You mis-read my posting. It wasn't the engine/trans per se, but the type certification. If an engine/trans combo was certified in one model, it will be good in another model. Likewise, the 300E of europe is not significantly different (safety equipment-wise) than the North american version, except for labeling. The emissions requirements in Germany are probably now more stringant that the US.

Check with a Registered Importer (RI) near you, (search Registered Importer in Google). Vehicles coming in from Canada are usually brought in thorugh a broker, who works with the RI to ensure all of the paperwork is in order.

If the vehicle is Type certified, the process is speeded up considerably. As for the cost, I haven't personally gone through the process, but a co-worker who imported a late model Dodge paid $400 in Broker and RI fees.

Happy Motoring

RBM