Marketplace Digest, Vol 16, Issue 10

[Eric S]

Bernard Littau said:
> Am I reading this correctly that a 2000-2001 RS4 can be imported?
>
> Audi  	A4, RS4, S4  	8D  	2000-2001  	400  	   	   	NHTSA-2002  	11847
>                  ^^^^^

Yes it can, I read the associated dockets...you will have to use a
registered importer, and have to pay to have these parts changed to US
standard parts:

Instrument cluster
Air bags
Seatbelt warning system
Bumpers
Headlights, taillights and 3rd brake light
passenger rearview mirror

However, VWOA went on record to state there are NO US bumpers available
for the RS4 and no EPA certification.  Which would make this much more
difficult since the manufacturer went on record against the RI's petition.


> Anyone know where 'substantially similar' is better defined, as used in:
> "substantially similar U.S.- certified motor vehicle of the same model
> year"
>
> I am very curious why a manual vs. automatic is not substantially
> similar, as I am sure we all are :-)
>
> How far does substantially similar go, like what does fit under this
> clause, and why does transmission not seem to fit under this clause?

Where did you find it specifically stated that "substantially similar"
doesn't include the transmission type?

--
Eric