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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16926 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:43 pm Post subject: question about importing a diesel Eurovan |
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Guys,
I have a buddy who owns a 1992 Diesel Eurovan and he want to bring it over here to San Diego. Just asking if that's possible or not.
Thanks _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
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Gauche1968 Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2006 Posts: 1518
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Is it possible? Yes, but also probably not cheap. _________________ 1984 Vanagon GL
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Syncrozilla Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2004 Posts: 772 Location: Santa Barbara
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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It's very difficult if not impossible unless its the same as a model already sold in the USA or over 25 years old. Since they never sold a diesel Evan and it's newer than 25 yrs than van would be illegal. The reason the vanagon crowd gets to switch to diesel legally is because they did sell a diesel vanagon in the US. _________________ Please do not message me on TheSamba. Use my email, [email protected] |
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16926 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Can you describe what's involved other than the actual transport? _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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nacradriver Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2009 Posts: 760 Location: Ventura, CA
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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aeromech wrote: |
Can you describe what's involved other than the actual transport? |
You're going to need to get it pass CARB.. Google grey market cars and California.
It also needs to meet EPA standards _________________ Güdrun -1989 Westfalia - 2013 - 2018
Petra - 1985 Vanagon - 1985 to 1991
Zisa - 1974 VW Van "Bus" - 1974 to 1985 |
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16926 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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Okay thanks. Anybody actually done it and have some pointers? _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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Syncrozilla Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2004 Posts: 772 Location: Santa Barbara
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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Actually your first hurdle will be USA customs. Start here https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/218
When the vehicle comes across the border if it is not older than 25 years you will need to post a bond or hire a registered importer to certify that the vehicle will be brought up to DOT and EPA specs. If not done then the car needs to be scrapped or shipped out of the country. _________________ Please do not message me on TheSamba. Use my email, [email protected] |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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Probably worth more for its conversion parts than as a complete vehicle _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
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josh_w Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2008 Posts: 68 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:23 am Post subject: |
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While I don't know about California or cost, I do know that guys here and on VWVortex have imported diesel Eurovans and other vehicles that were never standard imports. Check the classifieds for guys selling diesel EVs in the states (there should be a couple if they haven't sold) and email them about it. _________________ '99 Eurovan Westfalia Weekender |
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16926 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:45 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the info guys _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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hans j Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2713 Location: Salt Lake City UT
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