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Old 04-21-2009, 11:41 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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import smart from canada

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

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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.
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In addition, that diesel has no pickup. It takes almost 20 secs. to go 0-60.
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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
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I think they said something about bringing in the engine seperatly, Putting it together and calling it a Kit car.
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Importing regulations:
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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.
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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.
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