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I like the site and have enjoyed much of although it is difficult because of the language. I can tell you that is is probably the best BMW site I have seen. Makes me think of moving to Sweden!! I am interested in importing a car from Sweden to the USA and was wondering if anyone has experience and/or advice about doing this? Thanks! Anthony | |
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I'm curious, why would you want to do that? "Det finns inget dåligt väglag, bara dåliga bilar" |
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I have wanted an E30 touring for a long time and so have been looking for a 325 ixT. They were never imported to the US. Most of them are in Northern Europe, especially in Sweden and Finland. We have the new model now but I prefer the E30. |
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I see ... :). The E30 iX is a nice car. Sorry I can't offer you any help though :( "Det finns inget dåligt väglag, bara dåliga bilar" |
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"Sorry I can't offer you any help though" That's ok, but thanks for your interest Aldric. I found some information over here from the BMW enthusiasts. Basically, since the car was never imported I have to prove that it meets US emissions and safety standards. (This is another reason for an older car, the recent safety standards are much more demanding) I have heard that it is possible to write to BMW NA and request the documentation for a specific vin number. My next step is to verify this. I will post my progress with it if you think folks are interested? |
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you have the same engine and emissions on the bmw 325i and ixT, i think that it is the same security standards between a ordinary sedan and touring, but i can be wrong Fikaträff i Umeå 7:e feb. Be there Länk |
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we have the same problems with emission and safty testing on a non imported model, one way to move around this problem was to import the car when moving to the US, (Or from) for more then 6 months. then you could bring the car as "Luggage" for some strange reason. But on the other hand you can always import a car, and change the chassie # to a chassie number from an american car. and then claim that you have modyfied it yourself. ;0) David. |
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Yes, I have also heard that you can disassemble and ship as "parts" too. You would still need a chassis # from a US car. I hope to do it correctly, although moving to Sweden to live and buy the car then ship it to the US when I move back sounds like a great idea. How difficult is it for a foreign national (American) to get a work visa? :) |
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JoProPro-medlem 2.290 2013 BMW 116i M-Sport
2008 BMW 135i M-Sport 2007 BMW 335i cabriolet |
Hi Anthony, I have recently imported my X5 from the U.S, and there are some costs to take into consideration. The shipping from the U.S. to Gothenburg, Sweden, costs $1300 plus insurance, which is 1,7 % of the invoice value. For a car that maybe costs $3-5000 the percentage is high, compared to my X5. I have imported a 325 iXT from Germany a couple of years ago, and the car is really nice. I am sure you can find a nice 325iXT here, but it might be harder if you need one with automatic gearbox. I don't know how many of these that are for sale, but it is not too many. You might find something at our web site, or maybe at www.blocket.se. Good luck! Regards, Johan |
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That's the spirit of a true Enthusiast! Moving halfway across the globe just to be able to buy a specific car! :-))) I'm afraid I can't really help you out either, but maybe it would be a better idea to try to find your car in germany. The problem with swedish cars is that they rust. A LOT! This is however not a problem in the most northern parts of the country, where they don't use salt on the roads wintertime. But maybe you could spend some money restoring the bodywork when you have got it back to the US... Just some ideas from me. Please keep us updated about your progress, and GOOD LUCK! Best regards, Kalle Hansen |
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Hi Johan, That's helpful information, thank you. Yes, as a percentage of the value that would be high, but compared to what I can buy here for a comparable amount it's not bad. Not to mention, it would be the only one ;) Automatic? In a BMW? Never. Thanks Kalle, you can tell I want one of these cars:) I have friends in Germany that I could have search for me as well. That's good information about rust, I'll keep that in mind while I search. There's a red '90 in Norrbotten that is just right. I'll be emailing the owner to see if he still has it and if the idea of exporting doesn't complicate it too much then maybe... Thank you all for the good ideas, please keep them coming!! In general, when did Swedish cars require catalyst? |
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there´s catalyst on the 325, and it's required on cars from 1987 but they dont need to work until late 1988, from that year they HAVE to work (sorry for my bad english), a serieproduced car until 1992 years model without catalyst like 320is (std E30 chassis with S14B20 engine, same as the m3 engine) is okay to drive legally on streets in sweden Fikaträff i Umeå 7:e feb. Be there Länk |
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| Thank you Patrik, I understand. Your english is 100% better than my Svenska :) | |
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hehe thanx!! Fikaträff i Umeå 7:e feb. Be there Länk |
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cane |
Unless I am mistaken, you could have problems with emissions even on older non ODB2 cars... they tune them differently etc. Might be able to solve that with a US spec ECU, I don't know. You would probably also have to fit a US spec front bumper, the 5mph impact version (assuming US legislation still requires this, and that the euro e30 doesn't already meets that spec, which i highly doubt.) What about headlights, US cars normally have lexan lenses projecting DOT speced beams, whereas euros have glass projecting ECE speced beams. Might have to swap that too. |
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Yes, we want to know how it works out for you. Work VISA shouldnt be a problem, but while you're at it, why not just marry some swedish girl? ;) "Det finns inget dåligt väglag, bara dåliga bilar" |
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Anthony, If your planing to move to sweden, then I have a page for you that's very informative Länk A very good forum for all your questions. My gf moved here 18 months ago so I know a little about it if you wanna ask about anything. /Erik |
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Kalle Hansen u are wrong about the salt they do use it up here in the north of sweden they dident before but they have started these last years |
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Cane, yes you are correct there are more considerations than just the catalyst. I just asked to eliminate the first big problem. The safety rules go so far as to require a specific warning phrase on the right side rear view mirror. The glass is also a problem as we never had the touring cars here so I can't buy replacement US spec. windows for the rear. Aldric, VERY good idea. My sisters all tell me it's past time for me to settle down ;) I've been emailing an old friend who happens to be Swedish but she has a boyfriend just now :( Seriously, thanks everyone for all the good ideas. So far it seems that the emissions are ok with a little work but the safety regulations will be the bigger problem as Cane pointed out. It's not that they can't be changed to meet US but now the government (US) requires the work be done by a "certified" importation shop. There are only a few and they would charge $ thousands to do it. I haven't given up yet though. Cheers~ |
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