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Old 11-16-2008, 06:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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importing a canadian smart?

can you import a smart from canda?? on the nhsta website it doesn't say you can??

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Old 11-16-2008, 07:08 PM   #2 (permalink)
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You asked about importing cars from the EU back in August; pretty much the same for importing from Canada - they would have to be certified for use in the USA and meet all US specs (considerably easier than converting the 450s, however.) IMHO, much simpler just to find an orphan and have your US spec smart now.

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Old 11-16-2008, 07:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
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With enough money you can import any thing

The only reason you might want to do this is to get your hands on a diesel version..

Legally to do it you have to go through a bonded importer who has the connections and ability to get the vehicle USA EPA compliant. Possible but very expensive and ultimately not very practical ...assuming one wants the diesel for superior fuel efficiency to save money....

Some scoff law folks have private purchased a used Canadian smart and drove across in false temp status then falsely registered in a US state with local DMV folks who did not know better. Some folks have gotten burned later on these things as they do not have a legitimate Title with correct VIN assigned

I have heard a third hand story of Canadian driving across Legally then selling the car to American only later did they both get in serious trouble with conspiracy and smuggling charges...never did hear how it turned out.

Before PAG decide to import to US, I was searching high and low for some legal way to get a smart car and not pay ripoff ZAP prices

As I said in the lead in...it is legally possible to do, but always requires a team of Registered Bonded Importers to source the car, and modify to comply with safety and EPA laws...very expensive

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Old 11-16-2008, 08:06 PM   #4 (permalink)
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if you're really determined about importing, contact G&K Automotive Conversion, Inc.

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