[W126 Coupe] 560SEC Euro

[Bruce Mendel]

i think canada has the same rules, they just don't apply to cars 15 years
and older. but it's still a pain to bring in a newer car, isn't it?

B
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Iain Gunn" <igunn at bmts.com>
To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 5:33 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 560SEC Euro



> What a load of crap you guys have to go through. Who is the government

> protecting? Bringing most, there's a comprehensive list, Mercedes are

> handled by MB Canada, for the government, cars into Canada is very simple

> and easy. Needs tractability of the VIN, It needs to pass a safety check

and

> an emission check for that year. Twenty years old, only a safety.

> What happens if you bring the car in to Canada and have it certified here,

> then import to the States?

> Regards, Iain, Ontario, Canada.

> ----- Original Message ----- 

> From: "Mike R." <mramay at att.biz>

> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 2:00 PM

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 560SEC Euro

>

>

> > As an ex-employee of a Registered Importer (RI), I can verify that David

> > and Bruce are right on the money. All they've stated is true.

> >

> > It's the liability issue that is the major concern. Most insurance

> > companies know what a gray market is and what is required. If you have

an

> > accident and the other party's insurance company realizes (usually via

the

> > European VIN number) that this is an imported car, they'll call the

> > Department of Transportation (DOT) to verify the car's legality. If it

has

> > NOT been converted by an RI, the VIN number will not be in the DOT data

> > banks and the DOT will tell the insurance company the car is in the

> > country illegally. At that point, your insurance becomes null and void,

> > retroactive to the date you purchased it. You won't get any premiums

> > returned and the accident is now YOUR fault since if your illegal car

> > wasn't there, there wouldn't be an accident. Then you'll likely

(probably)

> > get sued.

> >

> > Since I'm not capable of self insuring my vehicles, I have to use a

> > company and follow their rules. YMMV

> >

> > Take care,

> > Mike R.

> >

> > ----- Original Message ----- 

> > From: "David G. Cole" <dc at dc-mc.com>

> > To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> > Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 10:41 AM

> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 560SEC Euro

> >

> >

> >>I would heed Bruce's perspective on this as he is actively involved in

> >>these

> >> ventures. But I will throw in my comments as well.

> >>

> >> My friend while searching for an AMG Widebody car had located one

> >> licensed in

> >> Virginia. This was a euro spec car, converted at the AMG facility in

> >> Germany with

> >> all the associated documents. The car was brought in to Canada and then

> >> into

> >> the States and licensed in Virginia. For what ever reason the lack of

epa

> >> or dot

> >> docs did not bother the boys at the license branch in Virginia.

> >>

> >> My friend and I discussed the what-ifs of this situation, but in the

end

> >> he went

> >> ahead and bought the car. Upon bringing it to Houston the TX state

police

> >> did

> >> their "check if this is a stolen car" inspection and then proceeded to

> >> give it a go

> >> for texas plates. Neither the license branch or his insurance company

> >> voiced any

> >> concerns over the grey market status, stating the valid virginia title

&

> >> registration

> >> is all we care about, history wise.

> >>

> >> That has been 5 yrs ago and he has not had any issues since.

> >>

> >> Hope this helps some.

> >>

> >> David Cole

> >> '87 560SEC AMG Widebody w/ 50k miles and also originally through Canada

> >> and other german toys...

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> On 23 Feb 2008 at 8:06, Bruce Mendel wrote:

> >>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>> bringing the car into the US legally requires either an exemption

> >>> allowed by the US laws

> >>> (diplomat, non-resident staying 6 months or less, show use only, car

> >>> of importance, etc).

> >>>

> >>> If you want to title it and drive it here on a more permanent basis,

> >>> the car must be

> >>> brought in to the USA by a registered importer and converted to US

> >>> laws, which is a

> >>> $4K+ undertaking.

> >>>

> >>> As Jim mentions, there are "creative" ways of getting it into the

> >>> USA, but you won't be

> >>> able to register or title it. And if you have an accident, you will

> >>> have huge liability issues.

> >>>

> >>> Bruce

> >>>     ----- Original Message ----- 

> >>>     From: jralex at ix.netcom.com

> >>>     To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

> >>>     Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 2:46 AM

> >>>     Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 560SEC Euro

> >>>

> >>>     Bruce Mendel will likely chime in to help you with this

> >>> information. If you have any diplomatic

> >>>     connections you might be able to bypass some of our out of date

> >>> but expensive DOT

> >>>     requirements. You might even be able to ship to Canada and drive

> >>> it here. There are

> >>>     creative ways around it but others know more about it and will

> >>> help. Jim Alexander

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>     -----Original Message----- 

> >>>     From: Firas Al-Shatti

> >>>     Sent: Feb 23, 2008 1:56 AM

> >>>     To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> >>>     Subject: [W126 Coupe] 560SEC Euro

> >>>

> >>>     Dear Friends,

> >>>     I own a 560SEC Euro version and I'm planning to ship it to US

> >>> Virginia.

> >>>     I wonder what modifications I need to do (as per Virginia rules)

> >>> prior to

> >>>     shipment.

> >>>

> >>>     Your feedback will be highly appreciated.

> >>>

> >>>     Regards,

> >>>     Firas Al-Shatti

> >>>     Kuwait

> >>>

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