Importing a European spec RX8 to the US
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Importing a European spec RX8 to the US
Is it possible to import my 2004 RX8 into the US from Ireland without any major changes. Been here in Ireland for the last two years and would like to bring it home when I return to the states at the end of the year.
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Originally Posted by RX8_GT
BlueEyes is correct - much cheaper and EASIER to sell in Europe and re-buy here.
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I was looking to get two rolling chassis shipped from Europe to Canada. I got a few quotes all in the 4000-6000 CDN dollar range for the container. Plus, I would have had to arrange shipping from the port to my location which was another few hundred. Then you have to look into importation fees.
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It's not the shipping or the fees, it is the EPA certificate you will need. You have to have it modified, then certified by an import company, can't "do-it-yourself". You contract with them to do whatever it takes, and guarantee to pay whatever they charge(!).
NHTSA
"Introduction Handbook for Complying with Regulations of Imported Vehicles"
U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NSA-32
400 Seventh St. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590, U.S.A.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Hotline: (800) 424-9393
Fax: (202) 366-1034
For the EPA's fact sheet on emission control standards, contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Investigations / Imports Section Manufacturers
Operations Division (EN-340F)
Washington, D.C. 20460, U.S.A.
EPA Hotline: (202) 233-9660
Fax: (202) 233-9596
Better sell it in Eire, even at a loss, then buy here.
S
NHTSA
"Introduction Handbook for Complying with Regulations of Imported Vehicles"
U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NSA-32
400 Seventh St. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590, U.S.A.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Hotline: (800) 424-9393
Fax: (202) 366-1034
For the EPA's fact sheet on emission control standards, contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Investigations / Imports Section Manufacturers
Operations Division (EN-340F)
Washington, D.C. 20460, U.S.A.
EPA Hotline: (202) 233-9660
Fax: (202) 233-9596
Better sell it in Eire, even at a loss, then buy here.
S
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Sell it overseas and buy another when you get here. It's not worth the hassle of shipping it, and the possible risk of damage, let alone the inspection and licensing fees of a vehicle that is readily available here in NA.
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