Smart Car In Mexico - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

Tamara · 03-17-2010, 03:55 PM

Hello, or should I say Hola!

I am a newbie ... I am looking for a Diesel Smart Car (used) and was hoping to find one near the California border somewhere.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

ALSRAC · 03-17-2010, 04:55 PM

If you're lookinf for a diesel one you'll have to look near the Canadian border, there are no diesel Smarts in Mexico.

Smart Bob · 03-17-2010, 06:24 PM

If you did acquire a Diesel smart, you probably won't be able to register it in California as well as many other states. These cars can be brought in by a Canadian resident on an extended stay in the US for their personal transportation. When they leave, the car is supposed to leave with them. This is how a few diesel smarts find their way into the US.

RVGRINGO · 03-18-2010, 10:56 AM

It would have to be formally imported into the USA by an agency licensed to do such things. Many modifications would be required; maybe including changing the engine to gasoline!
I've had diesel Rabbits and MB (the Rabbits were better than the MB) in the past and would love to have a diesel 450........only a dream in the USA or Mexico.