[urq] 20V Wondering

[Dean Kammler]

Yeah, I didn't expect a discussion of EPA/DOT importation regs. There are numerous other people importing a wide variety of cars via the 25 year rule. I was just wondering if anyone had heard of a 20V coming in. I believe the earliest 20V's would be importable. (?)

I meant no disrespect to anyone that has converted a car to 20V in the past. It's just that I want a factory car. I had one with the green digi-dash and I really want one with the orange! And the voice synthesizer! And that awesome AudiSport Personal steering wheel. Lol

As far as cost, I should have just said "a 20V can be had for less than a new Camaro" 

At least my dream car isn't a long-hood 911. No chance of affording one of those!

Dino
ex-'85 grey market WR



"Only boring people get bored"


> On Jan 10, 2014, at 8:47 PM, audiqtrocp <audiqtrocp at aol.com> wrote:
> 
> D'nile ain't just a river in Egypt Steve, you are looking at general import rules.  You need to read and heed NHTSA form HS799 and check box number  one and stop worrying.  
> 
> Google it, print it, and smile. 
> 
> Sean
> 
> Sent from my iPhone for, the one with the bigger Gee Bee's
> 
>> On Jan 10, 2014, at 18:18, Steven Murray <michellepfeiffersx at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> This document:
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>> http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic_trade/importing_car.xml
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>> says it has to meet US bumper standards,  and stuff like 'the importer 
>> must contract with a DOT-registered importer (RI) to modify the vehicle 
>> and certify that it conforms to all applicable FMVSS.  The importer must also post a DOT bond for one and a half times the vehicle’s dutiable 
>> value.  This bond is in addition to the normal CBP entry bond.  Copies 
>> of the DOT bond and the contract with the RI must be attached to the 
>> HS-7 form'
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>> On Friday, January 10, 2014 6:23 PM, Steve B <urq at pacbell.net> wrote:
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>> I did a quick check, and it sure looks like the EPA and NHTSA rules clearly state that vehicles older than 25 years (NHTSA) and 21 years (EPA) can be imported without much difficulty ...
>> 
>> Steve Buchholz
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>> Steven Murray <michellepfeiffersx at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> I'm not convinced it can be done.    I think there are a few rules involved, not just 25 years and you're in the clear.  BTW - can we blame Mercedes Benz for making it too expensive,  not only for individuals wanting old cars  but for big manufactures to bring new cars into the USA?     My old brains cells make me think it was M-B that lobbied hardest to limit our choices for the purpose of maxing their profits.  
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>> On Friday, January 10, 2014 2:34 PM, Dean Kammler <kammler1 at aol.com> wrote:
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>> Just curious if anyone has considered, or is in the process of bringing in a 20V urq to the US under the 25 year rule?
>> 
>> Dino
>> ex-'85 WR
>> 
>> "Only boring people get bored"
>> 
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