[Jo e Lefors]

Ok- good to know. I mean, if it is like 5k, not a huge deal and may be worth it. If like 10k, nah.

European-spec vehicles must ship through a stateside certified independent commercial importer. A list is available from the EPA.

This, however, can be an expensive process because the vehicle must also conform to EPA and DOT safety requirements and would be subject to conversion to US specification at an EPA accredited Conversion Station. This process is not only costly$$$$ but could take 3-6 months to complete.
Good Luck

 

[Jo e Lefors]

what if I buy new from factory? Couldn’t they make to US specs?

The only smarts currently being made are electric. No more gas models.

 

[Jo e Lefors]

The question remains, did they even make manual coupe in 2017 and if so, how many? I have literally seen one.

If you have literally seen one. Then you have answered the first part of your question. That would be yes. The second part is going to be harder.
Good luck

 

[Jo e Lefors]

Well- this all sounds too complicated and not worth it. I will just keep looking in the States. Thank you to all that replied.

Sounds like common sense to me.
If you were buying a $100,000.00+ car in Europe and wanted to bring it to the US.
Then dropping another $10,000 for the conversion is nothing. But for a smart

 

[Jo e Lefors]

All high-end German cars (that would exclude smarts) that are also sold in the United States, including Mercedes, Porsche, and Audi, have a European Delivery Program, which is the easiest way to buy a Mercedes in Europe. Not only do you get to purchase the Mercedes at a discounted price, but you also get a free night's accomodation at a hotel near the factory in Germany, a Mercedes factory tour, free shipping to the United States, and 15 days of insurance allowing you to driver your new Mercedes around Europe. Its not just about buying a Mercedes--it's also a European vacation.

 

[Jo e Lefors]

My wife thought she could buy a Mercedes in Europe at a discount while we went on a trip there. Don’t get your hopes up they were more expensive there. AND the dealer said you’d have to ship it on our dime. About getting it to code, good luck I guess…. When I purchased my smart back in 2012 I had to sign a non-export promissory note. They were giving us an exceptional price back then….

Check it out it is still offered. I add more sites as I find them

Mercedes European Delivery (My analysis & review)

Let's review the Mercedes European Delivery program and travel perks in depth. I'll also compare pricing on 3 models to see how the savings matches up against car prices in the U.S.

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Here is another: this is where I got my orig. Post from

How to Buy a Mercedes in Europe

All high-end German cars that are also sold in the United States, including Mercedes, Porsche, and Audi, have a European Delivery Program, which is the easiest way to buy a Mercedes in Europe. Not only do you get to purchase the Mercedes at a discounted price, but you also get a free night's...

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[Jo e Lefors]

My dealer liked me. I did pay Mercedes service rates, (although the Mercedes loaner made it worth it)...

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