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Grove · 06-06-2003, 12:36 PM

. . . because the US Dept. of Transportation must test and certify so many things (window glass, headlights, taillights, seats, seatbelts, smog equipment, etc.), and all these items must be labelled by the manufacturer with the DOT cert number. You will not be allowed to import a non-US specific model to the US. There are companies that will import the car for you, and replace all the window glass, lights, etc., but this will cost you at least $5,000-$10,000. The only practical course is to order a US model in Germany and have it shipped. Inquire through a dealer in Europe, they may be able to help you; but my guess is that you would have to have a US dealer order it for you.

06-06-2003, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Grove BenzWorld Newbie Date registered: Jun 2003 Vehicle: CLK 320 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1	You don't want to try to import a euro model to the US . . . . . . because the US Dept. of Transportation must test and certify so many things (window glass, headlights, taillights, seats, seatbelts, smog equipment, etc.), and all these items must be labelled by the manufacturer with the DOT cert number. You will not be allowed to import a non-US specific model to the US. There are companies that will import the car for you, and replace all the window glass, lights, etc., but this will cost you at least $5,000-$10,000. The only practical course is to order a US model in Germany and have it shipped. Inquire through a dealer in Europe, they may be able to help you; but my guess is that you would have to have a US dealer order it for you.