KCCats
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I am wondering if there is any out here in the US that imports VW'S?
Who Imports?
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Well, there's these guys... http://www.vw.com/#
But that's too obvious.
Do you mean grey market? If so then this link might be of help to you.
https://icsw.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/
Good luck.
But that's too obvious.
Do you mean grey market? If so then this link might be of help to you.
https://icsw.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/
Good luck.
KCCats
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I am looking to import a T4 TDI pick up.
Will they be able to help with a 25 year old truck?
Will they be able to help with a 25 year old truck?
Stromaluski
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Orchid Euro offers importation services.
http://orchideuro.com/index.php?main_page=carimport&zenid=ddd75f2e87ad9e39b30eb8911f80e0fe
http://orchideuro.com/index.php?main_page=carimport&zenid=ddd75f2e87ad9e39b30eb8911f80e0fe
KCCats
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Thanx
Looks like 2600 to import.
Looks like 2600 to import.
Stromaluski
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Yep. That's about average. If you want to try to do it yourself, you can (possibly) save some money, but there is WAY more headache involved with it. There's a few good threads in The Car Lounge on Vortex about importing a vehicle.
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That doesn't seem too unreasonable actually...
KCCats
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I just bought an imported Suzuki Carry threw Mini Truck Forum, a 91 that is street legal and is currently my daily driver work truck (Im a Plumber)
I knew it would be about $2k at least!
Do they do the search for the vehicle you want?
I knew it would be about $2k at least!
Do they do the search for the vehicle you want?
LKN
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I highly suggest paying someone.
I've done this myself, and there's a lot of moving parts. It's just easier to pay someone a few extra bucks, who already has connections and knows the paperwork inside and out.
I've done this myself, and there's a lot of moving parts. It's just easier to pay someone a few extra bucks, who already has connections and knows the paperwork inside and out.
KCCats
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I agree! But who would locate the vehicle?
mz1
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So this is what would cost to import a Canadian Vehicle or are we talking European cars?
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We recently shipped a few of these t4 pickups to the states. Send us an email for more information. info@dutchautoparts.com
Stromaluski
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Generally, you will need to find the vehicle and arrange the purchase.
We are talking about importing from Europe.
mz1
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so this means that someone can source a 4 WD VW TDI in Europe and import it into the US for a mere 2.5k or things are more complicated than that?
UhOh
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Start here.
I was looking to import a car from Canada (a mere 90 miles north of me) and gave up in total frustration. The government and VW will run you in circles. VW corporate, when calling to get EPA documentation for the car I was interested in, said it wouldn't do it because they don't want to promote vehicle smuggling. Huh? I asked them how they figured it was their job to engage in law enforcement. It's up to CBP to determine what is and what is not legal. Told VW that the documentation was something that the US government required back when the car was manufactured, that information IS in effect a public document. I hung up on that conversation with VW, vowing to NEVER buy a new product from this company: and then not too long afterward the Scandal unfolded (Karma!). Anyway...
It's a RACKET. If you're an individual they will spring any trap on you to punish you for not using an importer.
I was looking to import a car from Canada (a mere 90 miles north of me) and gave up in total frustration. The government and VW will run you in circles. VW corporate, when calling to get EPA documentation for the car I was interested in, said it wouldn't do it because they don't want to promote vehicle smuggling. Huh? I asked them how they figured it was their job to engage in law enforcement. It's up to CBP to determine what is and what is not legal. Told VW that the documentation was something that the US government required back when the car was manufactured, that information IS in effect a public document. I hung up on that conversation with VW, vowing to NEVER buy a new product from this company: and then not too long afterward the Scandal unfolded (Karma!). Anyway...
It's a RACKET. If you're an individual they will spring any trap on you to punish you for not using an importer.
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As long as it is 25 years old or older, yes. Your expenses will be buying the vehicle, and then paying the $2.5k to get it here. Then just register it like normal. If the vehicle is under 25 years old, then wait until it's over 25 years old.
There is not a chance I would try to import something under 25 years old because of exactly what you were saying. You have to do exactly none of that for something older than 25 years.
mz1
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Oh man...I was thinking of possibly buying a good old mk4 Tdi AWD from Nordic Europe but with the 25 year rule they are still years away from qualifying
....but thanks for the info.eurowner
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Jamie Orr, http://orchideuro.com/index.php?main_page=carimport&zenid=fc4685b7dcc1f644c78f5d46c2fd0b55 Highly recommended!
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If you want to go through the work of converting one, Korwerks in NY will sell you all the parts you need. Not a small undertaking, though...Oh man...I was thinking of possibly buying a good old mk4 Tdi AWD from Nordic Europe but with the 25 year rule they are still years away from qualifying
https://www.facebook.com/AWDTDI/
KCCats
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Well the 2500 to import isn't too bad but the cost of the truck is a bit more than I could go at $18,000!
mrurbina
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don't forget that not only do you have to consider the federal laws but local laws too. You could import a golf rally mk2, It's awd and a little badass lol. Keep dreaming on MK4s since the oldest is still 6yrs away lol
mogly
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$2600 might be the transport from port to port but most certainly not the total cost of shipment and import.
KCCats
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Yep including Paper work!
But the cost of a 24 year old truck at $18,000 is way out there!
But the cost of a 24 year old truck at $18,000 is way out there!
mogly
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What I was stating is that price excludes many details such as shipping to port from export country, export prep, container loading/unloading fees, port inspection fees, plus more. The actual shipping cost is only one facet of the shipping "adventure". You'll note that many importer list their fees as starting at or past examples.
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mogly
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Note:
"USA import filings (actual taxes and port fees/inspections are additional, based on 2.5% of the vehicles value, & an average of $200 for port fees).
Pennsylvania title and VIN verification assistance (PENNDOT charges and local taxes etc are additional) "
Plus also note the exclusion of the costs of getting the car from wherever it is in Europe a shipping port. Physical export prep.
As I have already stated is is NOT $2600. That is a start point. I am not arguing here. I have ample experience in this department. My points are made from experience not conjecture.
KCCats
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But tell me why are the vehicles so expensive?
Really a 20+ year old truck at $18,000!
Really a 20+ year old truck at $18,000!
mogly
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It's the market for them. Ever see what a T3 Syncro DoKas are being sold for?
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classif...sort=date&sort_order=DESC&submitButton=Search
A T4 DoKa is a bargain (relative) in comparison.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classif...sort=date&sort_order=DESC&submitButton=Search
A T4 DoKa is a bargain (relative) in comparison.
jwm470
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There is a guy named Michael who used to import classic Mini Coopers to the States from all over the world. He would be a good source as he is a dealer and has numerous contacts. We had one buy and sell transaction through him and it was professional and reasonable. Search miniguy and his contact info should be on his site.
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