I'm importing a '96 E320 from Germany (to CT). What are the US modification requirements? Any problems to avoid?

Horst, please go to these two threads you will find the information you need.

Grey Market Imports

US DOT/EPA regulations; I need HELP!!!

Hope it helps some what....

Hello Horst, We have just been through a long discussion on importing from a chap in the Netherlands. His was a W124 and probably presents more of a challange than a W210. Use the search site in this forum to review the remarks and a good insight into the importing task. Good luck and welcome. Ed

Horst, where in CT are you going? I am originally from CT. I am in the USAF, staioned in NJ. Which is about 3 hours from central CT.

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Horst,

The second mentioned thread (12241) came from me and that is what Ed Richardson was talking about. I want to import a 1993 300CE-24 convertible, but after a lot of internet searching, mailing and support from this forum, I thought it would be better not to import that car at all. It is just not worth the effort.
I wanted to modify my car according to the US DOT and EPA regulations myself, but even if I bring in a modified car that is US-material it will still cost me $9000,-

The US government seems to live somewhere 50-100 years ago upon the topic of cars.

grüsse,

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