importing EU Jazz to USA - what changes to make
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importing EU Jazz to USA - what changes to make
hi all,
I have a 2009 Jazz 1.4 EX purchased in Poland - standard left-hand drive EU 73kw model.
I will be relocating to the USA in a couple of months and was wondering if anyone could advise what likely adaptions I will need to make.
As the company will be paying for transport and registration costs no real incentive for me to sell the car.
thanks!
I have a 2009 Jazz 1.4 EX purchased in Poland - standard left-hand drive EU 73kw model.
I will be relocating to the USA in a couple of months and was wondering if anyone could advise what likely adaptions I will need to make.
As the company will be paying for transport and registration costs no real incentive for me to sell the car.
thanks!
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hi all,
I have a 2009 Jazz 1.4 EX purchased in Poland - standard left-hand drive EU 73kw model.
I will be relocating to the USA in a couple of months and was wondering if anyone could advise what likely adaptions I will need to make.
As the company will be paying for transport and registration costs no real incentive for me to sell the car.
thanks!
I have a 2009 Jazz 1.4 EX purchased in Poland - standard left-hand drive EU 73kw model.
I will be relocating to the USA in a couple of months and was wondering if anyone could advise what likely adaptions I will need to make.
As the company will be paying for transport and registration costs no real incentive for me to sell the car.
thanks!
If the vehicle is less than 25 years old and was not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable FMVSS, and/or was not so certified by its original manufacturer, it cannot be lawfully imported into the U.S. on a permanent basis unless NHTSA determines it eligible for importation. The agency makes those determinations on its own initiative or the basis of a petition from a registered importer. These are business entities that are specifically approved by NHTSA to import nonconforming vehicles and to perform the necessary modifications on those vehicles so that they conform to all applicable FMVSS. The petitions must specify that the vehicle is substantially similar to a vehicle that was certified by its original manufacturer as conforming to all applicable FMVSS and is capable of being readily altered to conform to those standards, or, if there is no substantially similar U.S.-certified vehicle, that the vehicle has safety features that comply with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, the FMVSS based on destructive test information or other evidence the agency deems adequate. Import eligibility decisions are made on a make, model, and model year basis.
An additional requirement for the lawful importation of a nonconforming vehicle is that it be imported by a registered importer (RI) or by an individual who has contracted with an RI to bring the vehicle into conformity with all applicable FMVSS. A bond in an amount equivalent to 150 percent of the declared value of the vehicle must be given at the time of importation to ensure that the necessary modifications are completed within 120 days of entry. A list of RI's can be found on our web site at Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements. You might want to contact one or more of the listed RIs to obtain their opinion on the feasibility of conforming the vehicle that you seek to import to the FMVSS, and the costs involved in petitioning the agency to determine that vehicle to be eligible for importation, as well as the costs for conforming the vehicle to the FMVSS
An additional requirement for the lawful importation of a nonconforming vehicle is that it be imported by a registered importer (RI) or by an individual who has contracted with an RI to bring the vehicle into conformity with all applicable FMVSS. A bond in an amount equivalent to 150 percent of the declared value of the vehicle must be given at the time of importation to ensure that the necessary modifications are completed within 120 days of entry. A list of RI's can be found on our web site at Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements. You might want to contact one or more of the listed RIs to obtain their opinion on the feasibility of conforming the vehicle that you seek to import to the FMVSS, and the costs involved in petitioning the agency to determine that vehicle to be eligible for importation, as well as the costs for conforming the vehicle to the FMVSS
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No. Different engine (not US spec compliant), different front end design (not US crash test compliant). The US is a notable non-signatory in the Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Specs or something like that from the 50's, which basically established what would become ECE standards.
I believe it's mainly a protectionist thing, like the Chicken Tax.
I believe it's mainly a protectionist thing, like the Chicken Tax.
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Sorry. Kind of a pain to bring any vehicle into the US that isn't at least 25 years old. The grey market in Europe is much less restrictive... I'm a military member - lots of friends have taken US vehicles to Europe with minimal issues. Bringing a ECE spec vehicle back is a nightmare, even for us.
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Occam is correct. You can probably sell yours there and buy a new one here for the same or less though... As long as you don't mind the big nose US version.
They started selling Fiat 500s here if you're looking for something Euro (and tiny). They're pretty interesting actually...
They started selling Fiat 500s here if you're looking for something Euro (and tiny). They're pretty interesting actually...
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Occam is correct. You can probably sell yours there and buy a new one here for the same or less though... As long as you don't mind the big nose US version.
They started selling Fiat 500s here if you're looking for something Euro (and tiny). They're pretty interesting actually...
They started selling Fiat 500s here if you're looking for something Euro (and tiny). They're pretty interesting actually...
Figure somewhere in the 16,000 USD range for a new Fit, give or take (more for the Sport models) That would be 44,652 PLN at the current exchange rate.
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I overlooked to say that I will be coming over with diplomatic status, so perhaps in this case I can register it?
I didn't mention this as the idea was to keep the jazz for a year or so more then sell it on. I don't really want to hold on to the same car for another 4 years in the states as I suppose the market for non-US spec Fits is pretty small, so I guess I will have to sell over here.
bit of a drag for me as I got an amazing deal on a jazz 1.4 EX when the euro was still really strong (against the polish zloty). worked out at 11200 euro. so to sell my current car (c. 7000 euro) and buy roughly the same model over again c. 13000 euro means taking a hit.
I didn't mention this as the idea was to keep the jazz for a year or so more then sell it on. I don't really want to hold on to the same car for another 4 years in the states as I suppose the market for non-US spec Fits is pretty small, so I guess I will have to sell over here.
bit of a drag for me as I got an amazing deal on a jazz 1.4 EX when the euro was still really strong (against the polish zloty). worked out at 11200 euro. so to sell my current car (c. 7000 euro) and buy roughly the same model over again c. 13000 euro means taking a hit.
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