Importing car into France from US
12-31-2001, 05:44 PM
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Importing car into France from US
I am planning to export my 91 C2 to France when moving there by mid 2002. The car is US-spec.
Any information on how this works is appreciated (both on technical and procedural issues).
Specifics:
On the technical side:
- what changes to the lights are mandatory? (headlights; what about the side repeaters not present on US models; what about the rear fog light also not present on US models)
On the procedure:
- which party is responsible for checking/testing cars in order to obtain a license plate etc.
Any information on how this works is appreciated (both on technical and procedural issues).
Specifics:
On the technical side:
- what changes to the lights are mandatory? (headlights; what about the side repeaters not present on US models; what about the rear fog light also not present on US models)
On the procedure:
- which party is responsible for checking/testing cars in order to obtain a license plate etc.
01-01-2002, 10:35 AM
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Buy the front magazine Flat 6 and look for sources. What I can tell you is that you would be much better off selling your car in the US and buying a similar one in France. WIth the Euro VS $ where it is, you will gain a LOT. I just bought a cup car in France in September and imported it to the US and it was VERY expensive even without any mods as it's a race car. All in all, transport, insurance and taxes alone was over $5000 and it was by boat.
Hope this helps
JM
Hope this helps
JM
