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Z3NKIBOOST · 08-24-2010, 10:33 PM

What up zilvia ppl

ok so im living out here in germany for 3 years and want to bring a s14 back to US. Was wondering how hard is it to bring one back would i have to swap out whole motor for that? What needs to be done to make this happen help a brotha out?

TougeLove · 08-24-2010, 11:04 PM

All i know is military guys buy bmw's, vw's and MBZ all the time and get them shipped over. they usually come with the same engine thats released here though.

Z3NKIBOOST · 08-24-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TougeLove

All i know is military guys buy bmw's, vw's and MBZ all the time and get them shipped over. they usually come with the same engine thats released here though.

yea everyone here on base has bmw's, few ppl have skyline's

Z3NKIBOOST · 08-24-2010, 11:27 PM

@touglove thnx ill check that sheeet out

TougeLove · 08-24-2010, 11:06 PM

oh and this

Before importing a vehicle, ask your DMV about state-specific requirements, including emissions, temporary plates or special documentation from customs.

Make sure your sales contract verifies that the car has been built to U.S. standards. The manufacturer's certification label is attached to the vehicle (near the driver's door).

Before exporting your car, steam or thoroughly clean it to remove foreign soil (particularly on tires and the undercarriage). The U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn't want harmful pests sailing over with your car.

Show the U.S. Customs Service the shipper's original bill of lading, your bill of sale, foreign registration, and whatever vehicle documents you have, including original certificate of title or a certified copy of the original.

Complete the EPA's Form 3520-1 and the DOT's Form HS-7. Vehicles meeting U.S. emission requirements carry a manufacturer's label (in English) certifying this, in the engine compartment.
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Verify that you need to pay duty on imported, foreign-made vehicles; generally, you do. You may be able to apply your $400 customs exemption (and accompanying family members' exemptions) toward its value. But be prepared: If your car's combined fuel-economy rating is under 22.5 miles per gallon--you might pay a gas-guzzler tax.

Get more information from the following sources: Environmental Protection Agency (epa.gov); Department of Transportation Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance NHTSA (nhtsa.gov); U.S. Customs Service (www.customs.ustreas.gov).

FRpilot · 08-24-2010, 11:11 PM

interesting. we have a client at my work who is living in Hungary and supposedly bought a BMW in the US. We suspect that he is planning to import it over there. My boss says "it used to be people would buy a car in Europe and take a vacation out there and drive it while on vacation, then ship it back to the US as a used car. they pay lower fees/taxes on certain things as a used car" it's definitely possible.

TougeLove · 08-24-2010, 11:25 PM

^ BMWs are pretty chill. if you go there to get one you get to test drive it on their track, the exact one they will ship back. i believe they switch out the cluster for a usdm one with MPH and a few other little things.

R@tch · 08-27-2010, 08:30 AM

Do you have pics of the s14, or are you still looking? EU s14's are sweet, vvt sr20det's and some limited edition s14's were only sold in Germany, the sportline, racing and z-edition. Good luck importing it back to the US!

Z3NKIBOOST · 08-29-2010, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by R@tch

Do you have pics of the s14, or are you still looking? EU s14's are sweet, vvt sr20det's and some limited edition s14's were only sold in Germany, the sportline, racing and z-edition. Good luck importing it back to the US!

still looking dude i havnt really seen any s14 out here in germany but uk there a grip ppl are selling pretty cheap

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-27-2010, 09:23 AM

Most folks who ship their cars from Germany, who are military, are buying US Spec cars. If its not US Spec, dont expect TMO to ship it for free. Wont happen...you'd probably have a better chance of renting a container, stripping the car, and ship everything back in it as a "parts car." Still sketchy as hell, customs could always pinch it at port and you'd be assed out.

thrax · 08-27-2010, 09:39 AM

In addition to checking your jurisdictional requirements to import the car one area where people who import vehicles neglect is insurance. Make sure at all three points is covered by insurance (origin, shipping, final location). Find out if your german insurance covers the trip over, if it doesn't you might have to get insurance ahead of time in your state so it is ready.

Z3NKIBOOST · 08-29-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Most folks who ship their cars from Germany, who are military, are buying US Spec cars. If its not US Spec, dont expect TMO to ship it for free. Wont happen...you'd probably have a better chance of renting a container, stripping the car, and ship everything back in it as a "parts car." Still sketchy as hell, customs could always pinch it at port and you'd be assed out.

yea im not planning on the military to cover it haha...well shit this sounds like it is a bitch might now go through with it then =/. if i did do the whole container thing the only thing they can take from me would be motor right?

08-24-2010, 10:33 PM	#1
Z3NKIBOOST Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mannheim Germany/Rancho Cucamnga CCA Age: 38 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ship a s14 from europe. What up zilvia ppl ok so im living out here in germany for 3 years and want to bring a s14 back to US. Was wondering how hard is it to bring one back would i have to swap out whole motor for that? What needs to be done to make this happen help a brotha out?

08-27-2010, 09:23 AM	#10
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08-24-2010, 11:04 PM	#2
TougeLove Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: so cal Age: 41 Posts: 846 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	All i know is military guys buy bmw's, vw's and MBZ all the time and get them shipped over. they usually come with the same engine thats released here though.

08-24-2010, 11:27 PM	#4
Z3NKIBOOST Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mannheim Germany/Rancho Cucamnga CCA Age: 38 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	@touglove thnx ill check that sheeet out

08-24-2010, 11:06 PM	#5
TougeLove Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: so cal Age: 41 Posts: 846 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	oh and this Before importing a vehicle, ask your DMV about state-specific requirements, including emissions, temporary plates or special documentation from customs. Make sure your sales contract verifies that the car has been built to U.S. standards. The manufacturer's certification label is attached to the vehicle (near the driver's door). Before exporting your car, steam or thoroughly clean it to remove foreign soil (particularly on tires and the undercarriage). The U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn't want harmful pests sailing over with your car. Show the U.S. Customs Service the shipper's original bill of lading, your bill of sale, foreign registration, and whatever vehicle documents you have, including original certificate of title or a certified copy of the original. Complete the EPA's Form 3520-1 and the DOT's Form HS-7. Vehicles meeting U.S. emission requirements carry a manufacturer's label (in English) certifying this, in the engine compartment. 6 Verify that you need to pay duty on imported, foreign-made vehicles; generally, you do. You may be able to apply your $400 customs exemption (and accompanying family members' exemptions) toward its value. But be prepared: If your car's combined fuel-economy rating is under 22.5 miles per gallon--you might pay a gas-guzzler tax. Get more information from the following sources: Environmental Protection Agency (epa.gov); Department of Transportation Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance NHTSA (nhtsa.gov); U.S. Customs Service (www.customs.ustreas.gov).

08-24-2010, 11:25 PM	#7
TougeLove Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: so cal Age: 41 Posts: 846 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^ BMWs are pretty chill. if you go there to get one you get to test drive it on their track, the exact one they will ship back. i believe they switch out the cluster for a usdm one with MPH and a few other little things.

08-27-2010, 08:30 AM	#8
R@tch Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 126 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you have pics of the s14, or are you still looking? EU s14's are sweet, vvt sr20det's and some limited edition s14's were only sold in Germany, the sportline, racing and z-edition. Good luck importing it back to the US!

08-27-2010, 09:39 AM	#11
thrax Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In addition to checking your jurisdictional requirements to import the car one area where people who import vehicles neglect is insurance. Make sure at all three points is covered by insurance (origin, shipping, final location). Find out if your german insurance covers the trip over, if it doesn't you might have to get insurance ahead of time in your state so it is ready.