Price of import???
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Price of import???
Can someone possibly help my newbie self out? I am joining the air force in july and hope to be stationed at either ramstein or spangdahlam air force base in germany. All because I was born there and still have family there. It then made me wonder about the purchase of a nicer car. So my question is: If I buy an s2000 in germany and mod it some, and the time comes where I get relocated, and I dont want to sell the car, how much would it cost to get the car imported and legalized here in the states? Thanks for any info
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It costs a lot of money. At one point a while back, s2k's were selling for a lot less money in germany than here. I looked into purchasing one and shipping it over, but the costs were prohibitive. I think that it would have cost upwards of $10k.
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AFAIR, the military has relocation services. When I was in the military I was told about these services, but I didn't need them and didn't pay much attention.
The amount you can do depends on things like rank, marital status, and time on duty station. The amount is usually weight and/or cargo capacity.
They might have some service for relocating vehicles. I would think that it is a fairly common occurance in the military.
Here's a good place to start:
http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/itsyourmove/
Check web pages for military bases as well. BTW: the military term for your vehicle is "POV" (Privately Owned Vehicle, IIRC).
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Sep2000/n0...0_20009121.html
Has detailed info on the US-to-Germany vehicle shipping, it actually looks like the government picks up the tab:
The amount you can do depends on things like rank, marital status, and time on duty station. The amount is usually weight and/or cargo capacity.
They might have some service for relocating vehicles. I would think that it is a fairly common occurance in the military.
Here's a good place to start:
http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/itsyourmove/
Check web pages for military bases as well. BTW: the military term for your vehicle is "POV" (Privately Owned Vehicle, IIRC).
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Sep2000/n0...0_20009121.html
Has detailed info on the US-to-Germany vehicle shipping, it actually looks like the government picks up the tab:
The new system handles movement of vehicles for military personnel and civilian employees, including nonappropriated fund employees and DoD Dependent Schools system teachers. They are limited to one vehicle that doesn't exceed a volume of 20 measurement tons. One measurement ton equals 40 cubic feet; a typical compact car is 9 measurement tons; a full-sized car, 15.
Customers pay for each measurement ton over the limit when shipping a vehicle at government expense. Some large pick-up trucks and sport utility vehicles exceed the limit, for instance, he noted.
Customers pay for each measurement ton over the limit when shipping a vehicle at government expense. Some large pick-up trucks and sport utility vehicles exceed the limit, for instance, he noted.
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Is there a civilian program for importing a used car into the US?
I'm doing some research, with the possibility of buying a JDM S2000 (used) to own here in the US. Any thoughts? Ideas for where to research (I'm non-military).
I seem to recall something in my past where the gov't allowed you to bring one "grey market" car into the US. Is that long gone? Anyone know what I'm talking about?
I'm doing some research, with the possibility of buying a JDM S2000 (used) to own here in the US. Any thoughts? Ideas for where to research (I'm non-military).
I seem to recall something in my past where the gov't allowed you to bring one "grey market" car into the US. Is that long gone? Anyone know what I'm talking about?
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