import smart from canada

[Charles K]

Hello

I would like a diesel smart car.

I am from the USA I see them in Canada and my only experience with importing a car from Canada was when my Canadian friend gave me a1988 Mercedes Benz.

I was told it must have a speed-O that reads in MPH and an EPA approval sticker under the hood. The car was old and dirty and it was a weekend and I got the OK-but some how I don’t think the smart well is so easy!

Anyone have any experience with importing a diesel smart to USA?

Sincerely
Charles

[Woody14619]

I looked into importing years ago and decided it wasn't worth it. There are both federal and state regulations that have to be applied, and for most cars if it's not a car made for sale in America it's a bear to import. The state regs are often more stringent than the federal regs.

[Bill Marshall]

In addition, that diesel has no pickup. It takes almost 20 secs. to go 0-60.

[chieftmc]

SOMEONE on this board recently did this and was able to register it in Arkansas; I think?

Don't remember who it was, so IF you are seeing this how about help

[forestacademy]

I think they said something about bringing in the engine seperatly, Putting it together and calling it a Kit car.

[PerryA]

Importing regulations:
Vehicle Importation Regulations

Typically, you can bring a car in if you agree to bring it up to US specs and then you must prove you have complied.

[jimvw57]

Most of the time, unless it is a car on their list, it has to go to an importer that will bring it up to US standards. Not too many cars on the list, mostly BMW and MB.