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#213 of 252 Re: peugeot [v_d] by robr2
Sep 09, 2006 (4:56 pm)
Replying to: v_d (Sep 09, 2006 3:50 pm)
Under typical circumstances you cannot import just any vehicle from Europe. There are specific rules on this - I'm not sure the exact but it's something like the vehicle must be 15+ years old.
Diplomats can import vehicles but they must go back when they go back.
- v_d (Sep 10, 2006 12:21 pm)
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#214 of 252 Re: peugeot [robr2] by v_d
Sep 10, 2006 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: robr2 (Sep 09, 2006 4:56 pm)
I HATE DIPLOMATS!!! 
stupid laws, why would you import a car that's 15yrs old in the first place, so you'd get an unrepairable piece of junk? So smart...
- british_rover (Sep 10, 2006 4:23 pm)
- robr2 (Sep 10, 2006 4:52 pm)
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#215 of 252 Re: peugeot [v_d] by british_rover
Sep 10, 2006 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: v_d (Sep 10, 2006 12:21 pm)
Plenty of cars that are 15 years old can be reliable and in actuality the age restriction is 25 years. Grey Market age rules.
Plenty of unique vehicles that were not able to be imported into the US originaly are now imported when they are 25 years old or older.
Many original Mini Coopers and Austins are imported this way. Land Rover Defenders will be imported this way as well in the next few years.
#216 of 252 Re: peugeot [v_d] by robr2
Sep 10, 2006 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: v_d (Sep 10, 2006 12:21 pm)
stupid laws, why would you import a car that's 15yrs old in the first place, so you'd get an unrepairable piece of junk? So smart... Ding ding ding - we have a winnah!!
That's exactly the point - who'd want to import a 25 year old car?
The reason for not being able to import anything newer is that they probably don't meet US safety or emissions standards.
- british_rover (Sep 10, 2006 5:00 pm)
- v_d (Sep 11, 2006 3:47 pm)
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#217 of 252 Re: peugeot [robr2] by british_rover
Sep 10, 2006 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: robr2 (Sep 10, 2006 4:52 pm)
Again tons of people import those older vehicles. If you want a classic car that was never imported into the US then you can do that. Also for vehicles that looked the same for their entire production run, original Minis and Defenders are like this, some people will re-VIN newer vehicles with an older vehicles VIN.
By doing that they can import say a 1999 or 2000 MY Mini with airbags and fuel injection.
#218 of 252 Re: peugeot [robr2] by v_d
Sep 11, 2006 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: robr2 (Sep 10, 2006 4:52 pm)
The reason for not being able to import anything newer is that they probably don't meet US safety or emissions standards And after 25 years they will?
- british_rover (Sep 11, 2006 4:41 pm)
- v_d (Sep 11, 2006 7:36 pm)
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- v_d (Sep 11, 2006 7:36 pm)
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#219 of 252 Re: peugeot [v_d] by british_rover
Sep 11, 2006 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: v_d (Sep 11, 2006 3:47 pm)
No but after 25 years they Gov't does not care anymore.
- v_d (Sep 11, 2006 7:36 pm)
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#220 of 252 Re: peugeot [british_rover] by v_d
Sep 11, 2006 (7:36 pm)
Replying to: british_rover (Sep 11, 2006 4:41 pm)
talkin about being smart. You can't bring it when it's ok for the environment, but after 25 years they pollute like a chimney but hey... IT's OKAY! We all got hybrids now, you can have a black exhaust no problem. 
Who's the "wise" guy that makes these stupid laws? Aren't they suppose to have someone that really thinks for them? WHERE'S THAT GUY?
- robr2 (Sep 12, 2006 5:36 am)
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#221 of 252 Re: peugeot [v_d] by robr2
Sep 12, 2006 (5:36 am)
Replying to: v_d (Sep 11, 2006 7:36 pm)
You seem to be taking it personally. The number of 25 YO vehicles being imported is so small that their effect on the environment in inconsequential. Those vehicles aren't going to be daily drivers for the most part.
Actually, you can import any vehicle you want from abroad. You just have to take the time to federalize it and crash test it. Got an extra $5-7 million hanging around to ensure that $15K Citroen meets US standards?
- v_d (Sep 12, 2006 2:59 pm)
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#222 of 252 Re: peugeot [robr2] by v_d
Sep 12, 2006 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: robr2 (Sep 12, 2006 5:36 am)
nvm... it's still stupid..
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