How hard would it be to import this from Canada? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

i-osprey · #1 11-01-2009, 03:45 AM

As far as I can tell it's the 2.5 non-turbo that we never had access to in the States.

Has anybody imported a car that was imported from Germany to Canada first?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RARE-5spd-Mercedes-diesel-wagon-VIN-WDB1241851F004501_W0QQitemZ190345088549QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c51738e25#ht_500w t_1182

Les Jenkins · #2 11-01-2009, 04:42 AM

Its got an aftermarket exhaust on it. Just FYI since it isnt mentioned in the ad.

R.Diesel · #3 11-01-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by i-osprey

As far as I can tell it's the 2.5 non-turbo that we never had access to in the States.

Has anybody imported a car that was imported from Germany to Canada first?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RARE-5spd-Mercedes-diesel-wagon-VIN-WDB1241851F004501_W0QQitemZ190345088549QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c51738e25#ht_500w t_1182

It's possible. However, if I was to spend time and effort on paperwork that involves the gvt. I would definitely find something nicer.

Ps: the upholstery and armrest seems homemade as well...

fruitcakesa · #4 11-01-2009, 08:47 AM

The key to foreign imports into US is whether it has certification that it conforms to US emission standards. It would have to have a sticker or plate or somesuch stating it is conforming attached to the car somewhere.

R.Diesel · #5 11-01-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fruitcakesa

The key to foreign imports into US is whether it has certification that it conforms to US emission standards. It would have to have a sticker or plate or somesuch stating it is conforming attached to the car somewhere.

...Or classify as an antique.

qpoiz · #6 11-01-2009, 11:24 AM

I've always been cautious of cars with a manual transmission and any reference to hot-rodded imports. In this case, the Super Street seatbelt pad or whatever that is.

truckinik · #7 11-01-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by qpoiz

I've always been cautious of cars with a manual transmission and any reference to hot-rodded imports. In this case, the Super Street seatbelt pad or whatever that is.

Well yes, you are making a good point....Then again, how much "Hot-Rodding" could possibly ever have been done with an 80 horsepower 5 cylinder Diesel to begin with..? Especially a tired 250,000 mile one....? In a 3500 lb station wagon?

qpoiz · #8 11-01-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by truckinik

Well yes, you are making a good point....Then again, how much "Hot-Rodding" could possibly ever have been done with an 80 horsepower 5 cylinder Diesel to begin with..? Especially a tired 250,000 mile one....? In a 3500 lb station wagon?

It's not about what could be done to the car, but about the driver's mentality and, consequently, how they drive/treat the car. Therefore I would exercise caution.

truckinik · #9 11-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Yeah, I suppose you pretty much "need" to beat the living daylights out of the car, in order to get it to move fast enough to stay out of it's own way and other drivers.... Underpowered, is an understatement with these cars. If I bought it, I would stick a small block Chevy in it with a six speed, and call it a day. Then it would have a much better power to weight ratio, and all that good stuff.

sixto · #10 11-01-2009, 02:28 PM

Will the seller hold it for a couple of years?

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/FAQ%20Site/pages/page2.html#Anchor-28852

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8. Importing a vehicle that is at least 25 years old.

A motor vehicle that is at least 25 years old can be lawfully imported into the U.S. without regard to whether it complies with all applicable FMVSS. Such a vehicle would be entered under Box 1 on the HS-7 Declaration form to be given to Customs at the time of importation. If you wish to see that form, you may download a copy from our website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import. You should note that the 25 year period runs from the date of the vehicle's manufacture. If the date of manufacture is not identified on a label permanently affixed to the vehicle by its original manufacturer, to establish the age of the vehicle, you should have documentation available such as an invoice showing the date the vehicle was first sold or a registration document showing that the vehicle was registered at least 25 years ago. Absent such information, a statement from a recognized vehicle historical society identifying the age of the vehicle could be used.

States might have additional emissions rules.

Sixto
87 300D

gerkebi · #11 11-01-2009, 03:37 PM

You can bring virtually any car across the border in a trailer if you get the customs docs. Getting it titled is the issue. I brought an '81 240D in from Northern Ontario back in 2004. I live in Ohio. I basically waited until the month it turned 25 years old, then titled it in Ohio with no problems whatsoever. I had all the customs forms to get it across the border, and it took about 30 minutes to clear the border.

I basically sorted it out, washed it and waxed it and played around with it for a year and a half and then titled it.