out.
Last I read, one can import a foreign vehicle into the USA for one year, then it must be exported? ... maybe through the SAME port of entry.?? m2cw?? Malcolm
From: "jakeshouseAJM@... [ev_update]"
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Can these be purchased in Germany, driven around on a holiday, and then imported by a private party as a used vehicle as I understand people do (especially service people overseas) with other types of cars, or are the regulations that prevent commercial import as difficult for a one off import?
Does anyone have experience with these sort of fly and drive purchases?????? Alain
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