[s-cars] I think this question has been asked before, but.....

[Bruce Mendel]

.....when trying to import a car from Europe, what's involved?

I have two options it seems:

1. If it is to be registered in USA, insured, and driven on public roads, it must meet EPA/DOT requirements. Therefore, you need to get a registered importer involved, who post a bond, take the car, bring it into compliance, and then release the car to you after you've paid all the costs associated with the above

2. If it's a show or race vehicle, and you're not putting a plate on it or registering it with DMV, then you can fill out a whole bunch of paperwork certifying that, pay a 2.5% duty fee, and you get the car.

Is there a third option that's cheaper/better/faster? And in 1997, did Audi make cars to a worldwide standard for crash and emissions? Or would a German S6 need thousands of dollars in compliance work?

Thanks!

Bruce