Re: Importing cars (archive)

I moved from Europe a few years back and last year I imported my 560 SEC Benz. I am now thinking
seriously of bringing over here my 1993 M5 touring
which I bought from a friend in Rome for $17,000
last year.
My experience with my 560 was that you need to choose the right company to do the whole thing.
Thera are many: some knowledgable some not.
The cost is roughly $6/7,000 including both EPA and all parts.
The list is long you can find it at:wallacelab.com
(speedometer,buzzers,door bars,switches,door locks
lights ,bumpers [though I did not have to change them on my 560 and I do not think you need to change them on M5 either just insert the side lights which is easy]brake light,and finally the necessary mods to the cats.
I did this in California which is very strict but
my car passed after a few tries and the guys who did it only charged me $ 3,000 for EPA.
The car is running perfectly is totally legal.
Yes it is rather costly but theese are the rules
and anyway I paid such a good price for it that it is still worth it I believe
I do not want to contradict anyone neither do I want to initiate a war of words: I just wish to share my experience with anyone who is interested.
Ciao
Jaime

Hi Jaimi,
we charged $2500,.EPA,$2500,-DOT and $850.- for
parts,included work.$1350.- new converter.
CA-EPA $4300.- with converter.
Prices for BMW M5 3.8L.
Juergen

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